https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Leadership Update: Kripa Shankar Singh Takes Charge as Coal India’s Executive Director – Quality- Know More About Him

Kripa Shankar Singh appointed as Executive Director – Quality at Coal India Limited, focusing on coal grade control and quality management.
Indian Masterminds Stories

New Delhi — Kripa Shankar Singh has officially assumed charge as Executive Director – Quality Management at Coal India Limited (CIL), marking a significant milestone in his distinguished career. With this appointment, he joins the ranks of Senior Management Personnel, occupying a leadership role one level below the Board of Directors.

About the Appointment

Singh’s elevation to the Executive Director level follows decades of exemplary service within Coal India. His new role places him at the helm of quality assurance and coal grade management, critical areas for the company’s reputation, revenue realization, and customer satisfaction.

As Executive Director – Quality Management, he will oversee key functions such as:

  • Monitoring and ensuring coal quality consistency across CIL’s subsidiaries
  • Supervising third-party sampling systems and regulatory compliance
  • Leading initiatives to reduce grade slippage and customer disputes
  • Coordinating with power producers, railways, and regulatory bodies for quality assurance
  • Implementing process optimization and technological upgrades in quality tracking

Read Also: Coal Waste to Critical Wealth: Fly Ash and Mine Overburden Emerge as New Resource Base for Rare Earth Elements

Professional Background

A seasoned professional with 35 years of experience, Kripa Shankar Singh is a 1990 graduate in Mining Engineering and has served across a broad range of operational and strategic functions in Coal India. His career spans:

  • Mine operations and production planning
  • Coal quality control and logistics coordination
  • High-value mining contract execution and project oversight

He has previously held leadership roles in CIL’s flagship subsidiaries, including stints in South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) and Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), where he was recognized for streamlining coal handling processes and minimizing quality disputes.

Read Also: Coal India Showcases Operational Excellence and Visionary Leadership Through Strategic Initiatives at SECL and NCL

About Coal India Limited

Coal India Limited (CIL) is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. It is the world’s largest coal producer, contributing over 80% of India’s domestic coal production. CIL operates through eight subsidiaries, including SECL, NCL, MCL, and ECL, serving sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and captive industries.

Coal quality management is a high-priority function for the company, directly impacting billing, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. The appointment of Singh is seen as a step toward strengthening this domain amid India’s push for efficient, cleaner coal utilization.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Ahmedabad Shopping Festival 2025
Ahmedabad Shopping Festival 2025-26 to Run from December to January, Focus on Vocal for Local
Gandhinagar: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R
National Conference on Digital India, Land Administration, and Disaster Management to Be Held in Gandhinagar - 7 Key Themes to Watch
scope
SCOPE Champions Women’s Health with ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ to Promote Preventive Care in Public Sector
Jharkhand Influencer Engagement Programme 2025
Jharkhand Betting Big on Social Media Creators? Launches Influencer Engagement Programme 2025, Offering Creators Up to Rs 10 Lakh to Promote Tourism
shastri-bhawan
Bizarre Incident at Shastri Bhawan: CSS Officer Jumps from 7th Floor, Lands on Water Bottle Vehicle, Survives Suicide Attempt
Mukhi-Becomes-First-Born
Mukhi, India's First Born Cheetah, Reaches Adulthood: A Milestone in Project Cheetah's Success
Pushkar Singh Dhami CBI Inquiry
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reaches Out to Protesting Youth, Agrees to Recommend CBI Inquiry into Exam Scandal
jacob-thomas
Ex-Kerala Police Chief IPS Jacob Thomas Joins RSS as Full-Time Pracharak, Sets New Political Trend in Kerala
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Ravikant Meena on IFS Preparation, Optionals, and Life in Forest Service
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
How Siddhartha Saxena Cracked UPSC CAPF AIR 326 Against All Odds
Dr. S.K
Technology Meets Ecology: IFS Dr S K Srivastava’s Game-Changing Innovations in Forest Management | Eco Warrior Awards 2025 Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Ankit MPPSC 2024 Rank 3
From Village Dreams to Deputy Collector’s Chair: Meet Ankit, MPPSC Rank 3 Hindi Medium Topper
Ankit, a Hindi-medium aspirant from Balaghat, secured Rank 3 in MPPSC 2024 and became Deputy Collector...
Shubham Muchhala MPPSC 2024
9 Years, 6 Interviews, Now Deputy Collector: Meet MPPSC 2024 Hindi Medium Topper Shubham, the Face of Relentless Struggle
After nine years, seven prelims, six mains, and five interview failures, Shubham Muchhala secured MPPSC...
Abhay Daga IPS UPSC Success Story
IIT Graduate, Microsoft Alum, Actor, to Cracking UPSC CSE: The Story of Abhay Daga
Read the inspiring journey of Abhay Daga, an IIT graduate, Microsoft alum, and actor, who cleared UPSC...
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Ahmedabad Shopping Festival 2025
Ahmedabad Shopping Festival 2025-26 to Run from December to January, Focus on Vocal for Local
Gandhinagar: Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R
National Conference on Digital India, Land Administration, and Disaster Management to Be Held in Gandhinagar - 7 Key Themes to Watch
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IFS Ravikant Meena UPSC IFS
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
Dr. S.K
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT