Lok Sabha Question No. 127 (STARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Utilization of CSR Funds
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Sanjay Seth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF COAL LOK   SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 127 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## Utilization of CSR Funds

## *127.  SHRI SANJAY SETH:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to utilize Corporate Social Responsibility  (CSR)  fund  of  coal  companies  for  the  development  of  coalfields  especially  in Jharkhand;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof along with the details of such development works being carried out;
- (c )       the quantum of funds accrued and utilized by coal PSUs for the purpose during the last three years and the current year;
- (d)       the status of physical progress of such development works/activities;
- (e)        whether any of the coal PSUs has defaulted in spending CSR funds and if so, the details thereof along with the corrective action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (f)        whether any relief is being provided to the families of the miners who suffered accidents and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF  PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a) to (f): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 127 FOR ANSWER ON  28/7/2021  ASKED  BY  SHRI  SANJAY  SETH,  M.P.  REGARDING  UTILIZATION  OF CSR FUND.

- (a)  &  (b)  : Development works/activities are undertaken by Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).  As per CSR policy of CIL, subsidiary companies undertake CSR works in their State(s) of operation and CIL undertakes CSR works in whole of India including the States covered by subsidiaries. Accordingly, Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL),  Bharat  Coking  Coal  Ltd.  (BCCL),  Central  Coalfields  Ltd.  (CCL)  and  Coal  India  Ltd. (CIL) have executed CSR works in the state of Jharkhand. The details of major CSR works in Jharkhand during the last three years and current year are enclosed as Annexure A .
- (c) & (d): The details of total CSR funds allocated by CIL subsidiaries operating in the State of Jharkhand and the actual expenditure in the State during the last three years and current year are given in the table below:

| Financial Year        |   Total CSR Statutory requirement as per Companies Act, 2013 of ECL, BCCL, CCL (Rs. crores) | Actual CSR Expenditure in the state of Jharkhand (Rs. crores)   |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2018-19               |                                                                                       52.62 | 50.97                                                           |
| 2019-20               |                                                                                       58.97 | 65.81                                                           |
| 2020-21               |                                                                                       55.3  | 71.33                                                           |
| 2021-22 (Provisional) |                                                                                       57.58 | 18.07 (Apr. - June 2021) (Provisional)                          |

The physical progress of major CSR works in Jharkhand is attached as  in Annexure A .

- (e): No shortfall has been witnessed in utilization of  CSR funds in each of the last three years i.e. FY 18-19 to FY 20-21 in CIL and its subsidiaries collectively.
- (f): Although  not  a  part  of  CSR,  the  following  compensation is  being provided uniformly in Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries:
- (A) Following compensation are being provided to the employee who suffered accidents or die due to mine accident:
1. Compensation under The Employee's Compensation Act, 1923.
2. An amount of  ₹ 15 lakh is paid as ex-gratia, in case of fatal mine accident.
3. An amount upto ₹ 1,25,000/- is paid under the Life Cover Scheme in case of death.
4. In addition to compensation under the Employee Compensation Act, an additional amount of ₹ 90,000 is paid in case of death or permanent total disablement resulting on
- account of accident arising out of and in course of employment is paid to non-executive employees.
5. Upto ₹ 20 Lakhs as per Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2018.
6. All employees are covered under the Coal Mines Provident Fund scheme with equal shares both by employees and the company. The accumulated amount is paid.
7. Payment of leave encashment and any other dues.
8. Pension as per Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998.
9. Compassionate Employment is provided to one dependent of the deceased employee. In lieu of compassionate employment, monthly monetary compensation is paid to the female dependent of the deceased employee. This amount is revised with every wage revision. Presently the Monthly Monetary compensation is paid at ₹ 26,292.97& ₹ 40,000 per month for non-executives and executives respectively
- (B) Relief/compensation to the families of Contractors' workers who suffered accidents or die due to mine accident: -
1. Compensation under the Employee's compensation Act, 1923
2. An amount of  ₹ 15 lakh is paid to the next of kin of the contractors' worker in case of fatal mine accident by the contractor.
3. Amount of gratuity (if eligible) as per Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2018 by the contractor.
4. Nominee of deceased contractors' workers are eligible for payment of accumulated amount under EPF/CMPF.

