Hyderabad/Kolkata, Nov. 2 -- union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy today virtually addressed the 51st Foundation Day celebrations of Coal India Limited (CIL) held in Kolkata, extending greetings to the "energy warriors" of the organisation and lauding their contribution to the nation's power security.
Congratulating the workers, officials, and stakeholders of Coal India, the Minister said the company has been the backbone of India's power system for over five decades and continues to play a crucial role in the country's energy growth.
"Coal India has provided invaluable services to the nation for the past 51 years and remains the largest coal-producing company in the world," he noted.
Highlighting the need to balance energy se...