Ranchi: Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has been honored with the Gold Award in the PSU category at the CSR Times Awards 2024 for its project “Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society – Better Operation of Sports Academy in Ranchi.” Rajya Sabha Member Sadanand Shet Tanavade presented the award during a ceremony in Goa.
The accolade recognizes CCL’s CSR initiative in partnership with the Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) and the Government of Jharkhand. This program provides 291 boys and girls from various disadvantaged communities with free residential training and schooling in 11 academies across Ranchi.
These academies utilize National Sports Infrastructure to nurture young talent, with the goal of transforming local children into national and international level athletes while also advancing their education.
The award was received by the CCL team responsible for the JSSPS project, celebrating their commitment to enhancing sports and educational opportunities in Jharkhand.