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He has been associated with our Company since 07.05.2026. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from BIT Mesra, Ranchi &amp; PGDBM from GGD University Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Prior to joining our Company, he has been associated with SECL Bilaspur. 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He has
been associated with our Company since 6th December, 1991 after recruitment from campus placement.  For taking Underground experience he has worked in SECL from February, 1992 to October, 1993  and in ECL from October, 1993 to December, 1995.  He holds a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
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