New Delhi, September 8 (APAC Media): The Government of India has approved the appointment of N. Franklin Jayakumar, currently Director (Technical) at South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), as the new Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL).
The Ministry of Coal communicated the Presidential approval to Coal India Limited through an order dated September 7, formally completing the appointment process.
Jayakumar will assume charge as CMD, NCL from the date he takes over and will remain in the post until May 31, 2031, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Jayakumar to Lead NCL
Jayakumar takes charge of NCL, a major Coal India subsidiary operating in the Singrauli coalfield and an important supplier to India’s power sector.
His tenure is expected to focus on increasing coal production and dispatch, improving operational efficiency, strengthening mine safety, promoting technology adoption and advancing sustainable mining practices.
The appointment comes as NCL continues to play a key role in meeting the country’s growing power-sector coal requirements.
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