## Annexure-A

Major CSR works in Jharkhand during 2018-19 to 2020-21 and the current year

|   S. No. | Subsidiary   | Year    | Project Details                                                                                                                                                                                                        | Fund Spent Physical Progress   |
|----------|--------------|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
|        1 | CIL          | 2021-22 | Improvement of Infrastructure at District Hospital, Simdega to tackle COVID-19 related challenges                                                                                                                      | 0.99Ongoing                    |
|        2 | CIL          | 2021-22 | Setting up oxygen generation plant at East Singhbhum, Jharkhand                                                                                                                                                        | 0.65Ongoing                    |
|        3 | CIL          | 2021-22 | Procurement of one Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance for Palamu district                                                                                                                                            | 0.60Ongoing                    |
|        4 | ECL          | 2021-22 | Setting up 200 bedded Dedicated COVID Hospital (DCH) at newly constructed Hospital Building at Hansdiha in Saraiyahat Block of Dumka District                                                                          | 3.45Ongoing                    |
|        5 | ECL          | 2021-22 | Fund to Aspirational District Godda for procurement of medical and other equipments required to fight against COVID-19                                                                                                 | 3.40Ongoing                    |
|        6 | CIL          | 2020-21 | Promotion of horticulture in aspirational district Simdega                                                                                                                                                             | 0.63Ongoing                    |
|        7 | ECL          | 2021-22 | Providing fund for Development and Repairing of basic infrastructure and procurement of medical equipments for the COVID care centers at different Hospitals, Health centers & other COVID centers of Deoghar District | 3.00Ongoing                    |
|        8 | BCCL         | 2021-22 | Financial assistance through depository mode to Dhanbad District Administration to combat COVID-19                                                                                                                     | 1.00 Fund transferred          |
|        9 | CCL          | 2021-22 | Up-gradation of of 100 Anganwadi Center into Model Anganwadi Center at Chatra District                                                                                                                                 | 1.50Ongoing                    |
|       10 | CCL          | 2020-21 | Transfer of fund to Govt. of Jharkhand for COVID-19 relief                                                                                                                                                             | 20.00Completed                 |

|   11 | CCL   | 2020-21   | Establishment of Centralized kitchen for Mid- Day Meal Scheme                                                                                                         | 7.72 Fund transferred   |
|------|-------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
|   12 | CCL   | 2020-21   | Upgradation of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) into Model Anganwadi Centres in Ranchi District                                                                               | 2.25 Fund transferred   |
|   13 | CCL   | 2020-21   | Upgradation of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) into Model Anganwadi Centres in Bokaro District                                                                               | 1.50 Fund transferred   |
|   14 | CCL   | 2020-21   | Upgradation of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) into Model Anganwadi Centres at Latehar District                                                                              | 2.51 Fund transferred   |
|   15 | CCL   | 2020-21   | Running and maintenance of sports academy at Hotwar, Ranchi for FY 20-21                                                                                              | 6.48Completed           |
|   16 | CCL   | 2020-21   | 1500 Nos. Household Solar light units in Amrapali Opencast project villages                                                                                           | 1.12Completed           |
|   17 | BCCL  | 2020-21   | Depository mode financial assistance to Dhanbad District Administration for works to be undertaken to combat COVID-19 situation in Dhanbad district                   | 2.00Completed           |
|   18 | BCCL  | 2020-21   | Depository mode funds transfer to Giridih District Administration for development activities to be undertaken in Aspirational District Giridih                        | 1.22Completed           |
|   19 | CCL   | 2019-20   | 24 Nos. Of Deep bore wells with Solar Powered Submersible pump sets with water storage & water supply facilities in Project Affected villages of Magadh Amrapali area | 3.04Completed           |
|   20 | CCL   | 2019-20   | Financial Support to State AYUSH Society for organizing Yoga Day                                                                                                      | 1.04Completed           |
|   21 | CCL   | 2019-20   | Construction of Skill Development Centre at Jonha                                                                                                                     | 1.22Completed           |
|   22 | CCL   | 2019-20   | Running and maintenance of sports academy at Hotwar, Ranchi for FY 19-20                                                                                              | 14.62Completed          |
|   23 | CCL   | 2019-20   | Research project titled "Traditional uses of Kachnar (bauhinia variegate) for human and nutrition: An epidemiological study in tribal                                 | 2.67Ongoing             |

|    |      |         | districts of Jharkhand, India" through AIIMS                                                                             |                       |
|----|------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| 24 | CCL  | 2019-20 | Installation of Pre-fabricated toilet in circulating areas of Railway Station of Jharkhand                               | 17.39Ongoing          |
| 25 | CCL  | 2019-20 | Upgradation of Anganwadis of Aspirational district Ramgarh                                                               | 2.25 Fund transferred |
| 26 | BCCL | 2019-20 | Development of smart classes in 129 schools of Dhanbad                                                                   | 1.94Completed         |
| 27 | CIL  | 2018-19 | Training of 300 youth in plastic engineering trades through Central Institute of Plastic Engineering &Technology (CIPET) | 1.94Completed         |
| 28 | CCL  | 2018-19 | Deep bore wells in project affected villages                                                                             | 1.84Completed         |
| 29 | CCL  | 2018-19 | Adoption of children for different education related initiatives such as CCL Ke Laal/Laadli and Kayakalp School          | 1.27Completed         |
| 30 | CCL  | 2018-19 | Running and maintenance of sports academy at Hotwar, Ranchi for FY 18-19                                                 | 5.28Completed         |
| 31 | ECL  | 2018-19 | Construction of school building at Nirsha block, Mugma                                                                   | 3.57Completed         |
| 32 | ECL  | 2018-19 | Repair, renovation and restoration of Samudra Bandh, Maheshpur & Gangasagar Talab, Mahagama                              | 2.30Completed         |

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