Ex-CMD of Northern Coalfields Limited with over four decades of experience in the coal industry. Proven leadership ability and track record of delivering organizational outcomes.Awards: • Coal Minister’s award – Best subsidiary (NCL) among coal companies. • National Mine Safety award from the President of India. • Fellowship of World Academy of Productivity Science in February 2020 for his role as a visionary corporate leader. • 'IMMA Excellence Award 2018' and PSE Excellence Award for 2018 and 2019 by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recognizing his outstanding contribution to the Indian coal industry and national economy. • ‘Best Green Business Leader of the Year’ for FY 2017-18 in recognition of his environmental excellence framework and conservation measures. • HB Ghosh Memorial award for Best Mine Manager consecutively in 2012 and 2013 by the Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute (MGMI). • ‘Excellence Award in Environment’ from MP Pollution Control Board for FY 2010-11.Representations• Delivered a talk on Sustainable Development of Singrauli Coalfields at Perth, Australia, in December 2019.• Visited Russia as part of the Indian delegation to explore the digitization and technological upgradations of Indian mines, in August 2019.• Represented the Indian coal industry in the International Mines Expo in Las Vegas, USA in September 2016.• Represented the Indian Coal industry in Poland in the year 2008 and the World Mining Congress in Istanbul (Turkey) in 2011.