CMPDI Director Meets WCL Officials to Discuss CSR Initiatives and Coal Exploration Prospects
Nagpur, February 20, 2026: Shri Shankar Nagachari, Director (T/CRD), Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), held a meeting with senior officials of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) at its headquarters in Nagpur on February 19, 2026, to discuss matters related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and future collaboration in coal exploration.
Key Discussions:
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CSR Initiatives: Shri Nagachari, accompanied by Shri Rajesh Ralhan, Regional Director, RI-IV, Nagpur, met with Shri Hemant Pande, Director (HR), WCL, to deliberate on various CSR initiatives. The discussions focused on strengthening social development programs and enhancing the impact of collaborative CSR efforts in the region.
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Coal Exploration Prospects: In a separate engagement, Shri Nagachari held discussions with Shri Anandji Prasad, Director (Technical/Operations), and Shri Sandeep S. Paranjpe, Director (Technical/Project & Planning), WCL. The talks centered on future prospects in coal exploration and the potential support that CMPDI can extend to WCL in this domain.
Significance:
The meeting underscores the strong collaborative relationship between CMPDI and WCL, both entities under the Coal India Limited umbrella. CMPDI, as the technical consultant and advisor to Coal India subsidiaries, plays a crucial role in mine planning, exploration, and environmental management. The discussions on CSR initiatives reflect the organizations' commitment to community development, while the dialogue on coal exploration highlights the ongoing efforts to strengthen India's energy security through enhanced coal production and resource assessment.
Both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to working together on strategic initiatives that align with national priorities and contribute to the sustainable development of the coal sector.