The Ministry of Coal will honour the best-performing coal and lignite mines at its Star Rating Awards in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 2 November 2026.
Mines that earned the highest star ratings for assessment year 2024–25 will be felicitated. Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy is the chief guest, Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey the guest of honour and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai the special guest.
How the ratings work
Under the Star Rating Policy for Coal Mines, mines are assessed on operational efficiency, technology, occupational health and safety, environmental management, sustainable development, rehabilitation and resettlement, and community welfare. Ratings run from five stars to no star, after assessment and validation by reviewers appointed by the Coal Controller's Organisation.
Who attends
Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt and Additional Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha, senior ministry officials, chiefs of coal and lignite public sector companies, industry representatives and state government officials will also attend.
The release does not list which mines will be honoured.
Source: official release by the Ministry of Coal, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (01 NOV 2026 10:52AM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Ministry of Coal to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in Coal and Lignite Mining at Star Rating Awards in Raipur on 2nd November.
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Sources
- 1.Ministry of Coal to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in Coal and Lignite Mining at Star Rating Awards in Raipur on 2nd November — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
