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Prior to this, he was General Manager, ECL. He has over 36 years of experience in Coal India Limited subsidiaries (NCL, CCL, and ECL). His extensive career encompasses expertise in mine planning, operations, project management, rehabilitation, environmental management, and digital transformation initiatives. 
Shri Anand Mohan holds an M. Tech in Open Cast Mining from the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, and a B. Tech in Mining Engineering from the Karnataka Regional Engineering College, Surathkal. He is also a holder of the First-Class Mines Manager's Certificate of Competency (DGMS), a testament to his technical proficiency and statutory expertise. In recognition of his outstanding performance and exemplary leadership, he has been conferred several prestigious honours, including the Coal Minister's Award and the Best Area GM / Individual Excellence Award.
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