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CIL Director Finance Mukesh Agrawal Interacts with SECL Finance Executives and Trainees

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:37:24 +0000

BILASPUR. Coal India Limited (CIL) Director (Finance), Mukesh Agrawal, visited South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) to conduct an interactive session with finance executives from SECL Headquarters and Area Offices, including Area Finance Managers and newly inducted Management Trainees. Attended also by SECL Director (Finance), Darla Sunil Kumar, the forum served as an important platform for deep-dive discussions on financial management, corporate governance, operational efficiency, and the evolving role of finance professionals in a rapidly changing business landscape. Addressing the gathering, Agrawal shared his extensive professional experiences and insights, highlighting the significance of innovation, integrity, professionalism, and continuous learning in achieving organizational excellence.

During the session, Agrawal specifically engaged with the newly inducted Management Trainees, advising them to take full advantage of the learning opportunities available within the organization while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. Supporting this vision, SECL Director (Finance) Darla Sunil Kumar underlined the importance of teamwork, accountability, and knowledge-sharing in enhancing the overall effectiveness of the finance function. He noted that such interactive forums provide invaluable opportunities for leadership mentoring and professional development. The session concluded with an engaging exchange of ideas, reflecting SECL’s ongoing commitment to nurturing fresh talent and strengthening its financial leadership capabilities in alignment with the broader strategic goals of Coal India Limited.

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Coal India ED HR Goutam Banerjee Retires After Distinguished Career

Newsmantra — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:14:23 +0000

Kolkata: Goutam Banerjee, Executive Director (Human Resources) of Coal India Limited, has retired upon attaining the age of superannuation, bringing to a close a distinguished career marked by significant contributions to human resource management and workforce development at the Maharatna coal producer. During his tenure, Banerjee played a key role in shaping employee relations, talent management, leadership development and organisational capability-building initiatives across Coal India and its subsidiaries.

His retirement marks the end of an important chapter in the company’s HR leadership at a time when Coal India continues to focus on workforce modernization, skill development and future-ready talent capabilities. Banerjee’s efforts in strengthening employee engagement and enhancing workforce effectiveness supported the management of one of India’s largest industrial workforces. As Coal India moves forward with its strategic priorities in the evolving mining and energy landscape, his contributions to people-centric policies and organisational development leave a lasting legacy.

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Coal Ministry Reviews Reform Initiatives, Accelerates Push for Coal Gasification Projects

Newsmantra — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:22:43 +0000

NEW DELHI. Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the reform initiatives and operational performance of Coal India Limited (CIL), with a focus on enhancing production, productivity and efficiency across the coal sector. Discussions centered on increasing coal supplies, improving coal quality, expediting First Mile Connectivity projects, expanding and optimally utilizing coal washing capacities, promoting coal gasification projects, accelerating technological innovations, and implementing cost optimization and expenditure control measures. Senior officials from the Ministry of Coal and Coal India Limited, including Chairman B. Sairam and functional directors of the company, attended the meeting.

In a parallel effort to strengthen energy security and reduce import dependence, the government is promoting coal gasification as a key component of India’s self-reliance strategy. The initiative aims to produce syngas domestically for use in sectors such as fertilizers, steel and energy, thereby reducing reliance on imported petroleum products and saving foreign exchange. To boost investment in the sector, the Centre has announced incentives worth Rs 46,000 crore, while states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha have introduced supportive policies. The Fertilizer Ministry is also working on a policy framework to encourage urea production through coal gasification technology. The government has further assured that adequate coal reserves are available, with an estimated 81-day stock for the power sector, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to thermal power plants.

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Coal India Prepares for Major Overhaul Ahead of New Labour Codes Implementation

Newsmantra — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:35:00 +0000

BILASPUR. Coal India Limited, the world’s largest coal producer, has intensified its preparations for a major transformation in its human resource and industrial relations framework by launching a systematic rollout of the four new Labour Codes. In a formal letter issued to the Chairman-cum-Managing Directors of all subsidiary companies—including ECL, BCCL, CCL, NCL, SECL, WCL, MCL, and CMPDIL—Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director of Human Resources at Coal India Limited, provided detailed instructions emphasizing the need for robust coordination across all departments to ensure effective implementation.

