Corporate Social Responsibility in Coal India Limited: A Journey from Community Welfare to Inclusive Growth

The Ministry of Coal has released data highlighting the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance of Coal India Limited (CIL) and its evolution from community welfare to inclusive growth. CIL spent Rs. 7,276 crore on CSR against a statutory requirement of Rs. 5,795 crore from FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26, with annual expenditures now reaching nearly Rs. 1,000 crore. CIL focuses over 80% of its CSR expenditure within a 25 km radius of its mines, prioritizing Project Affected Areas. Its interventions span national missions, healthcare, education, skilling, and sports. CIL's initiatives are governed by a structured framework involving Annual Action Plans, third-party impact assessments, and audit oversight. Recently, the Ministry of Coal launched a sector-wide CSR framework to bring greater consistency and accountability across coal PSUs.