BCCL CMD Inaugurates Temple, Crèche and Longwall System at Munidih Project
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) organised a series of significant events at the Munidih Project under Western Jharia Area on 8 November 2026 in the presence of Chairman-cum-Managing Director Shri Manoj Kumar Agrawal.
Pran-Pratishtha of Shri Shri Vaishnavi Kali Mandir
The Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Shri Shri Vaishnavi Kali Mandir was performed with traditional rituals, including havan, purnahuti and maha-aarti. The event was attended by senior officials, members of Diksha Mahila Mandal, employees of BCCL and local residents.
Among those present were Director (Technical/Operations) Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Finance & HR) Shri Rajesh Kumar, President of Diksha Mahila Mandal Smt. Archana Agrawal, Vice-President Smt. Nita Kumar, General Manager (Western Jharia) Shri V. Vijay Kumar and Project Officer of Munidih Colliery Dr. Sunny Rao.
Inauguration of Crèche
On the same occasion, CMD Shri Manoj Kumar Agrawal inaugurated a newly constructed crèche (Shishugrih) at the Munidih Project. The facility has been set up to provide proper care and support for the children of employees working in the Western Jharia Area.
Commissioning of XV Seam Longwall System
The CMD also commissioned the XV Seam Longwall System. This modern underground mining technology is expected to enhance mechanisation, improve safety in coal production and increase operational efficiency at the project.
The events, held on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, reflect BCCL’s balanced focus on religious and cultural values, employee welfare and the adoption of advanced, safer mining practices.