A Government of India Enterprise, Miniratna-1 under the Ministry of Coal
Corporate Office: Sanctoria, Post: Dishergarh,, West Bardhaman-713333
Phone: +91 341 2520052, 2520053, 2520414; Fax: 0341-2523574
Website: https://www.easterncoal.nic.in/
| NAME | DESIGNATION | PHONE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Satish Jha | CMD | cmd.ecl.cil@coalindia.in | +91 341 2520545, Fax: 2523574 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)?
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) is a leading coal mining company in India and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL). The company is engaged in the exploration, mining, production, and supply of coal to power plants, steel, cement, and other industries.
Which ministry governs Eastern Coalfields Limited?
ECL functions under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, through its parent company, Coal India Limited (CIL).
When was Eastern Coalfields Limited established?
Eastern Coalfields Limited was incorporated in 1975 following the nationalisation of the coal industry in India and the formation of Coal India Limited.
Where is Eastern Coalfields Limited headquartered?
ECL’s corporate headquarters is located in Sanctoria, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.
Is Eastern Coalfields Limited a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)?
Yes. ECL is a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) through its parent company, Coal India Limited, and is one of the major coal-producing subsidiaries of CIL.
What are the primary business activities of Eastern Coalfields Limited?
ECL is engaged in:
Coal exploration
Underground coal mining
Opencast coal mining
Coal production
Coal transportation
Coal supply to various industries
Mine safety and environmental management
In which states does Eastern Coalfields Limited operate?
ECL primarily operates coal mines in:
West Bengal
Jharkhand
What industries receive coal from ECL?
Eastern Coalfields Limited supplies coal to:
Thermal power plants
Steel plants
Cement industry
Fertilizer plants
Railways
Other industrial consumers
What initiatives has ECL undertaken for sustainable mining?
ECL promotes sustainable mining through:
Mine reclamation
Afforestation
Dust suppression systems
Water conservation
Renewable energy projects
Scientific mine closure
Environmental monitoring
Where can stakeholders access ECL’s annual reports, tenders, recruitment notifications, and official announcements?
Stakeholders can access the latest annual reports, tender notices, recruitment updates, production information, corporate announcements, and other official documents through the official Eastern Coalfields Limited website.
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