A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of worth Rs 36 Lakhs was signed between Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Jharkhand Zoo Authority in the State Capital on Saturday. Under the terms of MoU CCL will adopt a pair of lions and a pair of tigers for three years at Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Ranchi as a part of the company’s CSR initiatives. CCL will bear all the expenses related to upkeep, fooding, and the health of the animals for three years.
GM (CSR), CCL, Bala Krishna Ladi and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Director Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Jabber Singh inked the MoU between the two organizations.
The MoU was signed in presence of CMD CCL, PM Prasad and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest force, PK Verma.
Also present on the occasion were Principal Chief Conservator of Forest cum ED Nodal Wasteland Development Board AK Rastogi, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden Rajeev Ranjan, Chairman Jharkhand Biodiversity Board, Ashish Rawat, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, NK Singh, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Sanjeev Kumar along with GM Environment and Forest, Soumitra Singh and other senior officers of CCL.
Central Coalfields Limited headquartered at Darbhanga House, Ranchi is one of the subsidiaries of Maharatna Coal India Limited. It has operational mines spread over eight districts in Jharkhand. CCL has undertaken various initiatives for environment conservation and to ensure inclusive development of the stakeholders.
Speaking on the occasion CMD, CCL PM Prasad said that the company is committed to fulfill the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat through sustainable mining.
He further added that wildlife protection is a vital aspect of environmental conservation. He added that adoption of animals will help create awareness among the public regarding the importance of conservation of animals.
The event was attuned to the Covid-19 guidelines.