Executive Committee meeting held at CCL Headquarters, Ranchi
It is a matter of pride and confidence for CCL to host the country's most prestigious mine rescue competition. This responsibility underscores the company's organizational capabilities, unwavering commitment to safety, and the credibility it has earned in successfully conducting national-level events.
The meeting was attended by Dr. S.S. Prasad, Deputy Director General of Mines Safety (South-Eastern Region), Nilendu Kumar Singh, CCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director, C.S. Tiwari, Director (Technical/Operations), Anoop Hanjura, Director (Technical/Projects & Planning), senior DGMS officials, Shyam Mishra, Nageshwar Rao Namavarapu, Ajit Kumar, Sanket Kumar, and Parvez Alam, and CP, Executive Director (Safety & Rescue), CIL Headquarters. The meeting was graced by the presence of General Managers (Safety & Rescue) from various coal and metal mining companies across the country, in-charges of rescue stations, the CEO of JSSPS, and senior officials from CCL Headquarters and Barka-Sayal Region.
Addressing the meeting, CCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Mr. Nilendu Kumar Singh, stated that with the support of DGMS, CIL, and all participating companies, CCL will organize this competition in accordance with international standards. Every effort will be made to make it an exemplary and historic event for the mining industry.
Meeting Chairman, Dr. S.S. Prasad, emphasized the importance of ensuring the technical quality and international standards of the competition. He called for better coordination and active cooperation from all participating organizations.
The meeting unanimously decided that the 55th All India Mine Rescue Competition will be held from November 29 to December 6, 2026. The opening ceremony, drill and march-past, first aid, and rope rescue events will be held at JSSPS (Khelgaon, Ranchi). The closing and prize distribution ceremonies will also be held there. Practical events related to rescue and recovery, fresh air base, and captain's report will be held at the Bhurkunda underground mine in the Barka-Sayal area.
Approximately 37 teams are expected to participate in the competition. The meeting decided to promote the active participation of women's teams and prioritize providing them with the necessary facilities and security.


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