SINGRAULI — Miniratna public sector enterprise Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) organized a superannuation ceremony at its corporate headquarters to honor 40 personnel—comprising 4 officers and 36 employees—who retired at the end of September 2026.
The event was led by NCL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, alongside key members of the company’s executive board.
Prominent Retirees & Leadership Presence
The ceremony brought together corporate leaders, departmental heads, staff, and family members to honor the superannuated workforce:
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Key Retiring Officials: Included Shri Rajan Mek, General Manager (Mining/CETI); Dr. Sangeeta Tiwari, Chief Medical Services (CMS) at Central Hospital; and Shri Kishan Chand, Pump Operator in the Town Administration (Civil) department.
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Executive Leadership: The event was attended by CMD Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Personnel) Shri Manish Kumar, and Director (Technical) Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi.
Institutional Commendations & Operational Legacy
The leadership panel underscored the workforce’s lifelong service and operational contributions to Coal India Limited (CIL):
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CMD Address: Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar commended the retirees for their long-standing dedication, describing the departure of such experienced personnel as a significant loss for the NCL operational family.
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Executive Wishes: Director (Personnel) Shri Manish Kumar and Director (Technical) Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi extended felicitations, wishing the superannuating employees health and prosperity in their post-retirement life.
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Network-Wide Ceremonies: In tandem with the headquarters event, parallel farewell functions were conducted across NCL’s various coal mining projects and operational units.

