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

Aug - Oct’ 09PARICHAYA

“PARICHAYAFrom our CMDShri A.K Srivastava takes over as CMDShri Abhay Kumar Srivastava has taken over as the Chairman-cum-ManagingDirector of Nalco at its Corporate Office on October 1, following thesuperannuation of Shri C.R. Pradhan.Born on 18th January 1954, Shri Srivastava is a Mechanical Engineer byprofession. He did his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech inIndustrial Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He alsohas an MBA degree to his credit. Shri Srivastava has 30 years of workingexperience in Public Sector Enterprises in various fields of engineering andmanagement. He spent major part of his career of over 20 years in NationalThermal Power Corporation Ltd. He has worked with Indian Petro ChemicalsCorporation Ltd, a Navratna Public Sector under the Ministry of Chemicals& Petrochemicals for over 5 years.Before joining Nalco, he was heading Cement Corporation of India Limited, a Govt of India Undertaking under Ministry ofHeavy Industries & Public Enterprises, as its Chairman-cum-Managing Director for about 5 years.With his joining Nalco, various expansion programmes and new projects of the company involving investment of overRs.40, 000 crore are slated to get further boost.On behalf of Nalconians, Parichaya welcomes Smt. Chandini & Shri Srivastava to Nalco family.My Dear Colleagues,It is indeed a great pleasure and privilege for me to address youthrough the columns of our newsletter Parichaya, for the firsttime after taking charge as CMD. The warm reception that Ihave received on my joining Nalco is quite overwhelming andheart-touching. I must convey my heartfelt gratitude to allNalconians for their love and affection shown during my maidenvisit to Mines and Alumina Complex at Damanjodi andsubsequently Smelter and Power Complex in Angul.As we all know, whenever there is any change at the helm, itcreates speculations in the organization. Whether there will beany radical change in the functioning of the management -whether the new leadership will steer the Company to higherlevel of production and profitability!Well, as we all know Nalco is a flagship PSU of the Govt ofIndia, built on strong fundamentals of world class technology,integrated operations and above all highly talented andmotivated human resource base. I must say, the credit for thesuccess of Nalco goes to my predecessors who have built aformidable corporate entity with very high standards ofperformance during last 28 years of existence of the Company.This makes my job tougher in setting new benchmarks for myselfand our Company.Today, we have reached a very crucial stage in our corporatelife. We are about to complete the 2nd phase expansionprogramme and start the 3rd phase thereafter. The Company is1also launching greenfield projects in India and abroad involvinghuge investment of about Rs.40,000 crores in next 2/3 years.These are some of the challenging tasks ahead, and we mustmuster all our individual strengths, technical skills andmanagerial expertise to implement these projects successfullyand explore newer avenues of growth and prosperity.All these years, Nalco has been successful in bringing togetherthe best of management practices and latest technology thathave led to incredible results. At this stage of rapidly changingglobal business scenario, we need to review our corporatestrategies and go beyond aluminium and enter into new areasof growth opportunities in power sector and other metals.I am sure, I will have more and more opportunities to interactwith you formally or informally on various issues as we moveon. I remain confident that together we can synergise all ourefforts and strengths in taking Nalco to greater heights of glory.We, the Nalconians are really fortunate that our Company islocated in the sacred land of Orissa which enjoys the blessingsof Lord Jagannath and where Nalco has prospered to becomea 'Navratna' company and aspiring to be a 'Maharatna'organization in near future.As I sign off, let me thank you all for the overwhelming warmthand affection shown. I also heartily reciprocate your feelingsand convey my best wishes to you and your family members.”A.K. Srivastava, CMDAug - Oct’ 09Published by : Corporate Communication Department, National Aluminium Company Limited, Nalco Bhawan, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar – 751 061Chief Editor : Harish C. Pradhan, DGM (Admn.)Designed and Printed at : inteCAD,442, Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751 007, Ph: 2544631e-Parichaya at - www.nalcoindia.comYou may send your feedback to hcpradhan@nalcoindia.co.in

PARICHAYASuccess should stem from 'Collective Wisdom' and 'Teamwork’- Shri A.K. SrivastavaSoon after assuming the office of CMD, Shri A.K. Srivastavainteracted with the senior officers at Corporate Office.Subsequently in the following days, Shri Srivastava visitedNalco's plants and sites at Damanjodi and Angul. During thevisits, Shri Srivastava was apprised about various Units andongoing expansion activities of the Company.At Corporate OfficeShri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, interacting with the senior officers of Corporate Office, on the day of assuming the officeAt M&R ComplexShri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, accompanied by Shri A.K. Sharma, Director (Production), Shri B.N. Swain, ED(H&A), Shri P.K.Mohapatra, ED(M&R), Shri G.S. Mohapatra, DGM (Admn) along with senior officials of the Company visiting the M&R Complex.At S&P ComplexShri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, accompanied by Shri A.K. Sharma, Director (Production), Shri P.K. Padhi, Director (Projects &Technical), Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and other senior officials during the visit to S&P Complex at Angul.Aug - Oct’ 092

PARICHAYACHANGES AT THE TOPShri P.K. Padhi, Director (P&T)Shri P.K. Padhi has been appointed as the Director (Projects & Technical) of Nalco w.e.fSeptember 3. Prior to the new assignment, Shri Padhi was serving the Company as ExecutiveDirector (Materials) at Nalco Corporate office.Our New DirectorsAfter graduating in Mechanical Engineering from REC, Rourkela (Now National Institute ofTechnology), Shri Padhi did his M.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpurin 1978 and thereafter MBA from University of Leeds, U.K. Shri Padhi started his career withUtkal Machinery, Kansbahal and subsequently worked with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, atSunabeda. Shri Padhi joined Nalco in 1983 and subsequently worked in various capacities.While working in various positions, Shri Padhi has contributed significantly towards streamliningMarketing and Material functions of the Company.Sharing the success with Shri Padhi is his wife Smt. Seema, daughter Dipika and son Arvind.Shri Ansuman Das, Director (Commercial)Shri Ansuman Das has joined as the Director (Commercial) of Nalco on October 28. The posthad fallen vacant following superannuation of Shri K.K. Mallick. Prior to the new assignment,Shri Das was serving the Company as Executive Director (Materials) at the Corporate office.After graduating in Mechanical Engineering from REC, Rourkela (Now NIT) in 1976, Shri Dasstarted his career with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and joined Nalco in 1982 as SeniorEngineer in Project and Technical service Department at Bhubaneswar. Shri Das has also donehis MBA from University of Hull, U.K.Shri Das, while working at Nalco in various capacities, has significantly contributed towardsresearch and formulation of marketing policies and guidelines for sale of products in domesticand overseas market.Sharing the success with Shri Das is his wife Smt. Manasi, daughter Ananya and Son ArchitWith the joining of Shri Padhi and Shri Das as D(P&T) & D(C) respectively, Nalco's Board has been further strengthened.Our New ED and GMsThere have been major changes in the upper echelons of Nalco. In a career upturn, the following officers have been elevatedto the ranks of Executive Director and General Managers.Name Unit Promoted asShri Bijoy Dash CORPORATE ED (Production)Shri B.P. Singha SMELTER GM(Tech.),SmelterShri R.N. Jena CPP GM(O&M), CPPShri P.C. Murmu CORPORATE GM(H&A), CorporateShri A.K. Sahu S&P GM(H&A), S&PParichaya congratulates all those who have been promoted3Aug - Oct’ 09

