Hyderabad: On November 15, NMDC, India’s largest iron ore producer, celebrated its 68th Foundation Day with pride and grandeur. The event, held in Hyderabad, highlighted the organisation’s remarkable journey from a single-unit mining operation established in 1958 to a mining giant contributing significantly to India’s mineral security.
Foundation Day Marks 68 Years of Mining Leadership
The celebration underscored NMDC’s position as a global mining leader with decades of operational excellence and technological advancements. From developing world-class iron ore projects to driving innovation in the minerals sector, NMDC has been instrumental in strengthening India’s steel ecosystem and supporting national infrastructure growth.
Senior leadership, including CMD Mr. Amitava Mukherjee, Director (Commercial) Mr. Vishwanath Suresh, Director (Technical) Mr. Vinay Kumar, Director (Production) Mr. Joydeep Dasgupta, Director (Personnel) Priyadarshini, independent directors, employees, and their families were present at the grand ceremony.
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CMD Excellence Awards Recognise Outstanding Achievements
A major highlight of the Foundation Day was the CMD Excellence Awards—NMDC’s flagship recognition platform instituted in 2023. The awards honoured individuals and teams for their stellar contributions across departments.
Awards were presented in several categories, including:
- Khanij Ratna Awards (Individual & Group)
- NMDC Ratna Awards (Individual & Group)
- CMD Shield for Best Department – Production & Sales
- CMD Shield for Best Department – Support
- Best Project and Best Project (Works)
These awards reflect NMDC’s strong culture of performance, innovation, and teamwork.
CMD Highlights Vision for NMDC 2.0
Addressing the gathering, CMD Mr. Amitava Mukherjee said:
“NMDC is a company with a history much older than ours and a future much longer than ours. We are bringing in state-of-the-art, digitally enabled equipment to strengthen our operations. We may be sixty-plus, but we are young, still growing and learning.”
He emphasized the company’s commitment to transformation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement, reinforcing the organisation’s path toward NMDC 2.0.
Commitment to Viksit Bharat @2047
As NMDC steps into its 68th year, it is poised to play a vital role in India’s long-term development goals. With a strong legacy and forward-looking approach, the company aims to enhance sustainability, boost production capacity, and drive innovation in mining technologies.
NMDC’s Foundation Day celebration reaffirmed the organisation’s dedication to nation-building and its readiness to contribute to Viksit Bharat @2047 through responsible and future-ready mining practices.
About NMDC
NMDC Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, is India’s largest iron ore producer with a legacy spanning over six decades. Established in 1958, the company operates world-class iron ore mines and is known for its technological excellence, sustainable mining practices, and significant contribution to India’s mineral and steel sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, digitalisation, and capacity expansion, NMDC continues to strengthen its role in supporting India’s industrial growth and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
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