Under CCL Vidya Saathi-2026, 400 students will receive free JEE/NEET training and guidance for two years. The initiative will provide subject-specific training by expert faculty, study materials, digital learning support, regular tests and assessments, and continuous academic guidance. The programme aims to help talented students prepare for national-level competitive examinations and pursue their career aspirations.

Ten DAV training centres in CCL’s command areas have been selected for the initiative. These centres are located at Kuju, Barkakana, Dhori, Giridih, Rajrappa, Kathara, Ranchi, Argada, Hazaribagh and Piparwar.

At the Ranchi centre, 60 students have been selected for the programme. The selected students, along with their parents and guardians, attended the inaugural programme. The students expressed enthusiasm about their future and their preparations for competitive examinations.

On the occasion, Director (Human Resources) Harsh Nath Mishra and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of CCL Pankaj Kumar addressed the students. Mishra encouraged them to pursue their goals with hard work, discipline and persistent effort. Pankaj Kumar emphasised that with proper guidance, consistent practice and self-confidence, students can achieve their aspirations.

General Manager (CSR) SS Lal, General Manager (Welfare) Sanjay Kumar Thakur, representatives of the National Computer Saksharta Mission (NCSM) and faculty members of CCL Ke Lal and CCL Ki Ladli, along with other CCL officials, were present at the programme.

The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the National Computer Saksharta Mission (NCSM) as part of CCL’s CSR efforts to provide quality training and guidance to talented students in its command areas for national-level competitive examinations such as JEE and NEET.

The programme seeks to expand access to quality educational opportunities for talented students from diverse economic and social backgrounds.

Through its CSR and educational initiatives, CCL continues to focus on promoting the welfare of communities in its command areas and supporting students through training, education and career guidance. Such programmes are aimed at expanding opportunities for students and their families while contributing to long-term social and educational development.

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The medical camp was inaugurated by CCL Director (Human Resources) Harsh Nath Mishra and will remain operational from July 30 to August 28, 2026. The initiative aims to offer free medical consultation, primary healthcare services and essential medical assistance to devotees visiting the revered Baba Baidyanath Dham as well as residents of the surrounding villages.

The inaugural programme began with a traditional prayer ceremony, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and a cultural performance. Harsh Nath Mishra formally inaugurated the camp by cutting the ribbon.

After the inauguration, Mishra inspected the medical facilities and healthcare arrangements at the camp and reviewed the preparedness of the medical team. He appreciated the comprehensive arrangements made for the convenience of pilgrims and local citizens.

Speaking on the occasion, Mishra said that access to quality healthcare assumes great importance during a large religious congregation such as the Shravani Mela. He reaffirmed CCL’s commitment to its social responsibilities and said the company would continue to undertake such public welfare initiatives in the future.

The programme concluded with the distribution of fruits and sweets among devotees and guests present at the event.

The inauguration was attended by the General Manager of Giridih Area, Project Officer, senior officials of the area, members of the Area Consultative Committee (ACC), representatives of various labour organisations, media personnel and other dignitaries.

The medical camp reflects CCL’s continued commitment to community welfare by ensuring accessible and quality healthcare services for thousands of pilgrims and local residents during one of Jharkhand’s largest annual religious gatherings.

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As part of the programme, 40 trolley bags and food packets were distributed among contract labourers to support their daily needs and acknowledge their hard work, dedication, and contribution to society.

Members from the Arpita Mahila Mandal units of Ranchi, Rajhara, Barkakana, and Giridih worked together to ensure the smooth and orderly distribution of the welfare materials, reflecting a strong spirit of teamwork and community engagement.

Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Preeti Singh, President of Arpita Mahila Mandal, emphasized that respecting and supporting the working class is a moral responsibility of every citizen. She reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to continuing its public welfare initiatives through various socially beneficial activities in the future.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to Arpita Mahila Mandal and its members for the thoughtful initiative, which added to the festive spirit of Sawan while recognizing the invaluable contribution of contract workers.

The programme concluded successfully with the active participation and coordinated efforts of the Arpita Mahila Mandal teams from Ranchi, Rajhara, Barkakana, and Giridih.