Shri A.K. Sharma electedChairman of FIMIStanding CommitteeShri A. K. Sharma, Director(Production), Nalco has beenunanimously elected as the Chairmanof Standing Committee for Non-Ferrous Minerals & Industries at the43rd Annual General Meeting ofFederation of Indian MineralsIndustries (FIMI). The meeting wasinaugurated by Union Minister for Mines, Shri B.K. Handique,in New Delhi on August 18.FIMI, set up in 1966 to promote the interests of mining,mineral processing, metal making and other mineral-basedindustries, now has a membership of 350 organizations.Shri Sharma, who joined Nalco in its formative years in 1982,has more than thirty years of experience in Aluminium Industryand has expertise in the area of aluminium smelting. Hislarge professional experience ranges from projectconceptualization and construction to plant operation andachieving designed output. He has successfully assimilatedthe state-of-art technology from overseas and indigenized itto suit the typical Indian conditions.With his vast experience, Shri Sharma is likely to contribute agreat deal in FIMI's endeavour to promote sustainabledevelopment through scientific mining and optimal utilisationof natural resources in the country.Premier Trading HouseStatus for NalcoPARICHAYANalco has been accorded the prestigious Premier TradingHouse status, in accordance with the provision of the EximPolicy by Government of India, Ministry of Commerce &Industry. Premier Trading House status is the highest statusawarded to any Export House by Government of India.As per the Current Foreign Trade Policy, the Export Houseshould have exported goods worth Rs.7500 crore or aboveduring the current year plus previous three years for gettingstatus of Premier Trading House. Nalco has achieved exportof Rs.7609.07 crore during the current year up to 31.07.2009including the previous three years i.e. from April 2006 toJuly 2009.It may be mentioned that since 2005 Nalco has beenrecognized as a Five Star Trading House for its substantialcontributions to export of aluminium metal and calcinedalumina to various overseas markets. Nalco has been makingrapid progress in the field of alumina and metal exports whichhave further gone up with the commissioning of ongoing 2ndphase capacity expansion.Already a leading player, Nalco since inception has achievedspectacular success as the country's leading exporter of aluminaand aluminium. During the financial year 2008-09, Nalcohad achieved a export earning of Rs.2,085 crore compared toRs.2,134 crore in 2007-08. During the Financial year 2008-09, Nalco exported 8,51,886 MT of alumina and 82,317 MTof aluminium.Nalco gets mining nod in APThe Govt of India has accorded prior approval for the mining lease proposals of Govt ofAndhra Pradesh for awarding lease to Nalco over Gudem and Katamraju Konda bauxiteblocks in Andhra Pradesh.Earlier, the Govt of Andhra Pradesh had recommended to the Centre for grant ofmining lease in favour of Nalco. These deposits are estimated to have 85 milliontonnes of bauxite reserves. The Company plans to build a 1.4 million tonnes greenfield alumina refinery based on the Gudem and KR Konda bauxite deposits atVisakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh at an estimated investment of Rs.6000crores. This investment is part of Company's ambitious plan "to be a reputedglobal company in the metals and energy sectors".Aug - Oct’ 094

PARICHAYA2nd Quarter ResultsAccording to the un-audited financialresults for the 2nd quarter of thefinancial year 2009-10 taken on recordin the Board of Directors meeting heldin the Corporate Office, Bhubaneswaron October 30, Nalco has reported anet profit of Rs.159.49 crore and a salesturnover of Rs.1199.22 crore. During the2nd quarter of the previous fiscal, thenet profit was Rs. 444.46 crore with aturnover of Rs.1675.91 crore.The Company registered a 14.4%increase in aluminium production to103,017 tonnes from 90,089 tonnes inNET PROFIT OF RS. 159.49 CRORESALES TRUNOVER OF RS. 1199.22 CROREthe corresponding quarter last year.Similarly alumina production increasedto 379,700 tonnes from 373,500tonnes and power generation alsoincreased to 1410 MU from 1292 MU.On the sales front, the Companyachieved a total sale of 105,696 tonnesof aluminium in the 2nd quarter,which was 88,585 tonnes in thecorresponding period of previous year.Despite sluggish market conditions,Nalco has been able to significantlyincrease its exports of aluminium to38,116 tonnes (123% increase) from17,069 tonnes in the correspondingquarter last year. However the Companyreported 164,048 tonnes sale of aluminacompared 220,596 tonnes in thecorresponding period of previous year.Meanwhile, as part of growth strategy,Nalco has plans for diversification inother metal and power sector. Some ofthese growth projects are planned abroad.Things to cheer about:Aluminium exports - up 123% Aluminium Production - up 14.4% Total Metal sale - up 19.3% Power generation - up 9%Nalco bags Leadership AwardIn recognition of outstanding, innovative and world-class services, projects and programmes in the area of Corporate SocialResponsibility, Nalco has bagged the Think Odisha Leadership Award for 'Best Environmental Excellence' and for 'BestWorkplace Practices'. On behalf of the Company, Shri B.L Bagra, Director (Finance) and Shri Joy Varghese, Director (P&A)received the 'Best Environmental Excellence Award' and 'Best Workplace Practices Award" respectively from Shri NaveenPatnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Orissa, at Bhubaneswar on August 7. The award has been instituted jointly by The Timesof India, FRAME CSR and Tefla.Shri B.L Bagra, Director (Finance), receiving the'Best Environmental Excellence Award'Shri Joy Varghese, Director (P&A), receiving the 'BestWorkplace Practices Award"5Aug - Oct’ 09

Nalco bags EEPC Export AwardPARICHAYANalco has bagged the Engineering Export Promotion Council's(EEPC) prestigious All India Export Award being adjudged asthe 'Star Performer' in large enterprise category, for itsoutstanding export performance during the year 2007-08.On behalf of the Company, Shri Ansuman Das, the thenGM (Export & RP) received the award from Shri AnandSharma, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Govt ofIndia, at a function held in Mumbai on August 29.During the financial year 2007-08, Nalco has achievedsales turnover of Rs.5474 crore, including the exportearning of Rs.2235 crore. The net profit was Rs.1632 croreduring this fiscal.Nalco signs MoU with IDCONalco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with the state owned Industrial Infrastructure DevelopmentCorporation (IDCO) to set up an aluminium park at Angul injoint venture. The MoU was signed by Shri Srikant Kabi, MD(IDCO) and Shri P.K. Dey, GM(BD), Nalco in the presenceof Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Orissa atthe State Secretariat in Bhubaneswar on September 19. AboutRs.75 crore is proposed to be invested on the park and bothNalco and IDCO will have equal stake in the project. Theproposed aluminium park will help towards development ofan important industrial cluster and downstream industries.Nalco and IDCO will lend their expertise and strength apartfrom funds for successful operation of the aluminium park.Pollution Control Excellence AwardAlumina Refinery of Nalco has bagged the prestigious‘Pollution Control Excellence Award-2009' from the StatePollution Control Board, Orissa, under the large and mediumindustry category. On behalf of the Company, Shri S.K. Patnaik,DGM (SH&E), M&R Complex, received the award from ShriTarun Kanti Mishra, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Orissa andChairman of State Pollution Control Board at a function heldat Jaydev Bhavan, Bhubaneswar on September 15.Aug - Oct’ 09It may be mentioned that Nalco since inception has beenadapting excellent environment management practices andall its production units conform to ISO 14001 norms.6

PARICHAYANalco pays Rs.84.22 cr as final dividendNalco paid 15% final dividend amounting to Rs.84.22 crore to the Govt of India towards Government share of 87.15% onthe total paid-up capital of Rs.644.31 crore for the year 2008-09. The Company paid 50% dividend for the year 2008-09. Ofthe total 50% dividend, interim at 35% was paid earlier in February, 2009. Together, the dividend pay-out works out toRs.322.15 crore out of which the Govt. share isRs.280.74 crore. The balance amount of Rs.41.41crore is disbursed to other shareholders of theCompany like banks, financial institutions andindividual shareholders.On behalf of the Company, Shri A.K. Srivastava,CMD, handed over the cheque of final dividendfor Rs.84.22 crore to Shri B.K. Handique, Hon'bleUnion Minister of Mines, Govt of India, in thepresence of Smt Santha Sheela Nair, SecretaryMines, Shri Vijay Kumar, Additional Secretary(Mines), Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), Nalcoand other senior officials of Ministry and Nalcoin New Delhi on October 21.Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, Nalco, handing over the cheque offinal dividend to Shri B.K. Handique, Hon'ble Minister of Mines,Nalco in International ExhibitionNalco participated in the MetEx India 2009, an International Exhibition on Metal, Metallurgical Technologies & Services,organized by the Bangalore Chapter of the Indian Institute of Metals, at Bangalore, from September 16 to 18. The event wassupported by Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govtof India, besides the relevant industry associations, namely AIIFA, ILZDA, FISME & WASME.The fair showcased different industry segments viz Infrastructure, Technology, Machinery, Mining Equipments, products andservices, bringing the prospective buyers and sellers under one umbrella. Nalco's pavilion was one among the best in theexhibition and witnessed a large number of visitors, including delegates from India and abroad.Shri B.K. Handique, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines, Govt of India, at Nalco’s pavilion in MetEx India 2009 Exhibition7Aug - Oct’ 09

