B K Panda Email & Phone Number

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• Nominated as a speaker on behalf of Chairman, CIL in ISA’s side event held at Poland during Dec 2018 and advocated strongly CIL's Green Energy Commitment Vs sustainability of Coal Transition • Awarded 340 MW solar power projects for CIL and its subsidiaries in a time bound manner (Approximate capital cost - Rs 2004.38 Crore). All projects are in different stages of commissioning as on 1.07.2023. • Financial modelling for commercial and captive solar projects. • Standardized equipment specification for better inventory management • Standardized NIT document for turnkey solar projects of CIL and subsidiaries • Empanelled solar EPC contractors at CIL for finalizing solar projects in record time • Cost savings of approximately 75 Crore through strategic negotiations with the lowest bidders, leading to the successful awarding of two projects (50 MW project for NCL & 25 MW project for BCCL) • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, (1.5 MW rooftop solar projects in various Govt buildings under Central Govt's scheme) initiative resulted in saving of Rs 3-5 Crore • Working as E.I.C for 100 MW solar project at Gujarat• Finalized CIL's Net ZERO Target and devised comprehensive strategies for its timely achievement • Supporting CIL& subsidiaries in Policy guidelines and implementation of ERP Accomplishments/Awards • Got appreciation from Chairman, CIL on implementation of Quality Circle concept in CIL in 1st time• Handled high value turnkey contracts of E&M Dept • Monitored the performance of the company and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly • Explored business opportunities on establishment of solar/thermal power projects within the terms of JV agreement signed between CIL and NLCIL• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long- term goals

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Coal Lignite Urja Vikas Put Ltd (A JV of CIL and NIC India Ltd)• As director of the company, worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy. • Monitored the performance of the company and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly • Explored business opportunities on establishment of solar/thermal power projects within the terms of JV agreement signed between CIL and NLCIL. • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long- term goals. • The company earned profit of more than Rs 4.00 Cr out of single consultancy work in the year 22-23.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Additional charge of CEO, CNUPL a JV company of CIL and NTPC (50 MW Solar Project at NCL is under implementation at NCL)• Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives to the above JV Company of CIL and NTPC. • Developed newer concept of business and key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth to the company.• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts. • Contract coordination and effective monitoring for smooth commissioning of 50 MW solar project at Nigahi of NCL • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress. • Generate revenue for the JV Company from single project coordination/consultancy operation in the year 21-22. • Exploring more business opportunity for the company on Hydro Pump Storage

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors and conceptualize for establishment of Pit head thermal power project at vacant land of Bashundhara Coalfields of MCL. • Formed a SPV company in the name and style of Mahanadi Basin Power Ltd (A wholly owned subsidiary of Company of MCL (Subsidiary PSU of Coal India Ltd). • Finalized PFCC Ltd as the Consultant for the project. • Cleared Environmental/Forest clearance for the 2 x 800 MW Super Critical Thermal Power project. • Finalized land leasing, coal allocation through special dispensation route from MoC, water allocation from Govt of Odisha for the required quantity of water. • Prepare the DPR and accorded investment approval of MCL /CIL Board. • Floated RFQ for selection of JV partner. • Got Letter of Appreciation from MBPL Board for the above accomplishment• Worked in a10 MT/year Green Field Open Cast Project (Lakhanpur) • This included the development of essential facilities such as power infrastructure (2x5 MVA, 33/6.6 KV grade), communication system, and efficient coal evacuation methods (construction of four 1xMTY capacity Mini Coal• Responsible for O&M of Coal Handling (both surface and U/G Main Coal Conveyer system) Improved coal crushing quality at Main Coal Conveying plant and crushing unit of 3.5 MTY UG Coal Mine Project (JHANJRA- Russian Collaborated Project) • (3.5 MTY capacity Unit Train Load Out System -11 Crore, as 2x20 MVA 132KV/33 KV Central Substation, Power re-organization of MCL- establishment of EHT Transmission Line, 2/3.15 MVA Substation, Mobile Crushing Limit worth more than 500 Crore • Introduced e- tendering system for all E&M Contracts (Infrastructural contracts, Vehicle hiring) • Finalised e-NIT suitable for finalising contracts transparently and in a time bound manner without any litigation in 2010 at MCL

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Energy Management And Systems