New Delhi: Harish Duhan has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) on Saturday. He is currently serving as CMD of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) and has been entrusted with the additional charge of WCL CMD.
The additional responsibility will be effective from February 1, for an initial period of three months or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Duhan brings with him more than 35 years of extensive and diverse experience in the coal mining sector. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from Nagpur University and began his professional career with WCL in 1989. He is also a holder of a First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate and a postgraduate diploma in management.
During his career, Duhan has served as Director (Technical–Operations) at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). He has also held key positions at Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), including Area General Manager at the Nigahi Project and General Manager in the Corporate Project Planning Department.
He is widely recognised for his expertise in environmentally sustainable first-mile connectivity projects, digitisation initiatives, and the development and implementation of solar power projects. His appointment is expected to further strengthen WCL’s operational efficiency and support its focus on sustainable and future-ready growth.
Duhan arrived at WCL’s headquarters in Nagpur, where he was accorded a warm welcome by the company’s Board of Directors, the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), and senior officials including general managers and departmental heads. Subsequently, he chaired a review meeting focusing on coal production, productivity, and other related operational matters.
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