Gopal Singh Appointed as Part-time Official Director at NLC India Limited
NLC India Limited has appointed Shri Gopal Singh, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, as a Part-time Official Director. This appointment supersedes Sanoj Kumar Jha in this capacity, effective immediately and until further orders.Shri Gopal Singh was appointed to the role effective July 10, 2026. As detailed in the company records, Shri Gopal Singh is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the Bihar Cadre and currently serves as Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Coal. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from the Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi. In his current capacity within the Ministry of Coal, he handles key responsibilities related to coal sector administration and policy, including land acquisition, welfare, industrial relations, and strategic matters assigned to his division.
Simultaneously, Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, will continue to hold the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited. This continuation is set for an initial period of three months starting July 1, 2026, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, whichever occurs earlier.
The details regarding the appointment of Shri Gopal Singh are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Reason for Change | Change in Nomination by Appointing Authority |
| Date of Appointment/Cessation and Term | Appointed effective July 10, 2026 and until further orders. |
| Relationship with Directors | Shri Gopal Singh is not related to any Director of the Company. |
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