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Coal Ministry conducts Mid-Year Review Meeting of Coal PSUs' CSR Activities

Published: Sep 10, 2024

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, SEP 10, 2024: THE Ministry of Coal yesterday successfully conducted the Mid-Year Review Meeting of the CSR activities of Coal Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) at the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Rupinder Brar and attended by DDG, Ministry of Coal, Santosh, along with other officers from the Ministry, Director(Personnel) from Coal India Limited, and all Coal PSUs.

The review focused on assessing the progress of ongoing CSR initiatives, evaluating their impact on the communities, and aligning them with the guidelines of Government of India. The discussions centered on the execution of CSR projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, environment, skill development and livelihood. The Ministry stressed the need for accelerated implementation of these initiatives to ensure measurable outcomes, and way forward with a focus on improving the overall quality of life for local communities, particularly in coal mining regions.

A significant part of the meeting was dedicated to brainstorming for the upcoming World Patient Safety Day on 17th September 2024. The coal PSUs discussed innovative ways to contribute to this global initiative, aiming to raise awareness and improve patient safety standards through community outreach programs, health camps, and partnerships with local health organizations.

The meeting also reviewed the progress on setting up Multi-Skill Development Institutes aimed at enhancing the skill sets of local communities, thereby providing better employment opportunities. The Ministry emphasized the importance of these institutes in empowering youth and women in the coal mining regions.

Another key highlight was the discussion on updating the CSR monitoring format on the DPE portal. A standardized template will be developed to simplify reporting.

The meeting was concluded with a reaffirmation of the commitment to ensuring that the CSR activities of Coal PSUs continue to positively impact society, with a special focus on Community development, Health, Sustainability, & Employment generation. The Ministry also emphasized the need for regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure that all projects stay on track and deliver the intended outcomes.   

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