Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has achieved a major milestone, with 14 of its mines receiving Star Rating awards from the Ministry of Coal for their performance.
Six mines secured the prestigious 5-Star Rating, including five opencast mines—Lajkura, Siarmal, Ananta, Lingaraj and Samaleshwari—and Hirakhand Bundia Underground Mine.
Six other mines received 4-Star Ratings, while Basundhara West OCP and Bharatpur Area were recognised with 3-Star Ratings.
MCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Uday Anant Kaole received the awards from Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey at a ceremony in Raipur.
The recognition highlights MCL’s efforts in improving mining efficiency, workplace safety and environmental sustainability. It also reflects the company’s contribution towards strengthening India’s energy security through responsible coal production.