GMDC is committed to conduct its business in a socially responsible, ethical and environment- friendly manner.

Vision

To improve the quality of life of communities in the working and surrounding areas of GMDC Ltd.

Mission

To empower communities in the working area of GMDC through improved education, health, livelihood and climate action outcomes.

CSR Policy Objectives of GMDC:
  • To provide a robust framework for carrying out the CSR initiatives in alignment with the 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 organisation to operate its business in an economically, socially & environmentally sustainable manner while recognising 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 the contribution of corporate resources.
  • To emerge as a responsible corporate leader in Sustainable CSR Initiatives through innovative partnerships/programs, strategic collaborations and stakeholder engagement to promote inclusive community growth.
GMDC CSR
– Project participants

GMDC CSR shall work with children, youth, women, farmers and households across core areas and buffer zones.

  • Children: Investing in education for all.
  • Youth (Girls & Boys): Harnessing the potential of young India.
  • Women: Empowerment livelihood programs.
  • Rural Households: Empowering farmers and rural entrepreneurs
  • Social Sector Initiatives – Change Makers: Creating change makers for a better world.
Prime Focus Areas
Skill Ecosystem focused Transformation
  • Skill development training for unemployed youth for better employability to promote self-employment
  • Specialised training in the mining sector in collaboration with key industry leaders as partners through the setup of specialised training centres/ utilising existing facilities
  • Introduce farmers’ producers’ company, imparting training in agriculture to small farming villages to enhance productivity
  • Livelihood enhancement projects for women through women federations and linkages with NABARD
  • Development of necessary infrastructures
  • Any other related activity
Promotion of Quality & Inclusive Education with special focus on Core Areas in which GMDC Projects are located
  • Construction of specialised school buildings and set up of schools for the children of the surrounding community from core & buffer zones
  • To promote technical/ professional/ medical education by giving financial assistance/opening institutions and providing infrastructural support to promote education in project areas and core areas
  • Facilities include boundary walls, separate toilets for boys girls and provision of drinking water
  • Scholarships/fellowships to deserving students to encourage education
  • Integrate computer literacy and technology-assisted learning in existing schools
  • To set up/ promote higher education through special coaching/ inputs to bridge the gap for deserving students. - Accelerated Learning Model
  • Introduce programs for slow learner’s
  • Focus on preschool education in Anganwadi
  • Any other activity to promote education in project areas
Health - Addressing Gaps through Access & Availability
  • Promoting preventive healthcare through the operation of mobile medical vans, the establishment of static health clinics, etc
  • Free treatment to the indigenous community by setting-up GMDC CSR project hospitals in core areas
  • Organising periodic health camps in collaboration with state medical agencies
  • High-quality health care skilling linked with employment
  • Any other related activity
Drinking Water including Integrated Watershed Development & Sanitation
  • Setting up effluent treatment plants and sewage treatment plants
  • Drinking water provision” Ghar Ghar Nal” in collaboration with Jal Jeevan mission
  • Promotion of sanitation through a proper drainage system and construction of toilets
  • Providing for construction of household toilets
  • Any other related activity including integrated watershed development
Ensuring Climate Action Environmental Sustainability
  • Afforestation: Plantation of indigenous plants through afforestation at GMDC Projects
  • Bio-diversity and Wildlife Management: Bio-diversity management for conservation of native species of the region and maintaining existing ecological processes
  • Non-Conventional Energy: Promote the use of non-conventional energy
  • Water Conservation: Promote watershed development/water harvesting/ water conservation measures
  • Focus on climate-proofing the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers to the increasingly adverse impacts of climate change by pushing or nudging them to adopt climate-friendly technologies and farming practices
  • Any other related activity
Conservation of Heritage, Art and Cultures.
  • Restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance and works of art
  • Setting up public libraries
  • Promotion and development of traditional art and handicrafts
  • Any other related activity.

Thus GMDC, CSR Policy would be aligned with national priorities, Sustainable Development Goals and Gujarat State Vision. It would hence interweave all the development indicators and work towards sustainable development goals.

The GMDC CSR team, once in place, may prepare based on the above sector groups the following:

  • Take up survey in core, buffer and emerging area zones
  • Prepare a shelf of projects based on need-based analysis
  • No duplication of government schemes
  • Fund utilisation as per the needs/requirements
  • Define clear objectives