In terms of Ministry of Steel (MoS), Government of India Order No. 3(3)/2020-BLA dated 28 February 2025 read with earlier Order dated March 20, 2023, it is hereby informed that Smt. Priyadarshini Gaddam has been appointed as Director (Personnel) on the Board of NMDC Steel Limited from the date of her assumption of the charge of the post 28 February 2025, till the date of her superannuation 31 January 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Smt. Priyadarshini Gaddam has assumed charge as the Director (Personnel) of the Navratna mining company; NMDC Limited. Further, in terms of Order dated 20th March 2023 of Ministry of Steel, she has been appointed on the Board of NMDC Steel Limited with effect from 28 February 2025. Joining NMDC in 1992, she steadily rose through the company's ranks and emerged as a leader with three decades of committed service in Personnel and Administration. Prior to her appointment as Director (Personnel), Smt. Priyadarshini served as Chief General Manager (P&A) and the Head of Personnel at the NMDC Corporate Office in Hyderabad as well as for
NMDC Steel Limited in Nagarnar. Her tenure has been marked by significant contributions towards streamlining the processes and procedures in Industrial Relations, Recruitment, Medical Policies and Stakeholder Management. Smt. Priyadarshini has played a defining role in shaping an ecosystem that ensures a safe workplace for women and equal opportunities for persons with benchmark disabilities while setting the highest standards of employee welfare at NMDC. She has achieved milestone outcomes in negotiating wage settlements and navigating business transformations. Her expertise proved instrumental in representing NMDC in the Second Pay Revision Commission with respect to the Pay Revision of CPSEs and also during the company's acquisition of the Sponge Iron Unit. Smt. Priyadarshini's leadership came to the forefront at NMDC Steel Limited (NSL) where she steered the R&R Policy, advocated for skill development initiatives for the community and established the Fire Department, Occupational Health Centre, and Primary Health Centre at NSL, all of which contributed to the overall well-being and safety of the workforce. She holds a graduate degree in Arts, a Master's in Social Work (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) and an LLB from Osmania University, Hyderabad. With her at the helm as the Director (Personnel), NMDC Steel Limited is stronger in its resolve to propel towards collective growth and build a strong future.