CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad, celebrated the “One Week, One Lab” Campaign from 22 to 26 August 2023. The opening ceremony of the campaign was held at Hotel Radisson Blu in Ranchi on 22 August 2023.

Dr N Kalaiselvi was the Chief Guest and the event was attended by more than 300 participants comprising experts from various mining and fuel industries, academic institutes, officials from local administration and scientists and staff from CSIR-CIMFR. A technology was transferred and seven MoUs were signed on the occasion.

The Yuwa Manthan i.e. Young Researchers Conclave programme was held at the Digwadih campus of CSIR-CIMFR on 23 August 2023 where research papers were presented by young scientists, research scholars and invited speakers through lectures and posters.

On 24 August 2023, the Vidyarthi-Jigyasa i.e. Open Day programme was successfully conducted to engage school children from Dhanbad and its neighbouring areas. The goal was to captivate young minds by showcasing the practical applications of science in national development. This programme was executed across multiple venues, including the Barwa Road and Digwadih campuses, as well as all regional centres situated in Nagpur, Bilaspur, Roorkee, and Ranchi. More than 1000 students from various schools participated. Exhibitions by school students and technologies from CSIR-CIMFR were showcased during the occasion.

The Gyanodaya (Thematic Lectures) programme focusing on the theme “Mining for Sustainable Development and Energy for Growth of the Nation” was hosted on 25 August 2023 at CIMFR Barwa Road campus. Distinguished luminaries from various industries, academic institutions delivered plenary speeches.

On the last day 26 August 2023, the Udaan (Startup Meet) and Udyog Sangam (Industry Meet) under the theme of "Transformative Research for Industrial Excellence," were organised to facilitate fresh partnerships, promote inventive resolutions, and enhance the relationship between the scientific community and industrial sector.

Finally, the Closing Ceremony was organised on the same day, which was graced by Shri Prabhat Kumar, DG, Directorate General of Mines Safety. A Cultural Programme followed the event.