Quick Info
| Profession | Engineer-in-Chief |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1939 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 26, Nov, 2019) |
| Birthplace | Sathiala, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Date of Death | 26/11/2019 |
Latest News about Jaswant Singh Gill
16/11/2025
Coal India Limited continued to commemorate November 16 as 'Rescue Day' in 2025, honoring the historic 1989 rescue of 65 miners by Jaswant Singh Gill at Mahabir Colliery, Raniganj. The annual event highlighted Gill's legacy as a global icon in mining safety and disaster management, with senior officials recounting how his indigenously designed steel capsule and 22-inch borehole technique saved lives.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Sardar Jaswant Singh Gill |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5' 10") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BSc Non-Medical | Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab, India (1959) |
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| Graduation in Mining Engineering | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand (1961-1965) |
| LLB | Khalsa College (2018) |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | His home in Amritsar, Punjab, India |
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| Age (at the time of death) | 80 Years |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Address | 883/1, Circular-Road, Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
| Marriage Date | 19/10/1969 |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Nirdosh Kaur | ||||
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Career
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| Major Achievement | Rescued 65 coal miners trapped in a flooded mine at Mahabir Colliery, Raniganj, West Bengal on 16/11/1989 using an indigenously designed steel capsule lowered through a 22-inch borehole |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jaswant Singh Gill rescued 65 coal miners in Raniganj, West Bengal, in 1989 - India's first successful coal mine rescue. | |
| 2. He participated in athletic and bhangra competitions during his school and college years. | |
| 3. After graduating, he passed the entrance exam for the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad. | |
| 4. He worked at Karam Chand Thapar & Bros (Coal Sales) Ltd before joining Coal India Limited in 1972. | |
| 5. Throughout his career at Coal India Limited, he held various engineering roles eventually becoming the Chief General Manager ED (Safety & Rescue). | |
| 6. In 1989, he orchestrated a rescue operation for 65 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine in Raniganj, West Bengal. | |
| 7. Jaswant Singh created a steel capsule and drilled a 22-inch borehole for the rescue operation. | |
| 8. He descended into the borewell and successfully rescued all 65 miners, earning recognition as a hero. | |
| 9. He was honored for his bravery in the rescue operation and later assisted in rescuing 14 miners in Meghalaya. | |
| 10. Jaswant Singh retired in 1998 and contributed to disaster management and social services initiatives. | |
| 11. He served as the President of Rotary International and was a guest speaker on 'Josh Talks.' | |
| 12. Jaswant Singh passed away at his home in Amritsar, Punjab, India, in November 2019. | |
| 13. A movie based on his life, titled 'Mission Raniganj,' starred Akshay Kumar as Jaswant Singh Gill. | |
| 14. Coal India Ltd celebrates 16 November as 'Rescue Day' in honor of his heroic rescue operation. | |
| 15. His name is included in the World Book of Records as the record holder for the world's largest coal mine rescue operation. |