

New Delhi: Hindustan Copper Limited's (HCL) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Sanjiv Kumar Singh has been conferred with the prestigious Bhaskar Bhattacharjee Memorial Award by IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, during Basant 2026, organised as part of the institution’s centenary celebrations.
The award recognises excellence, work ethics and outstanding contributions by professionals in the mining and mineral sectors, in line with the values and standards set by Late Bhaskar Bhattacharjee, former Director-General of Mines Safety (DGMS) and a distinguished alumnus of IIT (ISM). It is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service, teamwork and professional integrity.
On the occasion, Singh also addressed the Industry–Institute Interaction (III-2026) Conclave on Smart Mining, Critical Minerals and Green Energy, attended by industry leaders and academic partners. In his acceptance address, he expressed gratitude to his mentors, family and colleagues, and highlighted the strategic importance of copper in nation-building, while underlining the need for collaborative efforts towards sustainable and future-ready mining.
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