UltraTech’s Mine Awarded India’s First Ever 7-Star Rating for a Limestone Mine
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July 2025 : Thirteen of UltraTech Cement Limited’s limestone mines have been recognized for excellence in sustainable mining by the Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines, for the fiscal year 2023-24. The awards were presented at a ceremony held today in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Of the thirteen recognized mines, twelve of UltraTech’s Limestone mines were awarded a prestigious 5-Star rating. Notably, the Naokari Limestone Mine, part of the Awarpur Cement Works integrated manufacturing unit in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, received the highest distinction of a 7-star rating for its exceptional work towards 'Green Mining'.
UltraTech now holds the unique distinction of being accorded a 5-star rating for the highest number of mines across all categories of minerals (Limestone, Iron Ore, Bauxite, Lead Zinc, Manganese) in FY 2023-24, marking the second consecutive time for this achievement.
The Naokari Limestone Mine has consistently received a 5-star rating since the award's inception. This year's 7-star recognition specifically commends its efforts towards 'Zero-Waste Mining' and numerous sustainable initiatives, including the innovative usage of lime sludge and paper mills to extend the mine's lifespan. The Awarpur Cement Works unit was also lauded for its women empowerment programs in mining, such as the Dharanya Kanya Scheme, which trains women as operators for heavy earth-moving machinery. Furthermore, the unit undertakes sustainability initiatives to enhance decarbonization, such as the use of floating solar panels and waste heat recovery systems in cement manufacturing.
At the felicitation ceremony, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Mr. G. Kishan Reddy, honored UltraTech, India’s largest cement and Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) company, for the outstanding achievements of these mines in sustainable development and operation. The event was also graced by Mr. Bhajan Lal Sharma, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
UltraTech’s commitment to driving excellence in mining aligns seamlessly with the Indian Bureau of Mines’ goals for sustainable mining, green mining, efficient operations, and technology-driven mineral processing. The Star ratings, conceptualized by the Ministry of Mines, are based on the adoption of best practices for exhaustive and universal implementation of the Sustainable Development Framework in mining. The highest 7-star and 5-star ratings are awarded to mines demonstrating exceptional performance across parameters such as scientific and efficient mining, compliance with approved production, zero-waste mining, environmental protection, progressive and final mine closure, green energy sourcing, land management, adoption of international standards, and robust local community engagement and welfare programs.
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