Mining team visits NamibiaPARICHAYAA delegation led by Smt. Santha Sheela Nair, Secretary (Mines),Govt. of India, visited Namibia from October 25 to November01, to explore possibilities of gaining mining lease of mineralsfor meeting country's requirement including that of Nalco aspart of its diversification strategy. Shri B.L. Bagra, Director(Finance), was a member of the delegation. The delegationcalled on Dr. Sam Nujoma, the founding President, thePresident and the Minister for Mines & Energy of Namibia.The delegation held discussions with various exclusiveprospecting license holders of Mines. Shri Bagra also heldseparate discussions, together with Secretary (Mines) of Govt.of Orissa, with the founding President and several prospectinglicense holders to explore the avenues.Distinguished VisitorsThe Committee members of NationalCommission for Scheduled Castes visitedBhubaneswar from October 6 to 9. Led by ShriButa Singh, the 12 member team interacted withthe top officials of Nalco & MCL and reviewedvarious issues pertaining to the rules ofreservations and service safeguards.42nd Engineers' Day observedThe Institution of Engineers, Nalco Angul Local Centre,observed the 42nd Engineers' Day in the premises of OfficersClub, Nalconagar, Angul on September 15. Prof.(Dr.)Antaryami Mishra, Principal, IGIT, Sarang, graced the occasionas the chief guest, Shri Rajesh Jha, Executive Director, JindalSteel & Power Limited, as the chief speaker and Shri K.S.Sreedhara, ED(S&P), as the guest of honour. Besides, Shri S.P.Pattnaik, GM(Mines), Utkal E Block and President AngulCentre, Shri C.R. Sahu, CM(Elect), Smelter & Honourary Secy.of the Centre, Shri A.P. Mohanty, CM (Civil) Project, CPP,Shri C.R. Sahu, CM(Mech),CPP were notably present on theoccasion. The theme of deliberation on which the dignitariesdwelt vividly was' Technical solutions to combat environmentalproblems’. In view of rapid environmental degradation, thedignitaries urged upon all including engineers, technocrats,scientists, administrators and environmentalists to contributeAug - Oct’ 09towards innovating new technologies for combatingenvironmental challenges. A souvenir was also released onthe occasion by the chief guest Prof. (Dr.) Mishra. Delegatesfrom Nalco, MCL, Bhusan Steel participated in the function.To mark the occasion, a cultural programme was alsoperformed by the local artistes.8

PARICHAYACash Assistance camps at AngulNalco held a cash-assistance camp for the SubstantiallyAffected Persons (SAPs), at S&P Complex, Angul on October15. Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and Shri Ashok Sahu, GM(H&A), handed over the cheques worth Rs.29.60 lakh to 6SAPs and their legal heirs at Nalco Sports Complex, in thepresence of representatives from district administration.In seven such camps held so far, Nalco has disbursed Rs.3.94crore among 69 SAPs. It may be mentioned that Nalco hadacquired 4103 acres of land for its Smelter and Power projectat Angul, out of which 3496 acres was private land.Subsequently, Nalco has given employment to 1635 LandAffected Persons (LAPs), which is about 36% of company'spermanent employee strength at Angul. Besides, the companyhas so far sponsored 831 LAPs for ITI training in 7 batches, ata cost of Rs.2.05 crore, including a stipend of Rs.1000 permonth.The Company has comprehensively addressed the issues ofrehabilitation of displaced families with adequatecompensation, housing and employment to the extent feasible.While the revised rehabilitation and resettlement policy ofthe State provides for one time cash assistance to families inlieu of employment ranging from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh, Nalcohas offered one time cash-assistance package in lieu ofemployment ranging from Rs.2.5 lakh to Rs.15 lakh to SAPs,who are not eligible for employment or opt for cash assistance.Nalco extends healthcare in remote areas of KoraputMore than 8000 patients benefitedLed by Shri G. S. Mohapatra, DGM (Admn), the MHU teamincluding Shri C. M. Mohanta, Manager (HRD) & PD Cell,Dr. Sudhansu Chowdhury, Physician, Dr. G. Mohapatra,Community-Mobiliser & Shri Digbijay Acharya, Pharmacistreach out to the patients though these health camps. Besides,Shri A. K. Lenka, Shri R. N. Subudhi, Shri R. N. Pradhan, ofAdministration department also render extensive support inorganizing these health camps.As part its periphery development activities, Nalco has beenextending health services through its Mobile Health Unit inperiphery villages of Mines and Refinery Complex in Damanjodiof Koraput District. During the last 3 months, the Mobile HealthUnit (MHU), consisting doctors, paramedical staff and socialworkers, has so far covered 108 no of villages and treated8166 patients. Free medicines worth Rs. 3 lakhs has alreadybeen distributed for various ailments, like, malaria, cold, cough,diarrhoea, fever and other skin diseases in these health camps.9The MHU team organizes six health camps in a week. Manyvillages, that have been covered, were inaccessible andremotely located without proper road communications. Insuch cases, the MHU team walks down to the villages throughhilly terrain to reach out to the patients. In last three months,Nalco's MHU has covered villages like Batsilguda, Mujang,Kesbguda, Putsil, Kamalajhola, Chikalmari, Baliguda,Jhimkiguda, Kendumaliguda, Charangul, Beheraguda,Talabandhaguda, to name a few from the 100 odd villages.This initiative by the Company to provide basic healthcareservices in the remote locations has received much appreciationand accolades from the periphery villagers in the region.Aug - Oct’ 09

Sarpanchs' Meet at AngulPARICHAYAObituariesAs part of the Periphery DevelopmentProgramme, a Sarpanchs' Meet wasorganized at S&P Complex, Angul onSeptember 16. Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED,S&P Complex, chaired the meet andtook stock of various developmentalworks undertaken by the Company forperiphery villages of Angul. The basicpurpose of the meet was to gatherfeedback from the Sarpanchs in thepresence of Sub-collector and BDOs, regarding the variousdevelopmental works undertaken and to further expedite theexecution processes.It may be mentioned that, the Company has so far earmarkedRs.56 crore for various developmental activities in the 39peripheral villages of Angul. The sector-wise sanctions havebeen: Roads - Rs.16.85 crore (30.09%); Water Supply -Rs.16.53 crore (29.52%); Education - Rs.7.98 crore (14.25%);Community Development - Rs.4.48 crore (8%); Health -Shri Govinda Mali (50), who was working asSr.SSW, Gr-I, Civil Deptt. , Refinery Unit ,Damanjodi expired on March 10, due toillness. Born on 11.03.1956, Late Shri Malihad joined Nalco on 14.03.1989 as Mazdoor.He has left behind his wife and two daughters.Shri Lachhimi Mali (38), who was working asSr.SSW, Gr-I, Mechanical Deptt., Refinery Unit,Damanjodi expired on April 20 due to illness.Born on 07.07.1971, Late Shri Mali had joinedNalco on 11.07.1989 as Mazdoor. He issurvived by his wife, Punam and four daughters.Shri Akshaya Sahu (44), who was working asChargeman in Operation Dept. of CPP,Angul, passed away on August 9. Born on09.07.1965, in Jarasingha village of Anguldistrict, Late Shri Sahu had joined Nalco on04.09.1985 as JMOT.Shri Bhramarbar Bhoi (37), who was workingas SSW in Electrical Department of CPP,Angul passed away on March 10. Born on16.05.1971, Late Shri Bhoi had joined Nalcoon 22.02.1993.Aug - Oct’ 09Rs.3.29 crore (5.88%); Training - Rs.2.05 crore (3.66%); andothers Rs. 4.82 crore (i.e. 8.60%).However, at present, there are 485 works under execution, forwhich the Company has sanctioned about Rs.16 crore. Out ofthese, 256 works are being executed through governmentagencies and 229 works are being executed by the executantsnominated by the BDOs and supervised by Nalco.Among others, Shri Ashok Sahu, GM (H&A) and Shri PradoshMohanty, DGM (Admn.) were present on the occasion.Shri P. S. Sudhakar (56), who was working asDGM (Matls), Materials Deptt. of RefineryUnit, Damanjodi, passed away on March 6,due to illness. Born on 26.04.1953, Late ShriSudhakar had joined Nalco on 14.08.1982. Heis survived by his wife Geeta and daughterArchana and son, Gurudutt.Shri G. Tulasi Das (43), who was working as JuniorManager (HRD), H&A Deptt., Refinery Unit,Damanjodi passed away on May 27 due to illness.Born on 08.03.1966, Late Shri Tulasi Das hadjoined Nalco on 11.11.1987. He is survived bywife Amaravati and daughter, Priyanka.Shri Gangadhar Patra (56), who was workingas Junior Manager (Matls), Materials Deptt.Refinery Unit, Damanjodi expired on March18, due to illness. Born on 01.07.1953, LateShri Patra had joined Nalco on 17.06.1982 asclerk typist. He is survived by his wifeNarmada, three daughters, Nirupama, Priyadarshini, Dipikaand son, Sourav.Parichaya prays to the Almighty to rest the departed Souls inpeace and provide strength to the bereaved families.10

PARICHAYAThe Spirit of FreedomNalco joined the Nation in celebrating the 63 rd Independence Day, with renewed spirit of freedom and nationalism. On thisauspicious occasion, Nalconians pledge to work selflessly to achieve the organization’s mission, with a sense of disciplineand dedication.At BhubaneswarThe 63rd Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal and fervour in the Corporate office. Shri C.R. Pradhan, the thenCMD, hoisted the tricolour and addressed the employees on the occasion.At M&R ComplexCMD receiving the guard of honourof security personnel.An exhibition football match atNalconagar , BhubaneswarShri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R)addressing the employees on theoccasion of 63 rd Independence DayShri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R) receiving the guardof honour from CISF Jawans, Speed Security servicespersonnel and NCC, Scout & Guides of DPS & SVM.Shri A.K. Chakraborty, GM(Mines),saluting the National flag at thePanchpatmali Bauxite MinesAt S&P ComplexShri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P), unfurled the National Flag and received the guard of honour on the occasion of 63 rd IndependenceDay at the Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, Nalconagar, Angul.11Aug - Oct’ 09

PARICHAYAAt VizagIndependence Day celebration at CPP Shramik BastiShri P.K. Pattnaik,GM(CPP), unfurling theNational Flag at VidutnagarCommunity Centre, AngulAt KolkataIndependence Daycelebration by Nalco NonExecutive Employees Unionin Nalconagar, Angul.Excerpts fromCMD’s Independence Day Address“In recent years, Nalco has taken some bold initiatives forexpansion and growth of the Company. The Company hasalready completed its two major expansion programmes andto maintain the leadership position, the Company is nowplanning for the 3rd phase expansion. Apart from Brownfieldexpansion, we are also launching ambitious Greenfieldprojects in India and Abroad.As you know, these are challenging tasks ahead, and the successof these projects depends on the dedication and hard work ofeach one of us and I am confident that each one of us willcontribute to the best of our abilities.While it is true that the expansion programmes will strengthenour business, it may also throw up new challenges if we arenot able to cope up with the increasing pressure of productionand productivity. There is no ready-made formula for successin today’s world. It is the ability of our people to producemore and spend less by economizing on every front whichwill be key to our survival and continued success. Time hasAug - Oct’ 09come to reinforce our efficiency as a dedicated and disciplinedtask force. Today the business scenario is quite challengingin view of prevailing global economic downturn. We haveseen sharp decline in our profitability last year, despiteincreased production of alumina and aluminium. Theuncertainties of the future are so vast that we cannot keepclinging to our old policies and practices to remain successful.We must learn from our past, be sensitive to the present andanticipate the adverse possibilities of the future.We have to redesign our corporate strategies to meet thechanging environment. We also need to display extremesensitivity to the development of the society, particularly inthe peripheral areas, as well as towards the preservation andimprovement of the environment.We are fortunate that we have been given such a strongplatform like Nalco to work for the cause of the country. Onthis auspicious occasion, let us resolve to continue”the taskof nation building.12

28TH AGM & ANNUAL PRESS MEETPARICHAYAElaborating on the further growth plans of the Company, ShriPradhan said that with the commissioning of the 2nd phaseexpansion, with an investment of Rs.4402 crores, Nalco willbe able to raise Bauxite Mine capacity from 48 lakh tonnes to63 lakh tonnes, Alumina capacity from 15.75 lakh tonnes to21 lakh tonnes, Aluminium capacity from 345,000 tonnes to460,000 tonnes and Power Generation capacity from 960MW to 1200 MW.On the occasion, Shri Pradhan also emphasized on thecorporate vision and plan up to the year 2020 and said thatthe Company is aspiring for ambitious plans to grow bothorganically as well as inorganically to be a reputed globalcompany in the metals and energy sectors. In this direction,Nalco has plans to set up Greenfield Aluminium Smelter inIndia and abroad. The Company also plans to enter into energysector as an independent power producer as well as acquirenew mineral resources especially coal, bauxite, copper etc.Annual Press MeetNalco plans to venture into both upstream and downstreamfields to leverage its strength in alumina and aluminiumbusiness. Presently, the following proposals are being activelypursued by the Company.To set up Aluminium Smelter in Indonesia.To set up a Smelter plant in Iran in view of the abundantreserve of natural gas and availability of cheap electricity.To set up a 1.4 million tonne Alumina Refinery in AndhraPradesh.To set up a 5 lakh tonne Smelter plant and 1250 MWpower plant at Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda dist, Orissa.To set up an Aluminium Park at Angul in joint venturewith Orissa Industrial Infrastructure DevelopmentCorporation (IDCO).CMD, Directors and Senior Executives of the Company, addressing a press meet in the evening of September 19, at Bhubaneswar.Aug - Oct’ 0914

PARICHAYAHindi SaptahTo popularize and propagate Hindi language in day-to-day official activities, Hindi Divas, Hindi Week and Hindi Fortnight arecelebrated across the country. To mark the occasion, various competitions were organized by Nalco at its sites and offices.At Bhubaneswaramong the employees (Hindi speaking and Non Hindispeaking) as well as among the students. At the prizedistribution ceremony, Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and ShriP.K. Pattnaik, GM(CPP) were the dignitaries present on theoccasion. The dignitaries handed over the prizes to the winnersof various competitions. At the outset Shri Hariram Pansari,Dy. Manager(Rajbhasha), delivered the welcome address andread out the Hindi Divas message sent by Hon'ble UnionMinister of Home Affairs.Hindi Week was celebrated at the Corporate office fromSeptember 8 to 14. Competitions like essay, speech, slogan,noting & drafting were conducted among the employees. Thecompetitions were held among the employees in twocategories i.e Hindi speaking employees and Non Hindispeaking employees. On the concluding day Shri B.L. Bagra,Director (Finance) graced the occasion as the chief guest whileShri Joy Varghese, Director (P&A) and Shri P.K. Padhi, Director(Projects & Tech.) were the guests of honour. At the outset,Shri S. Tarai, SM(Rajbhasa), delivered the welcome address.The dignitaries handed over the prizes to the winners on theoccasion.Following are the toppers of various competitions:Competition Hindi speaking Non-Hindi SpeakingEssay Ms. Trupti Rai Shri Aswin SutarSpeech Ms. Jyoti Bharti Ms. V. AnuradhaNoting & Dict. Shri Anmol Kandpal Shri Aswin SutarSlogan Shri Gyanendra Jha Shri Sabyasachi MaharanaBesides, Ms. Soudamini Jena, Ms. Bhagabati Mishra and ShriKalandi Charan Sahu of Corporate Office were handed overcertificate of merit for being successful in Hindi examination- Pragyan.At AngulThe Rajbhasha Cell of S&P Complex celebrated the HindiWeek from September 7. To create awareness among theemployees, banners and posters were displayed at variousplaces in S&P Complex. Competitions like essay, debate,poetry recitation noting & dictation, quiz etc were conducted15At DamanjodiHindi Week was also celebrated at M&R Complex, Damanjodiwith much enthusiasm. Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R), aschief guest, inaugurated the week-long celebration, in presenceof Shri R.P. Swain, GM (H&A) and other officials. Duringthe week-long activities, various competitions like debate,dictation and quiz in Hindi were held among the employees.Besides, competitions were also held among the students ofDPS & SVM, Damanjodi.On the concluding day, Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R), ShriR.P. Swain, GM (H&A) and Shri A. Chakraborty, GM (Mines)handed over the prizes to the winners of various competitions.To mark the occasion, a cultural programme was alsoorganized and was performed by Shri Moreya Nistaney,renowned Hindi & Marathi Music Director & his troupe. Thefunction concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri P.C. Akhori,DM (RB). Similarly at the concluding ceremony held atPanchpatmali mines, Shri L.M. Patnaik,DGM(Elect), was thechief guest while Shri Virendra Singh, Former GM(Mines)Aug - Oct’ 09

