New Delhi: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Singrauli-based subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has secured recognition for four of its mines at the Ministry of Coal’s Star Rating Awards for FY 2024-25, with Krishnashila Mine securing the first rank among open cast mines across the country.
Krishnashila, Bina, Khadia and Jhingurda mines of NCL received the prestigious Star Rating Awards at a ceremony held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on November 2, 2026.
The top ranking achieved by Krishnashila Mine marks a significant milestone for NCL, positioning it as a benchmark for excellence in open cast mining operations.
Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey presented the awards. NCL Chairman and Managing Director N. Franklin Jayakumar, along with the General Managers of the respective mining areas, received the awards on behalf of the company.
The award ceremony was attended by R. S. Bhadoria, General Manager, Krishnashila; K. D. Jain, General Manager, Khadia; Asim Kumar Bag, General Manager, Jhingurda; and Pradip Kumar Jana, General Manager, Bina Area.
Congratulating the teams on the achievement, NCL's CMD, Functional Directors and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) appreciated the collective efforts, dedication and commitment of employees across the four mines.
The recognition highlights NCL's continued focus on operational excellence and performance standards in coal mining.
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