Coal India Celebrates 52nd Foundation Day Across Jharkhand

Ranchi/Dhanbad: Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries celebrated the company’s 52nd Foundation Day on Sunday with programmes at the headquarters of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) in Ranchi, and Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in Dhanbad.

At CCL headquarters in Ranchi, Director (Personnel) Harsh Nath Mishra and Chief Vigilance Officer Pankaj Kumar attended the celebrations as chief guests. The programme began with floral tributes to martyrs at the Martyrs’ Memorial, followed by the hoisting of CCL and regional flags, the national anthem and the CIL corporate song. Balloons were also released to mark the occasion.

Addressing employees and officials, Mishra highlighted the company’s achievements and its contribution to the country’s energy security. He said CCL’s role extended beyond coal production, with the company playing an important part in strengthening India’s energy sector.

CVO Pankaj Kumar greeted employees and emphasised the importance of transparency, ethical values and a strong work culture.

At CMPDI headquarters, Director (Technical/P&D) Ajay Kumar unfurled the CIL flag, followed by the rendition of the corporate song. Officers, employees and trade union representatives attended the programme. Kumar congratulated the workforce and said the Foundation Day celebrated not only the organisation’s journey but also the collective efforts, dedication and hard work of its employees.

In Dhanbad, BCCL celebrated the occasion at its headquarters under the chairmanship of Director (Technical and Operations) Sanjay Kumar Singh. Director (Finance and Human Resources) Rajesh Kumar, CISF personnel and a large number of employees participated.

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