Lauding NMDC's efforts to create a long-term carbon sink, B Ramachandra Reddy encouraged every employee to be conscious of their carbon footprint as well. He said Mission LiFE inspires people to live in harmony with nature and we must abide by it. Talking about NMDC's efforts to build a circular economy, Amitava Mukherjee, Director (Finance) said, "NMDC has aligned its growth aspirations with India's Sustainable Development Goals. Earth is the only place to live and work and we are committed to preserve and protect it." Promoting Government of India's Mission LiFE, NMDC launched the first Volume of its Sustainability Gazette – 'Eco-Miners Talk' today. The company distributed Environment Kits with Saplings, Eco-Friendly Pencils and Jute Bags to all its employees.