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Lokesh Kumar, son of CCL employee Bhuneshwar Munda, was rushed to CCL’s Central Hospital, Dakra, immediately after the snakebite. The medical team acted without delay, administering the required dose of Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) and initiating emergency treatment to stabilize his condition.

Following the initial treatment, Lokesh was referred to CCL’s Central Hospital, Gandhinagar, for advanced monitoring and specialized medical care.

Doctors at Gandhinagar Central Hospital kept him under close observation for two days. Owing to the timely administration of anti-snake venom and continuous monitoring by the medical team, his condition improved steadily. He has now made a full recovery and is being discharged from the hospital.

The successful treatment highlights the preparedness and capability of CCL’s healthcare infrastructure in handling medical emergencies. Equipped with modern facilities, experienced doctors, and round-the-clock emergency services, CCL’s hospitals continue to provide quality healthcare to employees, their families, and the communities living around its operational areas.

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The inauguration was led by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, while Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji attended as the Guest of Honour.

Among those present were former Kanke MLA Samri Lal, CCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Nilendu Kumar Singh, Director (Finance) Pawan Kumar Mishra, Director (Human Resources) Harsh Nath Mishra, Director (Technical/Operations) Chandra Shekhar Tiwari, Director (Planning & Projects) Anup Hanjura, Chief Vigilance Officer Pankaj Kumar, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Deputy Commissioner S. J. Joglekar.

The event was attended by CCL general managers, departmental heads, officers, employees, local residents, stakeholders, representatives of labour unions, and a large gathering of students and parents.

The programme commenced with the release of a commemorative souvenir, followed by an inspection of the school building by the dignitaries. The formal inauguration took place with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.

CCL CMD Nilendu Kumar Singh welcomed the chief guest and guest of honour with bouquets, shawls and traditional mementoes, while NK Area General Manager Amitabh Tiwari welcomed the other dignitaries. Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya presented a welcome song and colourful cultural performances.

Addressing the gathering, Sanjay Seth described the inauguration as a moment of pride not only for Dakra but also for the entire Khalari and McCluskieganj region. He expressed confidence that the school would provide quality education to local children and help them achieve excellence at national and international levels, bringing laurels to Jharkhand and India.

Mahua Maji said Jharkhand has consistently produced talented individuals, particularly women, who have excelled on national and global platforms. She expressed hope that the new Kendriya Vidyalaya would nurture future generations of students who would enhance the reputation of both Jharkhand and CCL.

Sharing a personal connection with the institution, Nilendu Kumar Singh said the campus holds special memories for him. "I spent my childhood in this very campus. I played cricket and football here. For several years, I have regularly reviewed the progress of this school project. We had resolved to make the school operational this year, and today that commitment has been fulfilled," he said.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Deputy Commissioner S. J. Joglekar reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to delivering quality, inclusive and modern education. He expressed confidence that the new school would lay a strong foundation for the bright future of children in the region.

The welcome address was delivered by NK Area General Manager Amitabh Tiwari, while the vote of thanks was proposed by Staff Officer (Human Resources) Shashi Prabha Hansda. The inauguration marks another important milestone in CCL’s commitment to community development and educational empowerment in its operational areas.

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The health camp witnessed active participation from local residents, with a total of 70 people undergoing medical examinations. During the camp, doctors conducted health assessments, provided medical consultations, and distributed free medicines to patients requiring treatment.

The initiative was aimed at improving access to healthcare services for the local community while also creating awareness about preventive healthcare and healthy living practices.

The camp was successfully conducted under the guidance of Dr. Bharat Singh, CMO Incharge, Gandhinagar; Dr. Preeti Tikka, CMO (CSR) Incharge; and Dr. Shilpi Jha. Significant support was also provided by Mr. Munna Kumar Singh and the para-medical staff, whose efforts contributed to the smooth execution of the programme.

CCL stated that it remains dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in its operational areas through various Community Development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on health, education, and public welfare.

