Parichaya Aug-Sept-09 English - National Aluminium Company Ltd.

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PARICHAYA
FROM OUR CMD
(Excerpts from CMD’s Message on Foundation Day)
Shri A.K. Srivastava
CMD, Nalco
Twenty nine years in the life of an organization is good enough
a time for renewals and rethinking. It is not only the issue of
renewal of technologies or machineries, but also renewal of
our ways of thinking and working in the organization.
For the last 29 years, Nalconians have sincerely pursued
excellence in almost all fields of the business and despite all
odds, have succeeded in creating an organization that is now
well known as a ‘blue chip’ Navratna Public Sector Enterprise
of the country.
Building Nalco has meant not merely contributing to the
aluminium industry of the country, but it has also involved
enormous task of socio-economic development of Damanjodi
and Angul areas where Nalco plants operate. Rehabilitation
of displaced families, employment and income generation
of local people, provision of drinking water, education and
health, development of infrastructure, and other community
development activities have earned Nalco a place of pride
not only in the corporate world of India but also in the hearts
of the people of Orissa.
But as we pause, and look ahead, we do clearly see the
challenges of change that are unfolding before us. In this present
scenario, global competition is threatening to dismantle the
old manufacturing regime. The companies, which thrived in
protected environment of business, now find it difficult to
survive. The technology, the knowledge base, the products,
the pricing mechanism, the customers’ expectations and the
business equations are changing too fast for anybody’s comfort.
On the top of it, the prevailing global economic crisis has
severely affected the corporate sectors.
In this situation, all of us have to make concerted efforts to
curtail costs and improve productivity in all the segments of
our activities. We must ensure that our mines and plants are
operated at optimum capacity, while keeping the consumption
of raw materials and electricity well within norms. We must
consider austerity as way of our life.
Expansion and growth
Despite these challenges, what sets Nalco apart is the
continuous quest for growth and expansion. With two major
expansions of brownfield capacities at an investment of
Rs.8000 crore completed, the Company is now gearing up
for 3 rd phase expansion at a cost of Rs.6000 crore. This will
further raise our aluminium capacity to 5.80 lakh tonnes and
power generation capacity to 1400 MW. Besides brownfield
expansion, the Company is launching greenfield projects in
India and abroad involving massive investment of more than
Rs.40,000 crore.
Indeed, these are quite challenging tasks before us. In the
next 3-5 years, we have to put in our best efforts collectively
to achieve success in these ambitious programmes.
Redefining business strategy
Our core competence has been primary aluminium
manufacturing. However, time has come to redefine our
business strategy in view of growing competition and changing
market dynamics. Accordingly, we have already framed our
new vision statement ‘To be a reputed global company in
metals and energy sector’.
A broad roadmap of business strategies up to the year 2020
has been chalked out, which lays special emphasis on sectoral
diversification. The broad canvas includes forays into other
metals like copper, gold, zinc, nickel etc. and in energy sector.
The Company has thus embarked upon ambitious path to
make the Company a true multinational.
I am sure, with broad policy framework and roadmap in place,
we will be able to achieve the targeted turnover of over
Rs.25,000 crore by 2020.
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Secretary (Mines) visits Nalco
Ms. Santha Sheela Nair, IAS, Secretary to Govt of India, Ministry of Mines, visited Nalco’s Smelter Plant, Angul and
Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar on January 26 & 27 respectively.
During the visit to Angul, Ms. Nair, accompanied by Shri Sundeep Kumar Nayak, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines,
Govt. of India, were given a warm welcome by Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, Shri A.K. Sharma, Director (Production), Shri
P.K. Padhi, Director (P&T), Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and other senior officers of the Company. The dignitaries
visited various sections of Smelter Plant and were also apprised regarding production and project expansion activities.
At the Corporate Office, Ms. Nair held meetings with the CMD, Directors and Senior Officials. Subsequently, Ms. Nair
also met Shri T. K. Mishra, IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Orissa at the State secretariat in Bhubaneswar.
Shri Sundeep K. Nayak inducted to Nalco Board
Shri Sundeep Kumar Nayak, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, has been
appointed as the Part Time Official Director of Nalco in place of Shri V.K. Thakral, former
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India. Shri Nayak has also been assigned the
additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer of the Company. A 1988 batch IAS Officer of
Jammu & Kashmir cadre, Shri Nayak has worked on different sectors such as power, economic
security, national security, public administration and training. As Managing Director of the
largest PSU in J&K (Power Generation Corporation), he commissioned a mega hydro power
project in J&K. He holds Master's degrees from IIT Kharagpur; London School of Economics,
England and Monterey Institute, California, USA.
With the joining of Shri Nayak, Nalco board has been further strengthened.
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Nalco bags Global HR Excellence Award
Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy
Industries & Public
Enterprises.
Nalco has bagged the Global HR Excellence Award for
‘Organization with Innovative HR Practices’, at the World
HRD Congress – 2010, in Mumbai on February 12. Nalco
received the award in recognition to its innovative strategies
for human resource management and development, and the
unparalleled efforts in implementing best practices in
managing its talent pool to achieve business success.
The World HRD Congress –
2010, based on the theme
‘The New HR Challenges
(Innovative Talent Strategies
for Tough Times)’ was held at
Mumbai from February 11 th to
13 th . The congress was
attended and represented by several leading Industry Leaders,
CEOs, Business Heads, HR professionals and Management
consultants from over 96 countries.
On behalf of the Company, Shri Joy Varghese, Director
(Personnel & Administration), received the award from the
Chief Guest Jigmi Y. Thinley, Hon’ble Prime Minister of
Bhutan, in the presence of Shri Bhaskar Chatterjee, IAS,
Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Public
SA 8000: 2008 Certification for CPP
Nalco’s Captive Power Plant has also been certified to Social Accountability -
SA 8000: 2008 w.e.f September 16, 2009. Earlier in 1 st phase from January
2009, the Company’s has implemented Social Accountability Management
System (SA 8000:2008) at its Corporate Office, CPP and Mines. Nalco’s Corporate
Office was accorded SA 8000: 2008 certification on March 27, 2009.
Being among the leading PSU’s in the Country, Nalco has been a
frontrunner in advocating human rights for workers at workplace and
has incorporated such practices in its vital business agenda.
SA 8000 is a global social accountability standard for decent working
conditions, developed and overseen by Social Accountability International.
