Hyderabad, 9th September, 2020 (GPN): Shri Sumit Deb, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NMDC Limited met Shri Bhupesh Baghel, the Honourable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, in Raipur today. This was Shri Deb’s first meeting with the Honorable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh after taking charge as CMD of NMDC. During the meeting, Shri Deb gave detailed information about various NMDC projects going on in Chhattisgarh.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the work being done by NMDC in Chhattisgarh. Discussions were also held about the ongoing activities in the steel plant at Nagarnar and it was decided that further action in this regard would be taken keeping in mind the interests of Chhattisgarh and the country.

They also discussed about new mines in Chhattisgarh during the meeting. Iron Ore Deposit No. 4 was also discussed and the Chhattisgarh government assured full support in this regard.

Shri Sumit Deb also handed over a cheque of Rs 10 Crores to the Hon’ble CM, as NMDC’s contribution to the COVID Relief Fund in the state.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC said that ‘’It was pleasure meeting with the Hon’ble CM Shri Bhupesh Baghel ji. We had a very positive interaction and the CM’s guidance will help us serve Chhattisgarh, and the country in a productive way”. ENDS