Satish Jha, CMD, Eastern Coalfields Limited, was honoured with the Corporate Management Innovative Leadership Excellence Award 2025–26 during the 26th Annual Geominetech International Symposium (ENTMS-2026) held on 11–12 May 2026 at Hotel Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar.

The symposium was organised by Geominetech – The Mineral Industry Journal on the occasion of National Technology Day celebrations and brought together experts and professionals from the mining and mineral-based industries.

The recognition acknowledges Jha’s leadership, strategic vision, and contribution towards innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in the coal mining sector.