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NLC India shines at MoC's Star Rating Award Ceremony

Ministry of Coal (MoC) has awarded NLC India Limited’s (NLCIL’s) Lignite Mine-IA with five-star rating, placing it at the very top of the list of India's opencast mines, alongside only two others in the country.

NLCIL's Talabira II & III OCP and Barsingsar Lignite Mine also achieved five-star ratings, while Lignite Mine-I and Lignite Mine-II earned strong Four-Star ratings.

“These star ratings reflect our teams' relentless focus on safety, sustainability, and technology-led productivity. We remain committed to responsible growth as we work towards doubling our mining capacity in the next five years," said Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLC India.

The Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal, has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable mining and operational excellence, with all its operating mines receiving prestigious star ratings from MoC for 2023-24 (FY24).

Since the inception of the star rating system in 2018-19, NLCIL's five operating mines have collectively achieved 29 Star Ratings, including 21 distinguished five-star recognitions. NLCIL stands out nationally by securing the highest proportion of five-star ratings among the total awards received under the star rating system, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable and responsible mining.

The star rating award ceremony recognized mines that have demonstrated exceptional performance in safety, environmental stewardship, and productivity. Certificates and awards were also distributed to other high-performing mines, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to promoting best practices in the sector.