- Shri Kaole, graduate in Mining Engineering from Nagpur University in the Year 1987 and commenced his illustrious journey in the Coal Industry from WCL, continually demonstrating his commitment to excellence, complemented by an extensive educational background, including obtaining a 1st Class Mine Manager Certification of Competencies, an MBA, and an LLB.
- Over the years, he climbed the professional ladder, showcasing his dedication and leadership skills. In the year 2007 he was promoted to M1 and joined South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL); thereafter in the year 2012 he was again promoted to M2. Among innumerable achievements to his credit, the land acquisition of 1163.51 Ha at Wani Area, WCL providing 711 employments and disbursing 206 Crores in compensation stands out. He is credited for introduction of mass-production -technologies in UG and Surface Mines at WCL.
- During his tenure as Director (Technical) at Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), with meticulous and detailed planning award of discontinued mines on revenue-sharing basis started. He expedited the developments of new mega projects (such as: Amalgamated NTST, Reorganized Block-E, Kalyaneshwari-Ramnagor) to facilitate continued growth in production. He also expedited construction of new Washeries, monetization of old washeries and implementation of 45 MW solar power projects.
- Shri Kaole is abreast with the advanced technologies being used in the mining industry globally. He represented Coal India Limited in the ‘Mission of Indian companies from mining sector to the Czech Republic’ in October, 2023. In 2022, he also participated in the South African conference “Mining Indaba” on Evolution of African Mining: Investing in the Energy Transition, ESG and Economies.
- Shri Kaole's illustrious career spanning over 36+ years is characterized by a rich blend of academic accomplishments, and a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence in the coal mining sector. As the CMD of MCL, he continues to lead with a vision for sustainable development, steering the company towards new heights of success.