Residential campus design for NMDC at Panna

Abstract

National Mineral Development Corporation is a Government of India public enterprise being the largest producer of iron ore in India. The Diamond Mining project is handled by NMDC at Majhgawan - Panna from 1971-72. The diamond mine is surrounded by forest area and falls under Panna tiger reserve. Since the commencement of the mining activities a township was developed for the workers and officers engaged in the mining activity. This township is equipped with all necessary facilities like School, Hospital, Guest House, Community center, Library, Gym & Playground. Since past 50 years the condition of the residential units and the rest of the amenities has deteriorated and calls for constant maintenance and repair. Most of the facilities in the campus are also in poor state and do not support the likings and needs of the people living in the campus. Thus, NMDC has come up with a proposal to shift the township near the city and design it according to modern day technology. The new township should consist of total 275 residential units for Officers & Workers, School, Hospital, Library, Community center, Gym, and Playground. The newly designed campus should be in cohesion with nature and the context that the site sits in.