PARICHAYAand Shri Ch. B.K. Subudhi, CM(H&A) were guests of honour. At the outset Shri M.K. Das, JM(Rajbhasa) delivered thewelcome address. The dignitaries handed over the prizes to winners of various competitions on the occasion. The top winnerswere Shri P. Suresh Kumar (Essay), Shri G. Rama Rao (Debate) and S/Shri K.C. Khandwal, Mrutyunjaya Dash & SudarshanSahu (Quiz). Besides Shri Ekadasi Sahu, Manager (Mines), Shri B.C Das, SM(Mech.), Shri B.L. Behera, Manager(Mines) andShri Jagannath Sahu received cash award for being successful in Hindi examination - Pragyan.In order to motivate mining operators, a monthly performance evaluation scheme is in operation. The scheme monitorsindividual performance by calculating machine operation, hours of operation in main production machines and productivityachieved as against norms. Shri A.K. Chakraborty, GM (Mines), distributed the awards among the winners on the occasion ofIndependence Day celebration. Following are the Best Performing Mining Operators of M&R Complex for Jan-July 09.Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun JulP.K. Behera 1 - 1 1 1 1 1P.K.Mohapatra 1 4 1 4 1 1 1I.P. Gomango 4 - 1 1 1 1 1B.Gour 1 - 1 - 1 1 1Rabindra Sethi 1 - 4 2 1 1 1Prasanta Naik 1 2 4 4 3 1 1T.B.Sabat 1 2 3 - 3 1 1K.C. Singh 1 4 1 1 - 1 4C.Gouda 1 - 1 3 1 - 1Animon.T 1 4 4 4 3 1 1Md.N. Ansari 1 4 3 - 3 1 1K.B.Singh 1 - 4 - 1 1 1B.K. Mohanta 1 3 4 - 3 1 1G. Beshra 1 - 1 - 1 - 1Sananda Naik 2 3 - 4 4 1 1K.C.Sahu (Senior) - 4 1 4 - 1 1K.Sarkar 1 3 3 4 1 - 4B.K.Sardar - - 2 3 1 1 4Saumendu Barik 2 4 - - - 1 1H.K. Patra - 4 4 - 4 1 1S.N. Muduli 3 - - - 4 1 1S.K. Panda 3 4 - - - 1 1J. Panigrahi 2 - - - - 1 1Mangal Hansad 4 - - - 4 1 1S. Narayanam - 4 - - 4 1 1J.Pradhan 4 - 4 2 1 4 -K.J.Mathew - - 1 4 2 - 4A.Bag 2 4 - - 3 4 4D.Behera - - 4 - 1 2 -P. Bachhar - 4 4 - - 4 1R. Mahanandia 4 - - - 3 - 1Aug - Oct’ 09Best Performing Mining OperatorsName Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun JulPravakar Pradhan 3 - - - - - 1K.S. Hantal - - 4 - 3 4 4Chhatish Soren - - - - - 4 1J.K.Pradhan 4 - - - 1 - -R.K. Sahoo - - - - - 1 4R.K. Behera 3 - - - - 4 4B.C.Siya - - - - - - 1S.K.Sahu - - - - - - 1P. Takri - - - - - - 1C.S. Nayak - - - - - - 1R.R. Maharana - - - - - - 1B.K. Nayak - - - - - - 1H.K. Sethy - - - - - - 1Gopabandhu Siya - - - - - - 1P.K. Sahoo - - - - - 4 2D.K Singh - - - - 4 4 4I.C. Besra - - 4 - - 4 4G. Ramesh Kumar 4 4 - - - - 4Amarsingh Meena - - - - - - 2Hari Khora - - - - - 4 4G.N Marmu - - 4 - - 4 -T. Moharana - - - - - - 3H.K. Jadav - - - - - - 3B.Nayak - - - - - - 4G.C. Sahu - - - - - - 4A.K. Jena - - - - - - 4S.K. Nahak - - - - - - 4D. Gouda - - - - - - 4B.Mahakudo - - - - - - 4S.Pradhan - - - - - - 4K. Pradhan 4 - - - - - -(1=Best, 2=2nd Best, 3=3rd Best, 4=4th Best)16

PARICHAYATIME TO SAY GOODBYEONCE A NALCONIAN, FOREVER A NALCONIANTime has come to bid adieu to Shri C.R. Pradhan, our outgoing Chairman-cum-ManagingDirector. With being associated with the Company for 27 years, Shri Pradhan on attainingthe age of superannuation, retired from the services of the Company on September 30.Since February 2005, Shri Pradhan was assigned with the additional charge of Chairmancum-ManagingDirector and subsequently was appointed as the fulltime CMD on August2009. During this period, the Company reached new pinnacles of success in terms ofcapacity utilization, production, sales and profits.On the momentous day theemployees also bid adieu to twomore senior executives at theCorporate Office in Bhubaneswar.Sharing the farewell with Shri Pradhan were Shri K.K. Mallick, Director(Commercial) and Shri S.S. Manurkar, ED (Production), who also retiredfrom the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuationon September 30.At an emotional farewell organized at the Corporate Office, Shri B.L.Bagra, D(F), Shri A.K. Sharma, D(P), Shri P.K. Padhi, D(P&T), ShriG.Kameswar Rao, CVO, and others shared their feelings and fondlyrecalled their association with Shri Pradhan, Shri Mallick and ShriManurkar. The speakers lauded the role of the retiring senior executivesas well as attributes of their personality towards the growth of theCompany who were being associated for more than two decades.Farewell accorded at sites and offices to our outgoing CMD and D(C)(Due to lack of space we are unable to publish all the photographs received)17Aug - Oct’ 09

TIME TO SAY GOODBYEPARICHAYAShri Tili Santa,S r . S S W ,LaboratoryDepartment,M&R Complex,Damanjodi,retired from theservices of theCompany on attaining the age of superannuation. A touchingfarewell was accorded to Shri Santa at HRD Training Centreon March 31.Shri P.M. Prakash, GM (O&M), presented ShriSanta with a memento and cheque, while Shri C.L. Patra,DGM (HRD) handed over the service certificate. The farewellmeeting was attended by colleagues and friends of Shri Santa.Shri R.P. Srivastav, GM(CPP), Shri P.K. Mahapatra,Manager (Coordination) CPP Coal Block, Shri S.B. Das,Sr. Foreman, Operation (Support), CPP and Shri BhimsenSethi, Chargeman, Civil maintenance (Smelter), Angul,were accorded an emotional farewell on attaining the ageof superannuation, at the Training Centre, S&P Complexon July 31. Among others, Shri D.C. Sahu, GM (Finance),Shri S.K. Sinha, GM(Mech.), Shri P.K. Pattnaik, GM(O&M), CPP, Shri D.K. Chodhury, GM(Project), Smelter, and Shri A.K.Sahu, GM(HRD)I/c attended the function and handed over the outgoingemployees mementoes, service certificates, and cheques. Besides, colleaguesand friends came forward on the occasion to share their professional andemotional bonding with the retiring employees.Shri Bipin BihariBarah, Sr.Foreman, S&PComplex, Angul,retired from theservices of theCompany onattaining the age ofsuperannuation and was accorded a touching farewell by theemployees of Captive Power Plant on September 30. On theoccasion, Shri P.K. Pattanaik, GM(CPP), handed over theservice certificate and memento to Shri Barah. Besides, ShriB.B. Nayak, DGM (E) and other senior officers of the Companywere present on the occasion.Shri P.K. Mohanty, ED(CP&BD), retired from the servicesof the Company on attaining the age of superannuation. Atouching farewell was accorded at the Corporate Office onOctober 31. Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, Shri Joy Varghese,D(P&A), Shri A.K. Sharma, D(P), Shri P.K. Padhi, D(P&T)and Shri Ansuman Das, D(C), were among the dignitariespresent on the dais. Besides them, a number of employeesreminisced their experience of working with Shri Mohantyand his contributions to the Company. In turn, Shri Mohantyalso thanked all for their cooperation and support whiledischarging his duties.Bidding adieu: Members of NalcoShramik Congress Union, Angul, accordeda heartfelt farewell to Shri S.S. Pattanaik,former GM(H&A) and the outgoing officerShri R.P. Srivastav, GM(CPP), in the premiseof Union office on July 29Aug - Oct’ 0918

