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 meeting was chaired by Director (Human Resources) Murali Krishna Ramaiah and attended by several senior officials including CMS Dr. Poonam Dubey, General Manager (HRD) Anup Kumar Roy, General Manager (Human Resources) Kumar Manoj, General Manager (CSR/MP & IR) Surendra Bhushan, and Head of Department (Welfare) Kiran Rani Nayak, along with members of the newly formed committee.

The programme began with a formal welcome of dignitaries and committee members. Committee Chairperson Dr. Poonam Dubey honoured the guests and executive members of the Women Welfare Committee by presenting shawls and saplings.

In her welcome address, Head of Department (Welfare) Kiran Rani Nayak emphasized the need for forming the Women Welfare Committee and highlighted its importance in strengthening institutional support for women employees. She noted that BCCL’s initiative is the first of its kind within Coal India Limited, making it a proud milestone for the organization.

Addressing the gathering, Director (HR) Murali Krishna Ramaiah said that women employees play a crucial role in the progress of any organization and ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive workplace environment is a key responsibility of the management. He stated that the formation of the Women Welfare Committee reflects BCCL’s strong commitment to the welfare and empowerment of women employees.

He expressed confidence that the committee will contribute significantly to building a more inclusive and sensitive work culture through initiatives addressing issues related to women employees.

Committee Chairperson Dr. Poonam Dubey described the formation of the committee as an important step toward coordinated efforts on matters concerning the interests, safety, and welfare of women employees in BCCL. She added that the committee will serve as a strong platform for women employees to voice their concerns and ideas while promoting awareness, participation, and leadership among them.

The committee has been constituted in accordance with the guidelines of Coal India and includes six female officers at the headquarters level along with six representatives from various labour unions.

Members of Women Welfare Committee (Headquarters Level)

• Dr. Poonam Dubey – CMS, BCCL
• Kiran Rani Nayak – Head of Department (Welfare)
• Dr. Manjari Singh – Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CHD)
• Gargi Mukhopadhyay – Senior Manager (HR)
• Madhusmita Lakra – Head of Department (Staff Establishment)
• Yogita Saklani – Senior Manager (HR)
• Nidhi Sinha – Deputy Manager (Civilian)

Trade Union Representative Members

• Saroj Gautam – Janata Mazdoor Sangh
• Manju Devi – Bihar Coal Miners Union
• Rani Goswami – Dhanbad Colliery Employees Union
• Anju Devi – Coal Steel Workers Panchayat
• Preeti Bharti – Bihar Colliery Kamgar Union
• Julie Devi – UCWU

During the meeting, preliminary discussions were held on the committee’s functioning, future activities, and various initiatives aimed at improving welfare measures for women employees.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Head of Department (Welfare) Kiran Rani Nayak.

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