Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has received seven prestigious five-star mine rating awards from the Government of India, the highest number secured by any coal company in the country. The recognition covers four underground and three opencast mines. Another 25 WCL mines have received four-star ratings.
WCL’s Five-Star Mine Rating Achievement
WCL secured seven five-star mine rating awards, the highest number among coal companies in India. Four underground mines and three opencast mines received the recognition, while another 25 WCL mines received four-star ratings. The awards recognise performance in safety, sustainability and responsible mining practices.
Four Underground and Three Opencast Mines Receive Awards
The seven award-winning WCL mines comprise four underground mines and three opencast mines. The underground mines are Patansaongi UG, Nandgaon Incline, Saoner Mine No. 1 and Saoner Mine No. 2. The three opencast mines are MKD-I OC, MKD-III OC and Mungoli OC.
In addition to these seven five-star award-winning mines, another 25 WCL mines have received four-star ratings, reflecting the company’s performance across a wider range of mining operations.
Awards Presented by Minister of State for Coal
Minister of State for Coal Satish Chandra Dubey presented the awards in the presence of Coal Controller Satish Kumar, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal Sanoj Kumar Jha and other senior officials.
The ceremony was attended by B. Sairam, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Coal India Limited; Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, CMD of WCL; Harish Duhan, CMD of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL); CMDs of other Coal India subsidiaries; and senior representatives of coal companies.
On behalf of WCL, its CMD received the awards along with the General Manager (Safety) and Area General Managers representing the Nagpur, Umrer, Wani and Chandrapur areas.
WCL Highlights Commitment to Safe and Sustainable Mining
The recognition marks an important milestone for WCL and reinforces its focus on safe, sustainable and responsible mining. The company attributed the achievement to the dedication, professionalism and collective efforts of its employees.
With seven five-star awards and 25 four-star mine ratings, WCL has highlighted its performance across underground and opencast mining operations, strengthening its position within India’s coal mining sector.
