Archive · 21 Sep 2025
B Sairam Recommended to Lead Coal India
The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) chose B Sairam to become the next boss of Coal India, which mines most of the coal in the country.
He currently leads Northern Coalfields.
Sairam has worked in the coal industry for over 30 years, with experience in planning and operations.
This change is important because the government wants to increase how much coal Coal India mines.
The goal is to produce one billion tonnes by 2027, and even more by 2030.
B Sairam recommended as the next CMD of Coal India (CIL).
He is currently CMD of Northern Coalfields.
Sairam has over three decades of experience in the coal sector.
The Coal Ministry aims for increased coal production.
CIL is increasing coal production by adopting various technologies.
- Who
- B Sairam was recommended as the next CMD of Coal India (CIL).
- What
- PESB recommended B Sairam for the position.
- When
- The recommendation was made on September 21, 2025.
- Where
- Coal India (CIL), a major coal producer in India.
- Why
- The recommendation aims to increase coal production to meet energy demands.
- Recommended Candidate
- B Sairam
- Current Position
- CMD of Northern Coalfields (NCL)
- Previous Role
- Director (Technical) at CCL
- Experience
- Over three decades in coal sector
- CIL Production Target FY27
- One billion tonnes
- CIL Production Target FY30
- 1.131 billion tonnes
