Nagpur: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Narayana Institute, Nagpur, to provide high-quality JEE coaching to talented students selected under the 4th Batch of Project TARASH, its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The agreement, signed on July 16, 2026, aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker and underprivileged communities living in coal-bearing and nearby areas by helping them prepare for admission to India’s top engineering institutions.
WCL Signs MoU with Narayana Institute for JEE Coaching
Under the partnership, selected students will receive expert coaching for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), improving their chances of securing admission to prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs).
Project TARASH to Support Deserving Students
Project TARASH is WCL’s flagship CSR programme focused on identifying talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds and providing them with quality educational support.
Through the collaboration with Narayana Institute, students will benefit from:
- Expert faculty and classroom coaching
- Structured study material
- Regular assessments and mentoring
- Preparation for IIT-JEE and other engineering entrance examinations
MoU Signed in Presence of Senior WCL Officials
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of:
- Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), WCL
- Mr. Bikram Ghosh, Director (HR), WCL
The agreement was signed by:
- Mr. Lalit Prakash Tirkey, GM (HR) & Head (CSR & Welfare), on behalf of WCL.
- Mr. Sriram Pande, Centre Head, Narayana Institute, Nagpur, on behalf of the institute.
Partnership Aims to Bridge the Educational Divide
By partnering with a reputed coaching institute like Narayana, WCL is ensuring that deserving students receive professional guidance and quality coaching that can help them compete successfully in one of India’s toughest engineering entrance examinations.
The initiative reflects the company’s continued commitment to educational empowerment, social inclusion, and equal opportunities for talented youth.
WCL Continues Its Commitment to Nation Building
With the launch of the fourth batch of Project TARASH, Western Coalfields Limited continues to invest in education as a powerful tool for social transformation. The initiative is expected to help students from coalfield regions pursue engineering careers and contribute to India’s future development.
About Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) is a Miniratna Public Sector Enterprise and a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Nagpur, WCL operates coal mines across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Apart from coal production, the company actively undertakes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in education, healthcare, skill development, environmental conservation, and community welfare, contributing to the socio-economic development of its operational areas.
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