Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) was incorporated in 1974 and is one of India's leading consultancy organizations specializing in coal and mineral exploration, mine planning, and mining project design. The company provides end-to-end consultancy and technical services across the entire value chain of the coal and mineral sector. CMPDI offers a wide range of services including geological exploration, mine planning and design, environmental management, infrastructure engineering, geomatics, remote sensing, and specialized technology services. These services primarily support the coal industry but also extend to other minerals.

The company holds a market share of around 61% in Fiscal 2025, making it one of the largest coal and mineral consultancy companies in India. CMPDI is also the preferred technical consultant for Coal India Limited, which significantly strengthens its position in the industry.

CMPDI operates through several specialized business verticals including:

• Geological Exploration and Resource Evaluation
• Mine Planning and Design Services
• Environmental Planning and Monitoring Services
• Geomatics, Remote Sensing and Survey Services

The company has strong infrastructure capabilities. As of March 31, 2025, CMPDI maintained one of the largest fleets of exploratory drilling equipment in India used for coal and mineral exploration. As of December 31, 2025, the company operates seven regional institutes located in major coal-producing states such as Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. These regional institutes help execute exploration and mining projects efficiently across the country. CMPDI has also planned open-cast mines with an annual production capacity of up to 85 million tonnes and mining depths of up to 420 meters, demonstrating its ability to manage large-scale mining operations. Additionally, the company operates eight advanced laboratories across different coalfields that specialize in coal testing and analysis, supporting exploration and quality assessment activities. CMPDI also participates in mineral exploration initiatives supported by the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMET). As of December 31, 2025, the company had submitted eleven exploration proposals for minerals such as bauxite, copper, magnetite, and zinc, of which six were approved and four have already been completed. The promoters of the company are the President of India (acting through the Ministry of Coal) and Coal India Limited, making CMPDI a government-backed public sector enterprise.