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Born into a farming family with a monthly income of barely ₹5,000–6,000, Pranjali often suffered from fatigue and frequent illness. Despite repeated visits to local health centres, her condition remained unidentified. Like many families in rural India, her parents had never heard of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), one of the most common birth defects affecting children worldwide.

A turning point came when a child heart screening team under Project Nanha Sa Dil – NCL visited her village. The initiative, supported by Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and implemented by Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals, conducts heart screenings for children in remote rural and tribal regions. During a screening conducted in collaboration with Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) personnel, healthcare professionals suspected a cardiac condition and referred Pranjali for further evaluation.

Subsequently, an echocardiogram performed at a camp organised under the project at Community Health Centre, Deosar, confirmed that she had a hole in her heart. The diagnosis devastated her parents, who could not imagine arranging the expensive treatment required to save their daughter.

However, Project Nanha Sa Dil ensured that financial constraints would not stand in the way of treatment. NCL covered the entire cost of her medical journey, including diagnostic tests, counselling, travel, accommodation, surgery and follow-up care. Pranjali underwent successful heart surgery at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Palwal, Haryana, completely free of cost.

Today, she has returned home healthy and active, symbolising the transformative impact of the initiative on vulnerable families across the region.

Building an End-to-End Child Heart Care Ecosystem

Congenital Heart Disease can often be treated successfully if diagnosed early. Yet for thousands of children living in remote areas, access to specialised diagnosis and treatment remains limited.

To bridge this gap, NCL partnered with Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals in 2025 to implement Project Nanha Sa Dil across Singrauli and Sidhi districts of Madhya Pradesh and Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. The initiative was designed to support children throughout the entire continuum of care—from awareness generation and screening to diagnosis, surgery and long-term follow-up.

Over the past year, the programme has conducted 534 screening camps, screened 38,315 children, performed 764 echocardiograms and facilitated 255 life-saving heart surgeries, all free of cost.

Beyond screenings, the project has focused on strengthening community-level healthcare systems. Health workers have been trained to identify potential heart conditions, while awareness campaigns have been conducted in schools and Anganwadi centres to educate families about early symptoms and available treatment options.

A dedicated CHD Screening Centre has also been established at NCL’s Bina Hospital. The programme leverages advanced screening devices and digital health technologies in partnership with HD Medical USA to improve the early detection and referral of children requiring specialised care.

At the heart of the initiative is Nanhe Dil Ka Safar, a digital tracking platform that monitors each child’s journey from screening to surgery and post-operative follow-up. The system helps healthcare teams ensure that no child diagnosed with a heart defect is lost in the treatment pathway.

Part of a Larger National Movement

NCL’s efforts form an integral part of Coal India Limited’s flagship child heart care programme, Project Nanha Sa Dil, which is being implemented across multiple subsidiaries including NCL, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).

Together, these partnerships have created one of India’s most comprehensive CSR-led child healthcare interventions. Over the past two years, the initiative has screened more than 1.75 lakh children across rural and tribal communities and facilitated treatment for nearly 1,400 children diagnosed with congenital heart disease.

What sets the programme apart is its holistic approach. Awareness generation, community screening, diagnosis, transportation support, accommodation, surgery, post-operative care and long-term monitoring are integrated into a single continuum of care, ensuring that children receive uninterrupted treatment regardless of their family’s financial condition.

As India intensifies efforts to reduce child mortality and improve access to specialised healthcare, Project Nanha Sa Dil demonstrates how partnerships between industry, healthcare institutions, technology innovators and government systems can create sustainable public value.

For children like Pranjali, the initiative has meant far more than a medical procedure. It has restored health, renewed hope and given them the opportunity to live a normal childhood. And as the programme continues to expand its reach, NCL stands prepared to bring the same hope and healing to countless more children whose tiny hearts need care and cure.

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The programme was attended by CCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Nilendu Kumar Singh, Director (Human Resources) Harsh Nath Mishra, Director (Technical/Operations) Chandra Shekhar Tiwari, Director (Planning & Projects) Anup Hanjura, Chief Vigilance Officer Pankaj Kumar, along with senior officers and employees.

