In a move designed to strengthen governance and strategic oversight, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) has appointed Rajesh Davera as a Non-Official Independent Director, effective July 15, 2026. The appointment, approved for a three-year term by the Ministry of Coal, signals CMPDIL’s ongoing focus on robust oversight and governance as it charts its next phase of public-sector leadership.
Rajesh Davera brings four decades of expertise in taxation, finance, corporate advisory, internal audit and business administration. A long-time entrepreneur, he has operated Rajesh Davera & Company since 1988, offering professional consultancy in income tax, VAT, GST, banking and financial advisory services. His career also includes leadership roles such as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Chandraudai Automobiles Private Limited and an internal auditor role at P.G. Foils Limited, reflecting a deep well of financial and governance experience that CMPDIL can draw upon from the boardroom.
His appointment underscores CMPDIL’s emphasis on independent governance to guide policy formulation, financial oversight and strategic decision-making within a key sector of India’s mining and energy landscape. Davera’s blend of financial acumen and governance know-how positions him to contribute to board-level discussions on risk management, regulatory compliance and long-range planning for CMPDIL as it pursues higher standards of accountability and performance.