Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), incorporated in 1974, is one of India’s leading consultancy organizations in the field of coal and mineral exploration, mine planning, and mine design. The company provides comprehensive consultancy and technical support services covering the entire value chain of the mining industry.

CMPDI offers a broad range of services that include infrastructure engineering, environmental management, specialised technology services, and management systems, primarily catering to the coal sector as well as other mineral industries. The company plays a crucial role in supporting mining operations across India.

As of Fiscal 2025, CMPDI holds an estimated 61.0% market share in the coal and mineral consultancy segment in India, making it one of the largest consultancy firms in this sector. The company is also the preferred consultant for Coal India Limited, the world’s largest coal-producing company.

Key Business Verticals

CMPDI operates through several specialised business verticals, including:

1. Geological Exploration and Resource Evaluation
   This vertical focuses on identifying and assessing coal and mineral resources through drilling, sampling, and geological studies.
2. Mine Planning and Design Services
   The company provides detailed mine planning solutions, including feasibility studies, mine design, production planning, and optimization for both underground and open-cast mines.
3. Environmental Planning and Monitoring Services
   CMPDI assists mining companies in meeting environmental regulations through environmental impact assessments, monitoring programs, and sustainability planning.
4. Geomatics, Remote Sensing, and Survey Services
   These services utilize advanced technologies such as GIS, satellite imagery, drone surveys, and digital mapping to support exploration and mine planning activities.

Infrastructure and Technical Capabilities

CMPDI is supported by advanced technical infrastructure, enabling it to perform a wide range of activities related to the exploration and development of coal and mineral resources.

As of March 31, 2025, the company operates one of the largest fleets of exploratory drilling equipment in India, which is used extensively for coal and mineral exploration projects.

Regional Presence

As of December 31, 2025, CMPDI operates seven regional institutes located in major coal-producing states such as:

• Madhya Pradesh
• Chhattisgarh
• Odisha
• West Bengal

These regional institutes enable the company to efficiently manage projects on-site and maintain close coordination with local mining operations.

The company has also demonstrated its expertise in large-scale mining projects, having planned open-cast mines with annual production capacities of up to 85 million tonnes and mining depths reaching 420 meters.

Laboratory Network

As of December 31, 2025, CMPDI operates a network of eight well-equipped laboratories across various coalfields. These laboratories are staffed by experienced technical professionals who specialize in coal testing, quality analysis, and resource evaluation, supporting the company’s exploration and quality assessment activities.

Participation in National Mineral Exploration Initiatives

CMPDI actively contributes to mineral exploration initiatives supported by the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET).

As of December 31, 2025, the company had submitted 11 exploration proposals to NMET for various minerals, including:

• Bauxite
• Copper and associated minerals
• Magnetite and associated minerals
• Zinc and associated minerals

Out of these proposals, six projects were approved, and four of the approved projects have already been successfully completed.