Tata Chemicals' Aniali Limestone Mine in Gujarat has been conferred with a 5-star rating at the 75^th Anniversary and Star Rating Award Ceremony organised by the Union Ministry of Mines.

Tata Chemicals was felicitated with this award by Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Mines. The company has received 5-star for the 5^th consecutive year. With over 1,000 applications received, only 76 mines meeting Sustainable Development requirements were awarded this five-star rating.

This esteemed award is a recognition of Tata Chemicals efforts and initiatives undertaken for sustainable development which includes implementation of best practices in mining operations, minerals conservation, rehabilitation & reclamation of mined out area, environment protection and also various steps taken in healthcare, community care and skill development.

"It is a huge honour that Tata Chemicals has been conferred with the 5-Star Rating Award from the Government of India. We are already committed to the science-based target initiative and these efforts dovetail with our vision of being a sustainable chemistry solutions company and our values of safety, passion, integrity, care and excellence. We will continue to provide value to benefit all our stakeholders with a focus on science-led innovations, digitisation and sustainability as the core focus of our operations," said N. Kamath, Chief Manufacturing Officer and Location Head, Tata Chemicals Ltd., Mithapur.

This 5-star rating scheme instituted by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India is designed to have a built-in compliance mechanism for environment and forest safeguards while helping in recognizing good performers in the mining sector, encouraging all mining lease holders to strive for excellence.