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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Central Mine Planning and Design Institute
| name = Central Mine Planning and Design Institute
| logo = [[File:Logo_of_Central_Mine_Planning_and_Design_Institute.jpg]]
| logo = Logo of Central Mine Planning and Design Institute.jpg
| logo_caption = Nuturing nature, Enabling life, Empowering India
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| logo_caption = Nurturing nature, Enabling life, Empowering India
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| image = Hundru Fall.jpg
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| image_caption = <center>Hundru falls, Ranchi</center>
| image_caption = Hundru falls, Ranchi
| trading_name = Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited
| trade_name = Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited
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| former_name = National Coal Development Corporation
| former_name = National Coal Development Corporation
| former type =
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| type = Limited liability company<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://www.securities.com/Public/company-profile/IN/Central_Mine_Planning___Design_Institute_Ltd_en_1621841.html Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. | India | Company Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| type = [[Subsidiary]] of [[Coal India Limited]]<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://www.securities.com/Public/company-profile/IN/Central_Mine_Planning___Design_Institute_Ltd_en_1621841.html Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. | India | Company Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| traded_as = CMPDI
| traded_as = CMPDI
| industry = [[Environmental engineering]]
| industry = [[Coal Exploration]]
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| foundation = [[Ranchi]], [[Jharkand]] ({{Start date|1975|11|01}})
| foundation = [[Ranchi]], Jharkhand ({{Start date|df=yes|1975|11|01}})
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| location_city = Ranchi{{Coord|23|23|56|N|85|19|03|E|}}
| location_city = Ranchi{{Coord|23|23|56|N|85|19|03|E|}}
| location_country = India
| location_country = India
| locations = [[Ranchi]], [[Asansol]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]], [[Singrauli]], [[Bhubaneshwar]]
| locations = [[Ranchi]], [[Asansol]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]], [[Singrauli]], [[Bhubaneshwar]]
| area_served = Global
| area_served = Global
| key_people = Amal Kumar Debnath (Chairman and Managing Director)
| key_people = SHRI MANOJ KUMAR(Chairman and managing director)
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| services = Consultancy services on envirnmental engineering
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| revenue = {{Nihongo|}} 601.5 crores<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/annualrpt.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| revenue = ₹ 6015&nbsp;million<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/annualrpt.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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| operating_income = ₹ 297.7&nbsp;million<ref name=autogenerated1 />
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| equity = {{Nihongo|}} 73.78 crores<ref name=autogenerated1 />
| equity = ₹ 737.8&nbsp;million<ref name=autogenerated1 />
| owner =
| owner = [[Coal India Limited]], [[Ministry of Coal]], [[Government of India]]
| num_employees = 3230<ref name=autogenerated3 />
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| parent = [[Coal India Limited]]
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| homepage = {{URL|http://www.cmpdi.co.in}}
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| footnotes = IN-CIN: U14292JH1975GOI001223<ref name=autogenerated3 />
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'''The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute''' (acronym CMPDI)<ref>[http://www.acronymfinder.com/Central-Mine-Planning-and-Design-Institute-(Ranchi,-India)-(CMPDI).html CMPDI Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (Ranchi, India)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> is a [[subsidiary]] of [[Coal India Limited]] which is under the [[ownership]] of the [[Ministry of Coal]], [[Government of India]], engaged in the field of environmental engineering and provides consultancy and engineering services across the globe. It is a [[public sector undertaking]] under the Government of India and is rated as a Schedule-B and ''Mini Ratna-II'' company.
{{Geology2}}
'''The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute''' (acronym CMPDI)<ref>[http://www.acronymfinder.com/Central-Mine-Planning-and-Design-Institute-(Ranchi,-India)-(CMPDI).html CMPDI - Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (Ranchi, India)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> is a fully owned subsidiary of [[Coal India Limited]], engaged in the field of envirnmental engineering and provides consultancy and engineering services across the globe. It is a [[public sector undertaking]] under the [[Government of India]] and is rated as a Schedule-B and ''Mini Ratna-II'' company.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navratna#List_of_Miniratna-II Navratna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maha_Navratna_PSUs Maha Navratna PSUs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


