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Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande Assumes Charge as CMD of Western Coalfields Limited

Newsmantra — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:17:46 +0000

NAGPUR. Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande possesses 37 years of rich experience in WCL and SECL. Prior to assuming charge as CMD, he was serving as Director (HR) at WCL. During his tenure, he accelerated several important administrative and digital reforms within the organization.

Under his leadership as Director (Human Resources), notable initiatives such as the ‘SWASTH’ portal for improved healthcare management, Dispensary Management System (DMS), and modernization of various HR portals were implemented. He also gave special emphasis to strengthening industrial relations, employee welfare, social security measures, medical facilities for retired employees, pension systems, and transparent administrative processes.

PESB selects Dr Hemant Sharad Pande Recommended as CMD of Western Coalfields Limited.

Newsmantra — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:15:25 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Dr Hemant Sharad Pande for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). Currently serving as Director (Personnel) at WCL since January 27, 2025.

Shri Ajay Kumar Assumes Charge as Director (Technical–P&P) at CCL

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:15:13 +0000

RANCHI. Shri Ajay Kumar has assumed additional charge as Director, Technical (Project and Planning) at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), strengthening the company’s technical leadership. He is currently serving as Director, Technical (Planning and Development) at CMPDIL and brings wide experience in mine planning, project development and technical management in the coal sector. Welcoming him, CCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Shri Nilendu Kumar Singh expressed confidence in his ability to enhance operational excellence and project execution.