CIL supports 3rd Coal India Ranchi Marathon 2025

Newdelhi:30/1/25:Coal India Ltd (CIL) under the aegis of Ministry of Coal (MoC) is promoting sports activities among the professional runners of the country who will propel the country towards Vikshit Bharat. For the 3rd consecutive year, CIL, the holding company, is supporting Coal India Ranchi Marathon 2025 with the sponsorship support of Rs. 1 Crore from the Coal India Sports Promotion Association (CISPA) fund for conducting a mega event through its subsidiary Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) in Ranchi, Jharkhand on 9th February 2025.

As a responsible Corporate Entity, CIL and its subsidiaries have continuously contributed to social upliftment by implementing impactful Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) new initiatives across the nation in alignment with the government’s vision and setting new benchmarks in the CSR domain for others.

The upcoming marathon, open exclusively to the runners (male and female), who are staying in any part of the country can participate in any of the four categories i.e., Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 K,m, and 5 Km.

Registrations are currently open online (https://centralcoalfields.in/cilranchimarathon) and enthusiastic runners from across the country are encouraged to participate in this exhilarating upcoming event, which is aimed at inspiring a culture of health and wellness among the youths. The said website was inaugurated by Shri Nilendu Kr.  Singh, CMD, CCL in the presence of dignitaries including Directors in Ranchi.

Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (P &IR), CIL said: “We believe in empowering communities not just through energy but also by promoting the health and well-being of an individual. This marathon symbolizes endurance, perseverance, and values that resonate with our corporate ethos.” He further emphasized that this upcoming marathon is not just a race but a celebration of fitness, resilience, and unity.

Shri Amitabh Kumar Singh, HOD, Welfare, CIL said that the company is promoting sports and other activities within and outside the company for collective commitment to a healthy lifestyle and social responsibility. “Through this type of marathon, we aim to promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and a spirit of camaraderie among participants, which is important for the young population,”  he said.

The upcoming CIL Marathon 2025 not only celebrates athletic excellence but also reinforces the company’s dedication to nation-building beyond energy production.