Economy
Eastern Coalfields earns ₹2.21 crore by selling scrap during cleanup drive
Eastern Coalfields generated ₹2.21 crore from scrap disposal while clearing workplace space under Special Campaign 6.
What happened
Eastern Coalfields, a Coal India subsidiary, earned ₹2,21,31,359 from disposing of iron scrap on October 14. Between October 2 and 16, it disposed of 413.5 tonnes from 850 tonnes identified under Special Campaign 6 and cleared 62,720 square feet across 10 locations.
Why it matters
The exercise converted obsolete material into ₹2.21 crore in revenue and released workplace space, while also advancing physical and digital records management.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)