== Profile ==
== Profile ==
[[File:Coal bituminous.jpg|thumb|Bituminous coal|100px|left]]
[[File:Coal bituminous.jpg|thumb|Bituminous coal|100px|left]]
[[File:Lignite-coal.jpg|thumb|Lignite|100px|left]]
[[File:Lignite-coal.jpg|thumb|Lignite|100px|left]]
The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited was estabished in 1974, under ''Coal Mines Authority Limited'' (CMAL) (former name of Coal India Limited), out of the planning divison of now defunct ''National Coal Development Corporation'' (NCDC) as a single window set up to consolidate all aspects of Indian mining industry under one roof. Subsequent to the nationalization of coal mining in India, CMPDI was reconstituted as a public sector undertaking in 1975.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/mini-ratna-status-for-cmpdi/articleshow/4598684.cms Mini Ratna status for CMPDI - The Times of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited was established in 1974, under ''Coal Mines Authority Limited'' (CMAL) (former name of Coal India Limited), out of the planning division of now defunct ''National Coal Development Corporation'' (NCDC) as a single window set up to consolidate all aspects of Indian mining industry under one roof. Subsequent to the nationalisation of coal mining in India, CMPDI was reconstituted as a public sector undertaking in 1975.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/mini-ratna-status-for-cmpdi/articleshow/4598684.cms Mini Ratna status for CMPDI The Times of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


The company has its headquarters in Ranchi, Jharkand and is involved in [[mineral exploration]], resource evaluation, resource management, mining geology, hydro-geological and [[geophysical]] studies and [[engineering geology]] investigations. It is an [[ISO 9001]] accredited company amd was rated as a Mini Ratna (Category II) company in 2009.<ref>[http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/story_print.php?storyId=468792 CMPDI gets mini ratna status - Express India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated2 />
The company has its headquarters in Ranchi, Jharkhand and is involved in [[mineral exploration]], resource evaluation, resource management, mining geology, hydro-geological and [[geophysical]] studies and [[engineering geology]] investigations. It is an [[ISO 9001]] accredited company and was rated as a Mini Ratna (Category II) company in 2009.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>[http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/story_print.php?storyId=468792 CMPDI gets mini ratna status Express India<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009032344/http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/story_print.php?storyId=468792 |date=9 October 2014 }}</ref>


CMPDI is qualified to offer consultancy services in the fields of [[environmental engineering]] such as open pit and underground mine planning and design in [[coal]], [[lignite]] and other minerals. The Institute is active in geological exploration, [[geological]], [[geotechnical]] and allied support, mine planning and design, environmental management and training services.<ref>[http://www.infomine.com/index/suppliers/central_mine_planning_&_design_institute.html Central Mine Planning & Design Institute | SupplyMine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
CMPDI is qualified to offer consultancy services in the fields of [[environmental engineering]] such as open pit and underground mine planning and design in coal, [[lignite]] and other minerals. The institute is active in geological exploration, geological, [[geotechnical]] and allied support, mine planning and design, environmental management and training services.<ref>[http://www.infomine.com/index/suppliers/central_mine_planning_&_design_institute.html Central Mine Planning & Design Institute | SupplyMine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


CMPDI has regional institutes (RIs) at [[Asansol]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Ranchi]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]], [[Singrauli]] and [[Bhubaneswar]] to extend its coverage nationwide<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/ri.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and has various field units and exploration camps.
CMPDI has regional institutes (RIs) at [[Asansol]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Ranchi]], [[Nagpur]], [[Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh|Bilaspur]], [[Singrauli]] and [[Bhubaneswar]] to extend its coverage nationwide<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/ri.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and has various field units and exploration camps.


==Mandate==
==Mandate==
CMPDI has two distinct responsibilites, business and corporate, as per the set mandate.<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/function.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
CMPDI has two distinct responsibilities, business and corporate, as per the set mandate.<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/function.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


'''Business functions''': Mineral exploration consultancy and support, infrastructure engineering and envirnmental management.
'''Business functions''': Mineral exploration consultancy and support, infrastructure engineering and environmental management.


'''Corporate functions''': Preparaton and upkeep of data on coal inventories, operations and potential, advising the [[Ministry of Coal (India)|Ministry of Coal]] and [[Planning Commission (India)|Planning Commission]] on coal related matters, nodal agency functions on beahlf of the Government of India in the matters related to mineral exploration, coordination activities between related companies in India and research and development in the field of mineral mining.
'''Corporate functions''': Preparation and upkeep of data on coal inventories, operations and potential, advising the [[Ministry of Coal (India)|Ministry of Coal]] and [[NITI Aayog (India)|NITI Aayog]] on coal related matters, nodal agency functions on behalf of the Government of India in the matters related to mineral exploration, co-ordination activities between related companies in India and research and development in the field of mineral mining.


