Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited is expanding its board with the appointment of two Non Official Independent Directors, effective July 15, 2026. The government-backed engineer and design institute said it has received a formal appointment from the Ministry of Coal for Shri Anand Shekhar Singh and Shri Rajesh Davera to join CMPDIL’s board for a three-year term, bringing fresh perspectives to governance at a time of ongoing public-sector consolidation and accountability. The moves underscore a broader push to strengthen independent oversight alongside the company’s ongoing strategic mission.
Anand Shekhar Singh brings a blend of technical background and strategic leadership. An accomplished entrepreneur and educationist, he holds an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Moscow State Mining University and an MBA in Marketing from the Russian Academy of Economics. Since 2013, he has served as Director of S K Meditech Private Limited, leveraging expertise in management, administration, and governance. His track record in setting up educational and healthcare initiatives, coupled with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and exports, positions him to contribute to policy formulation and long-term governance at CMPDIL.
Rajesh Davera arrives with four decades of financial and taxation know-how. A Chartered Accountant by training, he has cultivated broad senior advisory experience as the sole proprietor of Rajesh Davera & Company since 1988, alongside leadership stints as CEO and CFO of Chandraudai Automobiles Private Limited (2013–2018). His background spans finance, taxation, internal audit, and corporate advisory, complemented by governance and strategic planning capabilities. His appointment is aimed at strengthening financial oversight and governance at CMPDIL, aligning the board’s strategic decisions with sound financial stewardship.
Together, the appointments reinforce CMPDIL’s board composition with independent voices that blend technical acumen, governance, and financial discipline. As the institute continues to chart its path within a public sector framework, the new directors are positioned to help steer strategic priorities, ensure accountability, and foster robust decision-making at the board level.