Mahanadi Coalfields Hosts CIL Eastern Zone Coal Consumers Meet in Bhubaneswar
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) organised the CIL Eastern Zone Coal Consumers Meet in Bhubaneswar, bringing together key stakeholders from the Power and Non-Regulated (NR) sectors for active and constructive engagement.
The meeting served as an important platform to strengthen coordination, review coal supply performance, and enhance collaboration between coal producers and consumers across sectors.
Senior Leadership Participation
The meet was chaired by Shri Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Marketing), Coal India Limited (CIL), and Shri Uday Anant Kaole, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), MCL.
Senior officials present on the occasion included Shri A.K. Behura, Director (Finance), MCL; Shri A.K. Lakra, General Manager (M&S); Shri S. Agarwal, General Manager (Quality Control); Shri K. Prabhakar, GM–IED/Market Research; along with other senior representatives from CIL and MCL.
Focus on Consumer-Centric Initiatives
Addressing the gathering, Shri Kaole highlighted several consumer-focused initiatives undertaken by MCL and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to meeting evolving consumer requirements. He emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between coal suppliers and consumers in the shared journey of nation-building.
Shri Mukesh Choudhary underscored the need for continued dialogue and coordination to ensure efficient coal supply management and operational transparency.
Positive Consumer Feedback
Consumers from both the power and non-regulated sectors appreciated MCL’s consistent coal supply in terms of quality and quantity. They expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance and shared constructive suggestions aimed at further improvement.
The interactive discussions strengthened mutual trust, transparency, and long-term partnership between MCL and its consumers, reinforcing the commitment to reliable coal supply and sectoral growth.
The meet concluded with a renewed focus on cooperation and performance excellence to support India’s energy and industrial needs.