==Accreditations and collaborations==
==Accreditations and collaborations==
CMPDI has been accredited with [[ISO-9001]] certification by Certification International(UK). It has also entered into [[Memorandum of understanding|MOUs]] with many international agencies such as IMCL, UK, Metchem, Canada, Giproshakht, Russia, Montan Consulting GmBH, Germany, Rheinbraun Engineering, Germany and DMT, Germany for cooperation in the field of earth resources.
CMPDI has been accredited with [[ISO-9001]] certification by Certification International (UK). It has also entered into [[Memorandum of understanding|memoranda of understanding]] with many international agencies such as IMCL, UK, Metchem, Canada, Giproshakht, Russia, Mountain Consulting GmBH, Germany, Rheinbraun Engineering, Germany and DMT, Germany for co-operation in the field of earth resources.


CMPDI acts as registered consultants to:
CMPDI acts as registered consultants to:
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* National Development Corporation, Tanzania
* National Development Corporation, Tanzania
* Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]], [[Sultanate of Oman]]
* Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]], [[Sultanate of Oman]]
* Ministry of Coal Industry, [[Peoples' Republic of China]]
* Ministry of Coal Industry, [[People's Republic of China]]
* [[African Development Bank]], [[Abidjan]]
* [[African Development Bank]], [[Abidjan]]


==Projects==
==Projects==
Apart from various projects for national agencis in the public and private secotrs, CMPDI has also undertaken many international projects.<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/clients.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Apart from various projects for national agencies in the public and private sectors, CMPDI has also undertaken many international projects.<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/clients.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* '''National Development Corporation, Tanzania''': Total consultancy services for exploration, preparation of pre-feasibility and feasibility study for an [[open pit mining]] project and associated thermal power project at [[Mchuchuma]], Tanzania.
* '''National Development Corporation, Tanzania''': Total consultancy services for exploration, preparation of pre-feasibility and feasibility study for an [[open pit mining]] project and associated thermal power project at [[Mchuchuma]], Tanzania.
* '''Asian Development Bank, Manila''': Feasibility study on ''Clean Coal Technology'' jointly accomplished with Montan - Consulting MbH, Germany.
* '''Asian Development Bank, Manila''': Feasibility study on ''Clean Coal Technology'' jointly accomplished with Mountain Consulting MbH, Germany.
* '''United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)''': Technical and managerial training for North Korea, Oman, Nigeria and Tanzania.
* '''United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)''': Technical and managerial training for North Korea, Oman, Nigeria and Tanzania.
* '''AMOCO India Petroleum Co, Houston, USA''': data generation project on Coal-bed Methane.
* '''AMOCO India Petroleum Co, Houston, USA''': data generation project on Coal-bed Methane.
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==Awards and recognitions==
==Awards and recognitions==
* Mini Ratna (Category-II) company status in May 2009.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
* Mini Ratna (Category-II) company status in May 2009.<ref name=autogenerated2 />
* Highest MoU rating with a Composite MoU Score of 1.0 (maximum) for the year 2009-10.<ref>[http://psu.engineeringwatch.in/tag/jharkhand/ PSU WATCH | Jharkhand<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* Highest MoU rating with a Composite MoU Score of 1.0 (maximum) for the year 2009–10.<ref>{{usurped|[https://archive.today/20140702105024/http://psu.engineeringwatch.in/tag/jharkhand/ PSU WATCH {{!}} Jharkhand<!-- Bot generated title -->]}}</ref>
* Best performing Subsidiary Company of CIL award for the year 2008-09. <ref>[http://psu.engineeringwatch.in/tag/http/page/11/ PSU WATCH | http<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* Best performing Subsidiary Company of CIL award for the year 2008–09.<ref>{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20140714161531/http://psu.engineeringwatch.in/tag/http/page/11/ PSU WATCH {{!}} http<!-- Bot generated title -->]}}</ref>
* Commendation Certificate of SCOPE Meritorious Award for R&D, Technology Development and Innovation for the year 2009-10.<ref>[http://psu.engineeringwatch.in/central-mine-planning-design-institute-ltd-cmpdi/ PSU WATCH | Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd.[CMPDI&#93;<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* Commendation Certificate of SCOPE Meritorious Award for R&D, Technology Development and Innovation for the year 2009–10.<ref>{{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20140718123330/http://psu.engineeringwatch.in/central-mine-planning-design-institute-ltd-cmpdi/ PSU WATCH {{!}} Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd.[CMPDI&#93;<!-- Bot generated title -->]}}</ref>
* ''Geospatial World Excellence Award 2012'', Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for excellent usage of Geospatial technology for land reclamation monitoring of Coal Mines.<ref>http://www.fortune.co.in/Fundamental/Reports.aspx?reptype=DIR&companycode=15110007.00</ref><ref>http://www.cmpdi.co.in/docfiles/achv1213.pdf</ref><ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/coal-india-ltd/directorsreport/companyid-11822.cms Coal India Directors Report | Coal India Ltd Directors Report<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
* ''Geospatial World Excellence Award 2012'', Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for excellent usage of Geospatial technology for land reclamation monitoring of Coal Mines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fortune.co.in/Fundamental/Reports.aspx?reptype=DIR&companycode=15110007.00|title = Fortune.co.in}}</ref><ref>http://www.cmpdi.co.in/docfiles/achv1213.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref><ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/coal-india-ltd/directorsreport/companyid-11822.cms Coal India Directors Report | Coal India Ltd Directors Report<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Publications==
==Publications==
CMPDI publishes a quarterly journal, Minetech - The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal (ISSN:0970-7204),<ref>{{cite book | url = http://www.worldcat.org/title/minetech/oclc/9360140&referer=brief_results| title = Minetech - The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal| author = Journal| year = Quarterly| publisher = Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited| OCLC = 9360140}}</ref> which is known to be a popular publication on mining and related subjects.
CMPDI publishes a quarterly journal, Minetech The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal ({{ISSN|0970-7204}}),<ref>{{cite book | title = Minetech The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal| author = | date = | publisher = Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited| oclc = 9360140}}</ref> about mining and related subjects, and the Hindi quarterly magazine "Deshkal Sampada".


