New Delhi: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has planted more than 850,000 saplings during the financial year 2024-25. This large-scale plantation drive underscores NCL’s commitment to creating greener landscapes, improving air quality, and fostering a sustainable future.
Driving Environmental Conservation and Cleaner Air
The plantation initiative by NCL is aimed at enhancing environmental protection and contributing to a healthier ecosystem. Each sapling planted represents a step towards cleaner air, reduced carbon footprint, and overall ecological balance. Such efforts play a vital role in mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable environment for future generations.
Community Engagement and Sustainable Practices
NCL’s green initiatives go beyond just planting trees; the company actively engages local communities, employees, and stakeholders to raise awareness about ecological responsibility. Through these activities, NCL promotes community participation in environmental conservation, fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibility.
Commitment to a Greener Future
By planting over 8.5 lakh saplings in a single financial year, NCL has demonstrated strong ecological stewardship and corporate responsibility. This initiative aligns with the company’s broader sustainability goals, including afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and creating green belts around mining areas and operational zones.
About Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is a leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. NCL is primarily engaged in the mining and supply of coal, contributing significantly to India’s energy needs. Alongside its operational activities, the company emphasizes sustainable mining practices, environmental protection, and community development, reinforcing its role as a responsible public sector entity.
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