Sanoj Kumar Jha (IAS) named interim CMD of Coal India Limited
As PM Prasad superannuates today, name of PESB-recommended candidate B. Sairam awaits ACC clearance
Sanoj Kumar Jha, an IAS officer of the 1997 batch, currently serving as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, has been given the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Coal India Limited, for a period of three months with effect from November 1, 2025, or until the appointment of a regular incumbent, whichever is earlier.
The order follows the superannuation of PM Prasad, who retired today after serving as CMD of Coal India Limited since July 1, 2023.
It may be recalled that the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had, on September 20, 2025, recommended the name of B. Sairam, CMD of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), for the post of CMD, Coal India Limited.
However, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is yet to accord its approval to his appointment.
The order issued by the Ministry of Coal to this effect is given below for the benefit of the viewers of www.indianpsu.com –