The Institute has also published many other titles.<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/listOfBooks.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The institute has also published many other titles.<ref>[http://www.cmpdi.co.in/listOfBooks.php Welcome to CMPDI<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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| Coal Atlas of India || Information on Indian Coal || Guidelines for Support Plans
| Coal Atlas of India || Information on Indian Coal || Guidelines for Support Plans
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| Mine Pumps for Underground Drainage || Do's & Dont's for Belt Conveyors || Do's & Dont's for Crushers
| Mine Pumps for Underground Drainage || Do's & Don't's for Belt Conveyors || Do's & Don't's for Crushers
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| Mine Fans & their use in Mine Ventilation || Electricity in Underground Coal Mines || Environment in Underground Coal Mines
| Mine Fans & their use in Mine Ventilation || Electricity in Underground Coal Mines || Environment in Underground Coal Mines
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| Underground Mines Fire & Explosion || Coal Mine Roof Support || Underground Coal Mining In India
| Underground Mines Fire & Explosion || Coal Mine Roof Support || Underground Coal Mining in India
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* [http://wikimapia.org/175101/CMPDI-Colony on Wikimapia]
* [http://wikimapia.org/175101/CMPDI-Colony on Wikimapia]
* {{cite book
* {{cite book
| title = Minetech The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal
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* [http://www.istm.gov.in/home/rti_disclosure/76 ISTM, Government of India circular]
* [http://www.istm.gov.in/home/rti_disclosure/76 ISTM, Government of India circular]
* [http://ibnlive.in.com/news/central-mine-planning-and-design-institute-records-all-time-high-coal-drilling/462273-3-242.html News on IBNLive]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140408050548/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/central-mine-planning-and-design-institute-records-all-time-high-coal-drilling/462273-3-242.html News on IBNLive]
* [http://ibnlive.in.com/news/central-mine-planning-and-design-institute-records-all-time-high-coal-drilling/462273-3-242.html Reference on Inside View]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140408050548/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/central-mine-planning-and-design-institute-records-all-time-high-coal-drilling/462273-3-242.html Reference on Inside View]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9cHC4KP5uI on YouTube]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9cHC4KP5uI on YouTube]


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Latest revision as of 01:06, 30 November 2023

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited
FormerlyNational Coal Development Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary of Coal India Limited[1]
CMPDI
IndustrieCoal Exploration
GegründetRanchi, Jharkhand (1 November 1975 (1975-11-01))
Hauptsitz
Ranchi23°23′56″N 85°19′03″E / 23.39889°N 85.31750°E / 23.39889; 85.31750
,
Indien
Number of locations
Ranchi, Asansol, Dhanbad, Nagpur, Bilaspur, Singrauli, Bhubaneshwar
Area served
Global
Key people
SHRI MANOJ KUMAR(Chairman and managing director)
ServicesConsultancy services on environmental engineering
Revenue₹ 6015 million[2]
₹ 297.7 million[2]
₹ 250.5 million[2]
Total assets₹ 5458.7 million[2]
Total equity₹ 737.8 million[2]
OwnerCoal India Limited, Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Number of employees
3230[1]
SubsidiariesSeven
Websitecmpdi.co.in
Footnotes / references
IN-CIN: U14292JH1975GOI001223[1]

The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (acronym CMPDI)[3] is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited which is under the ownership of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, engaged in the field of environmental engineering and provides consultancy and engineering services across the globe. It is a public sector undertaking under the Government of India and is rated as a Schedule-B and Mini Ratna-II company.

