Hyderabad/New Delhi: The Telangana government on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, assigned D. Krishna Bhaskar (IAS:2012:TG) the full additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), Hyderabad, following the completion of N. Balram’s (IRS-C&IT:2010) extended deputation tenure in the state on December 4, 2025.
Krishna Bhaskar, who is currently serving as CMD of the Transmission Corporation of Telangana (TRANSCO), has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of leading SCCL until further orders. He also holds the position of Special Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
Transition of Leadership at SCCL
N. Balram, who had been serving as Director (Finance) at SCCL, was assigned the full additional charge of CMD in January 2024, following the retirement of then CMD N. Sridhar (IAS:1997:TG) on December 31, 2023. His extended deputation to the Telangana government concluded this month, necessitating his return to the parent cadre.
The leadership transition comes at a crucial time as SCCL continues to play a significant role in coal production and energy supply in the country. The state government has placed confidence in Krishna Bhaskar’s administrative experience to ensure smooth operations and continuity in governance at the company.
D. Krishna Bhaskar: A Profile
A 2012-batch IAS officer, D. Krishna Bhaskar has held several key positions in the Telangana government. He has previously served as District Collector of Rajanna Sircilla and Siddipet districts and as Special Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Currently leading Telangana Transco, he brings extensive administrative and operational expertise to SCCL, which is expected to support strategic growth and efficient functioning.
About Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
Singareni Collieries Company Limited is a government-owned coal mining enterprise, jointly held by the Telangana government and the Government of India, with a 51:49 equity ratio. The company is a key player in India’s coal production and energy sector, supplying coal to thermal power plants and contributing to the nation’s energy security.
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