In the early 60s, the newly-created state of Gujarat needed to ensure its industrial development. The forward-thinking and visionary approach of the leadership at that time, led to two things: The focus on the exploration of Gujarat’s abundant mineral deposits and the incorporation of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC).
GMDC has an important mandate to develop the major mineral resources of the state. From its challenging beginnings involving the crushing and screening of silica sand required by the glass industry, GMDC is today acknowledged as one of India’s premier mining organisations.
A zero-debt company, GMDC was ranked 132nd among India’s Fortune 500 companies and among the top five organisations in the mining sector. GMDC has successfully diversified into thermal, wind, and solar power generation.
Lignite, generally yellow to dark brown in colour, is regarded as brown coal. It is a major source for producing power and electricity.
A rock with a faded appearance, bauxite is primarily found in Gujarat, Odisha and Jharkhand.
Metallic and shimmery, Fluorspar is extensively used as a raw material for manufacturing...
A silvery-gray metal that resembles iron closely, Manganese deposits are found in Panchmahal, Vadodara...
A form of silicon dioxide, silica sand is used to purify water, and in the manufacture of glass...
Composed primarily of calcite, limestone appears white or nearly white in colour. The mineral is typically used as…
A highly colloidal clay mineral, Bentonite derives its name from the place where its presence and usages...
Ball Clays are fine grained, highly plastic clays and are typically used in the manufacture of ceramic...
GMDC is aware of its responsibilities towards creating a better environment and power stations have been planned and designed accordingly. A 100-metre green belt surrounds the entire site. And the CFBC boiler used here is environment-friendly, controlling the sulphur in the flue gas emission.
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As a corporate philosophy, GMDC has been responding to the various societal needs of remote rural areas from where mineral wealth is generated and has been lending a helping hand.
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GMDC prioritizes environmental concerns in its policy and simultaneously continues to take various pro-active measures to protect the environment and ecosystem.
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To provide a robust framework for carrying out the CSR initiatives in alignment with Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 notified on 22 January 2021 (Notification No. G.S.R. 40 (Ensure increased commitment at all levels in the organization to operate its business economically, socially & environmentally sustainable manner while recognizing the interests of all its stakeholders).
To bring about tangible socio-economic development in CORE, BUFFER & EMERGING ZONES of GMDC, thereby improving the local community's well-being through discretionary business practices and contribution of corporate resources;
To emerge as a responsible corporate leader in Sustainable CSR Initiatives through innovative partnerships/programmes, strategic collaborations, and stakeholder engagement to promote inclusive community growth.
