Coal Miners Day in India
Coal Miners Day in India is held on May 4. This event in the first decade of the month May is annual. 
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In India, coal mining began in 1774. The states Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and some central and southern parts of the country are coal-rich regions.
This day show appreciation for the sacrifices, honour the accomplishments and remember the tragedies that these hardworking individuals experience. No doubt mining is the most dangerous job and miners put their lives at risk while working in coal mines every day.
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