India's SCCL prepares to operate two coal mines exclusively for women, boosting gender inclusivity.

Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) in India is preparing to allocate two coal mines—one open-cast and one underground—exclusively for women workers, marking a significant step towards gender inclusivity in mining. The company aims to begin operations next month. The female workforce at SCCL has grown to six percent, up from two percent a decade ago, with plans to recruit around 200 more women for new positions.

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