Archive · 24 Aug 2025
SCCL CMD Balaram Plants Nearly 20,000 Trees for Green Legacy
N. Balaram, the boss of a coal company, has planted almost 20,000 trees!
He started planting trees in 2019 and continues to plant more.
He believes everyone should help protect the environment by planting trees.
His company also gave away millions of fruit trees to people near the mines, so they can have fruit and help the environment.
This shows how even a company that mines coal can help make the Earth greener.
Balaram wants to leave behind a healthy planet, not just money.
SCCL Chairman N. Balaram planted nearly 20,000 saplings across Singareni.
Balaram started planting trees on World Environment Day in 2019.
He emphasized the importance of individual action in environmental protection.
SCCL distributed over 22.9 million fruit-bearing saplings to local villages.
Over 54.7 million saplings have been planted across 15,231 hectares under his leadership.
- Who
- N. Balaram, Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
- What
- N. Balaram, CMD of SCCL, has planted thousands of saplings as part of an environmental initiative.
- When
- Since 2019.
- Where
- Across Singareni and surrounding villages, specifically in Kothagudem Telangana.
- Why
- To combat climate change and environmental degradation, and to inspire others to take action.
Traditional Coal Mining
Sustainable Coal Mining
Mining vs. Environment
Traditional Coal Mining
Mining operations often prioritize resource extraction over environmental concerns.
Sustainable Coal Mining
Mining companies can adopt sustainable practices, such as afforestation, to mitigate environmental impact.
- Individual Saplings Planted
- 19,775
- Start Date of Initiative
- June 5, 2019
- Total Saplings Distributed
- 22.9 million
- Hectares Afforested
- 15,231
- Total Saplings Planted (SCCL)
- 54.7 million