These new regulations, which include the Wages Code 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Social Security Code 2020, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020, became effective on November 21, 2025, and consolidated 29 previously existing labour laws. To ensure compliance, the company has issued key directives requiring all subsidiaries to organize comprehensive training and awareness sessions involving HR, Legal, and Safety officers, while maintaining positive communication with trade unions and contractual workers’ representatives to prevent misunderstandings.

Additionally, dedicated teams will be formed within each subsidiary to review existing processes for full compliance, and a senior-level Nodal Officer will be appointed to submit monthly progress reports to the headquarters by the 10th of every month, ensuring a highly successful and seamless transition into this new regulatory framework.

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Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Government of India Visits Eastern Coalfields Limited

Newsmantra — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:17:52 +0000

Sanctoria | May 13, 2026: Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Government of India, visited Eastern Coalfields Limited on 13th May 2026. On his arrival, he was warmly received by Shri Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, ECL, along with Functional Directors and senior officials of the company.

The visit marked an important occasion for reviewing the company’s operational achievements, ongoing initiatives, and strategic roadmap for future growth. Discussions were held on key aspects relating to production, dispatch, mine safety, operational efficiency, and sustainable development initiatives undertaken by ECL.

As part of the programme, the Hon’ble Minister visited the Kunustoria Area of ECL, where he was welcomed by Shri Satish Jha, CMD, ECL in the presence of Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance), Shri Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (HR), Shri Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical), senior executives, General Managers, and Heads of Departments. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to the Hon’ble Minister during the visit.

During the review meeting, Shri Dubey emphasized the need for balancing coal production with environmental responsibility and encouraged the adoption of modern, sustainable, and eco-conscious mining practices. He highlighted the importance of technological advancement, efficient resource utilization, and continuous improvement in safety standards to strengthen ECL’s operational capabilities.

Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Government of India, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey appreciated the efforts of Eastern Coalfields Limited and congratulated Team ECL for its commendable performance during the financial year 2025–26 despite several operational and external challenges. He particularly acknowledged the company’s progressive initiatives in Underground Coal Gasification for effective utilization of coal at greater depth, scientific mine closure activities for repurposing of mined out land, implementation of First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects for minimizing air pollution and faster transportation of coal, expansion of solar energy installations etc. He further advised that systematic and periodic stock verification measures need to be adopted for ensuring accuracy of declared coal stock.

Referring to the prevailing crisis in global scenario due to war in west asia and emerging energy challenges worldwide, the Hon’ble Minister emphasized the crucial role of ECL in strengthening the nation’s energy security and maintaining operational resilience while maintaining optimum utilization of resources. He expressed confidence that ECL would achieve even greater milestones and attain a more advanced status of implementation of all activities across all operational and developmental parameters before his next visit.

The Hon’ble Minister also directed that all issues that need intervention from the ministry of coal (related to different authorities in centre/ state) and developmental matters to be submitted in a consolidated and structured manner so that necessary follow-up actions could be pursued effectively by the ministry of coal in coordination with both the State and Central Governments.

The Hon’ble Minister also shared valuable policy guidance and strategic inputs aimed at enhancing productivity and supporting the long-term growth of the company. Reiterating the Government’s commitment towards strengthening India’s energy security, he expressed appreciation for the dedication and collective efforts of Team ECL.

Recognizing ECL as one of the oldest and prominent subsidiaries of Coal India Limited, Shri Dubey conveyed confidence in the company’s future prospects and appreciated its continued contribution towards meeting the nation’s coal and energy requirements.

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SECL’s DigiCOAL Showcased at National Platform for Digital Transparency

Newsmantra — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:13:57 +0000

NEW DELHI. In a notable acknowledgment of the Coal Ministry’s efforts to modernize and digitize the mining sector, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, presented its flagship digital transformation initiative, DigiCOAL, at the National Workshop on “Digital Initiatives for Increasing Transparency in Governance” held at the SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi on 11 February 2026. This national platform highlighted the Ministry’s strategic focus on promoting transparency, accountability, and technology-driven reforms in the coal and mining industry. DigiCOAL exemplifies the government’s vision to create a more efficient, data-centric, and digitally integrated mining ecosystem, aligning with the broader goals of transparent governance and responsible resource management.

