Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, General Manager (GM), Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), has been appointed as Director (Technical), South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (August 21, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal of the Ministry of Coal to appoint Mr Mohapatra to the post with effect from the date he assumes charge, or until his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, on May 2, 2025, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) recommended his name to the ACC for the post after interviewing 10 candidates.