CMPDI Regional Director Rajesh Ralhan Inspects Drilling Sites at Durgapur Camp

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI) Regional Director of RI-IV, Nagpur, Rajesh Ralhan, visited the drilling sites at the Durgapur Camp on March 5, 2026, to review ongoing exploration work and assess operational performance.

During the visit, Rajesh Ralhan, accompanied by his team, inspected several active drilling locations being operated under the Durgapur Camp. The inspection focused on evaluating the progress of drilling activities, monitoring operational efficiency, and ensuring that exploration work is being carried out as per planned targets.

The Regional Director also held interactive discussions with the drilling crews, appreciating their efforts and motivating them to maintain high productivity standards. He encouraged the teams to achieve the drilling targets set for the financial year 2025–26.

Officials said such field visits play an important role in strengthening coordination between management and ground-level teams while ensuring that exploration programmes remain on schedule.

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is responsible for providing exploration, mine planning, and consultancy services to the coal sector across India. Regular inspections and performance reviews are part of the organisation’s efforts to improve operational efficiency and support the country’s energy resource planning.