It may be mentioned that, it is the first ever universal standard for ethical
sourcing and provides a common frame work for ethical sourcing for
companies of any size and any type, anywhere in the world. SA 8000 sets
out provisions for issues such as trade union rights, the use of child labour,
working hours, health and safety at work , discrimination and fair pay, managing company’s risks in world
business environment and also gives an opportunity to demonstrate good business practice and ethical trading.
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Nalco Foundation Day Lecture
‘India will continue to be a economic power but to
sustain it will have to increase spending on education’
- Shri B.B. Bhattacharya
were independent of measures for recession, said Shri
Bhattacharya. India being heavily dependent on the agricultural
sector which is immune to globalization ill effects. Also,
the pay package boosted purchasing power in India when
global economy was on a downward curve. Besides, the PSU
banks which are not permitted to invest in stocks beyond a
small percentage remained intact, said Shri Bhattacharya.
Further the noted academician said that, to sustain growth
and be competitive, there has to be more investment in
education and R&D. ‘With new technologies, a nation cannot
be competitive and to achieve that education needs more
attention’ he said.
On the eve of 30 th Foundation Day of the Company, Shri S.B. Mishra, former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Orissa
Nalconians played host to eminent economist and
academician Shri B.B. Bhattacharya, Vice Chancellor, J.N.U,
who delivered the 9th edition of Nalco Foundation Day
Lecture at Nalco Bhavan Auditorium on January 6.
In his lecture, Shri Bhattacharya chose to speak on ‘The Global
Economic Crisis and the Rise of India in the Global Economy’.
Addressing a select gathering of bureaucrats, technocrats,
educationists, businessmen, media persons and Nalconians,
Shri Bhattacharya said that both India and China, poised to
be global economic superpowers have survived the meltdown.
While the West spent trillions of dollars on fiscal stimulus
measures, India did tide over the crisis with measures which
and Shri A.K. Vohra, GM(East Coast Railway) graced the
occasion as the guests of Honour. At the outset Shri A.K.
Srivastava, CMD, delivered the welcome address while the
function concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Joy Varghese,
Director (P&A).
Last year, eminent environmentalist, Shri R.K. Pachuri had
delivered the foundation Day Lecture. The previous eminent
speakers who delivered Nalco Foundation Day Lectures
were: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (2002), Dr. Sam Pitroda
(2003), Prof. Yash Pal (2004), Dr. Abid Hussain (2005),
Gen. Shankar Roychoudhury (2006), Dr. J.J. Irani (2007)
and Shri Lalit Mansingh (2008).
9TH EDITION OF NALCO FOUNDATION DAY LECTURE
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Nalco celebrates 30 th Foundation Day
Since its inception, Nalco has constantly endeavored to strengthen its position as an aluminium major. The Company attributes
its success to its dedicated workforce whose undeterred spirit and determination has been a key ingredient in its success.
Adding yet another glorious year to its growth and prosperity, Nalco celebrated its 30 th Foundation Day on January 7.
At Bhubaneswar
Foundation Day was celebrated with much zeal & zest at the Nalconagar Auditorium, Bhubaneswar on January 7. Shri A.K.
Srivastava, CMD, Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), Shri Joy Varghese, Director(P&A), Shri A.K. Sharma, Director (Production),
Shri Ansuman Das, Director (Commercial) & Shri G. Kameshwara Rao, CVO graced the occasion as the guests. The function
began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. At the outset, Shri B.N. Swain, ED(H&A) delivered the welcome address.
Addressing Nalconians on the occasion, the dignitaries reflected on the glorious past, that the Company has undergone
through its 29 years of existence. Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD in his address called upon the employees to re-assess the strengths
and weaknesses, introspect and to plan for a better and brighter future of the Company. Shri P.C. Panigrahi, GM(H&A),
proposed the vote of thanks. The function concluded with cultural programmes by various artistes.
At Angul
The celebrations at S&P Complex were of an equal tempo as the employees gathered at the Biju Patnaik Sports Complex to
celebrate the Foundation Day. Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P), graced the occasion as the chief guest. Besides, Shri P.R.
Choudhury, GM(S), Shri P.K. Patnaik, GM(CPP), Shri D.C. Sahu, GM(Finance), Shri Ashok Sahu, GM(H&A), Shri B.P.
Singha, GM(O&M), Smelter, Shri R.N. Jena, GM(O&M), CPP, Shri S.P. Patnaik, GM(UECB), CPP, & Shri S.K. Mohanka, Sr.
Commandant (CISF) were among the dignitaries present on the dais. In his keynote address, Shri Sreedhara lauded the role of
Nalconians, for leading the Company to greater heights of glory. Shri Sreedhara also expressed his views on the ongoing
expansion activities and various periphery development programmes undertaken by the Company.
Prizes were handed over to the winners of Quality Circles on the occasion. Shri Sreedhara, also felicitated
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Shri S.P. Das, Sr. Accountant, Smelter for his outstanding
achievements in Badminton (differently –abled) at National
and International Levels.
The function ended with a cultural programme and a cracker
show.
Visakhapatnam Port Trust, graced the occasion as the chief
guest. Seen in the picture: Shri G.M.P. Sarma, GM (Port
Facilities) addressing the employees on the occasion of 30 th
Foundation Day.
At Port Facilities, Vizag
Foundation Day was also celebrated at the Port Facilities in
Vizag. Shri G.V.L. Satya Kumar, IRTS, Dy. Chairman,
Foundation Day celebration at our Kolkata office
Renu Satpathy Memorial Trophies
Instituted by Nalco Ladies Club, in the fond memory of Late
Renu Satpathy, wife of Late S. Satpathy, former Director
(Production) of Nalco, the trophies are awarded to the students
of Nalco family, securing highest marks in Class X final exams
(CBSE, ICSE & BSE). Smt. Chandini Srivastava, President of
Nalco Ladies Club, handed over the trophies to the winners.
Following are the winners who have been awarded the trophies
on 30 th Foundation Day of the Company.
Pratik, Son of Shri P.R. Swain,
CM(Electrical), Port Facilities, Vizag, and
a student of Visakha Valley School,
Visakhapatnam, has secured 97.80% marks
in aggregate in CBSE examination.
Joy Kiran, son of Shri Mangal Nath Toppo, Sr. EA (Marketing), Sasmita, daughter of Shri Satrughna Sahoo, Jr. Chemist,
Corporate Office, and a student of Loyola School, Bhubaneswar, CPP,Angul, and a student of SVM School, Angul secured
has secured 93.82% marks in aggregate in ICSE examination. 92.5% marks in aggregate in HSC examination.
Parichaya congratulates the children and wishes them a bright future.
