CMPDIL Appoints Shri Anand Mohan as Director (Technical) Effective May 11, 2026
CMPDIL has appointed Shri Anand Mohan (DIN-11710864) as Director (Technical) on its Board effective 11-05-2026, pursuant to a Ministry of Coal directive. His tenure runs until superannuation on 30.06.2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier, with a performance review after the first year. Shri Anand Mohan brings over 36 years of experience across Coal India Limited subsidiaries and holds an M. Tech in Open Cast Mining from the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, along with a First-Class Mines Manager's Certificate of Competency (DGMS). The appointment was disclosed to stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015.

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Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), a Mini Ratna public sector undertaking and subsidiary of Coal India Limited headquartered in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has announced the appointment of Shri Anand Mohan as Director (Technical) on its Board. The appointment, disclosed to stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, took effect on 11-05-2026.
Appointment Details
The Ministry of Coal, vide letter No. 21/13/2025-Establishment dated 07.05.2026, directed the appointment of Shri Anand Mohan to the Board of CMPDIL. Shri Anand Mohan assumed charge of the post on 11-05-2026 [A/N]. CMPDIL has confirmed that he is not related to any other director of the company and is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of SEBI or any other authority.
Key details of the appointment are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name: | Shri Anand Mohan |
| DIN: | 11710864 |
| Designation: | Director (Technical), CMPDIL |
| Date of Appointment: | 11-05-2026 [A/N] |
| Tenure: | From date of assumption of charge till superannuation i.e. 30.06.2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier |
| Performance Review: | After expiry of the first year of tenure |
Profile and Professional Background
Shri Anand Mohan brings over 36 years of experience working across Coal India Limited subsidiaries, including NCL, CCL, and ECL. Prior to his appointment as Director (Technical) at CMPDIL, he served as General Manager at ECL. His professional expertise spans a broad range of disciplines within the mining sector:
- Mine planning and operations
- Project management
- Rehabilitation
- Environmental management
- Digital transformation initiatives
Academic Qualifications and Recognitions
Shri Anand Mohan holds strong academic credentials in the field of mining engineering, as detailed below:
| Qualification: | Details |
|---|---|
| M. Tech: | Open Cast Mining, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad |
| B. Tech: | Mining Engineering, Karnataka Regional Engineering College, Surathkal |
| Certification: | First-Class Mines Manager's Certificate of Competency (DGMS) |
In recognition of his professional contributions, Shri Anand Mohan has received several honours, including the Coal Minister's Award and the Best Area GM / Individual Excellence Award.
Regulatory Compliance
The disclosure was made by Abhishek Mundhra, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of CMPDIL, in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 and the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015. The annexure accompanying the disclosure was prepared pursuant to SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/CFD/PoD2/CIR/P/0155 dated 11th Nov' 2024.
How might Shri Anand Mohan's expertise in digital transformation initiatives influence CMPDIL's technology adoption roadmap and modernization of mine planning processes before his tenure ends in June 2028?
Given CMPDIL's role as Coal India's technical planning arm, could this leadership change accelerate the approval or redesign of any pending major coal block development projects in India?
How will Shri Anand Mohan's background in environmental management shape CMPDIL's approach to balancing coal expansion targets with India's evolving sustainability and net-zero commitments?






























