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CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad

CSIR- Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) Dhanbad, a constituent laboratory under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi aims to provide R&D inputs for the entire coal-energy chain encompassing exploration, mining and utilization and mission to develop & deliver sustainable cutting edge technologies for social upliftment and industrial advancement. The laboratory also strives to develop mineral-based industries to reach the targeted production for the country's energy security and growth with high standards of safety, economy and cleaner environment. In view of the National Missions, CIMFR has re-aligned its vision, missions and policies and also redefined targets for short and long terms. This would promote rapid sustainable national techno-economic growth with equal emphasis on self-sustenance. The institute is also strengthening linkages with academic and research centers of excellence, industry and other relevant institutes for exchange of knowledge and transfer of technology and generation and dissemination of databases.

Research Areas: Coal and Mineral Exploration Raniganj Centre RC, Ranchi, Mine Planning and Design, Explosives and Rock Blasting Techniques, Coal Beneficiation and Utilization, Environmental Impact Assessment, Mine Safety and Disaster Management, Clean Coal Technologies

Ministries: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Contact Name: Prof. Arvind Kumar Mishra

Contact Address: CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) Barwa Road, Dhanbad - 826001, Jharkhand, IndiaCSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) Barwa Road, Dhanbad - 826001, Jharkhand, India

Contact Phone: 91-326-2296004/5/6

Email:

State: Jharkhand

Key facts: * * Established in 2007 after merging of CFRI (1946) and CMRI (1956). Specializes in the field of mining technologies, mineral processing & fuel sciences.

Highlights: * The institute is dedicated to addressing the technological challenges faced by the mining industry and promoting innovation in mining practices and technologies. * The institute contributes to the sustainable development of the mining industry, ensuring efficient resource utilization, environmental protection, and socioeconomic development in mining regions.

Resource Center: Bilaspur, Ranchi, Raniganj, Nagpur & Roorkee

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CSIRCIMFR

X Handle: https://x.com/CSIR_CIMFR

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