Delhi: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal, organised a nukkad natak (street play) at its headquarters to promote awareness about electronic waste (e-waste) management under Special Campaign 6.
The initiative aimed to educate employees about the responsible disposal of electronic waste, environmentally friendly practices and the importance of scientific waste management. The programme also encouraged collective participation in maintaining a clean workplace and promoting environmental sustainability.
MCL Promotes Awareness About Responsible E-Waste Disposal
The street play was attended by General Manager (Civil/Wel-TA & CSR), Heads of Departments, officers and employees of MCL. Smt. Rekha Pandey, Director (HR), encouraged employees to actively contribute towards maintaining a cleaner work environment and building a sustainable future.
Through an interactive presentation, the street play highlighted the environmental importance of proper collection, segregation and scientific disposal of electronic waste. It also emphasised the need to handle discarded electrical and electronic equipment responsibly to minimise its environmental impact.
The programme encouraged employees to adopt the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle when dealing with electronic items. It further stressed the importance of ensuring that discarded electronic equipment is channelled through authorised e-waste collection and recycling systems.
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Special Campaign 6 Focuses on E-Waste Management
The awareness programme aligns with the objectives of Special Campaign 6, being observed from October 2 to October 31, 2026, with a focus on e-waste management.
The campaign aims to strengthen environmental responsibility, encourage sustainable workplace practices and promote greater participation in cleanliness and waste-management initiatives.
By organising awareness activities such as street plays, MCL seeks to communicate the importance of responsible waste disposal in an engaging and accessible manner. The initiative also reinforces the role of employees in reducing waste generation and supporting environmentally sustainable practices across the organisation.
MCL Encourages Sustainable Workplace Practices
Through this initiative, MCL continues to encourage its employees to adopt responsible e-waste management practices and contribute to a cleaner workplace. The programme reflects the company’s efforts to raise environmental awareness and promote collective action towards effective waste management.
Such initiatives support broader cleanliness and sustainability objectives by encouraging individuals to make informed choices about electronic waste disposal and recycling, contributing towards a greener and healthier environment.
About Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Established in 1992, the company operates coal mines primarily in Odisha and plays an important role in meeting the country’s coal requirements. MCL also undertakes various initiatives related to corporate social responsibility, environmental sustainability, cleanliness and community development.
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