NLC India Ltd: New Part-time Official Director Appointed

NLC India Ltd has announced the appointment of Shri. Gopal Singh as a Part-time Official Director, replacing Shri Manoj Kumar Jha. The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, made the appointment effective July 10, 2026. Shri. Gopal Singh, currently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, brings a background as a 2003 Batch Indian Forest Service officer and holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy. He is responsible for coal sector administration and policy. Concurrently, Shri Manoj Kumar Jha will continue to hold the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director for an initial period of three months from July 1, 2026. NLC India Ltd has affirmed that Shri. Gopal Singh is not debarred from holding a director position.