Profil

[edit]
Bituminous coal
Lignite

The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited was established in 1974, under Coal Mines Authority Limited (CMAL) (former name of Coal India Limited), out of the planning division of now defunct National Coal Development Corporation (NCDC) as a single window set up to consolidate all aspects of Indian mining industry under one roof. Subsequent to the nationalisation of coal mining in India, CMPDI was reconstituted as a public sector undertaking in 1975.[4]

The company has its headquarters in Ranchi, Jharkhand and is involved in mineral exploration, resource evaluation, resource management, mining geology, hydro-geological and geophysical studies and engineering geology investigations. It is an ISO 9001 accredited company and was rated as a Mini Ratna (Category II) company in 2009.[4][5]

CMPDI is qualified to offer consultancy services in the fields of environmental engineering such as open pit and underground mine planning and design in coal, lignite and other minerals. The institute is active in geological exploration, geological, geotechnical and allied support, mine planning and design, environmental management and training services.[6]

CMPDI has regional institutes (RIs) at Asansol, Dhanbad, Ranchi, Nagpur, Bilaspur, Singrauli and Bhubaneswar to extend its coverage nationwide[7] and has various field units and exploration camps.

Mandate

[edit]

CMPDI has two distinct responsibilities, business and corporate, as per the set mandate.[8]

Business functions: Mineral exploration consultancy and support, infrastructure engineering and environmental management.

Corporate functions: Preparation and upkeep of data on coal inventories, operations and potential, advising the Ministry of Coal and NITI Aayog on coal related matters, nodal agency functions on behalf of the Government of India in the matters related to mineral exploration, co-ordination activities between related companies in India and research and development in the field of mineral mining.

Accreditations and collaborations

[edit]

CMPDI has been accredited with ISO-9001 certification by Certification International (UK). It has also entered into memoranda of understanding with many international agencies such as IMCL, UK, Metchem, Canada, Giproshakht, Russia, Mountain Consulting GmBH, Germany, Rheinbraun Engineering, Germany and DMT, Germany for co-operation in the field of earth resources.

CMPDI acts as registered consultants to:

Projects

[edit]

Apart from various projects for national agencies in the public and private sectors, CMPDI has also undertaken many international projects.[9]

  • National Development Corporation, Tanzania: Total consultancy services for exploration, preparation of pre-feasibility and feasibility study for an open pit mining project and associated thermal power project at Mchuchuma, Tanzania.
  • Asian Development Bank, Manila: Feasibility study on Clean Coal Technology jointly accomplished with Mountain – Consulting MbH, Germany.
  • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Technical and managerial training for North Korea, Oman, Nigeria and Tanzania.
  • AMOCO India Petroleum Co, Houston, USA: data generation project on Coal-bed Methane.
  • Centre for Coal Utilisation (CCUJ), Japan: consultancy services for Clean Coal Technology.

Awards and recognitions

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  • Mini Ratna (Category-II) company status in May 2009.[4]
  • Highest MoU rating with a Composite MoU Score of 1.0 (maximum) for the year 2009–10.[10]
  • Best performing Subsidiary Company of CIL award for the year 2008–09.[11]
  • Commendation Certificate of SCOPE Meritorious Award for R&D, Technology Development and Innovation for the year 2009–10.[12]
  • Geospatial World Excellence Award 2012, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for excellent usage of Geospatial technology for land reclamation monitoring of Coal Mines.[13][14][15]

Publications

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CMPDI publishes a quarterly journal, Minetech – The Indian Mining and Engineering Journal (ISSN 0970-7204),[16] about mining and related subjects, and the Hindi quarterly magazine "Deshkal Sampada".

The institute has also published many other titles.[17]

Titel Titel Titel
Coal Combustion Mine Winders and Winding Systems Coal Washing – A New Business Opportunity
Coal Atlas of India Information on Indian Coal Guidelines for Support Plans
Mine Pumps for Underground Drainage Do's & Don't's for Belt Conveyors Do's & Don't's for Crushers
Mine Fans & their use in Mine Ventilation Electricity in Underground Coal Mines Environment in Underground Coal Mines
Underground Mines Fire & Explosion Coal Mine Roof Support Underground Coal Mining in India
Artificial Recharge and Rainwater Harvesting Techniques

References

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