NMDC distributes tents, sound systems and TVs to 12 gram panchayats - The HinduUpdated - September 23, 2026 01:12 pm IST - VisakhapatnamThe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department of NMDC Bacheli has rolled out a major outreach initiative aimed at fostering holistic rural development and preserving local cultural traditions across villages surrounding its project area.Fulfilling direct appeals from local sarpanches, the administration distributed essential community infrastructure, including tent materials, high-grade sound systems and LED televisions, to 12 gram panchayats on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).Speaking as the chief guest at the distribution ceremony, Mahesh Nair, General Manager (HR), said that the programme mirrored NMDC’s enduring dedication to inclusive growth.The event also witnessed the presence of senior officials, including DGM (HR) K. Lakshmi Nagveni, DGM (CSR) Josey Thomas, DGM (Civil) S.R. Dehariya and DGM (HR) Saurabh Kumar.Published - September 23, 2026 12:54 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }