Shri Jai Prakash Dwivedi assumed charge as WCL CMD

New Delhi: Shri Jai Prakash Dwivedi, known for his expertise in coal mining, today took over as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Western Coalfields Limited (WCOLI). On this occasion, WCL Director Technical (Planning/Project) Mr. AK Singh, Chief Vigilance Officer Mr. Ajay Madhukar Mhetre, all the General Managers and senior officers congratulated and congratulated Mr. Dwivedi.

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Prior to this, Mr. Dwivedi was working as Director Technical (Operations) at WCL Headquarters. He has also held the additional charge of Director (Personnel) of the company. Mr. Dwivedi has over 36 years of rich experience in the coal mining industry. He started his career in Coal India as a Mining Engineer in the year 1986 after completing his graduation in Mining Engineering from IIT-BHU Varanasi. Before serving in WCL, he had also served in Coal India's subsidiaries SECL, ECL and NCL during his tenure.

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Shri Dwivedi has participated in many mining activity programs in India including China, France and South Africa. He has been awarded the 'Best Engineer Award' by the Institution of Engineers for his outstanding contribution in the field of mining. Vaikoli will definitely benefit from his long experience. Shri J. There is joy in WCOLI as P. Dwivedi assumes the charge of Director Technical Operations.

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