On the occasion of World Environment Day 2020 the environment flag was hoisted at CCL headquarters in Ranchi. CCL Director Technical (Operations) V K Srivastava, Director Technical (P&P), Bhola Singh and Director (Finance) NK Agarwal graced the occasion with their presence.
Adhering to the norms of social distancing, the employees of the company took the pledge to preserve the rich biodiversity of our planet and to live in harmony with nature and its diverse species. CCL has given utmost priority for protection of environment. Under the Kayakalp scheme it has implemented various awareness programs involving the different stakeholders on the importance of the environment and mother nature. It has carried out an extensive plantation drive in its operational areas and has planted around 84 lakhs saplings till date. In the FY-2019-2020, Coal India Limited has implemented afforestation activities in over 812 hectares of lands.
Addressing the gathering Srivastava said that everybody should give priority to environmental conservation in their personal lives, through which one can guarantee a clean and healthy environment for our future generations. Bhola Singh delivered the message of Chairman Coal India, Pramod Agarwal and encouraged everybody to assist in environment conservation. NK Agarwal, administered the environment oath to the employees and motivated everybody to carry out plantation activity.
CCL has been aware of its responsibility towards the environment and has carried out various activities in its operational areas to reduce pollution.
They have established various Eco parks for the benefit of the citizens. This year when the entire world is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, the company organized an online competition (painting, photography, quiz, essay) for the children. This provided an opportunity for the children to express their ideas and help them understand the importance of protecting the environment. Fruit bearing saplings were distributed on the occasion. World Environment day was celebrated in different operational areas of CCL. HoD (Environment), Soumitra Singh and his team played a major role in the success of the event.