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Star Rating Awards for Coal Mines 2024–25

November 7 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 42 0

The Ministry of Coal organised the Annual Star Rating Awards Ceremony in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, recognising the outstanding performance of coal mines for FY 2024–25.
A total of 50 coal mines received Five-Star Ratings, with 10 mines securing the first, second and third positions in their respective categories with scores exceeding 93%.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and NTPC secured the First Prize in the Opencast category, while Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) won the First Prize in the Underground category.
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) received special appreciation for having the highest number of Five-Star Rated mines among Coal India subsidiaries.
The Star Rating Programme assesses mines based on safety, environmental management, scientific mining practices, productivity and community welfare.