Coal India receives Green World Awards 2024 in London
Published: Nov 20, 2024
By TIOLCorplaws News Service
NEW DELHI, NOV 20, 2024: COAL India Limited (CIL) under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal, has been conferred with the esteemed Green World Environment Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category along with the distinguished tile of Green World Ambassador. Ministry of Coal has overall responsibility of determining policies and strategies in respect of mining of coal and other minerals in large interest of the country.
This prestigious international award has been given to CIL for exemplary work in the field of CSR i.e Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna for permanent curative treatment of more than 600 Thalassemia patients through stem cell transplant also known as Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT).
CIL, in 2017 became the first Public Sector Undertakings to take up the CSR project for curative treatment of Thalassemia through BMT operations across the country. Under this scheme, financial assistance upto to Rs.10 lakh is provided by CIL for the BMT. As of now 17 prominent hospitals across India is partnering for this Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna.
Director (Personnel/IR), CIL, Shri Vinay Ranjan, received the Green World Awards 2024 during much-awaited presentation ceremony at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London on 18th November, 24. The award was given by The Green Organization, which began in 1994 and is an independent, non-political, non-profit environment group, dedicated to recognizing, rewarding and promoting environmental best practices and CSR around the world. Receiving the award, Shri Vinay Ranjan said that this award inspires us all to take action, protect environment, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
CIL, living up to its Corporate Citizenship role, is one of the largest spenders in the country under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Coal India as a corporate entity contributes to the country's social development apart from its core role as energy provider.
CIL produces over 80% of India's overall coal and contributes to 70% of the total coal-based power generation in the country. The company contributes to 55% of total power generation and meets 40% of the primary commercial energy requirements of the country.
CIL has adopted multiple measures to improve environment, such as expanding green cover over its mined-out areas, creating eco-parks and tourism spots, and providing mine water to lakhs of villagers for domestic and agricultural use.
