Bhopal: Nripendra Nath has been selected for the post of Director (Technical) at Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) in its meeting held on July 2, 2025. Currently serving as General Manager of the Magadh-Sanghmitra Area at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), Nath’s appointment marks a significant step in his distinguished career in the coal mining sector.
PESB Recommends Nripendra Nath for Final Approval by ACC
Following his selection, PESB has recommended Nripendra Nath’s name to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for the final approval. The formal appointment to the position of Director (Technical) will be subject to clearance from vigilance authorities and the ACC’s consent.
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Competitive Selection Process with 11 Applicants Interviewed
The selection meeting saw a competitive field of 11 senior executives from various coal and energy sector companies interviewed by PESB. The candidates included:
- Kripa Shankar Singh, General Manager, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
- Rajeev Kumar Sinha, General Manager TS to CMD, Bharat Coking Coal Limited
- Sandeep Sudhakar Paranjape, General Manager Region Head, South Eastern Coalfields Limited
- Anup Hanjura, General Manager, Pench & Kanhan Area, Western Coalfields Limited
- Nripendra Nath, General Manager, Magadh-Sanghmitra Area, Central Coalfields Limited
- Sanjay Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Coalfields Limited
- Vedvyas Hanamantrao Inamdar, General Manager (CMC), Central Coalfields Limited
- Jagadish Chandra Mazumdar, Executive Director, NLC India Limited
- Cheruku Dayanand, Executive Director and Project Head, NLC India Limited
- Vickram Chandra Dubey, Additional General Manager, Talaipalli Coal Mining Project, NTPC Limited
- Dhananjay Kumar, Senior General Manager, GHCL Ltd
Nripendra Nath’s Career Highlights
Nripendra Nath brings extensive experience in mine planning and operations, with a long-standing tenure at Central Coalfields Limited. His expertise in managing complex mining projects and operational efficiency is expected to be a valuable asset to CMPDIL as it continues to play a key role in India’s coal sector.
About PESB
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is a high-level body under the Government of India responsible for selecting top management personnel—such as Chairmen, Managing Directors, and Functional Directors—in public sector enterprises (PSEs). Established in 1987, PESB ensures transparency, merit, and efficiency in leadership appointments across central public sector undertakings (CPSUs). It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
