New Delhi: Tata Steel’s Noamundi iron ore mine was conferred with the Abheraj Baldota Environment Award 2009-10 by the Federation of Indian Mining Industries (FIMI) today. This is the second time that the Noamundi division is being conferred this prestigious award; the previous occasion being in 1990-91. The award was presented for the division’s outstanding contribution to the national goal of sustainable development through conservation of environment and natural resources.

 

The award was received by DB Sundara Ramam, general manager, ores, mines and quarries, Tata Steel, from the Union Minister of Mines, BK Handique, at a function held in New Delhi. The prestigious award has reaffirmed faith in the company as an environmentally responsible and socially conscious enterprise.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ramam said, ”Tata Steel has pioneered sustainable mining. It strongly believes that conservation of ore, both at the mines and at steel works, creates value for tomorrow. At Noamundi iron ore mine, we ensure that physiological, chemical and biological parameters of air, water, soil and plant material conform to the environmental quality standards for safe, harmless and productive mining.“

 

While Mr Handique congratulated Tata Steel on this feat, NP Neotia, advisor to FIMI, informed the august gathering on Tata Steel’s sustainable mining practices for which the company received the award today. Additionally, Mr Ramam was also honoured with a citation for his personal contribution to social and environment management.