PARICHAYATIME TO SAY GOODBYEOn attaining the age ofsuperannuation, Shri K.C.Choudhury, Manager(Mechanical), S&PComplex, retired from theservices of the Company onJune 30. Shri Choudhurywas accorded anemotional farewell at the Captive Power Plant. At the farewellmeeting, many employees came forward to share theirprofessional and emotional bonding with Shri Choudhury. Inturn, Shri Choudhury also thanked all for their cooperationand support during his service tenure. Among others, ShriR.P. Srivastav, GM(CPP) and Shri P.K. Pattnaik, GM(O&M),were present on the occasion.Shri K. Ravindranath, DGM(Elect), TQM, M&R Complex,on attaining the age ofsuperannuation, retired from theservices of the Company onSeptember 30. Shri Ravindranathwas accorded an emotionalfarewell by his colleagues andfriends at HRD Training Centre, M&R Complex. On behalfof the employees, Shri B.N. Mohanty, GM (AR) presented agift to Shri Ravindranath while Shri P.M. Prakash, GM (O&M)handed over the memento. Besides, Shri S. Ghatak, GM (SPP)and Shri G. Abbasvalli, GM (Finance) handed over the servicecertificate and cheque respectively to Shri Ravindranath.Shri Ghasi Gadaba, Sr.SSW, CentralStore (Materials) & Shri C.D. Ghadei,Chargeman, C&I Deptt., M&RComplex, Damanjodi on attaining theage of superannuation, retired from theservices of the Company on February28. Shri Gadaba and Shri Ghadei wereaccorded a touching farewell by theirfriends and colleagues at Refinery unit. Shri B.N. Mohanty, GM (AR), Shri R.P. Swain, GM (H&A), Shri A.K. Bisarya, GM(Materials) and Shri S. Ghatak, GM(SPP), along with other senior officers and colleagues were present on the occasion. Theoutgoing employees were presented with mementos and were handed over the service certificates as well as their financial dues.Shri Padlam Mali, Sr.SSW,Project Deptt, M&RComplex, Damanjodi,retired from the services ofthe Company on attainingthe age of superannuationon June 30. At a farewellfunction held at HRDTraining Centre, M&R Complex, Shri R.P. Swain, GM (H&A),Shri R.C. Das, GM (Project) and Shri G. Abbasvalli, GM(Finance) attended the function and handed over the memento,cheque, and service certificate to Shri Mali.On the occasion,many of his colleagues and friends shared their fond memoriesof working with Shri Mali.Shri Samrat Pradhan,Chargeman, Mechanical Dept.M&R complex, Damanjodi, wasaccorded a farewell on attainingthe age of superannuation, atMines Training CentreConference Hall on June 30. Onthe occasion, friends andcolleagues reminisced their experience of working with ShriPradhan. Shri A. Chakraborty, GM(Mines) handed over theservice certificate to Shri Pradhan while Shri L.M. Patnaik,DGM (Elect.) handed over the plaque and Shri N.B. Tripathy,DGM(Finance) presented a memento to Shri Pradhan at thefarewell meeting.On behalf of Nalco collective, Parichaya wishes the retiring employees good health and happy post retirement life.19Aug - Oct’ 09

Anuradha settles for silverNalconian and ace athleteAnuradha Biswal has won silvermedal in Women's 100 metrehurdles at the 49th OpenNational AthleticsChampionship, held at Bhopal.Anuradha, Orissa's Nationalrecord holder was placed in thesecond position in the eventwith timing of 14.15 seconds.Volleyball TournamentNalco volleyball team participated in the All India PublicSector Volleyball tournament held in Dehradun, Uttarakhandfrom October 27 to 30. Among the team member wereS/Shri S.K. Nayak, Ashok Pradhan, I. Khan, S.C. Behera,Manoj Sahu, B.K. Das, B.B. Nanda, B. Nimalu, L. Marandi,P. Patra, P.K. Bohidar and K.S. Hantal and were accompaniedby Shri Sudarshan Tarai, Sr. Manager (Rajbhasa & Sports).Penning more booksShri Balgopal Raju, JM(E&I),Operation, CPP, Angul has come upwith three new engineering books onelectronics and telecommunication i.eDigital Electronics Circuit,Electromagnetic Theory and AnalogElectronic Circuit. Earlier, Shri Raju hadalso published Engineering books basedon the syllabus of the leading universities in Orissa like BPUT,KIIT, and Sikhya O' Anusandhan. His earlier books are: BasicElectronics, Digital Signal Processing and Microprocessor &Microcontroller.Aug - Oct’ 09PARICHAYAInternational accolade forDr. MishraDr. C.R. Mishra, former DyGeneral Manager (R&D),and noted writer &columnist in the field ofpopular science has beenawarded with the Doctor ofScience (D.Sc) Degree inAluminium Industry fromInternational University ofContemporary Studies,Washington D.C., USA. Dr Mishra received the Degreefor his thesis 'Technological Innovations andDevelopment of Related Process'. It may be mentionedthat Dr. Mishra is the only recipient of D.Sc Degree inthe Country in the Aluminium Industry.S.P. Das leads IndiancontingentShri S.P. Das, Sr. Accountant,Smelter Plant, Angul, led the11 member IndianBadminton team forphysically challenged toSeoul, Korea, andparticipated in the WorldChampionship 2009, heldfrom September 6 to 12. Thechampionship was jointlyorganized by KoreanBadminton Association forthe disabled and International Badminton Association forthe disabled. Under the captaincy of Shri Das, India bagged3 gold medals and 3 bronze medals.Earlier at the National Badminton Championship forPhysically Challenged, held at Bangalore from July 3 to 5,Shri Das had led a 6 member Orissa team, that had bagged 5gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. It may be mentionedthat Shri Das also bagged a gold medal in the Championshipin Men's Doubles (Standing Lower Category).20

Nalco Karmachari Sangha, AngulNew Office-bearersPARICHAYAThe following members of Nalco Karmachari Sangha, Angul,were unanimously selected for 2009-10.Chief Advisors : Shri K.P. Singh Deo,Shri Rama Chandra KhuntiaAdvisors: Shri Satyabrata Swain & Shri Rajib JenaLegal Advisors : S/Shri Suresh Mishra, R. N. Panda &Sitansu Sekhar NathPresident : Shri Ramesh Ch. JenaWorking Presidents : Shri Abhimanyu Samal,Shri Duryodhan DehurySecretaries : S/Shri Nirakar Sahu, Mahadev Pradhan,Prahallad Behera, A.P. Biswal,Vice Presidents : S/Shri Bijon Dalbehera, Srikant Pradhan,Gopinath Das, Bikas Pal, Deepak AmantaGopinath Behera, Jitendra Behera,Kartika Dakua, Nirod Dhir &Avimanyu NaikOrg. SecretariesJoint Secretaries: Shri Sanyasi Swain & Shri Shraban Swain: S/Shri Bijoy Samal, Amiya Sahu,Pruthwiraj Jena, Sisir Naik, Khela Majhi,General Secretary : Shri Sujit PatraRajkishore Naik, Sukanta DehuryJt. General Secretary: Shri Rohit Chandra NaikTreasurer : Shri Tretrananda SamantaOffice Secretaries : Shri Bholeswar Behera, Shri Deepak Swain Asst. Treasurer : Shri Dukhishyam SamalNalco Employees Association, KolkataThe following members of Nalco Employees Association,Kolkata, were unanimously selected for 2009-11.Advisor: Shri P.B. BannerjeePresident: Shri N. DasWorking President : Shri S. DasguptaVice President : Shri S.N. PodderGeneral Secretary : Shri S.K. NaikJoint Secretary : Shri S. SahaOrganising Secretary: Shri P.L. RoyTalk on ‘Industry – Community collaboration’Nalco along with NIPM, Utkal Chapter organized a talk on ‘Industry –Community collaboration for sustainable industrialization – Tata Steel Orissaexperience’ at the HRD Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar on September16. Shri Satyanarayan Nanda, Manager(CSS), TATA Steel Ltd., Brahmanipal,Keonjhar, delivered the talk and highlighted on the community participativemanagement and CSR philosophy of Tata Steel. Dr. D. Singdeo & Shri B.P.Mishra, (both Vice Chairman) and Shri P.C. Panigrahi, Hon. Secretary,NIPM, presided over the meeting. On the occasion, Shri S. Mishra, Fellow,NIPM, as a warm gesture felicitated Shri Nanda. The meeting was attendedby the HR professionals, practitioners and academicians from Nalco,Reliance energy, NINL, OHPC and other organizations.Aug - Oct’ 0922

