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NMDC targets Net Zero operational emissions by 2047
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India's largest iron ore miner sets a 2047 deadline: what GS3 net-zero answers need
NMDC announced a phased roadmap to achieve Net Zero operational emissions by 2047.
Why it matters: GS-3 core; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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NMDC Limited, India's largest iron ore mining company, announced a phased roadmap to achieve Net Zero operational emissions by 2047.
The roadmap is split into a short-term phase (FY2026-30), a medium-term phase (FY2030-40) and a long-term phase (FY2040-47), focusing on renewable energy adoption and mining efficiency.
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- NMDC Limited is India's largest iron ore mining company
- Target: Net Zero operational emissions by 2047
- Roadmap has three phases: short-term (FY2026-30), medium-term (FY2030-40), long-term (FY2040-47)
- Focus areas: renewable energy adoption and mining efficiency
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How the exam will ask it
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- NMDC Limited has announced a roadmap to achieve Net Zero operational emissions by 2047.
- NMDC is India's largest producer of iron ore.
- The Net Zero roadmap is structured into short-term, medium-term and long-term phases.
- The roadmap focuses on renewable energy adoption and mining efficiency improvements.
మెయిన్స్
GS Paper 3 - Environment / Climate change mitigation: a public sector mining major has set a time-bound Net Zero operational target through a phased roadmap emphasising renewable energy adoption and efficiency, reflecting corporate alignment with India's broader 2070 net zero commitment. The way forward lies in other mining and heavy-industry PSUs adopting similar measurable, phased decarbonisation targets with independent monitoring.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
NMDC Limited, which recently announced a roadmap to achieve Net Zero operational emissions by 2047, is primarily engaged in the mining of which mineral?
- Iron ore
- Bauxite
- Manganese ore
- Copper ore
సమాధానం చూడండి
సమాధానం: A — NMDC is India's largest iron ore mining company and recently outlined a phased Net Zero roadmap for its operations.
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