Govt of India has appointed Shri Ashish Chatterjee, AS&FA, as Part time Official Director [Government Nominee Director] on the Board of Coal India Limited, substituting Ms. Nirupama Kotru, AS&FA, MOC with immediate effect and until further orders.
Shri Ashish Chatterjee is a senior civil servant belonging to the 1999 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Tamil Nadu cadre. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, he brings over 25 years of extensive administrative experience, spanning both State and Central Government roles.
At the Central level, Shri Chatterjee has served in various significant capacities. As Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, he played a pivotal role in policy formulation and sectoral oversight. He also served as Government Nominee Director on the Boards of GAIL (India) Ltd., IOCL and EIL, contributing to strategic decision-making in the energy sector.
In April, 2025, Shri Ashish Chatterjee assumed the position of Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, where he oversees financial administration and advises on fiscal matters relating to the steel sector.
