Nagarnar: NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) has received the 25th Environment & Sustainability Award 2026 under the Environment Protection Category, recognising the company’s initiatives in environmental protection and sustainable steel production.
The award was presented at the Greentech Environment & Sustainability Summit & Awards Ceremony held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The recognition highlights NSL’s efforts towards environmental stewardship, sustainability, carbon footprint reduction and resource efficiency as the company continues to develop its steel manufacturing operations at Nagarnar.
NMDC Steel Recognised for Environmental Initiatives
The Environment & Sustainability Award 2026 recognises organisations for their efforts towards environmental protection and sustainable practices.
NMDC Steel Limited was recognised for its initiatives covering several areas of environmental management, including:
- Environmental stewardship
- Sustainability practices
- Carbon footprint reduction
- Resource efficiency
- Adoption of green initiatives in steel production
- Focus on environmental management across its operations
The recognition highlights the company’s efforts to incorporate sustainability considerations into its steel manufacturing activities.
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Award Presented at Greentech Summit in Jodhpur
The award was presented during the 25th Greentech Environment & Sustainability Summit & Awards Ceremony in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The ceremony was held on September 10, 2026, at the Indana Palace Hotel, Jodhpur.
The event brought attention to environmental and sustainability initiatives across industries, with organisations being recognised for their contributions towards environmental protection and sustainable development.
Sujit Kumar Padhy Receives Award on Behalf of NSL
Sujit Kumar Padhy, General Manager (Mechanical), NMDC Steel Limited, received the award on behalf of the company.
The recognition acknowledges the efforts being undertaken by NSL to strengthen environmental management and promote sustainability as it develops and operates its steel manufacturing facility at Nagarnar.
Focus on Sustainable Steel Production
The award comes as NMDC Steel continues to develop its steel manufacturing operations at Nagarnar, Chhattisgarh, with a focus on integrating environmental and resource-efficiency measures into its operations.
The company’s sustainability efforts include initiatives aimed at improving resource utilisation, reducing its carbon footprint and adopting greener practices in steel production.
The recognition under the Environment Protection Category highlights the growing importance of environmental management in the steel sector, where resource efficiency and emissions reduction are key areas of focus.
About NMDC Steel Limited
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel. The company operates an integrated steel plant at Nagarnar in Chhattisgarh and is engaged in the production of steel. NSL is focused on developing its steel manufacturing operations while incorporating measures related to sustainability, environmental management and resource efficiency.
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