Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam’s (RVUN) Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) coal mine in Chhattisgarh has received the prestigious 5-Star Rating Award from the Ministry of Coal for the financial year 2024-25.
The recognition highlights the mine’s performance across key areas, including mining operations, workplace safety, environmental management and community welfare.
Award Presented by Union Minister
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey presented the award to RVUN Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Devendra Shringi, along with officials of Parsa Kente Collieries Limited (PKCL).
The 5-star rating is among the major recognitions given to coal mines for demonstrating efficient and sustainable mining practices.
PEKB Mine’s Role in Rajasthan’s Power Supply
The PEKB coal mine is an important source of fuel for Rajasthan’s thermal power stations, which together have a generation capacity of 4,340 MW.
Coal produced from the mine supports power generation across the state and plays a significant role in maintaining an uninterrupted electricity supply.
The award acknowledges the mine’s contribution to responsible mining while supporting Rajasthan’s energy requirements.