NMDC has added another feather in their cap. BIOM Kirandul Complex of NMDC has been conferred with the Platinum Award in metal & mining sector by Apex India Foundation for its commitment to promote education under its CSR initiatives.
The award was presented to NMDC for their education led CSR initiatives in LWE affected Bastar region with the project: Shiksha Sahayog Yojana - an unique Scholarship Scheme for the students of 7 districts of Bastar region, Chhattisgarh, to help them continue academic pursuit beyond 8th standard upto Graduation in Engineering and Medicine.
NMDC is a state controlled mineral producer of the Government of India. It is fully owned by the Government of India and is under administrative control of the Ministry of Steel.