New Delhi: The Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), in association with Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, is undertaking a study on assessing fugitive emissions from coal mines and fuel transformation as part of India’s upcoming Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR-2 and BTR-3).

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As part of the initiative, CMPDI had earlier organised a one-day workshop on February 14, 2026, at its Ranchi headquarters, bringing together experts and stakeholders to deliberate on methodologies for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission estimation.

In continuation, CMPDI officials held a meeting on March 30, to discuss detailed methodologies for GHG assessment, including sampling strategies and data collection protocols for underground, opencast, and abandoned mines.

The deliberations focused on aligning emission estimation processes with Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines and included a review of inputs submitted under the first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR-1). The exercise aims to improve accuracy, consistency, and transparency in emissions data.

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The study underscores CMPDI’s role in strengthening scientific approaches for emission assessment and supporting India’s commitments towards climate transparency and sustainable mining practices.

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