On the occasion, CMD Shri Nilendu Kumar Singh administered the Swachhta Pledge to all officers and employees. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized that cleanliness is both a personal and social responsibility and urged everyone to make it an integral part of their daily lives. He appealed to employees and citizens alike to actively contribute towards maintaining cleanliness at workplaces, homes, and surrounding areas.

In line with the spirit of the Swachh Bharat Mission, CCL will organize a series of awareness and cleanliness-related activities across its headquarters and all coalfield areas during Swachhta Pakhwada-2026. The initiative aims to strengthen public awareness about cleanliness and encourage its adoption as a way of life.

A range of activities will be conducted during the fortnight, including:

• Cleanliness awareness campaigns
• Cleaning drives and shramdaan programmes
• Plastic waste management initiatives
• Tree plantation drives
• Special cleanliness campaigns in hospitals and office premises
• Waste segregation and solid waste management activities
• Public awareness programmes in schools and local communities
• Felicitation of sanitation workers

The programme concluded with a collective commitment to actively participate in building a clean, healthy, and developed India.

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The camp was inaugurated by CCL Director (Human Resources) Harsh Nath Mishra. Senior officials present on the occasion included Director (Technical/Operations) Chandra Shekhar Tiwari, Director (Planning & Projects) Anup Hanjura, Chief Vigilance Officer Pankaj Kumar, and Arpita Mahila Mandal President Preeti Singh, along with several other officers and employees.

During the programme, the dignitaries and participants took a pledge to support and promote voluntary blood donation initiatives in the future. They emphasized the need to inspire more individuals to become regular blood donors so that patients requiring blood can receive timely assistance.

The blood donation camp was organised by the Blood Centre at Gandhi Nagar Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Raj Kumar, Chief Medical Officer (In-charge), CCL, and Dr. Bharat Singh, Chief Medical Officer (In-charge), Gandhi Nagar Hospital.

A total of 50 units of blood were collected during the camp. Among the donors were 44 men and 6 women, who voluntarily contributed to the noble cause of saving lives. Female blood donors and individuals who actively promoted blood donation awareness were also felicitated during the event.

The successful conduct of the camp was supported by the dedicated efforts of Dr. Anita Kumari, Head of Department (Pathology), Dr. Khushboo Saran, Dr. Srimoyee Mukherjee, Dr. Mohana Mandal, along with the technicians and support staff of the Blood Centre.

CCL said the initiative reflects its commitment to social responsibility and public health by encouraging voluntary blood donation and fostering a spirit of humanitarian service within society.

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The programme was conducted under the guidance of Mrs. Preeti Singh, President of Arpita Mahila Mandal, with the objective of supporting economically weaker families and helping young women embark on a new phase of life with dignity and confidence.

As part of the initiative, marriage aid materials were distributed to 16 beneficiaries, including 15 daughter-brides selected from various CCL operational areas and one beneficiary from the CCL Headquarters. The beneficiaries received essential household and wedding-related items, including a wardrobe, air bag, saree, scarf, towel, wedding bag, and fruit basket.

In addition to the material assistance, financial support was also provided to each beneficiary. Mrs. Preeti Singh further extended additional cash assistance as a gesture of affection and blessings for the daughters entering married life.

The successful organization of the programme was supported by Mrs. Rita Tiwari, Mrs. Rupa Rani, Mrs. Rita Mishra, and Mrs. Neeru Hanjura, along with the cooperation of regional General Managers and officials from the CCL Headquarters.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Preeti Singh emphasized that Arpita Mahila Mandal has consistently worked towards the welfare of underprivileged and economically weaker sections of society. She noted that the organization regularly undertakes community-centric initiatives aimed at providing meaningful support to those in need and remains committed to fulfilling its social responsibilities.

The beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude to Arpita Mahila Mandal for the assistance and encouragement. The event witnessed emotional moments as the daughters and brides received the support, with many expressing renewed confidence and optimism about their future.

The initiative reflects Arpita Mahila Mandal’s dedication to promoting compassion, empowerment, and social inclusion, while reinforcing the importance of supporting vulnerable sections of society through meaningful community engagement.

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