NEW DELHI. Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, IAS, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has been officially entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NLC India Limited (NLCIL). A distinguished officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Shri Jha brings a wealth of administrative expertise and an in-depth understanding of the coal and energy sectors to his new role. His extensive background in strategic planning, policy formulation, and governance is expected to significantly drive NLCIL’s continuous transformation into a highly diversified energy leader with expanding operations spanning mining, thermal power generation, and renewable energy.
The Board of Directors, employees, and stakeholders of NLC India Limited have warmly welcomed Shri Jha at a critical juncture as the company pursues an ambitious, nationwide growth roadmap under implementation. Under his guided leadership, the company remains highly confident in accelerating its key strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and a stronger push into clean, renewable energy. With his rich governance background steering the organization, NLCIL is well-positioned to achieve higher benchmarks of operational excellence and sustainable growth, contributing meaningfully to the future of India’s energy security.
