29 October 2026
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ECL’s Kunustoria Area Wins First Prize for Hindi Implementation at Rajbhasha Month 2026

ECL CMD Dr. Satish Jha and the Board of Directors presented the award, while Jitan Kumar Verma was honoured as the company’s Best Rajbhasha Nodal Officer.
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New Delhi: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has recognised the Kunustoria Area for its outstanding efforts in promoting and implementing Hindi as the official language in administrative and official activities.

The area secured first prize for effective Hindi implementation in the ‘C’ region. The award was presented during the concluding ceremony of Rajbhasha Month 2026, organised at ECL’s headquarters.

ECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Dr. Satish Jha and the company’s Board of Directors presented the award in recognition of the area’s efforts to encourage the use of Hindi in official communication and workplace activities.

Jitan Kumar Verma Named ECL’s Best Rajbhasha Nodal Officer

In a separate recognition, Jitan Kumar Verma, Manager (Rajbhasha) at Kunustoria Area, was honoured with the title of Best Rajbhasha Nodal Officer of ECL.

The recognition highlights his contribution to promoting the implementation of Hindi in official work and supporting the company’s efforts to strengthen the use of the official language across its operations.

The achievement also reflects the role of Rajbhasha officials in encouraging Hindi usage in administrative communication and ensuring the effective implementation of official language policies.

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ECL CMD Dr. Satish Jha Congratulates the Team

Congratulating the Kunustoria Area team on the achievement, ECL CMD Dr. Satish Jha appreciated its efforts towards promoting Hindi in official activities.

Kunustoria Area General Manager Amit Kumar Sinha attributed the success to the collective efforts of employees who contributed to the effective implementation of the official language.

The recognition underscores the importance of teamwork and employee participation in strengthening the use of Hindi in day-to-day administrative work.

Rajbhasha Month 2026 Highlights ECL’s Commitment to Hindi

The awards presented during Rajbhasha Month 2026 highlight Eastern Coalfields Limited’s continued efforts to promote Hindi in official communication and administrative functions.

By recognising the contributions of work areas and individual officers, ECL aims to encourage greater participation in official language implementation and strengthen the use of Hindi in workplace activities.

The achievements of Kunustoria Area and Jitan Kumar Verma reflect the importance of sustained efforts and collective responsibility in advancing the company’s official language initiatives.

About Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, operating under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Sanctoria, West Bengal, ECL is engaged in coal mining and supplies coal to various industries, including power generation and manufacturing. The company plays an important role in meeting India’s coal requirements while supporting operational development and administrative initiatives across its areas of operation.

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