Human Resource Development plays a pivotal role in every organisation as the employees being the main source for production. The success of an organisation depends on the dedicative role paid by its employees. HRD acquires special meaning in coal industry due to variety of factors, as the Coal mine is a labour-incentive industry. Further, the quality of coal as well as the objectives which lead to attain the goals is highly dependent on the employees who involve in the process of production. In this connection, various aspects such as implication of HRD Practices on Training, Performance appraisal, Employee development, Promotion, Workers participation in management and Rewards from the employee's perspective have been covered in this book. This book will be used as a guide to the HRD Executives of the mining industry and other industries so as to enable them to understand the existing practices of the industry and the challenges to be faced in the mining industry. This book can also be useful to Academicians, Practising Professionals, Scholars and Students pursing B.Com, M.Com, and M.B.A. in order to understand the HRD Practices in coal industry.