The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Limited has bagged the prestigious S&P Global PLATTS Global Metals Award 2019 in Corporate Social Responsibility category for the second consecutive time.
It got the award for the dedicated initiatives undertaken in the field of education, skill development and health for the emancipation of local communities, according to a NMDC press release.
The award ceremony was held on Thursday (May 16) at London.
Sandeep Tula, Director (Personnel), NMDC Limited received the coveted award among the shortlisted 11 nominations of renowned companies across the world.
The hallmark of the NMDCRs s investment for the cause of promotion of education is the Rs Education CityRs - an island of educational facilities from primary schooling to graduation in one of the most backward and Left Wing Extremism affected areas of the country.
The stakeholder consultation mechanism adopted by the NMDC to implement its CSR has been applauded by the Dept. of Public Enterprises, Govt. of India and has been recommended by them for emulation by all Central public sector enterprises across the Country.
Sandeep Tula said this Platts Award for CSR belongs to the team NMDC who relentlessly worked towards the cause of creating value for the society through CSR initiatives.
The corporation’s CMD N.Baijendra kumar congratulated the NMDC team and said it is a matter of pride for getting the coveted Platts award for CSR, two years in a row.