| Why in News | Coal India Limited (CIL) received the Green World Environment Award 2024 in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category and the title of Green World Ambassador. |
| Award Details | Presented on 18th November 2024 at The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London. |
| Given by The Green Organization, an independent, non-political, non-profit body established in 1994. |
| CSR Initiative Recognized | Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna, providing curative treatment for over 600 Thalassemia patients through Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). |
| Key Features of the Initiative | Launched in 2017, first PSU-led initiative of its kind. |
| Financial assistance up to ₹10 lakh per patient. |
| Collaboration with 17 prominent hospitals across India. |
| CIL's CSR Contributions | Among India's largest CSR spenders. |
| Focus areas include healthcare, education, sanitation, and rural development. |
| CIL's Energy Contribution | Produces over 80% of India's coal. |
| Supports 70% of total coal-based power generation and 55% of total power generation. |
| Meets 40% of India's primary commercial energy needs. |
| Environmental Initiatives | Green cover expansion in mined-out areas through massive tree plantation and biodiversity restoration. |
| Development of eco-parks and tourism hubs on reclaimed land. |
| Provision of mine water for domestic and agricultural use to lakhs of villagers. |
| Focus on renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions. |
