Nature of change: Appointment of Non-Official Independent Director
Name and DIN: Shri Poonam Chandrakar (DIN: 11748295)
Effective date and tenure: Appointment effective from 16 July 2026 for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment was approved by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, vide Letter No. 21/21/2022-Estt (B) dated 15 July 2026.
Profile and qualifications: Shri Poonam Chandrakar is an experienced public administrator with over two decades of expertise in governance, public administration, and policy implementation. He has held various leadership roles in public service, contributing to administrative reforms, infrastructure development, and stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors including power, mining, and public administration. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Kakatiya University, Warangal, and a Diploma in Marketing Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). He has also completed courses in Journalism and Arogya Ratna. His extensive experience in public administration and governance has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of institutional management, policy execution, and strategic decision-making.
Eligibility confirmation: The company affirms that Shri Poonam Chandrakar is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any order of Securities and Exchange Board of India or any other such authority.
Relationship with other directors: Shri Poonam Chandrakar is not related to any of the Directors of the Company.
Previous KMP: Not disclosed in this filing.
Governance implications: As an Independent Director, his appointment strengthens board independence and brings expertise in public administration and policy implementation relevant to NLC India's operations in power and mining sectors.
