अंतिम अपडेट: 11/09/2026
Western Coalfields Limited supports women's economic empowerment in Nagpur through Saudamini project Empowering Women Through Sustainable Livelihoods: WCL continues support to Aroha Society for its flagship Project Saudamini Guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, WCL, Project Saudamini advances women’s economic empowerment through sustainable livelihood opportunities. Implemented in partnership with Aroha Multipurpose Society and Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Urban Livelihood Mission, the project supports the Saudamini–Sonchiraaiya Stitching Cluster at the City Livelihood Centre, Somalwada, Nagpur. The MoU was signed in the gracious presence of Shri Bikram Ghosh, Director (Human Resources), WCL, by Shri Lalit Prakash Tirkey, General Manager (CSR), WCL; Smt Visakha Rao Jathar, President, Aroha Multipurpose Society; and Smt Sharmistha Gandhi, CEO, Aroha Multipurpose Society. The initiative will provide advanced stitching and production training to 35 new beneficiaries, strengthen the training-cum-production centre, and offer entrepreneurship, leadership, market-linkage and financial-access support. The project aims to build a cluster of 100 women artisans, enabling sustainable microenterprises, self-employment and greater economic independence for marginalised urban women in Nagpur and their families. Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited
MoU Signing Ceremony between WCL and FDDI Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) and the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) signed an MoU on 18 August 2026 at WCL HQ, Nagpur, marking an important step towards strengthening skill development, livelihood enhancement and employment opportunities for youth from WCL’s operational areas. The MoU was signed in the gracious presence of Shri Bikram Ghosh, Director (Finance/DHR), WCL, and Shri Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, FDDI,, along with Shri Aritra Das, Centre Head, FDDI, Chhindwara; and Shri Sushant Yadav, Programme Coordinator, along with Shri. Lalit Tirkey GM(CSR), senior officials of WCL. The MoU was signed by Shri Manoj Kumar Gupta, GM (E&M/HRD), WCL, on behalf of WCL, and Shri Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, FDDI, on behalf of FDDI. .Under the MoU, 150 candidates will be provided industry-oriented vocational skill training in: Retail & Fashion Merchandise – 50 candidates Footwear Design & Production – 50 candidates Leather Goods & Accessories – 50 candidates The initiative aims to equip Project Affected Persons (PAP) families and unemployed youth in command Areas of WCL with practical, market-oriented skills, enabling them to pursue gainful employment, self-employment and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The collaboration brings together WCL’s commitment towards community development through CSR and FDDI’s expertise in footwear, fashion, retail and allied sectors. This MoU is a significant step towards empowering youth, enhancing employability and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, further strengthening WCL’s commitment to inclusive and community-oriented development. Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited
MoU Signing Ceremony between WCL and Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) and the Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) signed an MoU on 18 August 2026 at WCL HQ, Nagpur, marking another significant step towards skill development, livelihood enhancement, self-employment and employment opportunities for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and unemployed youth, particularly women, from WCL’s operational areas. The MoU was signed in the gracious presence of Shri Bikram Ghosh, Director (Finance/DHR), WCL, and Mrs. Roopali Shukla, Director (CSR), ATDC, New Delhi, along with GM(CSR), senior officials of WCL. The MoU was signed by Shri Manoj Kumar Gupta, GM (E&M/HRD), WCL, on behalf of WCL, and Mrs. Roopali Shukla, Director (CSR), ATDC on behalf of ATDC. Under the MoU, 210 candidates will receive vocational skill training through two industry-oriented programmes: Self Employed Tailor (SET) – 180 candidates * 90 candidates at ATDC, Chhindwara Centre * 90 candidates at ATDC, Nagpur Centre * 4-month short-term, non-residential programme Apparel Manufacturing Technology (AMT) – 30 candidates * One-year residential programme * ATDC, Chhindwara Centre The SET programme will promote self-employment and entrepreneurship in command Areas of WCL by enabling candidates to establish their own tailoring activities and generate sustainable income. The AMT programme will provide comprehensive technical and industry-oriented training, enhancing employment opportunities in the apparel manufacturing sector. This initiative reflects WCL’s commitment to creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and inclusive socio-economic development for communities associated with its mining operations. Through this partnership, WCL and ATDC aim to empower youth with relevant skills and create pathways towards employment, self-employment and improved economic well-being for beneficiaries and their families. Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited
WCL has taken another significant step towards strengthening maternal nutrition in tribal and remote areas through its CSR initiative. On 31 July 2026, WCL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zilla Parishad, Gadchiroli, to implement Project Poshit – An Anganwadi-Based Maternal Nutrition Support Programme. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Bikram Ghosh, Director (Finance & Human Resources), WCL, by Shri Lalit Prakash Tirkey, General Manager (CSR), WCL, and Shri Suhas Gade, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Gadchiroli.The project will provide daily hot, balanced, and nutritious meals to 2,555 pregnant and lactating women through 397 Anganwadi Centres across Armori, Chamorshi, Desaiganj, Gadchiroli, and Mulchera blocks. Implemented in collaboration with the Women & Child Development Department, the initiative aims to improve maternal nutrition, prevent anaemia and malnutrition, and promote healthier mothers and children. Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited
