NEW DELHI: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has strengthened its efforts towards responsible electronic waste management by organising awareness programmes and setting up dedicated e-waste collection kiosks at its headquarters and various operational areas under Special Campaign 6.
The initiative aims to promote the proper collection, segregation and disposal of electronic waste through authorised channels. It also encourages employees to adopt responsible waste management practices and understand the environmental impact of improper e-waste disposal.
As part of the campaign, awareness camps and e-waste collection boxes have been established at the ECL headquarters and across various operational areas to facilitate the collection of electronic waste.
ECL Promotes Responsible E-Waste Management Under Special Campaign 6
Through Special Campaign 6, ECL is working to strengthen awareness about the importance of handling electronic waste responsibly.
The initiative focuses on encouraging employees to dispose of electronic waste through authorised channels instead of following improper disposal practices.
The key activities under the initiative include:
- Setting up dedicated e-waste collection boxes at ECL headquarters and various operational areas.
- Organising awareness camps to educate employees about responsible e-waste management.
- Promoting the proper collection, segregation and disposal of electronic waste.
- Encouraging sustainable waste management practices in the workplace.
- Raising awareness about the environmental impact of improper e-waste disposal.
These measures are intended to make responsible e-waste management an important part of everyday workplace practices across the company.
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ECL Leadership Supports E-Waste Awareness Initiative
The programme at ECL headquarters received support from senior company officials and representatives from various departments and operational areas.
Those associated with the initiative included:
- Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (Human Resources)
- Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical/P&P)
- Chitranjan Kumar, Director (Technical/Operations)
- Nazrul Islam, Nodal Officer for Special Campaign 6
Heads of Departments at the headquarters and General Managers of various operational areas also supported the programme.
Their participation highlights the company’s focus on promoting awareness and encouraging employees to adopt environmentally responsible practices.
ECL Focuses on Cleanliness and Sustainable Workplace Practices
The e-waste management initiative forms part of ECL’s broader focus on cleanliness, environmental responsibility and sustainable waste management under Special Campaign 6.
By establishing collection points and conducting awareness activities, the company aims to encourage employees to handle electronic waste more responsibly and support proper disposal through authorised channels.
The initiative also seeks to strengthen a culture of environmental awareness across ECL’s headquarters and operational areas.
About Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, a Government of India public sector undertaking engaged in coal mining. ECL operates coal mines in the eastern region of India and contributes to the country’s coal production. The company also undertakes initiatives related to cleanliness, environmental awareness and responsible workplace practices.
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