BILASPUR. As part of Coal India’s nationwide Guinness World Records campaign, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) spearheaded a single-day drive to plant over 3.20 lakh saplings across its operational areas on July 21, 2026.
A major highlight of the initiative was the establishment of Bilaspur city’s first Miyawaki dense forest. SECL planted 15,000 saplings across 1.5 hectares at Koni using the rapid-growth afforestation technique.
The event was led by CMD Shri Harish Duhan alongside senior company executives and Bilaspur Division Commissioner Shri Sunil Kumar Jain.
Emphasizing ecological stewardship, CMD Shri Harish Duhan noted that Miyawaki forests will play a pivotal role in boosting urban biodiversity, restoring ecological balance, and combating climate change. The campaign underscores SECL’s long-term commitment to sustainable mining practices and environmental preservation.
