New Delhi: NMDC Limited marked the 76th Republic Day with grand celebrations at its Hyderabad Head Office and mining projects across India. Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Additional Charge), unfurled the National Flag at the Head Office in the presence of NMDC’s leadership team and enthusiastic employees. The event was attended by Vinay Kumar, Director (Technical); B Vishwanath, CVO; G Priyadarshini, CGM (Personnel & Administration) along with other senior officials and employees.
In his Republic Day address, Mukherjee highlighted the significance of the occasion as a celebration of democratic values and a reminder of collective responsibility. He emphasized NMDC’s role as a growth leader, citing a 9 percent surge in production and a 5 percent increase in sales over the corresponding period last year. “As we stride into the fourth quarter, we are ready to surpass the 45 million tonne milestone with confidence and determination. With record growth in revenue from operations (20 percent) and profit after tax (23 percent) in Q2 FY25, we continue to set industry benchmarks,” he said.
Underlining the company’s contributions to India’s development, Mukherjee noted the achievements of NMDC Steel Limited and the expansion of its flagship CSR initiative, the Balika Shiksha Yojana. The program now empowers 85 tribal girls with professional nursing education, reflecting NMDC’s commitment to societal progress.
As part of the Republic Day celebrations, NMDC organised the ‘Republic Day Run 2025’ across its projects in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka. NMDC’s brand ambassador and two-time World Champion boxer, Nikhat Zareen, participated in the event, inspiring runners and promoting the goals of the ‘Fit India Movement.’ Her involvement underscored the importance of fitness and encouraged employees and local communities to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
The celebrations also included indoor games and competitions such as Chess, Table Tennis, and Carrom. Winners were felicitated during the ceremony, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among participants.
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