By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM|Ms. Rekha Pandey Takes Charge as Director (HR) at MCL, Bringing Over Three Decades of HR Expertise

Sambalpur, October 24, 2026: Smt. Rekha Pandey has assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), bringing with her more than 32 years of experience in human resource management, personnel administration and industrial relations. Her appointment marks an important addition to the company’s leadership, particularly in strengthening employee welfare, organisational development and industrial relations.

Before joining MCL, Pandey was serving as General Manager (HR) at the Coal India Limited headquarters in Kolkata. She has also held the position of General Manager (Welfare) at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), gaining extensive experience in employee welfare, personnel management and human resource administration across the coal sector.

An accomplished HR professional, Pandey holds an MBA in Personnel Management from Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi. She is also a graduate with Honours in Economics from Maharani College, Jaipur. Her academic background, combined with her long professional experience, has equipped her with a broad understanding of workforce management and employee relations in the public sector.

Beyond her organisational responsibilities, Pandey has contributed to the professional HR community through her association with bodies such as the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) and the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD). She is also an office-bearer of the Forum of Women in Public Sector, reflecting her engagement with professional development and women’s participation in public sector leadership.

As MCL continues to focus on operational performance, workforce development and employee welfare, her extensive experience is expected to support the company’s human resource priorities. Her people-centric approach and understanding of industrial relations will be valuable in fostering constructive employee engagement, strengthening institutional practices and supporting a productive work environment.

Pandey’s assumption of charge brings substantial HR experience to MCL’s senior management, with a focus on aligning human resource development with the company’s organisational goals and sustained growth.

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