NMDC Limited celebrated the first anniversary of its Transformation & Innovation (T&I) Department, established to accelerate strategic projects, drive innovation, and enhance adaptability in an evolving industrial landscape. Within a year, the department has emerged as a catalyst for change, introducing cutting-edge mining technologies to India and strengthening NMDC’s competitive edge. Shri Amitava Mukherjee, CMD, NMDC, highlighted the department’s achievements, stating that it has not only implemented but also inspired change, paving the way for a future that is agile, technology-driven, and purpose-led. He reaffirmed NMDC’s commitment to accelerating growth through innovation and redefining responsible mining practices to support India’s industrial progress.
The T&I Department’s first year has been marked by significant accomplishments, including the operationalization of the Pellet Plant at Donimalai under the NMDC Partnership Policy, the launch of a Digital Project Management Unit, dust fencing at Donimalai, and preparation of detailed project reports for advanced mining systems such as the In-Pit Crushing and
Conveying (IPCC) system at Bacheli and 190T Dumpers. Work on the Automatic Sampling System across all production units is also underway. Looking ahead, NMDC is set to implement several key projects, including the Stockpile Management and Remote Operation System at Kirandul, In-Pit Modular Crushing at Donimalai, and large-scale infrastructure initiatives such as the 20 MTPA Buffer Stockpile & Blending Yard at Vizag and the 2 MTPA Beneficiation Plant at Kirandul, further solidifying its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
