Lignite and coal mines of NLC India Limited (NLCIL) have notched up high scores and five-star scores for the 12 months 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 12 months 2023-24.
The mines secured the best scores and bagged the five-star rating. Additionally, NLCIL’s lignite Mine I and II in Neyveli achieved a four-star rating.
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Union Minster of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey introduced the awards in Mumbai not too long ago.
According to a press launch, the star rating coverage of the Ministry of Coal is a transformative initiative aimed toward enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of coal and lignite sector entities.
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By establishing a complete framework for evaluating and rating mines based mostly on numerous 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, reminiscent of mining operation-related parameters, setting, adoption of know-how and greatest mining practices, financial performances, rehabilitation and resettlement, staff/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 complete awards obtained beneath the system reaffirming its management in sustainable and accountable mining.
According to the NLCIL, a high-level workforce 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 mentioned the Star Ratings mirrored NLCIL’s relentless give attention to security, sustainability and technology-led productiveness.
“The company remains committed to responsible growth as we work towards doubling our mining capacity in the next five years. This recognition is a testament to NLCIL’s consistent pursuit of excellence and its dedication to setting new benchmarks in sustainable mining practices,” he mentioned.
