Smt. Sona Kumari Appointed as Non-Official Independent Director on Coal India Limited Board
Smt. Sona Kumari (DIN-11835630) has been appointed as a non-official Independent Director on the Board of Coal India Limited (CIL). This appointment was made by the Ministry of Coal, as per a letter dated July 15, 2026.The appointment grants Smt. Kumari a term of three years, effective from the date of notification or until further orders are issued, whichever occurs earlier.
A detailed overview of her profile and related matters is provided below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Reason for change | Appointment as an Independent Director |
| Date of Appointment | 18.07.2026 |
| Term of appointment | 3 years or until further order from MoC, GoI, whichever is earlier |
| Brief Profile | Smt. Sona Kumari (DIN-11835630) holds a degree in Sociology from Kuwait University and has served as an English teacher at Shri Guru Ramrai Saraswati Shishu Mandir. She also contributes through service on national committees and mentors NGOs focused on education and social upliftment. She does not hold any shares of Coal India Limited. |
| Disclosure of relationships between directors | No |
It is confirmed that Smt. Kumari has no relationship with any other Director of the company. Furthermore, she is not debarred from holding the office of a Director by virtue of any order from SEBI or any other authority.
The appointment meets the criteria for an Independent Director, as per Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 and the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations 2015.
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