New Delhi. IndustrialPunch : Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) has achieved a significant milestone with the Ministry of Coal approving the Revised Mining Plan (RMP) and Mine Closure Plan (MCP) for the Amelia Coal Mine of THDC India Limited in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. The mine has a proposed production capacity of 5.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
CMPDI revised both the Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan and submitted them to the Ministry of Coal in July 2026 through the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) portal. The submission followed an expert review by the Peer Mining Plan Preparing Agency (MPPA).
Integrated Opencast and Underground Mining
The revised mining plan incorporates both opencast and underground mining methods. This integrated approach is expected to support coal production from the Amelia block and facilitate the supply of coal to the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
The project is expected to contribute towards meeting the state’s growing energy requirements and strengthening the reliability of coal supply for power generation.
Boost to Coal Production and Energy Security
The approval of the revised plans marks an important step towards advancing the Amelia Coal Mine project. It also highlights CMPDI’s role in providing technical and mine-planning support for the development of critical coal assets.
CMPDI stated that the achievement reflects its technical expertise, agility and commitment to supporting mining projects that can enhance domestic coal production and strengthen India’s energy security.
With the revised Mining Plan and Mine Closure Plan now approved, the project has moved forward in the regulatory planning process. Its subsequent development and operational progress will be important for the proposed coal supply to the Khurja power project.
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