The state-owned mining company Coal India Limited (CIL) announced the appointment of B. Sairam, who serves as both Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

Sairam, who recently assumed the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) at Coal India Limited, has been designated to also serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, as announced by officials.

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Before his tenure at Coal India Limited, he held the position of CMD at Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited.

Sairam brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the coal industry, with more than 30 years of experience encompassing various roles in mine operations, project planning, coal logistics, and regulatory compliance.

He obtained his degree in mining engineering from NIT Raipur and further enhanced his qualifications by earning an MBA in Energy Management from the prestigious NTPC School of Business in New Delhi.

Before assuming the leadership position at NCL, Sairam served as the Director (Technical) at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), where he was instrumental in enhancing coal logistics, overseeing First Mile Connectivity projects, obtaining necessary forest and environmental approvals, and managing the development of both new and existing mines.

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During his time at NCL, his exceptional leadership played a crucial role in overseeing the Jayant expansion project, widely regarded as one of the most extensive mining rehabilitation and resettlement initiatives within the industry.

 

This endeavor encompassed projectization, establishing project financing mechanisms, and crafting a holistic compensation and rehabilitation framework to facilitate the relocation of an urban township, all successfully achieved within a twelve-month timeframe. Sairam has played a key role in expediting various regulatory approvals necessary for important mining projects, thereby guaranteeing continuous coal production.

While serving at Coal India and its affiliated companies, he has actively participated in community development endeavors, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and fostering trust in regions impacted by mining activities.

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The company mentioned that Sairam's comprehensive knowledge of the coal mining industry will enhance Coal India's leadership during the anticipated operational growth and regulatory obstacles in the future.