During Special Campaign 6, the Ministry of Coal exceeded its clean-up targets by over 13 million sq. ft., achieved perfect disposal rates for public grievances, and made substantial progress in streamlining file operations.
The Ministry of Coal and its CPSEs (Central Public Sector Enterprises) demonstrated extraordinary over-achievement during Special Campaign 6. Against a target of 1,565 million sq. ft., the Ministry cleaned an area exceeding 14.84 million sq. ft.
In addition to these physical accomplishments, the Ministry recorded perfect 100% disposal rates in resolving public grievances and clearing overall scrap disposal reached against a target of 10,909 metric tons, yielding a total revenue.
The Ministry also made significant strides in streamlining file operations by reviewing 1,79,793 physical and E-files against a target of 59,593. The total files weeding out and closed are yet to be determined.
Prominent best practices executed during the campaign include: NLC India Limited (NLCIL) developing a Waste-to-Wealth Children's Eco Park at Mine-I, Neyveli, inaugurated on 22 October 2026. The park showcases sustainable resource utilisation through the reuse of 2.5 MT of iron scrap, 3,000 solid blocks and salvaged timber, including wood recovered from trees felled during Cyclone Thane.
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), has transformed a large room previously used for storing junk and discarded materials into a beautiful, fully equipped crèche facility at its headquarters here in Sanctoria, demonstrating how effective space utilisation can contribute to employee welfare and workplace improvement. Scrap oil drums in the Krishnashila Area, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) were creatively upcycled and repurposed to construct an aesthetic welcome sign board for ‘Krishnakunj’.
Some notable work from South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) includes: Singhali Underground Mine in the Korba Area, workers constructed a working model of the Paste-Fill Mining System from scrap materials to demonstrate how fly ash and industrial waste can backfill mined voids to enhance structural stability and prevent land subsidence. At the Kusmunda Area, employees built a replica of Tiger Hill featuring soldier figures and the National Flag to honor the sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Vijay in the 1999 Kargil War. Bhatgaon Area introduced a ‘Kabaad Se Jugaad’ installation centered around a miner figure to advocate waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable lifestyle practices.
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