Abstract
Coal industry in India has paid very little attention to the social welfare of miners, especially in view of the hazardous nature of mining, unhygienic working conditions, mining accidents. and isolation from community life. Nationalization of the industry in 1973 has brought about a major change in operating philosophy, and employees' welfare has been accorded top priority. This paper discusses some of the activities undertaken in that direction.
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