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3 rd Quarter Results
Net Profit - Rs.155 cr; Sales Turnover - Rs.1454 cr
Nalco has reported its results for the 3 rd quarter ended
December 2009. According to the reviewed financial results
for the 3 rd quarter of the financial year 2008-09, taken on
record by the Board of Directors in a meeting held on January
27, 2010, the Company registered a net profit of Rs.155.18
crore, with a sales turnover of Rs.1454.43 crore.
However, during the 3rd quarter of previous fiscal, the figures
were Rs.219.46 crore and Rs.1091.97 crore, respectively. In
2nd quarter of the current fiscal, Nalco earned a profit of
Rs.159 crore from sale turnover of Rs.1199 crore. It may be
mentioned that, due to low prices, the turnover and profit for
the quarter have reduced considerably.
The net profit and sales turnover for the 9 months ended
December 2009 work out to Rs.441.12 crore and Rs.3624.13
crore, respectively, as against the corresponding figures of
Rs.1189.25 crore and Rs.4374.29 crore achieved during the
first 9 months of the previous fiscal.
On the sales front, Nalco registered a 54% rise in total sale
of 118,170 MT of aluminium in the 3rd quarter, which was
76,573 MT in the corresponding period of previous year.
Despite prevailing sluggish market conditions, Nalco has been
able to increase its export of aluminium to 41,963 tonnes
(up 58.8%) from 26,430 tonnes in the corresponding quarter.
The Company registered a 24.7% increase in aluminium
production to 110,949 tonnes in the 3rd quarter ended
December 2009 compared to 89,002 tonnes in corresponding
quarter last year. Alumina production was recorded at
405,100 tonnes.
Meanwhile Nalco’s 2nd phase expansion work having project
cost of Rs 4402 crore is all set for completion. Commissioning
activities of various units has already started. The production
capacity of Aluminium Smelter was augmented to 4.60 lakh
MT from 3.45 lakh MT with successful start up of all 240
pots by 17th Dec’09.
Nalco signs MoU for setting up Nuclear Power Plants
Exploring opportunities
Nalco has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Nuclear Power
Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to set
up Nuclear Power Plants in India. The MoU
was signed by Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, Nalco and Dr.
S.K. Jain, CMD, NPCIL, at Mumbai on November 26.
As per the MoU, Nalco intends to invest in Nuclear Power
generation as part of its strategy to diversify into commercial
generation and sale of electric power and to leverage its
experience in electricity generation by setting up Nuclear
Power Plants jointly with NPCIL. This is in line with the
vision of Nalco - to be a reputed player in energy sector and
as part of its diversification to metals and power sectors.
Presently, the Company operates a coal fired thermal power
plant at Angul for captive use of its aluminium Smelter and
with the ongoing 2 nd phase expansion the capacity is being
increased to go up to 1200 MW.
It may be mentioned that, NPCIL is a Central Public Sector
Undertaking under the administrative control of Department
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of Atomic Energy (DAE), and involved in the Design,
Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power
Plants for generation of electricity.
The MoU paves the way for Nalco to go for alternative sources
of commercial power generation as IPP from nuclear fuels
compared to the conventional fossil fuel fired boilers which
are increasingly subjected to stringent environmental norms.

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Productivity Week
In order to spread productivity awareness among the employees, Productivity Week was celebrated by Nalco at its offices
and sites from February 12 to 18. During the week-long activities, various competitions like slogan, quiz, essay, poster etc
were organized in English, Hindi, and Oriya among the employees. Banners and posters were also displayed in various
locations at plants sites and in its offices.
At Bhubaneswar
To mark the celebrations, Nalco organized a talk by eminent
management guru Shri Sharu S. Rangnekar on the topic
‘Productivity for Inclusive Growth’ at Corporate Office on
February 16. In his talk Shri Rangnekar said that since ages,
Corporate Houses have been afflicted by the blame-game
syndrome. Because of compartmentalization and multi-layer
system of management, more often than not, individuals and
groups tend to blame each other for collective failure. In the
process, productivity of the organization becomes a major
casualty. However, Shri Rangnekar suggested that as a curative
measure to this corporate malady, the 3Es – ego, envy &
expectation – should be lessened to the maximum possible.
“Then only, the productivity of a company could be enhanced,”
said Shri Rangnekar.
At Angul
In S&P Complex, Productivity Week was jointly organized
by Nalco’s Industrial Engineering Dept, and Orissa Productivity
Council, Bhubaneswar. Various competitions & workshops
were organized to mark the week-long activities. Besides, to
generate awareness, banners and posters were also displayed
at strategic places in S&P Complex.
A seminar on ‘Productivity for inclusive growth’ was also
held at the training institute conference hall. Shri Sachikant
Kar, HoD, Central Tools & Designs of C.T.TC. Bhubaneswar,
Shri D.C. Sahu, GM(Finance), Shri A.K. Sahu, GM(H&A),
Shri B.P. Singha, GM(O&M) Smelter, Shri R.N. Jena,
GM(O&M) CPP, Shri D.K. Choudhury, GM(Project), Smelter
& Shri S.P. Patnaik, GM(UECB) were among the dignitaries
who made the deliberations in the seminar. At the outset,
Shri P.K. Patnaik, GM(CPP) & Vice President Orissa
Productivity Council (Talcher Zone), delivered the welcome
address and described productivity as the key to socialeconomic
and industrial progress of the nation.
Shri D.C. Sahu, GM(Finance), handed over the prizes to the
winners of various competitions. Besides, three teams each
from CPP and Smelter were also awarded for their best group
presentations in the workshops that were held earlier during
the productivity week.
At the outset, Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, felicitated Shri
Rangnekar and gave away prizes to the winners of various
competitions that were organized during the productivity
week. Among others, Shri Joy Varghese, Director (P&A), Shri
A.K. Sharma, Director (Production) and Shri Ansuman Das,
Director (Commercial) were present on the occasion. Shri
P.C. Panigrahi, GM(H&A), proposed a vote of thanks.
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New office - bearers
Nalco Corporate Officers’ Association
The following members of Nalco Corporate Officers’
Association, Bhubaneswar, were elected for the year 2010-11:
President
: Shri Tapan Samantaray
Vice- President : Shri Manoj Khatua
Gen. Secretary : Shri Suryamani Samal
Jt. Secretary
: Shri Rajendra Patnaik
Treasurer
: Shri Satyabrata Dash
Besides, Shri Goutam Das, Shri Khiroda Patra, Shri Santosh
Mishra and Shri Prahallad Rana were also elected as the
executive body members of the Association.
