**Summary:**
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines, has implemented several employee welfare initiatives. A Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy has been introduced, providing coverage of Rs 20 lakh while on duty for every contractual employee. In collaboration with SBI, IOB, and other banks, HCL also offers accident insurance coverage up to Rs 40 lakh for contractual employees through their respective Corporate Salary Packages. A 'Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme' has been launched with the State Bank of India, providing comprehensive accident insurance coverage (on-duty and off-duty) of Rs 1 crore for all regular employees. Furthermore, HCL has introduced a common uniform for all employees across its units and offices to strengthen corporate identity, promote unity and equality, and project a professional image. These initiatives underscore HCL's commitment to enhancing social security, reducing vulnerability, and promoting the well-being and safety of its workforce. The initiatives are in line with the government's focus on improved working conditions, safety measures, and livelihood opportunities in the mining sector.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Mines: The Indian government ministry with administrative control over Hindustan Copper Limited.
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL): A Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Mines, involved in copper mining and production.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, under whose leadership reforms in the mining sector were introduced.
Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy: An insurance policy introduced by Hindustan Copper Limited to provide coverage to its employees.
State Bank of India (SBI): A banking partner of HCL, involved in providing accident insurance coverage under the Corporate Salary Package.
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB): A banking partner of HCL, involved in providing accident insurance coverage under the Corporate Salary Package.
Delhi: Location where the press release was issued.
Copper Miner of India: A title that identifies HCL as one team dedicated to the service of the nation
Ministry of Mines
Hindustan Copper Strengthens Employee Welfare
with GPA Policy, Introduces Common Uniform for all
Posted On: 16 SEP 2025 4:50PM by PIB Delhi
Under leadership of Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi, several landmark reforms have been introduced in
the mining sector aimed at ensuring better working conditions, enhanced safety measures and improved
livelihood opportunities for the workforce. These initiatives have not only strengthened social security and
welfare benefits but have also created avenues for skill development and capacity building. The Government’s
sustained focus on the well-being and facilitation of mine workers reflects its commitment to inclusive growth
and sustainable development of the sector.
HCL prioritizes welfare of employees and their families
Committed to strengthen social security measures, reduce vulnerability and promote well-being and safety of
its workforce, Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a CPSE under the administrative control of the Ministry of
Mines, Govt. of India, has introduced Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy, providing coverage of Rs 20
lakh while on duty for every contractual person engaged in the Company. Additionally, the Company has also
started in association with SBI, IOB and other banks, under their respective Corporate Salary Package, which
provides Accident insurance coverage upto Rs 40 lakhs for the contractual persons engaged in its Units and
Offices.
In service to the nation since 1967, HCL has partnered with the State Bank of India, to launch a 'Group
Personal Accident Insurance Scheme' for all regular employees under its Corporate Salary Package. This
landmark initiative provides comprehensive accident insurance coverage (on-duty & off-duty) of Rs 1 crore
for all regular employees of Hindustan Copper Limited – a reflection of its commitment to ensuring social
security.HCL introduces common uniform for all employees
To strengthen the corporate identity as a united workforce, HCL has introduced a common uniform for all
employees across its units and offices. This initiative reflects the Company's core values of unity, equality and
projects a professional image before its stakeholders. The same uniform for all delineates HCL's objective to
create an inclusive and cohesive workplace that values every individual, fosters mutual respect and celebrates
collective achievement. Implementation of common uniform for all, highlights the identity of HCL, the
'Copper Miner of India', as one team, dedicated to the service of the nation.
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Shuhaib T/Durgesh Kumar(Release ID: 2167204)