New Delhi: Anandji Prasad has assumed the role of Director (Technical/Project & Planning) at Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) with effect from January 21. Prasad was welcomed by WCL CMD JP Dwivedi; Director (Technical/Operations) AK Singh; Director (Finance/Personnel) Bikram Ghosh; CVO Ajay Madhukar Mhetre, and a host of General Managers, Heads of Departments, and other senior officials, who extended their congratulations and best wishes for his new assignment.
Before joining WCL, Prasad served as Project Adviser in the Ministry of Coal (MoC) since July 2021. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in formulating key policies, schemes, and initiatives while actively pursuing policy interventions in the coal and energy sectors. His contributions have been instrumental in driving reforms and innovation within these critical industries. A Graduate Mining Engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Prasad obtained his First Class Coal Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency in 1994. He brings with him nearly 35 years of professional experience in the coal and energy sectors, complemented by postgraduate diplomas in Management and Computer Applications. Additionally, Prasad earned a law degree from Ranchi University in 2010, further expanding his multidisciplinary expertise.
Prasad began his career as an executive trainee in 1989 with Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL). Over the years, he has amassed extensive experience in planning, designing coal and metal mines, as well as coal mine operations and management. His career has been marked by a series of landmark contributions. He was instrumental in drafting several policies, roadmaps, and vision documents for CIL and the Ministry of Coal. Prasad pioneered the introduction of continuous miner technology in underground mines and the formulation of model Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) documents for CIL mines. He also led initiatives such as the digital transformation of seven opencast mines of CIL, re-opening discontinued mines, and securing NABL accreditation for the Mining Laboratory at CMPDIL.
With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of innovation and leadership, Anandji Prasad’s appointment as Director (Technical/Project & Planning) is expected to bolster WCL’s technical and strategic capabilities. His tenure is poised to further strengthen WCL’s role in contributing to the nation’s energy security and advancing the coal sector.
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