PARICHAYAFabricated and Installed a new screw vaneconditioner of Ash Handling system to avoidits frequent maintenance.AwardeeD.K. GantayatChargemanAwardeesP. K. Sethy M. MundaChargeman ChargemanB.C.BiswalChargemanSarjana AwardsNalco promotes employee’s participation in enhancing production, productivity and saving on cost, throughvarious means. The Suggestion Scheme Sarjana is one such endeavour, which has been eliciting good responseover the years. This year too, on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations, cash awards and certificateswere handed over to the employees who made valuable suggestions. Here we present the list of winners fromMines & Refinery Complex, Damanjodi and Smelter & Power Complex, Angul, along with their suggestions.Congratulations from Parichaya.M & R ComplexSuggested and designed a new drill jig torelocate the holes of mechanical seal for easymachining.AwardeesSuggestedandmodifiedthedesignofthemainagitator shaft of precipitation tank to avoid itscompletereplacementandincreasesthelifeofshaft and tank availability.P. PanigrahiChargemanM.M. RaoS.S. PandaChargeman ChargemanP.K. SahuTechnicianSuggested and installed a transparent cover onGravimetric Feeder of Boiler # 4 for easyinspection of Coc pin.AwardeesC.MallickChargemanA. KhinbudiUSWS.SahadevDM(E&I)AwardeesS.EkkaChargemanG. SahuChargemanSuggested and installed a timer in startingcircuit of reducer lubrication motor to avoidfrequent tripping of Coal Mill motor.AwardeesM. K. Behera A.K. PradhanChargeman TechnicianSuggested and fabricated a Teflon ring in HM300pumptoarrestthevibrationandbreakageof seal faces of pumps.AwardeesL. Munda P.MaliChargemanSr. SSWJ. ChatiSSWSuggested and installed a ‘O’ ring on the faceof GIW 4M pump to arrest the slurry trappinginside the impeller of the pump.U.K. Patnaik M. KhinbudiTechnicianUSWA. SahooSMOT (Mech)Suggested and replaced the bush of holdingbeam of Wagon Tippler to avoid frequentshutdownandincreasesavailabilityofsystem.AwardeesA. Panda S.SwainAsst. Manager (Elect) ChargemanS. Sahu B.K. ParidaChargeman ChargemanA.K. GiriChargemanH.C.BalChargemanK. MaliSr. SSWSuggested repaired and restored 175 KVAexcitation transformer to avoid newprocurement.AwardeesAwardeesT. P. Singh S.K. SahuTechnician ChargemanD. Khillo I. ToppoUSW Jr. Foreman (Mech)Suggested and modified the impeller borediameter and keyway of wash water pump toarrest the bearing play and increases theavailability of the pump.G. Mandal S. SatapathyManager (Mech) DM (Mech)N. Majhi G.K. MohantyChargeman ChargemanSuggested and implemented a new practiceof two way hauling of both Bauxite and OB toincrease the machine productivity andincreased excavation.AwardeesS. S. Kujur B.GajendraDM (Mining) Sr. ForemanS.SamalSMOT(Elect)G. NayakSr. SSWSuggested and modified the Turbine # 2 rearbearingpedestaltoavoidfrequenttrippingandreduce overhauling time.AwardeesB. K. Dwari P.K. BeheraManager (Mech) ChargemanS.K. SubudhiChargemanS.DakuaChargemanA. Raju A.LakraSr. Technician TechnicianB.TakriUSWAwardeesS. C. SahuChargemanK.J. Mathew K.C. SinghChargeman ChargemanK.C. Sahu P.K. MohapatraChargeman ChargemanSuggested and replaced the power modulewith an external redundant power supply unitin flame scanners to avoid frequent tripping ofBoilers.G. Khillo S.K. SahooSr. SSWCM (Mech)D. Patra P.MaliChargemanSSW23Aug - Oct’ 09

PARICHAYASuggestedandinstalledproximityswitchesinplace of rotometer in CYTEC preparation unitto avoid frequent choking.AwardeesP.D. ChavanAM(E&I)S.K. ParidaChargemanP.K. SethyA.K. DalaiTechnician TechnicianSuggested and installed tripping and alarminterlocks through PLC in ID/FD fans to avoidits frequent tripping and easy maintenance.AwardeesCaptive Power PlantImplementation of optimisation of generationof CPP.AwardeesS.K. NaikC. BadaCM (Elect)PSHFOPumpcircuitmodificationinunit #7&8.S.DasForemanAwardeesB.K.SharmaTechnicianModificationofrectiformerLVbushingcircuit.AwardeesB.N. DasChargemanL. Sahu K. NaikChargemanSr. SSWA.K. Mishra R.TalwarDM (Elect)SM(Elect)MOTIVATOREfficient house-keeping system at DE area.AwardeesM. Das M. MarandiChargeman ChargemanS. Gope M.S. AhmedChargeman CM (Mech)MOTIVATORB.C. GhadeiCM (Mech)Crusher FCU guard modification.AwardeesR.K.BeheraChargemanK. Majhi P.M. PradhanChargeman SM (Mech)N.Sangolkar J. TuduDM (Mech) ChargemanMOTIVATORM.S. AhmedCM (Mech)K.S. P. RaoManager(Elect)Suggested and modified the greasing systempanel filter by replacing plate type filter withcylindrical Y-type filter to avoid frequentchocking of Girth Gear Lubrication system.AwardeesU.K. Patnaik M. KhinbudiTechnicianUSWA. Sahoo S. KarSMOT (Mech) DM (Mech)Suggested and taken the wagon out from thetoppled position and restored the wagontippler equipment to its original position.AwardeesN. Jha N. MajhiCM (Mech) ChargemanS. Satapathy S.C. MishraDM (Mech) DM (Mech)G.K. Mohanty G. MandalChargeman Manager (Mech)Suggested and repair the crosshead supportsof DMR pump through welding andmachiningtomaintainandincreaseavailabilityof the pump.AwardeeS.C.BarikChargemanA.K. MoharanaSr. ForemanS. Kanhar S.K. MaharanaChargeman ChargemanS.C. SahuM.P. JenaDM (Elect)SM(Elect)MOTIVATORC. R. DasCM (Elect)Fabrication of wall mounted testing panel fortesting of all types electrical actuators.D.NayakChargemanAwardeesA.K. DasChargemanN.C. Mahanta L.MajhiChargeman TechnicianMOTIVATORD.S. ReddyCM (Elect)Modification in fixture for threading IN/OUTof turbo-Generator rotor.AwardeesR.R.NairChargemanD.NayakChargemanM.M. DhalR.P.BagSr. ForemanSr. SSWMOTIVATORK. KumarSM(Elect)B.K. DasCM(Elect.)ModificationofAshslurrypumphousesesealwater pump power & control circuit.AwardeesD.B.PalChargemanS. SahuAM (Elect)M.S. NathChargemanS.Behera B. MohapatraTechnicianSr. SSWMOTIVATORD.S. ReddyCM (Elect)Providing control unit at UCRs for AHU ofA/CSystem.AwardeesPAK EkkaDM(Elect)G.C. GarnaikChargemanS.K. Panda A. PradhanSr. Technician Sr. SSWMOTIVATORD.S. ReddyCM (Elect)(a)Improvementofgunstabilityduringlightupsbyextractingwaterfromtheinstrumentairline.(b) Improving availability of hot air gate byimproving the quality of air supplied to thepower cylinder in unit # 7.AwardeesB.D. SahuChargemanP.K. Padhy R.K. SethiSM(E&I) ChargemanP.K. Jena A.C. DehuryChargeman TechnicianB. SahuSr. SSWMOTIVATORS.R.NayakCM (&I)In-house renovation of DE-6AwardeesC.M. MundariSr. ForemanD. Kisku S.BiswasChargeman ChargemanD. Swain V.V. KumarSr. Foreman Mgr. (Mech)Reducing the flickering fire balls in all the unitwhen mills are in service.AwardeesP.K. PadhySM(E&I)Mrs. L.P. Sahu P.K. JenaAM(E&I) ChargemanN. Deo Mrs. S. BiswalTechnician TechnicianAug - Oct’ 0924

