Coal India Limited Organizes Kantha Fair to Empower Women Artisans in West Bengal

West Bengal:  Coal India Limited (CIL) under the aegis of Ministry of Coal in a remarkable step towards women empowerment and socio-economic development, organized a day-long Kantha Fair to showcase the exquisite embroidery work of 200-250 women artisans from West Bengal at its Atrium, Coal Bhawan, New Town, today.  The artisans are the beneficiaries of the Kantha Skill Centre constructed under CSR of CIL.

 

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CIL and its subsidiaries celebrated the empowerment of women to recognize the achievements of women in their respective offices and areas. 

As a lead company, Central Coalfields Ltd, Ranchi, Jharkhand organised a mega programme where tribal art, women led businesses and technical skills were showcased. Others subsidiaries like BCCL, CMPDIL, ECL, NCL SECL, MCL and WCL too conducted programme on common theme of Women Empowerment.

Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal and Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), CIL, Headquarters were present during the function in virtual modes.

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Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal while addressing in virtual mode said that this new initiative is a part of CIL’s commitment to fostering sustainable livelihoods. “CIL and its subsidiaries are committed to implement impactful programs across the nation, positively transforming lives and communities. We are ensuring empowering women through skill development, entrepreneurship and social initiative under CSR projects,” Smt. Brar further added. 

Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), CIL said: “We are proud to promote self-reliance among women by empowering them. CIL and its subsidiaries remain committed to uplifting marginalized communities and fostering opportunities for women to thrive in economic and social spheres. Through such initiatives, CIL continues to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress while preserving its rich artistic legacy.”

Initially, Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), CIL, Shri Mukesh Agrawal, Director (Finance), CIL, Shri Brajesh Kumar Tripathy, Chief Vigilance Officer, CIL jointly inaugurated Kantha Fair in presence of women artisans. Three women artisans were felicitated by the company.   Shri OP Mishra, Executive Director (CD), Smt. Renu Chaturvedi, GM(CSR), CIL and other senior officials were present during the function at CIL Hq, Kolkata.

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