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Chairman, Coal India Shares His Vision with Team Members on Achieving Operational Excellence

Newsmantra — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:54:38 +0000

KOLKATA. Shortly after assuming charge at our corporate office in Kolkata, our Chairman, Shri B Sairam took an introductory meeting with CIL functional directors and CMDs of subsidiary companies. The focus was on the leadership roadmap for achieving operational efficiency and taking the company to the next level of excellence. He also shared the immediate goals of achieving this year’s coal production targets with compliances on safety and quality.

The meeting was attended by our Director (HR,) Dr. Vinay Ranjan; Director (Marketing,) Shri Mukesh Choudhary; Director (Finance), Shri Mukesh Agrawal; and Director (Technical), Shri Achyut Ghatak. CMDs of our subsidiary companies attended the meeting virtually.

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Chairman, Coal India Shri P. M. Prasad Engages with SECL Employees in Inspiring Fireside Chat

Newsmantra — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:21:52 +0000

A Fireside Chat with Shri P. M. Prasad, Chairman, Coal India Limited, was held at the SECL Bilaspur. This unique interactive initiative provided employees an opportunity to engage directly with the Chairman in an open and inspiring dialogue. The session was moderated by Shri Biranchi Das, Director (Human Resources), SECL.

During the interaction, Shri Prasad shared insights from his rich professional journey and emphasized three key traits for success — focus, planning, and humility. He encouraged employees to remain calm in challenging situations and perform their duties sincerely, assuring that consistent effort always yields results.

Highlighting the importance of human connection in the mining industry, he urged employees to build strong relationships with villagers, workers, and local administrations, while reminding them that *“Your team is your biggest strength.”*

Looking ahead, Shri Prasad noted that emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will play a transformative role in improving safety, productivity, and efficiency in the coal sector.

The session witnessed an enthusiastic response, with employees actively participating and drawing inspiration from the Chairman’s experiences and words of wisdom. The event stood out as a remarkable example of direct communication and engagement between leadership and employees within Coal India.

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Coal India Chairman visited SECL’s Raigarh Area and urged early commencement of SECL’s key projects—Pelma, Porda Chimtapani, and Durgapur OCPs—to boost production.

Newsmantra — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:17:18 +0000

Chairman, Coal India Visits Raigarh Area, SECL ;emphasized the need for the early commencement of major projects—Pelma OCP, Porda Chimtapani OCP, and Durgapur OCP—considering their critical role in enhancing SECL’s production.

Shri P. M. Prasad, visited the Raigarh Area of our subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) and chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of key projects.

During the meeting, Shri Prasad emphasized the need for the early commencement of major projects—Pelma OCP, Porda Chimtapani OCP, and Durgapur OCP—considering their critical role in enhancing SECL’s production. He also visited the Baroud Opencast Mine to review ongoing operations and inspected the Baroud Silo to take stock of the coal handling and dispatch infrastructure.

As part of the visit, Shri Prasad planted saplings at the KLP Camp Viewpoint and felicitated outstanding employees for their contributions.

Shri Harish Duhan, CMD, SECL, along with senior executives from SECL and Coal India, were present on the occasion.

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Coal India Chairman Visits WCL to Review Operations and Future Strategies

Newsmantra — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:43:53 +0000

Shri P.M. Prasad, Chairman of Coal India, recently visited Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) in Nagpur to oversee ongoing operations and strategic planning. During his visit, he chaired a comprehensive review meeting focusing on key areas such as production, productivity, environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and future growth plans. He appreciated WCL’s strong performance and expressed confidence in achieving better results in the current fiscal year.

Shri Prasad highlighted the importance of adopting new technologies, enhancing safety measures in mining activities, and ensuring effective planning. He reviewed the coal transportation system and provided valuable suggestions for improvement. WCL’s CMD, J.P. Dwivedi, shared progress and targets for 2025-26, confidently stating that the company is on track to meet its coal production goals. The meeting was attended by senior officials including Directors Ghosh and Pandey, Vigilance Officer Mhetre, and regional managers, all committed to driving WCL’s growth and operational excellence.

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Coal India Chairman Shri P.M. Prasad, addressed Coal Log India

Newsmantra — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:16:36 +0000

Coal India Chairman Shri P.M. Prasad, addressed ‘Coal Log India (CLI) 2025’, an International Conference & Expo organized by Indian Coal Forum in Kolkata on the theme “Decarbonising Coal Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities”.

Shri Prasad underscored Coal India’s pivotal role in the nation’s energy landscape. He emphasized that as India strives to balance energy security with climate commitments, Coal India stands at the forefront of this critical transformation.