Nalco Mines Mazdoor Sangh
The following members of Nalco Mines Mazdoor Sangh, M&R
Complex, Damanjodi were unanimously selected for the year
2009-10:
Shri C.L. Patra, DGM(HRD), administered the oath among
the office - bearers. Shri R.P. Swain, GM(H&A), Shri A.
Chakraborty, GM(Mines), and Shri Pratap Panda, State
Working President, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangha (Orissa) were
among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
Recognition to Nalco Mines Mazdoor Sangha
Subsequently, Nalco Mines Mazdoor Sangh, M&R Complex
was accorded recognition on November 17. In a function
organized at the Mines Conference Hall, Shri A. Chakraborty,
GM(Mines) handed over the Certificate of Recognition to
Shri Maheswar Nanda, President, Nalco Mines Mazdoor
Sangh, in the presence of Shri R.P. Swain, GM(H&A) and
other senior officers of the Company.
President
Vice Presidents
Gen. Secretary
Secretaries
Org. Secretaries
Office Secretary
Finance Secretary
: Shri Maheswar Nanda
: S/Shri L.K. Panda & Shri L. Sahoo
: Shri R.D. Biswal
: S/Shri T. Moharana & P.K. Majhi
: S/Shri B. Gajendra & H.N. Patnaik
: Shri H.K. Jena
: Shri K.B. Singh
Oath taking ceremony of the office - bearers was held in
the premises of Jagannath Temple, Damanjodi, where
Quami Ekta Week
Like previous years, Nalco joined the Nation in celebrating Quami Ekta Week from 19 th to 25 th November, 2009. To create
awareness on National Integration, various activities were organized at the offices and sites of the Company.
Administration of pledge at Corporate Office
Painting competition among children in Bhubaneswar
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Brahma Jyoti QC bags champion’s trophy
An inter Unit QC Competition was organized by TQM dept.
at the training centre auditorium, S&P Complex, Angul on
November 26. ‘Brahma Jyoti Quality Circle’ of CI dept, CPP,
emerged as the winner. Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P), handed
over the Champion’s Trophy to the winning Team at the
concluding ceremony.
The Team
Leader:
Dy. Leader:
Members:
Facilitator:
Coordinator:
Shri P.K. Padhi
Shri K.M. Bagh
S/Shri S.N. Gadanaik, M. Singh, N.K. Deo,
S. Samal
Shri D.K. Sahu
Shri S.N. Sahu
Bauxite QC awarded 1 st prize
Bauxite QC has bagged the 1 st prize (Par Excellent) in visual
category at the Koraput Chapter QC Convention (QCFI), held
in JKPur, Rayagada. Bauxite QC’s project ‘Improper Stockpile
Management at Mines’ was highly appreciated by the jury
members of the convention. The QC has also been nominated
for participation in the National QC convention.
The Team
Leader:
Dy. Leader:
Members:
Facilitator:
Shri Hrudayananda Patnaik
Shri K.C. Sahu
S/Shri Binayak Gour, Prasanna Behera,
K. Joseph Mathew, Balaram Mahankudo
Shri Ekadashi Sahoo
Nalco in IITF
Shri A. Chakraborty, GM(Mines) congratulating the Bauxite
QC team members for their achievement in the QC convention
Shri Joy Varghese, D(P&A), interacting with
Shri Prafulla Samal , Hon’ble Minister,
Panchayati Raj, Information & Public
Relations, Orissa at Nalco stall.
As a pride of Orissa, Nalco had put up a stall in the Orissa pavilion at India International Trade Fair (IITF-2009), held in
New Delhi from November 14 to 27.
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Nalco celebrates 61 st Republic Day
61 st Republic Day was celebrated at the sites and offices of Nalco with zeal and enthusiasm.
At Bhubaneswar
At the Corporate Office, Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, unfurled
the National Flag and paid tribute to the framers of our
Constitution for their effort to embody in its pages the ideals
of liberty, justice and equality. Shri Srivastava in his Republic
Day message, called upon the employees to unite and work
together to build the Nation. On the occasion, Shri Srivastava
also outlined on the various expansion plans of the Company.
A tableau depicting Nalco’s CSR activities also took part
in the State-level parade at Bhubaneswar. The final match
of inter-dept. volleyball between Smelter and Refinery was
also held at Nalconagar.
At Angul
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Employees of S&P Complex, also
Unfurling of tricolour
celebrated the occasion at the Biju
Patnaik Sports Complex with
enthusiasm. Shri K.S. Sreedhara,
ED(S&P), hoisted the National Flag
and received the guard of honour of
the combined parade of CISF jawans,
G-4 Security Personnel, Scouts &
Guides and the students of DPS &
SVM, Nalconagar. In his address,
Shri Sreedhara urged upon the
employees to boldly face the
economic downturn and collectively
contribute towards the growth and
progress of the Nation. He also
stressed on undertaking more socioeconomic
projects and to step up the At NNEU Office, CPP At Shramik Basti, CPP At Vidyut nagar, CPP
periphery Development activities.
Republic Day was also celebrated in premises of DPS and
Prizes were handed over to the students of DPS & SVM, who
SVM School, Nalconagar, Angul. Besides, sweets were
have excelled in their studies and other activities. ‘Sarjana’
awards winners also received their awards on the occasion.
distributed among the students of both the schools by the
members of Nalco Welfare Committee.
Nalco felicitates Youth Representative Sanjukta
At Damanjodi
Republic Day was celebrated with much enthusiasm and
gaiety at Netaji Stadium, M&R Complex. Shri P.K. Mohapatra,
ED(M&R), unfurled the national flag and inspected the joint
parade of 12 contingents comprising CISF jawans, personnel
of Speed Smart Security Services, NCC, Scouts & Guides,
and students from both DPS & SVM Schools.
Ms. Sanjukta Pangi, a tribal girl from a village near Pottangi
of Koraput, represented India as Youth Representative in G-
8 Summit-2009, held in Rome, from July 5 to 12. Her essay
about ‘Climatic change in Koraput’ and insight on ‘Problems
of Tribals in Koraput’ has received wide appreciation in
India & abroad. Ms. Sanjukta was felicitated by Shri P.K.
Mohapatra, ED (M&R), on the occasion of 61 st Republic
Day celebrations at Damanjodi, and received a cash award
of Rs. 10,000/- along with a shawl and a certificate of
honour. Presently, Ms. Sanjukta is continuing her higher
secondary education in Koraput.
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Shri Mohapatra, handed over twelve ‘Best turn out’ trophies to
the best cadet from each contingent. DPS-NCC Boys continent
bagged running shield for been adjudged as the best platoon in
the parade. Besides, 47 employees from both Mines & Refinery
were also handed over “Sarjana” award by Shri Mohapatra, in
the presence of senior officers of the Company.
