Ritwik Srivastav, President, Dhanbad Bar Association Shri Radhey Shyam Goswami, and other dignitaries. Also present were HQ HODs and officials from various  departments of BCCL.During the programme, the dignitaries felicitated performers, participating institutions and groups, extended benefits to beneficiaries and visited the BCCL stalls set up by the CSR, Welfare and Legal Departments highlighting their key initiatives and achievements.

Speaking at the event, Shri Manoj Kumar Agarwal emphasised the importance of legal awareness programmes in strengthening awareness of legal rights and the constitutional provisions available to every citizen, while reiterating BCCL’s commitment to supporting such initiatives.

Shri Kumar highlighted DVC’s commitment to nurturing talent, empowering employees, and adopting best HR practices to drive sustainable growth. The conclave served as an excellent platform for industry leaders and HR professionals to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and discuss innovative strategies to build resilient, future-ready organizations. His address inspired attendees to prioritize people-centric approaches as the cornerstone of organizational success.

The initiative underscores India’s commitment to energy self-reliance by leveraging private sector efficiency, introducing advanced mining technologies, and reducing dependency on imported coking coal. Under a transparent revenue-sharing model, BCCL will receive 6% of the gross revenue, establishing a benchmark for equitable public-private partnerships in the mining sector. The project is also expected to generate employment, stimulate regional economic growth, and promote sustainable resource utilization, aligning with national goals for economic development and energy security.

The milestone was virtually inaugurated by Shri P.M. Prasad, Chairman of Coal India Limited, who praised the project as a “pioneering step” with transformative potential. Leaders including Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of State Shri Satish Chander Dubey, and Secretary of the Ministry Shri Vikram Dev Dutt highlighted the project’s significance in turning legacy challenges into opportunities for community empowerment and sustainable growth. CMD of BCCL, Shri Samiran Dutta, expressed deep gratitude to all stakeholders, reaffirming the company’s dedication to Mission Coking Coal, import reduction, and a self-reliant India.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Shri Satish Chandra Dubey said that BCCL’s efforts in this direction are commendable. The installation of rooftop solar plants by BCCL is a good example of utilization of unused building spaces, minister added.

CMD, BCCL, Shri Samiran Dutta, added that BCCL is proud to contribute to India’s renewable energy mission, and these 51 solar plants are a reflection of its long-term vision for a greener future.

BCCL  has been pivotal in contributing to the “Mission Coking Coal” under the visionary Aatmnirbhar Bharat initiative. At present 1.66 MW Rooftop Solar Plants have been installed and commissioned at various locations in BCCL.