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Coal minister commences 2-day visit to ECL

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Government of India G Kishan Reddy, began his two-day visit to Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) to review operations at the Jhanjra Underground Mine and Sonepur Bazari OCP, according to an official release. Further the minister will inaugurate the Eco Park at Jhanjra named as ‘Sindoor Park’ to commemorate the recent successful ‘Operation Sindoor’ and participate in the grand celebration of International Day of Yoga 2025 at the Eco Park. He will also inaugurate the newly constructed Mahudanga Rehabilitation Site. As part of his engagement, Reddy will hold interactive sessions with stakeholders across the mining ecosystem, including coal mine workers who have played a vital role in achieving the milestones for the organization. He will also visit Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) sites to meet Project Affected Peoples (PAPs) and felicitate employees for exceptional performance.