Shri Sanjay Lohiya, an IAS Officer of 1994 batch (Assam Meghalaya cadre) joined as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines in October, 2020 and later become Additional Secretary in March 2021. He joined Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after graduating from Delhi University. Before joining as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, he held the post of Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Government of Assam and Government of India. After his joining in the Ministry, the Ministry has implemented a number of far reaching reforms in the mining sector. The reforms focus on expediting exploration coverage, promoting private sector in exploration, fast-tracking auction of mineral concessions, promoting ease of doing business in mining sector and introduction of latest technology in mining sector. He is also Director in the Board of Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), a JV Company of NALCO.

Shri Lohiya was also assigned with duties for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NALCO from 02.11.2024 to 08.01.2025 (FN).

Shri Vivek Kumar Bajpai is a senior Government official who is having vast experience of working in various sectors like railways, textiles and mining departments.

Presently in the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, Shri Bajpai is working as Joint Secretary and handles International Cooperation in the fields of minerals and metals, and supporting exploration activities under National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET). His area of work mainly included signing of G2G and B2B MoU with various Foreign Countries, processing of Bilateral and Multilateral Agreements, continuous engagements with other countries, convening the meeting of Inter-Ministerial Committee, coordinating participation of Indian delegation in various International Mining events, KABIL, G20 related work etc. Shri Bajpai is a key officer enabling MoUs in the field of mineral exploration and utilization with international stakeholders.

Shri Bajpai has attended many international conferences, such as JWG meeting formed under MoU, with Government of Zambia, led Indian delegation for the Mining Indaba & Democratic Republic of Congo Mining Week, visited Hong Kong and Singapore for Non-Deal International Road Shows for Indian Companies.

In addition to International Cooperation, Shri Bajpai is in charge of Administration of Offshore Areas (Development & Regulation) Act, (OAMDR Act), an Act to provide for development and regulation of mineral resources in the territorial waters, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone and other maritime zones of India. Shri Bajpai is also in charge of Metals Division of the Ministry, administration of PSUs under the Ministry, policy interventions including vision plan of metal sector, and handling of Media including social media.

Shri Bajpai is also a Government Director on the Boards of Hindustan Zinc Limited and National Aluminium Company Limited, and Managing Director of Bharat Gold Mines Limited.

Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma a 1992 Batch Alumnus of IIT (BHU), Varanasi, in Electronics Engineering, assumed the charge of Director (Production) at National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) on 1 st February 2023.

He started his carrier as Executive Trainee in NMDC and has over 30 years of extensive experience in the Open Cast Mining Industry. He served in various leadership capacities at NMDC Limited. His notable roles include Head of the Global Exploration Centre and CEO of NMDC CMDC Ltd. and Bastar Railway Private Ltd. His tenure at NMDC was marked by impactful contributions in the sustainable development of iron ore mines and the successful execution of major subsidiary projects.

Since joining NALCO, Shri Sharma’s strategic direction has been instrumental in achieving record-breaking milestones, including the company’s highest-ever excavation, power generation and surpassing the rated Smelter capacity. His proven expertise is expected to play a pivotal role in propelling NALCO’s future growth and operational excellence.

Shri Jagdish Arora joined the Board of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) as Director (Projects & Technical) on 11th October 2023. A seasoned professional with over 36 years of rich experience in the metal and mining industry, he brings deep expertise across Operations, Engineering, Technology Management, Project Execution, Consulting, and Commercial functions.

Shri Arora is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from NIT Warangal and holds a PGDBM in Finance & Marketing from XLRI Jamshedpur. Shri Arora began his career in 1989 as a Management Trainee (Technical) at Bokaro Steel Plant, SAIL, and rose to become Executive Director of SAIL’s Centre for Engineering & Technology, leading engineering consultancy for projects exceeding ₹47,000 crore.

At SAIL, He has led the development and implementation of several systemic improvements such as Digital Project Management, e-Document Systems, Standard Bidding Documents, and Business Intelligence Models, while contributing as a visiting faculty in Strategy, Leadership, Financial Management, and Climate Change.

