NE BUSINESS BUREAU
CHENNAI, JULY 2
At a pivotal phase in its transformation into a diversified energy major, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has entrusted Sanoj Kumar Jha, IAS, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).
Jha, an experienced Indian Administrative Service officer, brings extensive expertise in public administration, policy formulation, strategic planning and governance, with deep domain knowledge of India’s coal and energy sectors.
- Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Coal assumes additional charge as CMD of NLC India Limited
- Leadership transition comes as PSU accelerates expansion in mining, thermal power and renewable energy
- Strategic focus on operational excellence, digital transformation and green energy diversification
- Appointment aligns with NLC India’s ambitious roadmap to strengthen India’s evolving energy security and clean energy ambitions
His appointment assumes significance as NLC India intensifies its expansion across mining, conventional power generation and renewable energy, while pursuing a long-term strategy focused on sustainability, technological innovation and business diversification.
Welcoming the new leadership, the company said:
“The Board of Directors, employees, and all stakeholders of NLC India Limited extend a warm welcome to Sanoj Kumar Jha and look forward to his guidance in steering the Company towards new milestones of operational excellence, sustainable growth, and value creation.”
The company expressed confidence that Jha’s leadership would provide fresh momentum to several strategic initiatives, including capacity expansion, operational efficiency, digital transformation, accelerated renewable energy growth and diversification into emerging business segments.
NLC India is currently implementing an ambitious portfolio of mining, thermal power and green energy projects across the country, positioning itself as a key contributor to India’s energy transition and long-term energy security.
Highlighting the expectations from the new leadership, the company said:
“Under Sanoj Kumar Jha’s leadership, the Company is confident of accelerating its strategic initiatives, including capacity expansion, operational efficiency, digital transformation, renewable energy growth, and diversification into emerging sectors. His appointment comes at a significant juncture as NLCIL is pursuing an ambitious growth roadmap with several mining, power, and green energy projects under implementation across the country. The Company looks forward to achieving greater heights under the guidance of Sanoj Kumar Jha and contributing meaningfully to India’s sustainable energy future.”
The leadership transition comes at a time when India’s public sector energy companies are playing an increasingly significant role in balancing conventional energy production with rapid investments in renewable power, critical minerals and low-carbon infrastructure, making NLC India’s next phase of growth strategically important for the country’s evolving energy landscape.
NLC India Limited extends its heartfelt gratitude and warm wishes to CMD Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli on the occasion of his retirement.
His remarkable journey of leadership, dedication, and service has left an indelible mark on the organisation. Through his visionary guidance,… pic.twitter.com/0pLz6u7Cta
— NLC India Limited (Official) (@nlcindialimited) July 2, 2026
