NCL Conducts Workshop on CMPF Act and Coal Mines Pension Scheme to Strengthen Compliance

New Delhi: On Thursday, Northern Coalfields Limited, under the aegis of its Vigilance Department, organized a comprehensive workshop on the Coal Mines Provident Fund (CMPF) Act and the Coal Mines Pension Scheme at its headquarters in Singrauli.

The workshop aimed to address practical challenges, clarify procedural interpretations, and strengthen compliance across operational units as part of NCL’s preventive and participative vigilance initiatives.

Key Highlights of the Workshop

• Leadership Participation:

  • Shri B. Sairam, CMD, NCL, addressed the workshop virtually, appreciating the Vigilance Division for organizing the session.

  • Emphasized that social security measures must be continuously simplified and upgraded.

  • Referred to the current year as the “Year of Reforms” for Coal India Limited and NCL, expecting enhancements in the social security framework.

• Expert Insights:

  • Shri Bharath Kumar AY, Regional Commissioner-II (Vigilance), CMPFO, Dhanbad, elaborated on:

    • Evolution of the CMPF Act

    • Constitution of the Board of Trustees (BOT)

    • Ratification of relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions underpinning social security measures

• Other Key Attendees:

  • Shri Rajneesh Narain, Director (Finance)

  • Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi, Director (Technical)

  • Shri Ajay Kumar Jaiswal, CVO, NCL

  • Shri Naveen Nishchhal, Regional Commissioner, CMPFO, Singrauli

  • Area General Managers, HODs, Staff Officers (HR), and CMPF dealing officials

Workshop Components

• Demonstration of C-Cares Portal:

  • Focused on pension settlements, nominations, transfers, digital life certificates, and grievance redressal mechanisms.

• Interactive Sessions:

  • Feedback sessions after lectures and presentations allowed participants to clarify doubts and improve operational understanding.

• Addresses by Officials:

  • Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi, DTO, NCL, and Shri Uma Kant Yadav, General Manager (Vigilance), shared guidance and best practices.

The workshop concluded with a welcome address and vote of thanks by Shri Prawesh Tripathi, General Manager (HR/CMPF), emphasizing the importance of employee welfare, vigilance, and procedural compliance.

This initiative reflects NCL’s commitment to enhancing social security measures, streamlining pension processes, and strengthening operational vigilance in alignment with ongoing reforms across Coal India Limited.