On the occasion, four employees from Refinery, i.e Shri
Janmejaya Bisoi (Transport Pool), Shri Bhagban Pangi
(Transport Pool), Smt. Maina Pangi (Transport Pool) & Smt.
Jamuna Bhoi along with Shri Bayadhar Nahak (Mechanical)
of Mines were also felicitated by Shri Mohapatra for their
highest attendance in the year 2009.
Similarly at the Mines, Shri A. Chakraborty, GM(Mines),
unfurled the tricolour and received the guard of honour from
the jawans of CISF. Shri Chakraborty also handed over citations
to 59 best mining operators under the operators monthly
reward scheme (for Aug – Dec 09).
Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R), along with Shri G.S.
Mohapatra, DGM(Admn) and members of Common Welfare
Committee, Damanjodi visited the Mathalput Govt. School and
distributed sweets among the students.
At Port Facilities,
Vizag:
Seen in the picture,
Shri G.M.P. Sarma, GM
(Port Facilities)
saluting the tricolour.
Shri Sarma
also addressed the
employees, on the
occasion of 61 st
Republic Day.
Shri A. Chakraborty, GM(Mines), receiving the guard
of honour from the CISF jawans at Mines
Chemical Disaster Prevention Day
Chemical Disaster Prevention Day was observed at Alumina
Refinery, Damanjodi on December 4. To mark the occasion,
various activities including display of banners, hoisting of
flag, distribution of news bulletin, organizing training program
on chemical disaster management and Company's on-site
emergency plans were carried out. To generate awareness a
special mock-drill was also conducted at the Oil storage area
to study the response time of emergency team members and
various agencies in case of real emergency.
A seminar on 'Chemical disaster, its causes and mitigation
program' was also organized on the occasion. In the seminar,
Shri S.K. Patnaik, DGM(SH&E) made a presentation on the
above topic. Shri R.P. Swain, GM(HRD), Shri R.C. Das,
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GM(Project), Shri S. Ghatak, GM(SPP) and Shri S. Dhobal,
Commandant, CISF, were among the dignitaries present on
the occasion. Employees and representatives of various
agencies attended the seminar.

Shri Nair gets IIM Nalco
Gold Medal
Gold Medal for Shri Sutar
PARICHAYA
Shri M.K.B. Nair, former GM(R&D) has been awarded with
IIM Nalco Gold Medal for the year 2009 for his outstanding
contributions to the aluminium industry, based on research/
production in the fields of bauxite, alumina, aluminium and
its products in India.
It may be mentioned that, Shri M.K.B. Nair, during his career
span of 35 years at Balco and Nalco was actively involved in
production, R&D and process/technical management related
to aluminium industry. Besides, his innovative and practical
approach to industrial research, he was instrumental in setting
up world class carbon laboratory and other R&D facilities at
Nalco. He is also credited with conceptualization, planning
and implementation of new ideas and projects, particularly
in the areas of alumina electrolytic reduction, energy
conservation and waste utilization.
Dr. Abhilash Jena awarded
In recognition of his
literary achievements,
Dr. Abhilash Jena,
Manager (HRD), S&P
Complex, Angul has
received the ‘Jaydev
National Award’ at
Jaydev Bhawan in
Bhubaneswar on
December 25.
Instituted by Jaydev Cultural Development Council, Cuttack,
the award is given away for outstanding and exceptional literary
works. To his credit, Dr. Jena has written five books in English,
two in oriya, covering a wide variety of topics including
Business ethics, Corporate Spirituality and Oriya literature.
Shri R.K. Sutar, DGM(HRD), M&R Complex, Damanjodi,
has received the prestigious ‘Shyambandhoo Misra Gold Medal
Award for Excellence in HR’ for the year 2008-09. Shri Sutar
received the award from Shri S.K. Patnaik, Director (Finance
& Personnel), OHPCL, in the presence of Shri D. Singh Deo,
Vice-Chairman, Shri B.P. Mishra, Vice-Chairman & Convener
of Award Committee and Shri P.C. Panigrahi, Honorary
Secretary, NIPM, Utkal Chapter, in a function held at
Bhubaneswar on December 27.
Instituted by veteran HR professional Shri Shyambandhoo
Misra, the award is given away annually by the National
Institute of Personnel Management, Utkal Chapter to an
eminent HR professional for his outstanding contribution in
the field of Human Resource Management.
Wedding bells
Shri Sridhar Nayak, Operator,
working in Potline
(Operation), Smelter Plant,
Angul, got married to
Manjulata, daughter of Shri
K.C. Jena, M&R Complex,
Damanjodi on February 27.
Shri Harekrishna Nath,
Operator, working in Rolling
Plant of Smelter, Angul, got
married to Jyotipriya of
Indipur, Dhenkanal on
January 21.
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Vigilance Awareness Week
‘A bad means can never produce a good end’
Vigilance Awareness Week is observed in various Govt. Departments
and PSUs to create awareness among the employees regarding the menace
of corruption. As part of the persuasive drive from the Central Vigilance
Commission, employees in these sectors throughout the country take a
solemn pledge to work with integrity, transparency and dedication in
their respective spheres of activity.
Rededicating itself annually to the cause of Vigilance, Nalco organized
various interactive sessions at in its sites and offices as part of Vigilance
Awareness Week from 3rd – 7th November 2009. The Company also
produced exclusive posters to mark the occasion.
At Bhubaneswar
At Damanjodi
At the outset, pledge was administered to the employees by
Shri A.K. Sharma, Director (Production), followed by reading
of messages received from CVC and other constitutional
authorities. Shri G. Kameswara Rao, (IAS), Chief Vigilance
Officer of the company presided over the function. In a seminar
organized on the occasion, Shri S.K. Mohapatra, CEO, Dhamra
Port Co. Ltd and Shri D.M. Mitra, Addl. DG of Police, New
Delhi, graced the occasion as the chief guest and chief speaker
respectively.
Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R) and Shri A. Chakraborty,
GM(Mines), administered the pledge to the employees of
Alumina Refinery and Mines respectively. A seminar on the
topic’ Corruption Unlimited’ was organized at the HRD
conference hall, M&R Complex, on November 6. Shri Subash
Chandra Dash, SP (Vigilance), Jeypore, graced the occasion
as the chief guest, while Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R),
Expressing their views, the dignitaries highlighted on effective
preventive measures through system improvements and use of
information technology to fight corruption and called for a
holistic approach to Vigilance in the day to day working of the
organization and its various departments. A book on ‘Frequently
Asked Questions’ was also released on the occasion.
