New Delhi: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has secured the highest number of 5-Star Mine Rating Awards among coal companies in the country, with seven of its mines receiving prestigious national-level recognition from the Government of India.
The achievement highlights WCL’s performance in mining operations, workplace safety, environmental sustainability and responsible mining practices.
In addition to the seven mines receiving 5-Star ratings, another 25 mines of the company have secured 4-Star ratings. With this achievement, a total of 32 WCL mines have received 4-Star and 5-Star recognition.
Seven WCL Mines Receive 5-Star Mine Rating Awards
The seven WCL mines recognised with the highest 5-Star ratings include four underground mines and three opencast mines.
The award-winning mines are:
Underground Mines:
- Patansaongi UG
- Nandgaon Incline
- Saoner Mine No. 1
- Saoner Mine No. 2
Opencast Mines:
- MKD-I OC
- MKD-III OC
- Mungoli OC
The recognition reflects the mines’ performance across various parameters, including operational efficiency, safety standards, environmental management and sustainable mining practices.
Coal Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey Presents Awards
The 5-Star Mine Rating Awards were presented by Minister of State for Coal Satish Chandra Dubey at a ceremony attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Coal and the coal industry.
Coal Controller Satish Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal Sanoj Kumar Jha and other senior officials were also present at the event.
The ceremony was attended by B. Sairam, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited; Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, CMD of Western Coalfields Limited; Harish Duhan, CMD of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL); CMDs of other CIL subsidiaries and senior representatives of the coal sector.
Representing WCL, CMD Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande received the awards along with the General Manager (Safety) and Area General Managers representing the Nagpur, Umrer, Wani and Chandrapur areas.
WCL Records 32 Mines with 4-Star and 5-Star Ratings
Apart from the seven mines receiving 5-Star recognition, 25 additional WCL mines have been awarded 4-Star ratings under the national mine rating framework.
This takes the company’s total number of recognised mines to 32, reflecting its performance across multiple aspects of mining operations.
The achievement further highlights WCL’s focus on improving safety, strengthening environmental management and promoting responsible mining practices across its underground and opencast operations.
About Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. The company operates coal mines primarily in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and contributes to meeting the country’s coal requirements. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, WCL also undertakes activities aimed at supporting community welfare and socio-economic development.
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