Achyut Ghatak takes over as Director (Technical) of Coal India

New Delhi: Achyut Ghatak has assumed charge as Director (Technical) at Coal India Limited (CIL) with effect from January 23. He succeeds Dr B Veera Reddy, who retired on August 31, 2024, upon reaching the age of superannuation. During the interim period, CIL's Chairman PM Prasad, held the additional charge of the role.

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Ghatak’s extensive career within the coal industry makes him a seasoned professional for this critical leadership position. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director (Technical/Research & Development) at the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), a consultancy subsidiary of CIL based in Ranchi. He has also contributed to CIL’s corporate headquarters as General Manager, overseeing Project Monitoring and Corporate Planning.

A Mining Engineer from the 1989 batch of Government College of Engineering & Technology, Raipur, Ghatak earned his First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency in 1993. His professional journey began as a Junior Executive Trainee at Western Coalfields Limited, a coal-producing subsidiary of CIL, in 1989. Over the years, he has gained nearly two decades of experience working in mechanized underground mines, a critical area of expertise as CIL targets achieving 100 million tonnes of production from underground mines by FY 2029.

Ghatak played a pivotal role in crafting and executing CIL’s underground vision plan and developing the roadmap for achieving a landmark 1 billion tonnes of coal production. “Ramping up coal production, embracing emerging technologies, strengthening the coal transportation system—especially eco-friendly first-mile connectivity projects—and prioritizing research and development will be my key focus areas,” he stated.

"CIL’s emphasis on innovation and efficiency aligns with Ghatak’s expertise and vision. His appointment is expected to further bolster the organization’s efforts to meet its production goals while embracing sustainable and advanced mining practices," CIL said in an official statement.

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