30 October 2026
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MCL CMD Uday Anant Kaole Honours Best Area GM, HoD and Employee at GMs’ Coordination Meeting

 Sunil Vasantrao Joshi, Biswabash Behuria and Hemant Lahuriya recognised for outstanding performance and contribution to MCL’s operational and administrative excellence.
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New Delhi: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) recognised outstanding performance and dedication as Chairman-cum-Managing Director Uday Anant Kaole felicitated top-performing employees and officials during the company’s GMs’ Coordination Meeting.

The awards honoured individuals for their contributions to organisational excellence across key areas including operations, human resources and mining. The recognition reflects MCL’s focus on employee motivation, efficiency, merit and accountability.

MCL Recognises Best Area GM, Best HoD and Best Employee

Three officials received recognition in different categories for their exemplary performance and contribution to MCL’s growth and operational excellence.

Award Winners

  • Best Area GM: Sunil Vasantrao Joshi, General Manager, Hingula Area
  • Best HoD: Biswabash Behuria, GM (HR) / HoD – Public Relations & Recruitment
  • Best Employee: Hemant Lahuriya, Manager (Mining)

CMD Uday Anant Kaole personally presented the honours to the awardees.

Read also: MCL Organises Two-Day Workshop on Groundwater Regulation and Sustainable Mining

CMD Uday Anant Kaole Applauds Outstanding Performance

While felicitating the winners, CMD Uday Anant Kaole appreciated their exemplary performance, consistent dedication and significant contribution to the organisation.

The awards recognise employees and officials who have demonstrated a strong commitment to their respective responsibilities and supported MCL’s operational and administrative objectives.

Recognition to Strengthen Culture of Merit and Accountability

The felicitation took place as MCL continues to focus on improving operational efficiency and governance standards across its coal-producing areas in Odisha.

Such internal recognition programmes provide employees with motivation to maintain high standards of performance and contribute towards the organisation’s broader goals.

The initiative also reinforces a culture of merit, accountability and excellence within MCL.

MCL Congratulates Awardees

MCL extended its congratulations to Sunil Vasantrao Joshi, Biswabash Behuria and Hemant Lahuriya on receiving the honours.

The recognition highlights the contribution of MCL’s workforce in driving performance across its operational, administrative and mining functions.

About MCL

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is a major coal-producing subsidiary of Coal India Limited, operating primarily in Odisha. The company is engaged in coal mining and supplies coal to key sectors of the Indian economy, including power and industrial consumers. MCL focuses on operational efficiency, safety, sustainable mining practices, employee development and community welfare.

Read also: MCL to Build 5 Km BT Roads in Odisha’s Angul with ₹5.35 Crore CSR Support for Better Connectivity


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