Coal India Chairman outlines ‘Year of Reform and Transformation’ agenda for 2026

New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) Chairman B Sairam has set out 2026 as the “Year of Reform and Transformation”, outlining key priorities for the company at a meeting with functional directors, the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) and senior executives at the company’s corporate headquarters in Kolkata.

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Reflecting on Coal India’s growth from 79 million tonnes in 1975 to 781 million tonnes in 2025, the Chairman acknowledged the organisation’s long-term progress while stressing the need for sustained reforms to meet emerging sectoral and market challenges.

He called for faster implementation of First Mile Connectivity projects, a reduction in dependence on road-based transportation and a stronger focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. The chairman also reiterated the vision of transforming Coal India into a technology-driven enterprise.

Addressing the meeting, Director (HR) Dr Vinay Ranjan said the company plans to strengthen its workforce through artificial intelligence-based training, reskilling and upskilling initiatives, along with the implementation of new labour codes to build a future-ready organisation.

Director (Marketing) Mukesh Chowdhury emphasised the importance of maintaining quality standards and preparedness to address evolving sector challenges. Director (Finance) Mukesh Agrawal said focused efforts on cost optimisation and efficiency improvements would be critical for enhancing profitability.

Director (Technical) Achyut Ghatak highlighted the need to build a future-ready Coal India with greater customer focus, transparency, ease of doing business, higher productivity and stronger digital initiatives.

Director (Business Development) Asheesh Kumar shared updates on the company’s diversification plans, including initiatives in solar energy, critical minerals, thermal power and coal gasification, aimed at driving sustainable growth.

CVO B.K. Tripathy highlighted proactive measures taken in 2025, including a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, expansion of e-governance, digital transparency initiatives and systemic improvements across the organisation.

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