NLCIL mines get five-star score of Union Coal Ministry

Lignite and coal mines of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) have notched up prime scores and five-star scores for the yr 2023-24 in a Union Coal Ministry survey.

The Lignite Mine 1A in Neyveli, Talabira II and III coal mines in Odisha and Barsingar lignite mine in Rajasthan have gotten the primary place within the survey of lignite and coal-based open solid mines within the nation within the yr 2023-24.

The mines secured the best scores and bagged the five-star score. Additionally, NLCIL’s lignite Mine I and II in Neyveli achieved a four-star score.

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Union Minster of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey offered the awards in Mumbai not too long ago.

According to a press launch, the star score coverage of the Ministry of Coal is a transformative initiative geared toward enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of coal and lignite sector entities.

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By establishing a complete framework for evaluating and score mines based mostly on varied parameters, the coverage promotes transparency, accountability, and competitors amongst coal/lignite producers, whereas championing greatest practices in environmental administration, security, and operational effectivity.

The survey for the scores is carried out in round 380 mines and the performances are assessed based mostly on the seven modules, resembling mining operation-related parameters, atmosphere, adoption of know-how and greatest mining practices, financial performances, rehabilitation and resettlement, workers/employees compliance and security and safety.

Since the inception of the Star Rating system in 2018-19, NLCIL’s 5 working mines have collectively achieved 29 Star Ratings, together with 21 distinguished Five-Star recognitions. NLCIL stands out nationally by securing the best proportion of Five-Star scores among the many whole awards acquired below the system reaffirming its management in sustainable and accountable mining.

According to the NLCIL, a high-level staff personally visits every mine, inspects and evaluates all of the modules, and awards the star scores.

Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLCIL stated the Star Ratings mirrored NLCIL’s relentless deal with security, sustainability and technology-led productiveness.

“The firm stays dedicated to accountable development as we work in the direction of doubling our mining capability within the subsequent 5 years. This recognition is a testomony to NLCIL’s constant pursuit of excellence and its dedication to setting new benchmarks in sustainable mining practices,” he stated.