PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Jan 23: Tata Steel’s Iron ore and Manganese mines in Odisha have bagged 12 awards at the 24th Mines Environment and Mineral Conservation (MEMC) week, 2022-23 organised under the aegis of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Bhubaneswar region at Bhubaneswar.
Notably, Tata Steel’s Joda East Iron Ore Mine received first prize in Mineral Conservation, 2nd in Overall Performance and 3rd in Sustainable Development under the Group-1 category.
Similarly, Khondbond Iron and Manganese mine was awarded the second prize in Mineral Conservation and 3rd in Mineral Beneficiation.
Besides, Tata Steel’s Katamati Iron Mine bagged 2nd prize in Environmental Monitoring.
In Group-4, Joda West Manganese mine received 1st prize in Afforestation, 1st in Overall Performance, 2nd in Reclamation and Rehabilitation and 3rd in Publicity Propaganda.
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Similarly, the Bamebari mine was awarded first prize in Dump Reclamation and Tiringpahar mine received 1st prize in Mineral Beneficiation.
In the individual category, Abhisekh Panda, Senior Manager (Mining), at Khondbond Mine received the “Paryavaran Bandhu” award.
Officials of respective mines received the awards from Pankaj Kulshrestha, Chief Controller of Mines, who graced the occasion as chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion Kulshrestha said, “In order to achieve the government of India’s net-zero emission target, we need to develop more mitigation projects and carbon neutrality to help us accelerate the net-zero journey.”
Tata Steel ensures sustainable mining through its operations spread all over the world. Certified as per the highest international standards, the company ensures raw material efficiency and conservation through advanced technologies.
