ECL celebrates the final day of Annual Mines Safety Week
The Statesman | 10 March 2026
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), organised the Final Day Celebration of the Annual Mines Safety Week – 2025 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Asansol, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to building a safer and more responsible mining ecosystem.
The occasion celebrated the collective dedication of mining professionals towards safety excellence. Winners from various categories of mines, PME Centres, and VT Centres of ECL, along with private mines operated by WBSEDCL, SAIL, CESC, and DPL, were honoured for their outstanding performance during the Annual Mines Safety Week – 2025 held from 17th to 22nd November 2025. The awards recognised exceptional contributions towards strengthening safety practices and promoting sustainable mining operations.
The event was graced by Ujjwal Tah, Director General (DG), Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), while Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, ECL, presided over the function.