Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal, has been awarded the prestigious Green World Environment Award 2024 in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category and honored with the title of Green World Ambassador. This recognition highlights CIL’s significant contributions to CSR, particularly its efforts through the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna, which provides curative treatment for over 600 Thalassemia patients through stem cell transplants (Bone Marrow Transplants).
CIL was the first public sector undertaking to initiate such a CSR project in 2017, offering financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh per patient for BMT procedures. The initiative is implemented in partnership with 17 prominent hospitals across India, demonstrating a widespread and impactful commitment to public health.
The award was presented to Shri Vinay Ranjan, Director (Personnel/IR), during a ceremony at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London, on 18th November 2024. It was conferred by The Green Organization, an independent, non-political, non-profit environmental group established in 1994, dedicated to recognizing and promoting best practices in environmental protection and CSR globally. Receiving the award, Shri Ranjan emphasized the inspiration it provides to further sustainability efforts for future generations.
CIL’s CSR initiatives are a testament to its commitment as a Corporate Citizen, going beyond its primary role as a coal producer and energy provider. The company, which supplies over 80% of India’s coal and supports 70% of the country’s coal-based power generation, also contributes 55% of total power generation and meets 40% of the nation’s primary commercial energy needs.
In addition to its CSR endeavors, CIL has adopted various measures to promote environmental sustainability, including:
- Expanding green cover over mined-out areas.
- Creating eco-parks and tourism spots.
- Providing mine water to villages for domestic and agricultural purposes.
These initiatives underline CIL’s commitment to sustainable development alongside fulfilling India’s energy requirements.