Tata Chemicals' Aniali Limestone Mine in Porbandar, Gujarat has been conferred with a 5-Star Rating by the Ministry of Mines, GOI, marking it the fourth consecutive year the company is receiving this award.
The award has been given to Tata Chemicals for its initiatives undertaken for sustainable development for four consecutive years. This includes implementation of best practices in mining operations, minerals conservation, rehabilitation & reclamation of mined-out areas, environment protection and also various steps taken in healthcare, community care and skill development.
This five-star rating scheme instituted by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India is designed to have a built-in compliance mechanism for environment and forest safeguards and help in recognizing good performers in the mining sector while encouraging all mining lease holders to strive for excellence.
Tata Chemicals is the second-largest producer of soda ash in the world with manufacturing facilities in India, UK, Kenya and USA. It is India’s leading crop nutrients player and a leading player in crop protection business through its subsidiary Rallis India.