At NALCO, he is spearheading key projects including the 5th Stream Refinery Expansion at Damanjodi and the 0.5 MTPA Brownfield Smelter Project with associated power infrastructure at Angul.

Recognized as a thought leader, Shri Arora has played a key role in initiatives related to sustainability, decarbonization, digital transformation, and the vision roadmap for the Aluminium and Steel industries. He is a TEDx speaker, has been honored as an Eminent Engineering Personality by the Institution of Engineers (India), and is a Fellow of CSI, IEI, and IIM.

Dr. Tapas Kumar Pattanayak has assumed the position of Director (Human Resources) on the Board of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), effective January 2, 2025.

He began his professional journey in Human Resources with Hindustan Copper Limited in 1991. Prior to joining NALCO, he served as Executive Director (HR) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), where he gained more than three decades of extensive and diverse experience in various domains of Human Resource Management.

Dr. Pattanayak holds a Postgraduate and Doctorate degree in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in addition to a Law degree. Throughout his career, Dr. Pattanayak has made notable contributions in the areas of Strategic HR Initiatives, Industrial Relations, Long-Term Wage Settlements, Compensation Management, and Learning & Development. His expertise spans multiple operational spheres within IOCL Refineries, including the Pipelines and the Refineries Headquarters. He was instrumental in establishing HR systems for the Greenfield Paradip Refinery Project, of IOCL, where he effectively managed stakeholder engagement during the project’s construction and commissioning phase.

A staunch advocate of people-centric leadership, Dr. Pattanayak remains committed to promoting progressive and inclusive HR practices aimed at fostering organizational growth and enhancing employee well-being.

A finance leader with over three decades of experience at the Maharatna Company Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Shri Abhay Kumar Behuria has excelled in key roles across Mines, Project Finance, and Integrated Steel Plants. Known for his strategic insight and operational excellence, he has spearheaded significant financial improvements and digital transformations, contributing to SAIL’s growth and profitability.

Prior to joining NALCO, he was heading the financial operation as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) at Rourkela Steel Plant, a flagship integrated Steel Plant of SAIL with an approximate turnover of Rs.26 thousand crores.

With a strong academic background, Shri Behuria holds a First Class B.Com (Hons.) from Utkal University and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). His expertise is further enhanced by an Executive Diploma in Business Valuation from the Board of Advanced Studies & Research of ICMAI. He also attended advanced leadership programme in February, 2023, conducted by Boccani School of Management, Milan, Italy and extensive study tour to 5 European Countries.

Recognized for his exceptional performance, Shri Behuria was honored with the prestigious Jawahar Award 2013-14.

A strong proponent of employee development, Shri Behuria launched programs such as “PRAYAAS” and “ADHIGAM” to enhance the skills and knowledge of finance executives. Simultaneously, his initiatives to foster cost awareness among employees through a series of workshops have significantly positively impacted the cost of production.

Shri Behuria has joined National Aluminium Company Limited as Director (Finance) w.e.f. 11.06.2025.

Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma a 1992 Batch Alumnus of IIT (BHU), Varanasi, in Electronics Engineering, assumed the charge of Director (Production) at National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) on 1 st February 2023.

He started his carrier as Executive Trainee in NMDC and has over 30 years of extensive experience in the Open Cast Mining Industry. He served in various leadership capacities at NMDC Limited. His notable roles include Head of the Global Exploration Centre and CEO of NMDC CMDC Ltd. and Bastar Railway Private Ltd. His tenure at NMDC was marked by impactful contributions in the sustainable development of iron ore mines and the successful execution of major subsidiary projects.

Since joining NALCO, Shri Sharma’s strategic direction has been instrumental in achieving record-breaking milestones, including the company’s highest-ever excavation, power generation and surpassing the rated Smelter capacity. His proven expertise is expected to play a pivotal role in propelling NALCO’s future growth and operational excellence.