He reaffirmed Coal India’s commitment to driving a just energy transition through innovation, collaboration, and responsible mining. By decarbonising its supply chain, Coal India aims not only to contribute to India’s climate goals, but also to strengthen its position as a resilient and future-ready energy provider.

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Enhancing Contract Excellence: on Legal Aspects and Contract Closure

Newsmantra — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:40:09 +0000

A seminar on “Contract Management – Legal Aspects and Contract Closure” was held at Coal India’s Corporate Office in Kolkata, bringing together leadership and contract professionals from across the organization. Addressing the participants, Chairman Shri P.M. Prasad highlighted Coal India’s pioneering role in GeM procurement and emphasized the company’s significant engagement with e-procurement platforms. He underlined the importance of timely discussions, transparent consultations, and proactive engagement to ensure successful contract execution. He also reinforced that contract management is a dynamic and evolving discipline, where continuous learning from professionals at all levels is essential.

Director (Technical), Shri Achyut Ghatak, stressed the need for well-defined guidelines and effective implementation to minimize legal disputes, while noting that timely contract closure plays a pivotal role in advancing the government’s Ease of Doing Business goals. CVO Shri Brajesh Kumar Tripathy also spoke on the growing relevance of the subject in the current landscape and expressed confidence that training by distinguished faculty from IIM Calcutta, namely Prof. R. Rajesh Babu and Prof. Megha Sharma, would equip participants with contemporary insights. The session was attended both in person and virtually by officials from across Coal India’s subsidiaries, reinforcing a unified approach to improving contract management practices.

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Coal India Chairman Highlights Urgency of FMC Projects at CMPDI Workshop

Newsmantra — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:52:15 +0000

RANCHI. Chairman of Coal India, Shri P.M. Prasad, addressed the “Workshop on Challenges of FMC” held at CMPDI, Ranchi, emphasizing that First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects are vital for efficient and sustainable coal transportation. He called for expedited completion of ongoing and upcoming FMC projects, highlighting their role in addressing issues of underloading and overloading and underscoring the need for collaborative stakeholder engagement to overcome implementation challenges. Director (Technical), Shri Achyut Ghatak, presented the current status of FMC initiatives and emphasized their importance as an eco-friendly and sustainable transport solution, offering insights into project design and execution. The session was also addressed by Shri Manoj Kumar (CMD, CMPDI), Shri J.P. Dwivedi (CMD, WCL), and Shri N.K. Singh (CMD, CCL).

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Coal India Chairman Shri P M Prasad Reviews SECL Mega projects

Newsmantra — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:42:30 +0000

Coal India Chairman Shri P M Prasad, conducted a comprehensive review of mining operations, production strategies, and sustainability initiatives at South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) during his visit on March 22-23, 2025. The visit aimed at evaluating the progress of SECL’s megaprojects and Central India Coalfields (CIC) while setting the roadmap for future growth. Shri Prasad began his visit at the Dipka Megaproject, where he inspected key operational sites, including outsourcing and departmental patches, the First Mile Connectivity (FMC) system, silos, and railway sidings. He interacted with officers and shift in-charges, encouraging them to enhance production in the final days of March and discussing the action plan for the financial year 2025-26. Following this, he proceeded to Kusmunda Mega.

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Coal India workshop on Environment and Sustainability

Newsmantra — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:59:10 +0000

Coal India organized a workshop on Environment and Sustainability at our corporate headquarters in Kolkata, which featured enriching discussions centered on the company’s ongoing green initiatives and its long-term commitment to sustainable practices. Coal India Chairman, Shri P.M. Prasad, underscored the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility, reinforcing the company’s dedication to these critical issues. Shri Achyut Ghatak, Director of Technical Services, set the tone for the event by emphasizing Coal India’s pivotal role in promoting sustainable practices within the industry.

During the workshop, Dr. Rakesh Singh delivered insightful presentations on “Mine Reclamation” and “Pollution Control in Coal Mines—Challenges in Implementation.” The event was well-attended by key members of our leadership team, including Director (Business Development) Shri Debasish Nanda, Director (Marketing) Shri Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Finance) Mukesh Agrawal, and CVO Shri Brajesh Kumar Tripathy.

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Coal India Chairman, Shri P.M. Prasad was honoured

Newsmantra — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:39:50 +0000

Coal India Chairman, Shri P.M. Prasad, was honoured to attend the luncheon hosted by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi for H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia.

Shri Prasad also shared insights at the India-Indonesia CEO Forum, discussing the importance of moving towards clean energy solutions.

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