Union Minister Scindia hails NMDC’s logo reflecting responsible mining, green progress, and India’s global leadership

Union Minister of Steel and Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, unveiled NMDC’s new logo in New Delhi today. During the event, Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, Amitava Mukherjee, CMD of NMDC, and other officials from the Ministry of Steel and NMDC were also present.

The Minister praised Team NMDC for the dynamic new logo and emphasised that unveiling a logo marks a significant milestone for any organisation, symbolising its values and objectives. He noted the evolution of NMDC from its inception, highlighting the previous logos’ representation of India’s 75-year journey towards self-reliance and reduced dependency.

The Union Minister explained that the new NMDC logo reflects the company’s readiness to engage in global-scale mining while prioritising sustainability and environmental consciousness. The logo underscores NMDC’s commitment to responsible mining in harmony with nature, ensuring mineral security, fostering mineral accountability, and promoting self-reliance in the sector.

Highlighting India’s transformation from a developing nation to a developed one, the Minister remarked on the nation’s shift from being a follower to a leader on the global stage. He stressed that India is poised to embrace both citizen and global responsibilities.

Acknowledging NMDC’s accomplishments, the Minister celebrated the company’s record-breaking production up to July 2023, surpassing 40 million tons of annual production last year.

Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, also lauded NMDC for its forward-looking logo, symbolising the company’s harmonious relationship with nature. He emphasised NMDC’s role in realising the National Steel Policy, 2017, aiming to establish a technologically advanced, globally competitive, and inclusive steel industry.

In his welcome address, NMDC’s CMD spoke about the new logo as a manifestation of NMDC 2.0’s vision. He retained the blue cog representing the mineral mining cycle as a tribute to the company’s heritage, signifying steadfastness and earned trust. The central image of a hand cradling the earth embodies NMDC’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining, as well as global aspirations. The vibrant green color in the logo symbolises growth, renewal, and alignment with nature.