SECL 2 mines got 5 star rating from Coal Ministry

In the star rating list of coal and lignite mines released by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, based on the performance of the financial year 2023-24, 2 mines of SECL have got the highest 5 star rating.

Bangwar UG and Khairaha UG under SECL Sohagpur area have achieved 5 star rating by securing 95 and 91 marks out of 100 respectively. In the opencast category, 5 mines including mega projects Dipka and Kusmunda have got 4 star rating.

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A total of 39 mines of SECL including opencast and underground mines have got star rating of 3 or more.

Star rating of coal mines has been introduced by the Ministry of Coal to promote green, safe and sustainable mining practices with the help of technology. Coal Controller Organization, Ministry of Coal provides ratings to coal and lignite mines across the country based on the performance of mines on points related to compliance of various rules and regulations related to mining operations, mainly safety, environment, rehabilitation of project affected families, welfare of workers etc.

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On SECL mines achieving star rating, CMD Shri Harish Duhan said that it is a matter of great pride for our mines to get 5 star rating. This is the result of hard work of our team and commitment towards quality. We are striving to include more and more of our mines in the 5 star category in the coming time by adopting safe and environment-friendly mining.

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