On the occasion of Labour Day, the event was organized by ECL management with the theme that the sacrifices of workers cannot be forgotten; rather, they inspire us to further strengthen our commitment to social justice, better working conditions and workers’ rights. Paying tribute to the martyred workers, the ECL management resolved to build a future where every worker can live with dignity and safety. This was followed by flag hoisting and the singing of the corporate song of Coal India Limited.

On the occasion of Labour Day 2026, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, ECL Shri. Satish Jha, expressed deep gratitude to all employees, contractual workers, trade unions and stakeholders. He conveyed a message to collectively harness their strength, turn future challenges into opportunities and build a stronger, more resilient and future-ready ECL.

During the program, awards were also presented in the following categories:

The program was attended by Chairman-cum-Managing Director, ECL Shri. Satish Jha, Director (Human Resources) Shri. Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (Technical) Shri. Girish Gopinathan Nair, Special Guest Shri. Niladri Roy, former Director (Technical), ECL along with officers and employees. Members of the JCC, Welfare Board, Safety Board, and representatives of trade unions (INTUC, BMS, CITU, AITUC, HMS, INTTUC, TUCC, KMC, UTUC, CMSGA) as well as representatives of CISTEA, OBC Association, INMOSSA, and CMOAI were also present. All speakers highlighted the importance of the workforce before the ECL management.

The event was organized by the company’s Welfare Department headed by the General Manager Shri. Ravi Rashmi Ranjan Lakra. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Alka Kujur, Assistant Manager (Human Resources), Welfare Department.