Independence Day was celebrated with zeal and fervour at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. CMD, CCL PM Prasad unfurled the National Flag on the premises of CCL Headquarter, Darbhanga House in Ranchi and wished everybody on the occasion.

In his address, Prasad said that every Indian should be grateful to the freedom fighters who struggled and sacrificed their lives to secure Independence for the Nation. He further added that everybody should work collectively to contribute to the Country's development. He said that the entire Country is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Independence Day as “Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav”

Prasad stated that the entire world is rattled by the Corona pandemic and the only means to fight this pandemic is vaccination. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the biggest vaccination drive of the world is taking place in India. Prasad paid tributes to the Coal warriors of the company who lost their lives to Covid-19. He added that under the guidance of Union Coal Minister, Pralhad Joshi, the company provided all the benefits and help to the families of the departed employees.

Prasad said CCL has left no stone unturned to support the Government in this war against Covid. Prasad stated the company has signed an MoU of Rs 10 crores with eight district administrations to Augment the health infrastructure in these districts. A sum of Rs 9.58 crore is already disbursed to these districts through which ICU Oxygen supply pipeline, Sanitization’s vehicle, portable oxygen cylinder containing ambulances, and medical equipment has been made available.