PESB BBCL (BCCL) Invites Application for Director Recruitment 2022

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a Public Sector Undertaking under Coal India Limited (CIL), stands as one of the most essential contributors to India’s industrial and energy infrastructure. Established with a mandate to mine and supply high-grade coking coal, BCCL plays a pivotal role in fuelling the nation’s steel sector, which relies heavily on our coal for production and manufacturing processes.

In the early 1970s, India faced significant challenges in its coal industry. The sector was dominated by small private companies, leading to unregulated mining practices, labour issues, and environmental degradation. The fragmented nature of ownership created inefficiencies in production, resource management, and safety, and the nation’s reliance on private players threatened energy security.

Recognizing these challenges, the Government of India took a bold step in 1971 and 1973, enacting legislation to nationalize the coal industry. The Coking Coal Mines (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1971, followed by the Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973, brought all coking and non-coking coal mines under government control. This landmark decision led to the creation of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, including Bharat Coking Coal Limited. BCCL was tasked with managing the Jharia and Raniganj coalfields, which are rich in high-grade coking coal critical for steel
production.