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Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey chaired a high-level review of CMPDI’s performance in Ranchi, focusing on coal exploration and solar projects. He urged the adoption of advanced technologies in coal washing and mineral exploration. India’s coal production rose 3.63% in April 2025 compared to last year. The meeting also highlighted growth in captive mines output, reaching 14.51 million tonnes.

Key Points: Satish Chandra Dubey Reviews CMPDI Performance in Ranchi Meeting

  • Dubey reviews CMPDI’s exploration and solar project targets
  • Coal production rises 3.63% YoY in April 2025
  • Minister stresses tech upgrades for coal washing
  • Captive mines output surges to 14.51 MT
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Union MoS Satish Chandra Dubey reviews performance of CMPDI

Union MoS Satish Chandra Dubey assesses CMPDI's coal exploration, solar projects, and CSR initiatives while emphasizing tech upgrades in Jharkhand review.

"CMPDI must adopt new technologies in coal washing and critical mineral exploration - Satish Chandra Dubey"

Ranchi, May 4

The Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, chaired a meeting to review the performance of Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) on Sunday in Jharkhand's Ranchi.

The review meeting was attended by Manoj Kumar, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), CMPDI, Shankar Nagachari, Director (Tech./CRD); Ajay Kumar, Director (Tech./P&D/RD&T), GM/HoDs and other senior officials of CMPDI, according to the Ministry of Coal.

During the review meeting, CMPDI's performance in various areas of operation like Exploration, Report Preparation, Capex, R&D projects, Solar Projects, CSR initiatives during 2024-25 was presented, along with targets for 2025-26.

The Minister appreciated CMPDI's performance and emphasized the importance of introducing new technologies in coal washing, exploration of critical minerals and increasing the use of solar energy in Coal India Limited (CIL).

India's overall coal production during April 2025 reached 81.57 million tonnes, marking an increase over the 78.71 MT produced in the corresponding period of the previous year.

According to the Coal Ministry, coal production in the country increased 3.63 per cent in April 2025 compared to the previous year. India's coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in April 2025 compared to the same period last year.

This reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal and its subsidiaries to ensure consistent supply and operational stability in the sector.

Production from Captive/Other entities mines during April 2025 in FY 2025-26 stood at 14.51 MT (Provisional), registering a significant rise from 11.46 MT recorded during the same period last year.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see focus on solar energy integration in coal sector. India must balance energy needs with environmental concerns. The 3.63% production growth is promising but we need more transparency in CSR initiatives. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone from Jharkhand, I hope these meetings translate to better working conditions for miners. The numbers look good but what about worker safety measures? CMPDI should share more details about their ground-level implementations.
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Amit S.
Critical minerals exploration is the need of the hour! With China dominating this sector, India must accelerate its efforts. Kudos to the team for the production increase, but let's not compromise on environmental safeguards.
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Neha T.
The solar projects mention is encouraging ☀️ but I wish the article had more details. How much renewable energy is being integrated? We need clear roadmaps for green transition in coal sector, not just production numbers.
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Vikram J.
While production growth is good, what about the quality of coal? Many power plants still complain about low-grade supply. CMPDI should focus on coal washing technologies as mentioned, but implement them faster!
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Sunita R.
As a local resident near mining areas, I appreciate the CSR focus but implementation is patchy. Many promises are made in meetings but ground reality is different. Hope this review leads to actual benefits for affected communities.

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