Shri Jagdish Arora joined the Board of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) as Director (Projects & Technical) on 11th October 2023. A seasoned professional with over 36 years of rich experience in the metal and mining industry, he brings deep expertise across Operations, Engineering, Technology Management, Project Execution, Consulting, and Commercial functions.

Shri Arora is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from NIT Warangal and holds a PGDBM in Finance & Marketing from XLRI Jamshedpur. Shri Arora began his career in 1989 as a Management Trainee (Technical) at Bokaro Steel Plant, SAIL, and rose to become Executive Director of SAIL’s Centre for Engineering & Technology, leading engineering consultancy for projects exceeding ₹47,000 crore.

At SAIL, He has led the development and implementation of several systemic improvements such as Digital Project Management, e-Document Systems, Standard Bidding Documents, and Business Intelligence Models, while contributing as a visiting faculty in Strategy, Leadership, Financial Management, and Climate Change.

At NALCO, he is spearheading key projects including the 5th Stream Refinery Expansion at Damanjodi and the 0.5 MTPA Brownfield Smelter Project with associated power infrastructure at Angul.

Recognized as a thought leader, Shri Arora has played a key role in initiatives related to sustainability, decarbonization, digital transformation, and the vision roadmap for the Aluminium and Steel industries. He is a TEDx speaker, has been honored as an Eminent Engineering Personality by the Institution of Engineers (India), and is a Fellow of CSI, IEI, and IIM.

Dr. Tapas Kumar Pattanayak has assumed the position of Director (Human Resources) on the Board of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), effective January 2, 2025.

He began his professional journey in Human Resources with Hindustan Copper Limited in 1991. Prior to joining NALCO, he served as Executive Director (HR) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), where he gained more than three decades of extensive and diverse experience in various domains of Human Resource Management.

Dr. Pattanayak holds a Postgraduate and Doctorate degree in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in addition to a Law degree. Throughout his career, Dr. Pattanayak has made notable contributions in the areas of Strategic HR Initiatives, Industrial Relations, Long-Term Wage Settlements, Compensation Management, and Learning & Development. His expertise spans multiple operational spheres within IOCL Refineries, including the Pipelines and the Refineries Headquarters. He was instrumental in establishing HR systems for the Greenfield Paradip Refinery Project, of IOCL, where he effectively managed stakeholder engagement during the project’s construction and commissioning phase.

A staunch advocate of people-centric leadership, Dr. Pattanayak remains committed to promoting progressive and inclusive HR practices aimed at fostering organizational growth and enhancing employee well-being.

A finance leader with over three decades of experience at the Maharatna Company Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Shri Abhay Kumar Behuria has excelled in key roles across Mines, Project Finance, and Integrated Steel Plants. Known for his strategic insight and operational excellence, he has spearheaded significant financial improvements and digital transformations, contributing to SAIL’s growth and profitability.

Prior to joining NALCO, he was heading the financial operation as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) at Rourkela Steel Plant, a flagship integrated Steel Plant of SAIL with an approximate turnover of Rs.26 thousand crores.

With a strong academic background, Shri Behuria holds a First Class B.Com (Hons.) from Utkal University and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). His expertise is further enhanced by an Executive Diploma in Business Valuation from the Board of Advanced Studies & Research of ICMAI. He also attended advanced leadership programme in February, 2023, conducted by Boccani School of Management, Milan, Italy and extensive study tour to 5 European Countries.

Recognized for his exceptional performance, Shri Behuria was honored with the prestigious Jawahar Award 2013-14.

A strong proponent of employee development, Shri Behuria launched programs such as “PRAYAAS” and “ADHIGAM” to enhance the skills and knowledge of finance executives. Simultaneously, his initiatives to foster cost awareness among employees through a series of workshops have significantly positively impacted the cost of production.

Shri Behuria has joined National Aluminium Company Limited as Director (Finance) w.e.f. 11.06.2025.