Development programmes in the peripheral areas of coal mines are undertaken through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. As per CSR policy of Coal PSU, CIL, at least 80% of the CSR funds every year have to be spent within a radius of 25 kms. of mines/project sites/establishments by subsidiaries of CIL. The key areas covered are Healthcare & Nutrition, Sanitation & Water supply, Education & Livelihood, Rural Development, Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Management. Other themes covered are Women Empowerment and Welfare of the differently-abled.
During the last five financial years, a total of Rs. 2,625.26 cr. have been spent under CSR by CIL and its subsidiaries across the country including in Amravati, Maharashtra.
| S. No. | Theme | CSR Exp. FY 17-18
(Rs. Cr.) |
CSR Exp. FY 18-19
(Rs. Cr.) |
CSR Exp. FY 19-20
(Rs. Cr.) |
CSR Exp. FY 20-21
(Rs. Cr.) |
CSR Exp. FY 21-22
(Rs. Cr.) |
Total
(Rs. Cr.) |
| 1 | Healthcare, Sanitation & Nutrition | 93.36 | 179.14 | 290.60 | 314.85 | 393.89 | 1,271.84 |
| 2 | Education & Livelihood | 256.96 | 121.44 | 155.25 | 83.32 | 91.58 | 708.55 |
| 3 | Rural Development | 51.71 | 73.18 | 42.26 | 77.19 | 56.86 | 301.20 |
| 4 | Environmental Sustainability | 66.07 | 20.70 | 17.69 | 16.95 | 14.68 | 136.09 |
| 5 | Promotion of Sports | 10.79 | 14.12 | 23.61 | 11.24 | 10.09 | 69.85 |
| 6 | Disaster Management | 0.00 | 0.00 | 51.05 | 23.23 | 9.82 | 84.10 |
| 7 | Other themes | 4.89 | 7.89 | 7.38 | 27.07 | 6.40 | 53.63 |
| TOTAL | 483.78 | 416.47 | 587.84 | 553.85 | 583.32 | 2,625.26 |
The impact of development programmes on the socio-economic condition of people residing near the coal mines can be described as under:
| S. No. | Project theme | Types of Interventions | Impact |
| 1 | Healthcare & Nutrition | Construction of hospitals, Health camps, Mobile Medical Units, Treatment support, Supporting anganwadis etc. | Improved healthcare facilities and access to healthcare & treatment |
| 2 | Sanitation & Water Supply | Construction of toilets, installation of handpumps, piped water supply projects etc. | Improved sanitation and supply of potable drinking water. |
| 3 | Education & Livelihood | Construction of schools, classrooms and hostels, Installation of smart classes, Vocational trainings and livelihood enhancement programmes etc. | Improved access to education & vocational trainings, |
| 4 | Welfare of the differently abled | Providing aids and assistive devices, Supporting special education etc. | Improved the facilities for special education of differently-abled students. |
| 5 | Women Empowerment | Vocational trainings in trades such as Beautician, Nursing, Food processing, Handicrafts, Poultry etc., Maternal health improvement, Menstrual hygiene programmes etc. | Improved employability and avenues for self-employment |
| 6 | Rural Development | Construction of roads, community halls and other public utilities, Installation of solar lights etc. | Improved mobility of villagers including accessibility to nearby local markets. |
This information was given by the Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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