Case Study - North Eastern Coalfields (NEC), Coal India Limited
North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) is a major coal mining unit under Coal India Limited, headquartered in Margherita, Assam. Established in 1975 after the nationalization of coal mines, NEC operates mines across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing environmental sustainability and social responsibility in energy production.
- Client
- North Eastern Coalfields
- Year
- Service
- Industrial Mining Sector

Overview
North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) is a unit of Coal India Limited, responsible for coal mining in the northeastern states of India, including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. Since its establishment in 1975, NEC has evolved into a key energy sector player committed to sustainable mining, environmental stewardship, and community development.
What we did
- Operational Efficiency
- Environmental Quality Monitoring
- Social Responsibility Programs
- Stakeholder Engagement
NEC is committed to environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and operational excellence in coal mining. Our journey is marked by the dedication of our workforce and the pursuit of energy security for the nation.

General Manager, North Eastern Coalfields
- Working Mines
- 5
- Year Established
- 1975
- Certifications
- ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001
- Headquarters
- Margherita, Assam