Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Coal Minister Announces Worker Benefits, Uniforms and Insurance
The Coal and Mining Minister announced good news for coal workers!
Starting September 17th, everyone will get new uniforms provided by Coal India.
Regular employees will get an additional ₹1 crore insurance cover.
If something happens, regular employees' families will now get ₹25 lakh, and contract workers have ₹40 lakh insurance.
These changes are part of a plan to make the coal industry better and improve workers' lives.
Union Coal Minister announced increased benefits for coal workers.
Uniform dress code to be introduced across coal mines, starting September 17.
Additional ₹1 crore insurance for regular employees.
Contract workers will receive up to ₹40 lakh additional insurance.
Ex-gratia for regular employees increased from ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
- Who
- Union Coal and Mining Minister G. Kishan Reddy
- What
- Announced welfare measures for coal industry workers including uniforms and increased insurance benefits
- When
- Announcements made with implementation starting September 17
- Where
- Coal India mines
- Why
- To improve worker benefits and provide a respectable identity
- Announced By
- Union Coal and Mining Minister G. Kishan Reddy
- Uniform Implementation
- Starting September 17
- Ex-Gratia Increase
- ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh for regular employees
- Additional Insurance Coverage for Regular Employees
- ₹1 crore
- Additional Insurance Coverage for Contract Workers
- ₹40 lakh
- Event Date
- September 17 - Vishwakarma Puja, PM Modi's birthday
