NMDC had implemented the Integrated Village Development in 18 villages around its Bailadila Projects in Chhattisgarh to improve the overall profile of the tribal villages through its varied developmental activities. Women are organised into 56 self-help groups across 15 villages and regular vocational training programmes imparted to equip them with an advanced skill set. To enhance agricultural productivity, NMDC has set up 13 water storage tanks, 24 wells, 18 ponds and 50 irrigation pumps. As a result, crop yields have increased. To address the problem of malnutrition, NMDC supports 46 anganwadis. These also engage children before or after school hours and help them with their studies to enhance the learning experience. The number of people covered has increased from 1,600 to 20,000 persons.