Saroj Kumar Kar Email & Phone Number

Odisha, India

• Spearheading the project development for a capacity addition of 2x660 MW (Units#5&6) at the existing site, including preparation of DPR, Approval of the Project Approval Committee, Govt. of Odisha.
• Experienced in obtaining all environment Clearance, Stack height Clearance, and water allocation from the Water Resource Department, Govt. of Odisha.
• Dealt with GRIDCO for Power Purchase Agreement.
• Coordination with IDCO for the acquisition of land for Ash Pond.

Odisha, India

• Liaisoned with OCPL and MCL authorities for FSA execution and coordinated with Railways, transporters, and other agencies.
• Led the day-to-day execution and E2E delivery of coal quantity and quality to the site from various sources [OCPL, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)] as per the business plan.
• Managed expenditure/variables affecting costs as per budget and was responsible for the landing cost of Coal delivered to the site.
• Led the plan, performance, & analysis of coal logistics, including internal movement activities to execute the job crisis-free.
• Partnered with the QC Department to receive the best available quality of Coal from designated mines to safeguard the company's interest.
• Played a key role in analyzing the performance of the vendors based on various criteria like quality improvement, rate, timely delivery, and credit terms

Odisha, India

• Experienced with the project development works for Coal Mines right from Land acquisition, obtaining Stage-I & II Forest Clearance of Manoharpur coal mine, attaining approval of Wildlife management plan, obtaining NOC.
• Prepared the EIA report in consultation with a consultant, conducting Public Hearings and obtaining Environment Clearance and consent to establish & operate the Manoharpur Coal mines.
• Led the formation of Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL), a Subsidiary Company of OPGC and allocation of the same coal blocks, earlier allocated to OPGC, in favor of OCPL after the cancellation of coal blocks across.
• Responsible for transferring land, all clearances & permits in favor of OCPL in coordination with the Ministry of Coal and other related Govt. Departments.
• Led the agency appointment for detailed Exploration & preparation of the Geological report of the Dip-side Manoharpur coal mine and coordinated with the Agency to finalise the Geological Report.
• Drafting the RFP document & Contract Agreement to select the Mine Operator. Involved in the tendering process and execute the agreement with the Mine Operator.

• Spearheaded the Rewa project (6x660 MW) for site selection and land acquisition, Contour and Topographical survey, and managed the water availability and route survey whilst handling local authorities/political people.
• Led the finalization of water intake point and approval from WR Dept. of State Govt.
• Led the survey of Railway siding at the site in coordination with Indian Railways and the survey of a route for material transport.
• Provided data/information from the site to prepare DPR and obtain all required permits/ clearances, such as Environment Clearance and stack height clearance.
• Devised various strategic plans to allot a coal block in favor of the company through competitive bidding.

Odisha, India

• Led the team to allocate coal blocks (Manoharpur & Dip-side Manoharpur) in favor of OPGC.
• Experienced in project development works of coal Mines, including obtaining prospecting license, mining lease, and land acquisition process in coordination with Nodal Agency of State Govt.
• Appointed various consultants like Owner’s Mine Consultants and agencies for Topographical Survey & Boundary Demarcation, Nala Diversion, and Hydro-Geological study through an appropriate tendering process and.
• Led the study of water availability for coal mines & liaisoning with Water Resource Dept. for water allocation, mine plan approval, and the pre-feasibility study for installation of Washery.
• Experienced in the power plant project Development Work for a 2x660 MW (Unit 3&4), including the appointment of the Owner’s Engineer for Engineering & Project Management Services.
• Preparing EIA report in consultation with a consultant, conducting Public Hearings, and obtaining Environment Clearance and Stack Height Clearance for power plant (2x660MW-Units 3&4).

Odisha, India

• Prepared contract documents for various mechanical packages such as Steam Generator & Aux., Turbine & Aux., CW & Raw Water Pumps, Compressors, Air Conditioning & Ventilation, Ash Handling Plants, Coal Handling Plant.
• Experienced in the tender process involving floating of Tenders, evaluation of bids, finalization, execution of agreements, and closure of contracts.
• Managed the logistics operations involving coordinating with transporters and C&F Agents.
• Coordinated with the release of materials from BHEL for the early commissioning of units and the customs department for imported items.