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Responsible Mica Initiative Adds 50 Mica-Dependent Villages in India, Extending Its Overall Support to More Than 37,000 Children and Their Families

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Sunday, June 12, 2022
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The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is excited to announce the expansion of its Community Empowerment Programs to 50 new villages in the mica-belt of Jharkhand and Bihar, India, extending its overall support to 180 villages and more than 16,000 households.

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  • The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is excited to announce the expansion of its Community Empowerment Programs to 50 new villages in the mica-belt of Jharkhand and Bihar, India, extending its overall support to 180 villages and more than 16,000 households.
  • 81% of families reported increased attendance in school (hours per day), linked to a combination of scholarships, improved material & increased motivation.
  • The Responsible Mica Initiative is a non-governmental organization created to establish fair, responsible and sustainable mica supply chains by promoting responsible sourcing practices, and eradicating child labor and unacceptable working conditions.
  • RMI's multi-stakeholder, holistic and action-oriented approach revolves around implementing responsible workplace standards, empowering communities and establishing legal frameworks for the mica sector.

Responsible Mica Initiative Publishes 2021 Annual Report Detailing Progress in Empowering Communities and Eradicating Child Labor

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2021 Annual Report detailing the organizations mission, milestones and key achievements over the course of the past year.

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  • The Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2021 Annual Report detailing the organizations mission, milestones and key achievements over the course of the past year.
  • Establishing a fair, responsible and sustainable mica supply chain that is free of child labor remains the ultimate goal of RMI.
  • RMI membership has grown to 74 businesses and organizations engaged in the mica supply chain originating in communities in India's states of Bihar and Jharkhand.
  • The Responsible Mica Initiative is a non-governmental organization created to establish a fair, responsible and sustainable mica supply chain in India by promoting responsible sourcing practices, and eradicating child labor and unacceptable working conditions.

The Responsible Mica Initiative’s efforts towards establishment of a clear legal framework for the mica sector in Jharkhand turn successful

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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RMI elaborated the outcomes in the Jharkhand Sustainable Mica Policy Framework and Vision which was submitted to the Jharkhand government in June 2020.

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  • RMI elaborated the outcomes in the Jharkhand Sustainable Mica Policy Framework and Vision which was submitted to the Jharkhand government in June 2020.
  • Building on this submission, RMI engaged key stakeholders in a second round of consultations with the Jharkhand government, the Mica Exporters Association, civil society organizations.
  • It will strongly contribute to the implementation of RMIs mission and actions, said Fanny Frmont, Executive Director, Responsible Mica Initiative.
  • In coordination with Jharkhand government, RMI would be able to pilot test these community-based business models that include responsible sourcing practices.