Bhubaneswar, Nov 29: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) Ltd, one of India's leading mining Public Sector enterprises, held its first-ever on-site board meeting in Bhubaneswar, “MANTHAN: Lakshya 2030” led by Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, Chairman of GMDC.
The strategic event in Bhubaneswar featured enriching discussions and presentations by senior officials of GMDC showcasing the path for future days to come.
During the keynote, Roopwant Singh, Managing Director of GMDC, emphasized GMDC's expertise in lignite and coal, and the organization's dedication to diversification, highlighting coal's crucial role in GMDC's present and future endeavors.
Renowned global consultancy, the Boston Consultancy Group, provided insights on current global trends in digitalization, sustainability, and infrastructure, exploring GMDC's strategic positioning in the evolving global context.
The event delved into plans for establishing two new coal mines in Odisha, strategic coal utilization apart from other opportunities and capabilities in existing and new portfolios.
Focus on community-based CSR programs and sustainability was the key point of discussion along with the growth trajectory road maps. The chairman, managing director, and other directors of the board also visited the coal block area in Angul and interacted with local communities.