About
Mineral Foundation of Goa (MFG) was registered on 12th December 2000 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It is a non-profit organisation and was initially funded by the mining industry. Professionally managed and wholly dedicated to the promotion of environmental and social development programmes, MFG has a presence across the State of Goa and beyond. The Foundation contributes to economic growth, employment generation, social upliftment of communities and conservation of the environment through various programmes.
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Apart from developing community infrastructural assets in the form of bandharas, classrooms, aanganwadis, toliets, libraries, laboratories etc., the Foundation has also made significant contributions to support the student community and empower communities living around the mining belt. Initiatives in this area include training for teachers, scholarships for students, health camps, career counselling, education about environment-related issues, women empowerment programmes and more.
The Foundation is a 12A & 80G certified organization and is also CSR-1 compliant with FCRA Registration.
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
"To promote social investment programmes through capacity building of stakeholders, participatory decision making, support ongoing efforts and to improve the natural environment for the sustainable development of the mining belt of Goa"
Governance
The Foundation governance is managed by the Governing Board consisting of its Members, Central and State Govt. nominees and Civil Society Representative
Governing Board
Chairperson: Ms. Swati Salgaocar
Vice-Chairman:
Hon. Secretary: Mr. Arjun Chowgule
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. Rajiv Kumar
Committee Members: Mr. Narayan R. Bandekar
Mr. Radha Timblo
Central Govt. Nominee: Controller General (IBM)
State Govt. Nominee: Secretary (Mines)
Civil Society Representative: Mr. Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay
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