DigiCOAL is a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to enhance operational oversight and institutional accountability across mining activities through advanced technological integration. Key features include real-time monitoring of heavy earth-moving machinery using sensor-based systems to detect anomalies and improve operational efficiency, video analytics and connected worker systems to enhance safety and operational control, drone-based surveillance for precise mine monitoring and regulation enforcement, data-driven mine planning using analytics for scientific production management, and integrated digital platforms for land records, training, spare parts management, and centralized decision-making. The recognition of DigiCOAL at the national workshop underscores how policy guidance from the Ministry of Coal, combined with technological adoption at the operational level, is transforming the mining sector into a more transparent, efficient, and future-ready industry committed to sustainable development and responsible energy production.

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CIL Chairman Reviews BCCL Operations at Koyla Bhavan

Newsmantra — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:19:47 +0000

RANCHI. Chairman, Coal India Limited (CIL), Shri B. Sairam, reviewed the
operations of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) during a comprehensive
meeting held at Koyla Bhavan on 30 December 2025, where senior BCCL
officials presented detailed briefings on ongoing operational activities.
Emphasising the critical role of quality control in BCCL’s future plans, the CIL
Chairman shared key operational insights to further enhance performance
and efficiency. CMD, BCCL, Shri Manoj Kumar Agarwal; Director (Marketing),
CIL, Shri Mukesh Choudhary; ED (Coordination), CIL, Shri Alok Lalit; along
with Director (HR), Shri Murli Krishna Ramaiah; Director (P&P), Shri Niladri
Roy; OSD (Finance), Shri Rajesh Kumar; and General Managers from all
areas, headquarters and departmental heads participated in the meeting and
shared their observations, underscoring a collective focus on operational
excellence and continuous improvement.

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SECL Celebrates 41st Foundation Day with Grandeur in Bilaspur

Newsmantra — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:28:15 +0000

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a leading subsidiary of Coal India Limited, marked its 41st Foundation Day with grandeur at its Bilaspur headquarters. SECL CMD Harish Duhan hoisted the flag, paid homage at the martyr’s memorial and miner’s statue, and addressed employees and officials.

Duhan highlighted SECL’s pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security since 1985 and its contribution will only grow stronger. With a legacy of record achievements, we are committed to reclaiming our position as the country’s No. 1 coal company through safe mining, sustainable development, and dedicated community welfare. SECL is not just an energy producer—it is a driving force in building a greener and more self-reliant India.”

The event began with lamp-lighting by dignitaries, followed by felicitations of special guests, committee members, and association representatives. Awards were presented to winners across various categories. A short film on SECL was screened, and the company’s new website was officially launched.

The ceremony was attended by SECL’s directors, independent directors, former CMDs, senior officials, and representatives from the Steering, Welfare, and Security Committees, SISTA Council, and OBC Association, making the celebration a significant and memorable occasion.

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Coal India Limited stall at IITF 2025

Newsmantra — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:36:37 +0000

Shri G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, inaugurated the Coal India Limited stall at IITF 2025, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, today.

Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, Joint Secretary, and Shri Lakhpat Singh Chowdhary, Joint Secretary, were also present.

The stall showcases India’s advancements in energy security and sustainable mining through digital displays on high-efficiency mining, innovation, and eco-friendly technologies.

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Director (HR) Dr. Vinay Ranjan Encourages Women Empowerment at WCL Interaction

Newsmantra — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:51:45 +0000

Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (HR), Coal India Limited, interacted with women executives of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) at Saoner Eco Park, highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering gender diversity, professional growth, and empowerment. In his inspiring address, Dr. Ranjan emphasized the pivotal role of women in driving transformation within the coal industry and outlined various initiatives undertaken by Coal India to support their career advancement. He also stressed the significance of continuous learning, upskilling, and leadership development as key enablers for success. The event was attended by senior executives from both WCL and Coal India, reflecting the organization’s inclusive approach toward building a progressive and equitable workplace.

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