To mark the occasion, an elocution competition on the topic
‘Corruption and its effect on our society’ was also organized
by the Company among the school children.
Shri S.C. Dash, SP (Vigilance), addressed the employees of
M&R Complex on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week.
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Shri B.N. Mohanty, GM(AR) and Shri G. Abbasvalli,
GM(Finance) were the guests of honour.
Bidding adieu
On the concluding day prizes were distributed among the
winners of elocution, quiz, slogan and poster competitions.
At Angul
Besides display of posters and banners, a seminar on the ‘Role
of Spiritualism in Prevention of Corruption’ was also organized
during the vigilance awareness week at S&P Complex. In the
seminar, Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and Shri A.K. Sahu,
GM(H&A), graced the occasion as the chief guest and guest
of honour respectively, while Shri Swami Samarpananandaji,
former Political Science Professor of Revenshaw College was
the chief speaker. Addressing the employees Swami
Samarpananandaji emphasized on the importance of values
and ethics in bringing about a transparent and fair dealings in
the day to day working of the organization.
On the concluding day ceremony, Shri A.K. Sahu,
GM(H&A) handed over the prizes to winners of essay and
slogan competitions.
At Bangalore
On attaining the age of superannuation, Shri A.K. Mishra,
General Manager (R&D), Corporate Office, retired from the
services of the Company on December 31. Seen in the picture:
Shri D.B. Bhanja, GM(H&A), handing over the service
certificate to Shri Mishra at the farewell function.
Shri G. Kameswara Rao, IAS, completed his tenure as the
Chief Vigilance Officer at Nalco on February 9. He was
accorded a warm farewell by the senior officers of the
Company. Above photograph: Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD,
presenting a memento to Shri Rao.
Employees of Bangalore office being administered the Pledge
on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week
Shri K. K. Bhatnagar, Sr. Accountant, Northern Region
Office, New Delhi, retired from the services of the Company
on February 28.
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Nalco Newsletter
gets Rajbhasha Kiran shield
Aiming High
Shri Arjun Basu, DM(Civil), M&R Complex, has
successfully completed his Executive Post Graduate
Diploma in Management from Indian Institute of
Management, Indore, during the session 2007-09.
Nalco’s Newsletter (Parichaya - Hindi edition) has been
awarded with Rajbhasha Kiran shield for being the best
house journal in Hindi. The award is instituted by Rajbhasha
Kiran Sansthan, Mumbai. On behalf of the Company, Shri
S. Tarai, Sr. Manager (OL) received the award from Dr.
Binayak Rath, Vice- Chancellor, Utkal University, at a
function organized in Bhubaneswar on January 8.
‘Laxman Rekha’ awarded
Health camp by Nalco
Drama ‘Laxman Rekha’ presented by Nalco Community
Centre, Damanjodi has bagged awards at the 20 th All India
Multilingual Drama & Dance Festival, Rourkela and at Surya
Pattnaik Memorial Koraput Natyotsav, Koraput. The play
has bagged the 2nd Best Drama, 2nd Best Director (Shri
Nirmal Rout) & Best Supporting Actor (Shri Surendra
Behera), at the All India Multilingual Drama & Dance
Festival while bagged Best Drama, Best Director (Shri Nirmal
Rout) & Best Actor (Shri Surendra Behera) at the Surya
Pattnaik Memorial Koraput Natyotsav. The play is written
by Shri Basanta Panda, Chargeman, Operation Dept., &
directed by Shri Nirmal Rout, Jr Mgr, (Mech.), M&R
Complex.
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Besides extending support for infrastructure development
through its periphery development activities, Nalco has also
been extending free medical facilities through its health camps
and mobile health units. In one such recent endeavour, the
Company organized a free health camp at Mahula village in
the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, on February 21. The camp
extended medical attention to about 300 inhabitants of Mahula
village and from nearby villages including Madhapur, Manjana
– Manpur, Agarpada, Kardapalli etc. Led by Dr. D.K.
Mohapatra, a panel of doctors including Dr. J. Panda,
Dr. Sourav Das & Dr. A.K. Chhotray, attended the patients.
Shri D.K. Panigrahi, Sr. Manager (Administration) coordinated
the activities at the health camp. Besides, paramedical staff
including S/Shri A. Patri, Ekadashi Sahoo, Ranjan Behera, Smt.
B.P. Mishra and Smt Bini Das along with volunteers S/Shri
R.K. Samal, Asit Kamila, B.N. Paikray, Dharidhar Barik and
Kalandi Panda rendered their support in conducting the camp.
Apart from free medical consultations by the Company doctors,
free medicines were also distributed among the villagers.

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Mahatab Jayanti
Nalco Open Tennis Tournament
Baba Memorial Badminton
The 110th Birth Anniversary of great freedom fighter, social
reformer and former chief minister of Orissa, Dr. Harekrushna
Mahatab was celebrated by the Jayanti Celebration
Committee at Nalconagar, Bhubaneswar, on November 21.
Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD graced the occasion as the chief
guest. Besides, Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), Shri P.K.
De, GM (Materials), Shri D.B. Bhanja, GM (H&A), Shri D.K.
Sahu, CM(Fin) and Shri P.K. Das, Gen. Secy. (NECU) were
the guests of honour on the occasion.
At the outset Shri B.P. Kar, Secretary of the Committee
delivered the welcome address. Shri Niranjan Das, President
of the Committee, presided over the function. The dignitaries
spoke on the life of Dr. Mahatab and highlighted his
contributions towards shaping modern Orissa.
Nalco sponsored All Orissa Nalco Open Tennis Tournament
was held at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from December
11 to 13. The tournament witnessed participation of around
300 players from 23 districts of Orissa. Shri Ansuman Das,
Director (Commercial), graced the concluding ceremony as
the chief guest and handed over the prizes to winners under
various categories. The tournament was organized by
Bhubaneswar District Tennis Association.
The 8th All Orissa
Baba Memorial
Badminton
Tournament was
held at Nalco
Community Centre
Indoor Badminton
Hall, from
November 12 to 15.
The badminton
tournament was organized by Nalco Yuba Jyoti Club, Bhubaneswar. About 100 participants from all over the State took part
in this tournament. Shri Kamal Das & Shri Girija Ray (Men’s doubles), Shri K.N. Raju (Men’s singles) and Shri Sudha Sahu &
Mr. Alam (Veteran Doubles), emerged as the winners in the tournament. Shri Joy Varghese, Director (P&A), Shri S.C. Dash,
ED (Finance) & President, Nalco Community Centre and Shri D. B. Bhanja, GM (H&A) graced the concluding ceremony as
the guests and handed over the prizes to the winners.