Reaffirming its commitment to transforming lives through education, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Narayana Institute, Nagpur on 16.07.2026 for coaching students selected under the 4th Batch of TARASH, WCL’s flagship CSR initiative. The partnership aims to provide high-quality JEE coaching to talented students from backward and underprivileged communities, enabling them to compete for admission into India’s premier engineering institutions and build successful careers. The MoU was signed in the august presence of Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, CMD, WCL, and Sri Bikram Ghosh, Director (HR), WCL. On behalf of WCL, the MoU was signed by Sri Lalit Prakash Tirkey, GM(HR)/HOD (CSR & Welfare), while Sri Sriram Pande, Centre Head, Narayana Institute, Nagpur, signed on behalf of Narayana Institute. Through Project TARASH, WCL continues to nurture talent, bridge educational inequalities, and empower deserving youth to realize their aspirations through quality education. Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited
WCL continues to invest in the aspirations of India’s youth through Project TARASH, its flagship CSR initiative for nurturing academic excellence among talented students from backward and underprivileged communities. On 16.07.2026, WCL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aakash Institute, Nagpur to provide high-quality coaching for NEET aspirants, enabling deserving students to compete for admission to premier Medical Colleges. The MoU was signed in the august presence of Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, CMD, WCL, and Sri Bikram Ghosh, Director (HR), WCL. On behalf of WCL, the MoU was signed by Sri Lalit Prakash Tirkey, GM(HR)/HOD (CSR & Welfare), while Sri Kuldeep Bharadwaj, Assistant Director, Aakash Institute, Nagpur, signed on behalf of the institute. Through TARASH, WCL is empowering deserving youth with access to quality education, creating opportunities for brighter futures, and contributing to inclusive and sustainable nation-building Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited
WCL Signs MoUs with Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation to Strengthen Wildlife Conservation in Satpura and Pench Tiger Reserves Nagpur, 16 June 2026: In a significant step towards promoting wildlife conservation and ecological sustainability, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation to support critical conservation initiatives in the Satpura Tiger Reserve, Narmadapuram, and the Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni. The MoU signing ceremony was led by Shri H. S. Pandey, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), WCL, in the esteemed presence of Functional Directors of WCL — Shri Bikram Ghosh, Director (Finance/HR), Shri Anandji Prasad, Director (Technical/Operations), and Shri Sandeep Paranjpay, Director (Project & Planning). The conservation projects under these MoUs will focus on strengthening wildlife protection and habitat management through the construction of watch towers, enhancement of forest patrolling infrastructure, installation of solar-powered water systems, eradication of invasive plant species, and restoration of native grasslands. These initiatives are expected to significantly improve ecological resilience and support biodiversity conservation in two of India's most important tiger landscapes. The ceremony was attended by Shri Deva Prasad J., Field Director, Pench Tiger Reserve; Smt. Rakhi Nanda, Field Director, Satpura Tiger Reserve; along with senior officials from WCL and the Forest Department. Speaking on the occasion, WCL reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the Company continues to contribute meaningfully towards biodiversity conservation and the preservation of India's rich natural heritage. Under the visionary leadership of its CMD and Functional Directors, WCL remains dedicated to fostering sustainable growth while supporting impactful environmental and community-centric initiatives across its operational areas. Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey
WCL Signs MoUs with Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation to Strengthen Wildlife Conservation in Satpura and Pench Tiger Reserves Nagpur, 16 June 2026: In a significant step towards promoting wildlife conservation and ecological sustainability, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Madhya Pradesh Tiger Foundation to support critical conservation initiatives in the Satpura Tiger Reserve, Narmadapuram, and the Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni. The MoU signing ceremony was led by Shri H. S. Pandey, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), WCL, in the esteemed presence of Functional Directors of WCL — Shri Bikram Ghosh, Director (Finance/HR), Shri Anandji Prasad, Director (Technical/Operations), and Shri Sandeep Paranjpay, Director (Project & Planning). The conservation projects under these MoUs will focus on strengthening wildlife protection and habitat management through the construction of watch towers, enhancement of forest patrolling infrastructure, installation of solar-powered water systems, eradication of invasive plant species, and restoration of native grasslands. These initiatives are expected to significantly improve ecological resilience and support biodiversity conservation in two of India's most important tiger landscapes. The ceremony was attended by Shri Deva Prasad J., Field Director, Pench Tiger Reserve; Smt. Rakhi Nanda, Field Director, Satpura Tiger Reserve; along with senior officials from WCL and the Forest Department. Speaking on the occasion, WCL reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the Company continues to contribute meaningfully towards biodiversity conservation and the preservation of India's rich natural heritage. Under the visionary leadership of its CMD and Functional Directors, WCL remains dedicated to fostering sustainable growth while supporting impactful environmental and community-centric initiatives across its operational areas. Ministry of Coal,Government of India Coal India Limited Kishan Reddy Gangapuram Satish Chandra Dubey
वेस्टर्न कोलफील्ड्स लिमिटेड (डब्ल्यूसीएल) ने आज भगवान बिरसा मुंडा को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित कर जनजातीय गौरव वर्ष मनाया। डब्ल्यूसीएल के अध्यक्ष एवं प्रबंध निदेशक श्री जे. पी. द्विवेदी, निदेशक (तकनीकी एवं संचालन) श्री आनंदजी प्रसाद, निदेशक (मानव संसाधन) डॉ. हेमंत शरद पांडे और डब्ल्यूसीएल के मुख्य सतर्कता अधिकारी श्री अजय मेहत्रे उपस्थित थे और उन्होंने पुष्पांजलि अर्पित की। गणमान्य व्यक्तियों ने जल-जंगल-ज़मीन की रक्षा में बिरसा मुंडा की भूमिका और आदिवासी पहचान एवं सशक्तिकरण में उनके निरंतर योगदान को याद किया। डब्ल्यूसीएल नेतृत्व ने आदिवासी विरासत का सम्मान करने और समावेशी कल्याणकारी पहलों को बढ़ावा देने के प्रति अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दोहराई।
