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Which one among the following is the first and the oldest Government-owned coal mining company in India ?

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CDS 1 2026 Maths Question Paper (12-Apr-2026)

Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited

Eastern Coalfields Limited

Singareni Collieries Company Limited

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited

The correct answer is

Singareni Collieries Company Limited

Coal Mining Company India: Identifying the Oldest Government Firm

The question asks to identify the first and oldest Government-owned coal mining company in India.

Historical Analysis of Coal Companies

Evaluating the establishment dates of the prominent government-owned coal mining companies helps determine the oldest:

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL): While incorporated in 1945, its operations and government association trace back significantly earlier, making it the oldest entity in this sector among the options. It was nationalized later, solidifying its government ownership.
Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLCIL): Established in November 1956.
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL): Formed in 1975 through the nationalization and subsequent merger of various private coal mines.
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL): Established in 1992 as a subsidiary of Coal India Limited.

Based on this timeline, Singareni Collieries Company Limited is the first and oldest Government-owned coal mining company.

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