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Aluminium World
Indian aluminium sector poised for
stupendous growth
The Indian aluminium market is growing at a rapid pace and
it is one metallic industry where India can emerge as a
powerhouse within the next decade
According to industry sources, India with total bauxite reserves
of about 3 billion accounts for almost 7.5% of the world's
65 billion bauxite reserves and is ranked sixth among the
countries with highest bauxite reserves. The worldwide
alumina production competence is around 58 million tonnes
in which India has 2.7 million tones, being the fifth largest
producer, after Australia, Guinea, Brazil and Jamaica.
Currently all the major Indian producers are trying to make
good the opportunity by expanding furiously. China, which
has doubled its aluminium capacity over past half decade to
account for more than a fifth of the world's output, is a net
exporter of the metal. The Indian aluminium market is growing
at a rapid pace, yet per capita consumption is extremely low:
With over 7% growth per annum, one of the highest in the
world, the Indian aluminium market is booming. Even better,
sectors that extensively use aluminium are themselves
booming, ensuring that this sector stays firmly on the growth
path for times to come. Total aluminium consumption in
the country is around 1,100 KT at present, which has grown
significantly from 2002 level of 600 KT.
Though India's per capita consumption of aluminium stands
too low (under 1 kg) comparing to the per capita consumptions
of other countries like the US & Europe (25 to 30 kgs), Japan
(15 kgs), Taiwan (10 kgs) and China (3 kgs), the demand is
growing. In India, the industries that require aluminium mostly
include power (44%), consumer durables, transportation (10-
12%), construction (17%) and packaging. With one of the
world's lowest per capita consumption, the country's
aluminium demand is set to explode.
(Sourced from - The Economic Times (website), 23.02.10)
India as a destination
for aluminium smelting
Equipped as they are with low cost and efficiently run power
stations taking care of their smelters' entire electricity
requirements and as the country is endowed with rich bauxite
deposits, our production cost of aluminium figures in the
lowest quartile among world producers. Nalco has the unique
advantage of ownership of huge high quality bauxite deposits
at a single site in Orissa's hills of Panchpatmali. The rich
mineral endowment plus unremitting efforts to acquire more
deposits both within and outside Orissa will keep Nalco a
perennial exporter of alumina.
Nalco is working to give shape to three mega projects
simultaneously, including a $4-billion 500,000 tonnes smelter
along with a captive 1,250 power complex at East Kalimantan
in Indonesia. Nalco is also pursuing a project of similar
configuration at Jharsuguda in Orissa. The promised access
to 80 million tonnes of bauxite deposits at Gudem and KR
Konda in Andhra Pradesh will also lead Nalco to build a
1.4-million-tonne alumina refinery in the state. For any metal
group raw material security is of cardinal importance. Nalco
will no doubt have enough bauxite to go by for a good number
of years. The company's move to acquire bauxite and coal
resources globally is seen in the context of its plans to build
large new smelters.
Hindalco has also got big things on its plate. If all its projects
get commissioned on revised schedule, then its smelting
capacity will rise to 1.7 million tonnes from 500,000 tonnes
and alumina refining capacity to 6.5 million tonnes from
1.7 million tonnes by 2013. Meanwhile, Novelis acquisition
has given Hindalco global leadership in that value added
segment where path breaking technologies are in application.
Vedanta has arrived on the Indian aluminium scene much
later than Hindalco and Nalco. While it has made up for
the lost time by gaining control of Balco and Madras
Aluminium, Vedanta is aggressively building new capacity
through greenfield and brownfield routes. By 2013, it claims,
it will have at least 2.6 million tonne smelting and 5 million
tonne alumina refinery capacity. Action of the three groups
is vindication that India due to its abundance of bauxite
and coal resources is the ideal place to smelt aluminium.
(Sourced from - www.business-standard.com, 23.02.10)
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Obituaries
Shri Duryodhan Naik (52), who was
working as Sr. SSW, in Operation
Dept. of CPP, Angul, passed away
due to illness on January 10. Born
on 02.01.1958, Late Shri Naik had
joined Nalco on 05.11.1994. He is
survived by his wife and son.
Shri Pradeep Mishra (45), who was
working as Sr. EA in Purchase
Department of CPP, Angul, left for
heavenly abode on October 29. Born
on 01.03.1964, in village
Amalapada, Angul, Late Shri Mishra
had joined Nalco on 14.02.1986.
Shri Singrai Majhi (47), who was
working as Chargeman in CPP,
Angul, passed away on November
18. Born on 20.08.1962, in
Banpokharia of Mayurbhanj district,
Late Shri Majhi had joined Nalco
on 23.02.1987.
Shri Debendra Mohapatra (52), who
was working as Sr. Foreman, in
Operation Department of CPP,
Angul, left for heavenly abode on
December 20. Born on 17.07.1957,
in Pariyapatapur, Puri, Late Shri
Mohapatra had joined Nalco on
01.03.1982.
Shri Matia Gochhayat (51), who
was working as Unskilled Worker
in CPP, Angul passed away on
December 20. Born on 14.12.1958
in Kulad, Angul, Late Shri
Gochhayat had joined Nalco on
10.11.1992.
Vyasakavi Fakir Mohan
Jayanti
PARICHAYA
Barsha Sahitya Sansad celebrated Vyasakavi Fakir Mohan Jayanti
at Damanjodi on January 14. Shri R.N. Patnaik, DGM
(Materials) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr
Shatrughna Behera, Principal, SVM and Dr S.C. Parida, Vice-
Principal, SVM were the distinguished speakers on the
occasion. The function was presided over by Shri Raj Sutar,
President, Barsha Sahitya Sansad. Shri Susant Das, Secretary
of the Sansad, proposed a vote of thanks.
Talk on 'Diabetes & Lifestyle'
To create awareness about the growing instances of diabetes
and its adverse impact on health, a talk and counseling
programme by eminent diabetologist Dr.Alok Kanungo was
organized at the Corporate Office, on November 21.
Parichaya prays to the Almighty to rest the departed Souls
in peace and provide strength to the bereaved families.
