National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), the Indian iron ore producer, is inviting applications for its flagship CSR initiative, Balika Shiksha Yojana, and a transformative Medical Technology Programme in partnership with Apollo University, Chittoor.
This move reaffirms NMDC’s commitment to inclusive growth and community development aimed at providing opportunities for the tribal youth.
Under the Balika Shiksha Yojana, NMDC is offering 100 per cent free nursing education to young tribal girls from Bastar,Dantewada, Sukma, Kondagaon, Bijapur and Narayanpur of Chhattisgarh to pursue BSc Nursing (4 years) and GNM (3 years) courses at reputed institutes, namely Apollo School of Nursing, Yashoda School of Nursing and KIMS College of Nursing in Hyderabad. The course offers a total of 200 seats, including 110 seats for BSc Nursing and 90 seats for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses. The programme will cover all educational expenses including tuition, hostel and academic costs, with an investment of Rs 12 to Rs 15 lakh per student.
The applicant’s family income must not exceed Rs 72,000 per annum. The last date for applying is 28 June, 2025.
In partnership with Apollo University, Chittoor, NMDC is also offering fully-sponsored Allied Healthcare education for eligible Scheduled Tribe (ST) students from Dantewada and Bastar districts. This is also a fully-sponsored initiative that will see an investment of Rs 12 to Rs 15 lakh per student. The programme will provide 90 seats for aspiring students (60 per cent reserved for girls and 40 per cent for males). The specialised BSc. programmes being offered include- Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Lab Technology, Anaesthesiology & Operation Theatre Technician, Imaging Technology, Physician Assistant, and Renal Dialysis Technology. The last date for applying is 30 June, 2025
For over six decades now NMDC has been shaping the development of Chhattisgarh, where its two major mining complexes operate. These new education initiatives will provide fresh opportunities for the region’s tribal youth.
Eligibility criteria and applications can be checked through NMDC’s official website: https://www.nmdc.co.in/career.