Green World Awards 2024

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Green World Awards 2024 

Why in the news?

• Coal India Limited (CIL) under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal, has been conferred with the esteemed Green World Environment Award in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category along with the distinguished title of Green World Ambassador in London.

Important points:

• This prestigious international award has been given to CIL for exemplary work in the field of CSR i.e Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna for permanent curative treatment of more than 600 Thalassemia patients through stem cell transplant also known as Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT).
• CIL, in 2017 became the first Public Sector Undertakings to take up the CSR project for curative treatment of Thalassemia through BMT operations across the country.
• Under this scheme, financial assistance upto to Rs.10 lakh is provided by CIL for the BMT. 
• As of now 17 prominent hospitals across India is partnering for this Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna.

About Green World Awards :

• The Green World Awards are a prestigious international environmental award program organized by "The Green Organisation.” 
• Green World Awards are given to recognizing and promoting outstanding environmental best practices by businesses and organizations worldwide, allowing them to showcase their green initiatives and achievements on a global stage.
•  The winners are often presented at a ceremony held in different countries each year, highlighting the global impact of environmental efforts. 

About Coal India Limited (CIL):

• Coal India Limited (CIL) under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal, produces over 80% of India’s overall coal and contributes to 70% of the total coal-based power generation in the country.
• The company contributes to 55% of total power generation and meets 40% of the primary commercial energy requirements of the country.
• CIL has adopted multiple measures to improve environment, such as expanding green cover over its mined-out areas, creating eco-parks and tourism spots, and providing mine water to lakhs of villagers for domestic and agricultural use.
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