KOLKATA, 1st NOVEMBER, 2023 (GPN): The 49th Foundation Day celebrations of Coal India (CIL) began in the morning at its Corporate Office in Kolkata with Shri P. M. Prasad, Chairman, CIL and Functional Directors paying floral tributes at the Martyrs’ Memorial. After which Chairman, CIL unfurled the CIL Flag and felicitated the former CMDs and Directors who were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prasad thanked the doyens of Coal India for their contribution and stated that CIL is confident of meeting 780 million tonne production target set for the current fiscal and is committed to meet the energy requirements of the Nation.

Dr. A. K. Dubey delivered the JG Kumaramangalam lecture. In his address, Dr. Dubey spoke on the “Challenges to the Leader – The Corporate Perspective.”

Ms. Zohra Chatterjee, former Chairperson, CIL also spoke on the occasion and reminisced her days at Coal India when she was at the helm.

Shri M. Nagaraju, Additional Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Coal, said in terms of energy security, the country is in the safe hands of Coal India.

The morning session of 49th CIL Foundation Day celebrations concluded with the Individual and Group Awards conferred for best performances in FY 2022-23.

Shri P. M. Prasad Chairman, Coal India (CIL), Shri M. Nagaraju, Additional Secretary (Coal), Govt. of India and Smt. Vismita Tej, Additional Secretary (Coal), Govt. of India gave away Coal India Corporate Awards to the best-performing subsidiary companies for the fiscal 2022-23 on the occasion of CIL’s 49th Foundation Day.

A vote of thanks was delivered by Shri Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR) – CIL. Dr. B. Veera Reddy, Director (Technical), CIL, Shri Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Marketing), CIL, Shri Brajesh Kumar Tripathy, Chief Vigilance Officer, CIL, CMDs of CIL subsidiaries and other senior officials of CIL Hq. graced the occasion.