From L to R - Dr. D.K. Mohapatra, CMO, Dr.Alok Kanungo
& Dr. S.K. Sen at the Nalco Bhavan Auditorium
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Our Children
Meenakshi, daughter of Shri S.N. Padhi, Dy. Manager (Electrical), CPP, Angul, and a
student of Class VII, DPS, Angul, has received award for her innovative ideas at a National
Competition for Ideas and Innovations 'Ignite 09', held at the Indian Institute of
Management, Ahmedabad, on November 30. Meenakshi, received the award from
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. National Innovation Foundation,
Ahemdabad, had organized this national level competition for children up to Class XII.
Altogether 1344 concept/ideas from all across the country were received by the foundation
and only 18 best innovative ideas including Meenakshi's were short listed for 'Ignite 09'
Competition. Her innovation was based on ambulance or fire brigade with integrated
GPS, which will turn all the traffic lights automatically to red keeping the road clear.
Abhijit, son of Asit Das, Manager
(Admn.), S&P Complex, Angul, and
a student of Class XI, DAV Public
School, Unit VIII, Bhubaneswar is
an amateur photographer with a
wide range of interests including
Music. Started as a hobby, Abhijit
is now a keen photo enthusiast with
a collection of exceptional images.
In one of such recent shoot, he had captured the image of a
Civet (Civet is a nocturnal animal and is approximately 17-
28 inches in length with a cat-like body, with long legs and
a long tail. Mostly it is not seen in
areas close to human habitat), that
strayed into an apartment in
Tankapani Road in Bhubaneswar.
The photograph taken by Abhijit
has been published in The New
Indian Express.
Sheetal, daughter of Shri A.K. Bhoi, Manager
(Materials), Corporate Office, and a student
of UKG, DAV Public Scholol,
Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar has been
awarded first prize in Debate Competition
in the Interschool Competition, organized
by Ghungur, Bhubaneswar. She received the
prize from Hon'ble Governor of Orissa at a
function organized in Bhubaneswar. Earlier, she has also been
conferred with Brikshya Bandhu Samman and Kanya Sishu
Prativa Award. Besides numerous awards to her credit in
painting, quiz, debate & acting, Sheetal is good at her studies.
Prasanmit, son of Shri P.K. Nath,
CM(Systems), Corporate Office, and a
student of Class XI, DAV Public School,
Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, has
come out with flying colours in the
National Talent Search Examination
Scholarship examination (NTSE). He has
secured 2nd rank in the state and 14th
at the all India level. NTSE examination is conducted by NCERT
to identify students and nurture their talent. Besides, being
good at studies, Prasanmit has keen interest in drawing, stage
play s and sports. He is also a martial art enthusiast and holds
a green belt in taekwon-do.
Sujeet Raj, son of Shri Prasanta Sahoo,
CM(Mech), Smelter Plant, Angul, and
a student of Delhi Public School, Angul,
has been awarded National Talent
Search Examination (NTSE) scholarship
for Class VIII. NTSE is being conducted
by National Council of Education
Research & Training, New Delhi.
Soumya, daughter of Shri Sananta
Pradhan, Technician (Cast House),
Smelter Plant, Angul, and a student of
Class V, Delhi Public School, Angul, is
an avid painter and has won numerous
awards to her credit. Recently, she was
awarded 1st prize in the group drawing
competition (sub-junior category) at the
9th cultural festival, organized by Sa-Re-Ga-Ma, at
Nalconagar, Angul. Soumya is also a good Odissi dancer.
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Sidhartha, son of Shri Pitambar Acharya,
Sr. Photographer, Corporate Office, and a
student of Class X, DAV School,
Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, has
received the runner up trophy in the Inter
School Science Drama competition, held
on the occasion of children's day at Regional
Science Centre, Bhubaneswar. Also, a Ball
Badminton enthusiast, Sidhartha had
participated in the 15th Sub-junior State Ball
Badminton Championship, and has received the runner up
trophy. Earlier, he had also participated in the Sub junior
National Ball Badminton Championship, held at Haryana.
Vrisha, daughter of Shri B.N.
Mohanty, Manager (Mech.), S&P
Complex, Angul, and a student
of Class VIII, DPS, Angul, has
received the cultural talent search
scholarship for Odissi Dance from
the Centre for Cultural Research
& Training. Earlier, Vrisha had
performed Odissi at a function
organized in Bhopal, where she
was felicitated by the Hon'ble
Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
Shivam, son of Shri B.S. Sahoo, Sr.
Manager (Mech.), Smelter Plant,
Angul, and a student of Class-III,
DPS, Nalco Nagar, Angul, has
bagged gold medal in 'International
Children's Art Competition' held
at Hyderabad. Shivam has received
the gold medal for the 2nd time in
this competition.
Lity Manisha, daughter of Shri M.K. Mohapatra,
Chemist (Lab.), Smelter Plant, Angul, and a
student of Class VII, Delhi Public School,
Angul, has been awarded National Scholarship
- 2009 in Odissi dance category. The scholarship
has been instituted by the Centre for Cultural
Research & Training, Under Ministry of Culture,
Govt. of India. She has also performed Odissi
dance in various TV programmes and has won
many awards to her credit.
Excellent MoU Rating
With reference to the MoU signed with Ministry
of Mines, Government of India, Navratna PSU EXCELLENT
Nalco has got excellent ratings for its outstanding RATING
performance in 2006-07. The Company has got
this distinction for the tenth time. Nalco has been
getting excellent rating since 1995-96 (only exception being
1998-99, when the company suffered a series of pot failures).
Under the MoU system, the excellent performance of a CPSE
is acknowledged by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in
the form of a Special Certificate of Merit. Nalco has recently
received such a certificate on 19 th October 2009, for excellence
in the achievement of MoU targets for the year 2006-07.
Nalco has reported a net profit of Rs.2381 crore with net
sales of Rs.5940 crore and the gross margin of Rs.3942
crore during the financial year 2006-07. The Company
achieved its projected 100% capacity utilization of mines,
refinery and smelter plant. The metal sale crossed the
target of 3, 45,000 tonnes and achieved 3, 56,616 tonnes
in the financial year 2006-07. This represents an increase
of 3.4% against the MoU target. It also produced 48.23
lakh tonnes of bauxite and power generation of 5968
million units in 2006-07.
Health Tips
If you're not convinced about the need to develop an exercise
program for your life, you can at least try following some of
these tips in your everyday routine.
• Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator
• Try to take a short walk by parking your vehicle at the
far end of the parking lot.
• If you use a public transport then do get off a stop
before your destination. Walk the rest of the way.
• Spend a few minutes of your lunch break to take a stroll.
• Think of housework as an extra chance to exercise.
• Gardening can also be considered a good option to
exercise.
• Schedule an after-dinner walk with your family. Make
it quality time.
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