NLC India Limited (NLCIL) lignite and coal mines received five-star ratings in the Union Ministry of Coal survey for 2023-24.
Lignite Mine 1A in Neyveli, Talabira II and III coal mines in Odisha, and Barsingar lignite mine in Rajasthan secured first place with five-star ratings.
NLCIL’s Lignite Mines I and II in Neyveli achieved four-star ratings.
The Ministry of Coal’s star rating policy evaluates mines on seven parameters, including mining operations, environment, technology adoption, economic performance, rehabilitation, employee compliance, and safety.