OMDC Appoints Daya Nidhan Pandey Government Nominee Director

Date: October 14, 2026

KMP / Board / Auditor Changes

Appointment:

• Name: Shri Daya Nidhan Pandey
• Designation: Government Nominee Director
• Current Position: Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel
• Effective Date: October 12, 2026
• Term: Until further orders
• Profile: 2006 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) holding B.A., M.A., and M.P.A. degrees. Has extensive administrative experience and has held several key positions in both Central and State Governments. Currently serving as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India. Previously served as Director, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Government of Bihar.

Cessation:

• Name: Shri S. Sharad Rao
• Designation: Government Director
• Reason: Replaced by new appointee
• Effective Date: October 12, 2026
• Previous Position: Former Director, Ministry of Steel

Basis of Appointment: Pursuant to Articles of Association of The Orissa Minerals Development Company Limited and Ministry of Steel Order No. S-14011/1/2022-BLA dated October 12, 2026

Relationship between Directors: Not Applicable (as disclosed in the document)