By Our Correspondent
JAIPUR/BHUBANESWAR: Eminent Industrialist and Sports Promoters, Mr Pankaj Lochan Mohanty led MGM Minerals Ltd’s Patabeda Iron Ore Mines in Odisha’s Sungargarh District conferred with the prestigious 5-Star rating at the ‘Felicitation Ceremony of 7 and 5 Star Rated Mines’ at Jaipur in Rajasthan during an event hosted by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
Chairman and Managing Director of MGM Minerals Ltd Mr Pankaj Lochan Mohanty recived the award from G. Kishan Reddy, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines in presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister, Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, Mr Sanjay Lohiya: Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India, Mr Piyush Narayan Sharma: Controller General, Indian Bureau of Mines. Mr T. Ravikant: Principal Secretary, Petroleum & Mines, Government of Rajasthan.
This recognition reflects the mine’s exemplary performance in sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and corporate social responsibility.
The 5-Star rating system, introduced by the Ministry of Mines, aims to encourage miners to adopt advanced and environmentally friendly mining practices. Mines are evaluated on a comprehensive set of criteria, including:
This recognition underscores MGM Minerals Ltd’s unwavering commitment to embedding responsible mining practices across its operations. Through leadership in environmental impact reduction, proactive community engagement, and alignment with national sustainable development goals, the Patabeda Iron Ore Mines in Odisha’s Sungargarh District
continues to set new benchmarks for ethical and forward-looking resource management within India’s mining sector under the able leadership of Chairman Mr Mohanty.
