Union Minister for Coal and Mines launched a portal (NIRMAN)”

I. Introduction

Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy, launched the NIRMAN Portal, a unique CSR scheme by Coal India Limited (CIL). The scheme aims to provide support to meritorious youth of its operating districts who have qualified the Preliminary round of the UPSC examination.

II. Objective

1. The objective of the NIRMAN Portal is to provide financial support of Rs 1,00,000/- to eligible UPSC aspirants.
2. The scheme is aligned with the vision "Mission Karmayogi" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

III. Eligibility Criteria

1. The scheme is open to candidates who have qualified the Preliminary round of UPSC examination (for Civil Services & Forest Service) in 2024.
2. The candidates must have an annual family income of less than 8 lakhs.
3. The candidates must belong to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, female or third gender.
4. The candidates must be permanent residents of any of the 39 operational districts of CIL.

IV. Application Process

1. The entire application process is through a dedicated portal, ensuring full transparency and seamless screening of the applications.
2. This is in line with the dream of Digital India of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

V. Role of Coal India Limited

1. Coal India Limited, a Maharatna Company, is not only the backbone of energy security of the country but also plays a significant role as a Socially Responsible Corporate.
2. CIL and its subsidiaries have undertaken various initiatives to help deserving and underprivileged students from coal bearing areas to secure admissions into nationally reputed professional institutes.

Key Facts about Coal India Limited (CIL):

1. Ownership: Govt of India owned Maharatna company
2. Global Standing: Single largest coal producer in the world
3. Domestic Contribution: Contributes to 85% of total domestic coal production and 75% of total coal-based generation
4. Power Generation: Contributes to 55% of total power generation and meets 40% of the primary commercial energy requirements of the country
5. Operational Reach: Functions through subsidiaries in 84 mining areas spread over eight states in India
6. Number of Mines: 313 mines (as of 1st April 2024), of which 131 are underground, 168 are opencast, and 14 are mixed mines
7. Notable Operation: Operates Asia’s largest opencast coal mine at Gevra, Chhattisgarh

VI. Achieving "Viksit Bharat"

The NIRMAN Portal is a step towards achieving the goal of "Viksit Bharat" by "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas". The scheme aims to promote education and empowerment of youth from coal bearing areas.

VII. Benefits of the Scheme

1. The scheme will provide financial support to eligible UPSC aspirants, helping them to prepare for the Mains examination.
2. The scheme will promote education and empowerment of youth from coal bearing areas.
3. The scheme will help in achieving the goal of "Viksit Bharat" by "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas".

VIII. Conclusion

The launch of the NIRMAN Portal is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Coal and Coal India Limited. The scheme will provide much-needed support to meritorious youth from coal bearing areas and help them achieve their dreams.

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