Project Nyay Setu is a collaborative initiative of the Centre for Labour Law Research (CLLR), NUSRL Ranchi and Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) aimed at enhancing access to justice and legal awareness among rural and marginalized communities. The project seeks to bridge the gap between legal rights and their effective realization by providing legal guidance, awareness programmes, and assistance to individuals facing socio-economic and legal challenges.
The initiative focuses on empowering communities through legal literacy camps, awareness drives, stakeholder consultations, and outreach activities on issues relating to labour rights, social welfare entitlements, land rights, gender justice, access to government schemes, and other areas of public importance. By combining academic expertise with community engagement, Project Nyay Setu strives to create a sustainable framework for legal empowerment and social inclusion.
Through this partnership, CLLR seeks to contribute to the broader objectives of social justice and community development while providing students and researchers with opportunities to engage in field-based legal research and public service. The project reflects the shared commitment of NUSRL Ranchi and CCL towards promoting legal awareness, strengthening access to justice, and fostering inclusive development in rural and underserved regions of Jharkhand.
About Central Coalfields Limited (CCL)
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) is one of the leading coal-producing companies in India and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, the world’s largest coal producer. Headquartered in Ranchi, Jharkhand, CCL was incorporated in 1975 following the nationalization of coal mines and primarily operates in the coal-rich regions of Jharkhand. The company plays a vital role in meeting the country’s energy requirements by supplying coal to thermal power plants, steel industries, cement manufacturers, and other key sectors of the economy.
Beyond its core mining operations, CCL actively contributes to socio-economic development through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The company undertakes projects in areas such as education, healthcare, skill development, environmental sustainability, rural infrastructure, and community welfare. Through these initiatives, CCL seeks to improve the quality of life of communities residing in and around its operational areas while promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
As a public sector enterprise, CCL has also been involved in supporting research, legal awareness, and community outreach programmes through collaborations with educational institutions and other organizations. Its commitment to responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and community engagement has made it an important stakeholder in the development of Jharkhand and the broader coal sector in India.
About NUSRL, Ranchi
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi is a premier National Law University established by the Government of Jharkhand under the National University of Study and Research in Law Act, 2010. Located in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, the University was founded with the objective of advancing legal education, promoting interdisciplinary research, and contributing to the development of legal scholarship and public policy. Since its inception, NUSRL has emerged as a leading institution for legal studies, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes while fostering an environment of academic excellence and professional development.
The University is committed to producing socially conscious legal professionals, scholars, policymakers, and leaders through a rigorous curriculum, innovative pedagogy, and extensive engagement with contemporary legal issues. In addition to its academic programmes, NUSRL houses several research centres and initiatives dedicated to specialized areas of law, public policy, governance, and social justice. Through conferences, publications, legal aid activities, policy research, and collaborations with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the University actively contributes to legal reform and community development.
With a strong emphasis on research, advocacy, and public service, NUSRL seeks to bridge the gap between legal theory and practice. Its faculty, students, and research centres regularly engage in projects addressing pressing societal challenges, thereby reinforcing the University’s mission of promoting justice, constitutional values, and the rule of law. Over the years, NUSRL has established itself as an important centre of legal education and research, both regionally and nationally.
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