Coal India Celebrates 52nd Foundation Day; Chairman B. Sairam Pays Tribute to Former Leaders
Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Marketing & HR) - holding additional charge, delivered the vote of thanks
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Coal India Limited (CIL) commenced celebrations of its 52nd Foundation Day at its corporate office in Kolkata, with Chairman B. Sairam, Functional Directors and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) paying floral tributes at the Martyrs’ Memorial.
Following the tribute ceremony, Sairam unfurled the Coal India flag and felicitated former Chairmen, CMDs and Functional Directors who attended the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Sairam acknowledged the contributions of former Chairmen and senior officials, noting that their legacy continues to guide the organisation. He underscored Coal India’s critical role in safeguarding India’s energy security and expressed confidence that the company would continue to achieve greater milestones.
He also congratulated the award recipients for their achievements and contributions to the organisation.
J. G. Kumaramangalam Lecture Highlights Coal’s Role in Economic Development
Former Coal India Chairman Suresh Kumar delivered the J. G. Kumaramangalam Lecture on “The Role of Coal in Economic Development.”
In his address, Kumar highlighted coal’s pivotal contribution to human development and economic progress. He noted that coal continues to account for a substantial share of India’s electricity generation, making it a critical component of the country’s energy mix.
He also emphasised that India’s abundant coal reserves remain vital to ensuring long-term energy security and supporting the country’s economic development.
Senior Leadership Attends Celebrations
Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Marketing & HR) – holding additional charge, delivered the vote of thanks.
The event was attended by Mukesh Agrawal, Director (Finance); Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical); Asheesh Kumar, Director (Business Development); Brajesh Kumar Tripathy, Chief Vigilance Officer; and CMDs of Coal India’s subsidiary companies.
The Foundation Day celebrations highlighted Coal India’s institutional legacy, the contributions of its former leaders and the continuing importance of the coal sector in meeting India’s energy requirements.
