CCL Begins Training on New Labour Codes

Central Coalfields Limited has begun a two-day awareness session on the new labour codes, signaling the start of on-ground preparations in Jharkhand’s coal belt as the nationwide reforms move into the implementation stage. The training, which opened on Tuesday at the MTC-HRD Centre, is aimed at helping officials understand how the new laws will change work processes across the company.

The session brings together 120 senior and mid-level officers, including general managers, heads of departments, SOs (HR), and HR officials from different areas and the headquarters. The scale of participation shows that CCL wants the transition to be uniform from the mines to the headquarters.

Speaking at the inaugural session, Director (HR) H. N. Mishra said the new codes are designed to make labour systems more transparent and employee-friendly. He noted that the reforms will influence work hours, overtime rules, safety requirements, social security benefits and dispute resolution, making it essential for officials to understand the legal and procedural changes. Mishra also acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Omkar Sharma, who played a key role in drafting the codes.

Dr. Sharma delivered the main technical session, breaking down all four codes with practical examples and simple explanations. His presentation focused on how the changes will affect day-to-day operations, especially in mining zones where compliance and safety procedures are closely tied to labour regulations. Participants described the session as helpful and said it would make it easier to apply the provisions in real-time situations.

The training is being seen as an early step in the wider rollout of the labour reforms across Jharkhand’s coal sector. With CCL being the state’s largest mining company, its compliance strategy is expected to set the direction for other units in the region.

CCL officials said similar awareness and capacity-building programmes will continue, so that employees and officers can adapt smoothly to the evolving labour framework and maintain a more transparent and efficient work culture.