PARICHAYAProvision of 2nd source of supply to supplyto IDRS system DM Plant.AwardeesModification of centrifuge control system.AwardeesReplacement of obsolete PLC basedautomationsystemofstackingcrane-2BakingFurnace - I.AwardeesK.S. ThakurSr. FMP.K. Parida N.SamadChargeman ChargemanB.LakraVRS S. RaoChargemanJM(E&I)MOTIVATORASSSaiCM (E&I)A.K. MishraMgr(E&I)R. J. Scudder L.D. ChinaraAM(E&I) ChargemanP.P. Panda D. MishraAM(E& I )AM(E&I)U. K. Behera S. SethiJM(E&I)TechnicianP.NayakJ. BhueChargeman TechnicianS.K. HotaChargemanS.BargiaD. PradhanTechnicianSr. SSWMOTIVATORR.TalwarSM(Elect)Modification of plough feeder control panel.AwardeesM.K. NathJM(E&I)B. Sethy K.M. BagAM(E&I) ChargemanMOTIVATORS.N. SahuCM(E&I)Networking of S/R - 3, PLC system.M.K. NathJM(E&I)K.M. BagChargemanFeeder speed card modification.AwardeesK.C. PalAE(E&I)AwardeesASSSaiCM (E&I)K.C. Khatua Miss S. NayakChargeman TechnicianModification in blade pitch of FD fans.AwardeesK.K. BeheraAM (E&I)N. NathChargemanB.SethyAM (E&I)S.N. SahuCM(E&I)Mrs. S. SatapathyJr. ForemanModification in PA fan inlet guide vane.AwardeesB.BeheraAE(E&I)B.N.MallickDM(E&I)K.C. KhatuaChargemanA.C. Mohanty G.B.GarnaikChargeman ChargemanMOTIVATORN.P PatroCM (E&I)Modification of sprinkler header at Ash Pond-I.AwardeesS.DasMgr (Mech)J.K. Sahoo K.C. SahuDM (Mech)Sr. SSWC. Bhoi R. JoySr. SSWChargemanMOTIVATORS.R.PatnaikCM (Mech)Release of trapped hydrostatic pressure from93.4 MRL dyke.AwardeesH.K. Pattnaik J.K. MohantyMgr ((Civ)AM (Civ)S.K. SahuK.C. SahuGET (Civ)Sr. SSWMOTIVATORS.R.PatnaikCM (Mech)Reduction of motor winding teperature of Ashwater recycling pump (AWRP).AwardeesJ.K. SahooDM (Mech)J.K. Mohanty A.BeheraAM (Civ) ChargemanG. Amant K.C. SialChargeman Sr. FM (Elect)MOTIVATORS.DasMgr (Mech)B.D. Mohanty A.K. NayakChargeman TechnicianMOTIVATORG.S.RayCM (E&I)Stability of primary Air Flow.AwardeesB.BeheraN.P. PatroAE(E&I)CM (E&I)IV KiroChargemanSmelter PlantModification of Burner stand in Bake oven - I.AwardeesS. BhutiaChargemanS.K . Dehury S.N. JenaTechnician CM(Chem)S. Dasmohapatra S. ChoudhuryOperatorAM(Mech)MOTIVATORT. PattnaikCM(Met)Alternative system for tanker and tipper fillingof fresh alumina.AwardeesS.K.Verma H. K . NambothiriCM(S)AM(Mech)M.R. DasS.NayakMgr(mech) AM(Elect)T.SamalS. PatraSr.Foreman Sr.ForemanC. S. Hembram J SahooChargeman TechnicianMOTIVATORG. C. MohapatraCM(Mech)Lubricating anode clamps in Potline- I & III.AwardeesB.SwainSr. SSWS.K. Mishra S.N. JenaSr.Foreman Sr.ForemanmMOTIVATORA .K. DashCM(S)MOTIVATORR. I. MurdeswarSr.Mgr(E&I)Rennovation of old control desk view withan HMI in stacking crane-2ofBake Oven-I.AwardeesR.K. Gupta B.B.LenkaJM(E&I)TechnicianMOTIVATORP. P. PandaAM(E&I)Sharpening of edge trimmer cutter of coldRoll Mill in Rolling Plant.AwardeesS N MajhiMBeheraDM(Mech) TechnicianMOTIVATORS. PattnaikSM(Mech)Modification of Bench Scale Baking furnaceprogramme.AwardeeRKBarikManagerMOTIVATORMrs. B. PatraCM(Chem)Monitoringinductionfurnacecoiltemperatureduring power failure in Rodding Shop-I.AwardeesN. K. Mahant B .K . ParidaChargeman Sr.ForemanS.N.Baskey G. K. AcharyaManager(S) Mgr(Elect)MOTIVATORA. SamalCM(Chem)Improvement of the average life of the doorsurrounding block by approximately 400%byreplacingpre-castpre-firedmultipleblockswith single monolithic lining through in-situin melting furnace of Rolling Plant..AwardeesR.N. Nandy SK AllaudinAM (Ref)ChargemanB. Rout P.K . DashChargemanSM(Ref)MOTIVATORM. K. MohapatraDGM(Civil)25Aug - Oct’ 09

PARICHAYAModification of long travel mechanism ofREVA 6 Ton EOT crane.AwardeesB. K . Swain T. DehurySr.ForemanForemanC R Hembram S. K . SamalChargeman ChargemanB. Sahu S.BiswalSr.SSWSr.SSWMOTIVATORS. GhoshSM(Mech)Reducing ALF3 consumption in Potline.AwardeesP. K. Nayak N. K. GoudaManager (S) Manager (S)K.Samal G. S. PandaSr.OptrDM(Mech)MOTIVATORA. K. DashCM(S)Replacement of old and obsolete PLC of Buttprocessing plant.AwardeesA. KiskuSM (C&I)P. Mandal N. K. MishraJM(E&I)Sr.ForemanD.B. Kanungo S.K. SamalChargeman TechnicianMOTIVATORS.MishraCM(E&I)Re-orientationofHFOandplantairlineinCastHouse-AAwardeesN. C. RoutDM(Mech)S.K. NaikS. KarJM(Mech) Sr.ForemanMOTIVATORD. MohapatraCM(Mech)Stack positioning to avoid breakage of stacksin Cast House - A.AwardeesT. K. Tripathy A. K. MuduliSM(Met)DM (S)A.AgrawallaB. JenaDM (E & I) Sr.ForemanMOTIVATORM DashCM(S)Main launder and tilting launder gap reducedfor saving blanket in Cast House - AAwardeesA. K. Muduli D. K. BagDM(S)SM(Met)N. Rout R. HottaDM(Mech) Sr.ForemanMOTIVATORM. DashCM(S)Reduction in breakdown times of LTmovementbycontrollingthroughVFDinnewLPC shop.AwardeesC. K. SahooAM(Elect)K. Baa S. R. GarnaikChargeman TechnicianMOTIVATORK. K. AgrawallaSM(Elect)Relocation of electrical panel in Jib crane andsmooth operation of beam rotation by VFDin old LPC shop.AwardeesS.NayakAM(Elect)P. Panda J. SahooTechnician TechnicianMOTIVATIORK. K. AgrawallaSM(Elect)Modification in motor control cubicle ofTownship electricalAwardeesS. G. Behera L. D. RoutAM(Elect) Sr.ForemanL. Sahu P. K. SahooChargeman Sr.ForemanMOTIVATORD.N. MohapatraSM(Elect)Modification in ATV 6 BumperAwardeesR. JaypuriaDM(Mech)J. Marndi T.N. RoutrayTechnician TechnicianMOTIVATORC.T. SelvanSM(Mech)Frequent failure of current collector of EOTcranes (Mukand make) 8T in Cast House A.AwardeesB. K. Samal S.N.SamalChargeman Mgr.(Elect)MOTIVATORA. K .PatraCM(Elect)Modofication of control desk of furnace C &D in BCF.AwardeesB K SamalSBeheraChargeman TechnicianA NayakI A KhanDM(Elect)AM(Elect)MOTIVATORS K PandaCM(Elect)Delayinrectificationofrecirculationfanmotorcircuit during failure of VVFD inhomogenising furnace of BCF.AwardeesB. K. Samal P. K. SahuChargemanAE(Elect)D. N. Murmu S.N.SamalTechnician Mgr(Elect)MOTIVATORA. K. PatraCM(Elect)ModificationofPTMeastsidegirderofPotlineI & III PTMs.AwardeesB. K. KarCM(Mech)M. R. Dash T. K. MahantaMgr(Mech) Sr.ForemanMOTIVATORS. C. MishraCM(Mech)Use of surplus tapped bath in start up Potsinstead of costly cryolite.AwardeesR. N. Sahu D. SatpathySM(S)ChargemanK. Majhi P.C. PradhanChargeman ChargemanP.BiswalA. K. SahuChargeman ChargemanMOTIVATORN. PandaCM(Chem)Introduction of zero neutralisation process inhandling spent Pot lining water.AwardeesR. N. SahuSM(S)D. Satpathy S. TripathyChargeman ChargemanM. Swain D. MarndiManager(S) ChargemanA. Dehury B. SahuChargeman ChargemanMOTIVATORN. PandaCM(Chem)Specialized pallet for anode clamps forpreventing premature damage in Potline.AwardeesR.N. SahuM. SwainSM(S)Mgr.(S)D. Sathpathy B.B. PradhanChargeman ChargemanD. Sahu B.DalbeheraChargeman ChargemanMOTIVATORN. PandaCM(Chem)Modification of FTA North gulper over travelmechanism in Bake Oven-2.F.BesraTechnicianAwardeesS. BhutiaChargemanMOTIVATORS. ChoudhuryAM(Mech)C. NayakTechnicianModificationofcoolingramptoprotectspringfeet in cooling ramps 03,04,07.09 and 10 inBakeBakeOven-I.N.B. GauduTechnicianAwardeesS. BhutiaChargemanMOTIVATORN.S.SubramaniamSM(Mech)S. ChoudhuryAM(Mech)Modification on the air delivey system toreduce frequent jamming in Pilot valves ofdust conveying system in Carbon recyclingsystem-II.P.N. BeheraChargenmanAwardeesP.C MohapatraSr.ForemanU.K. SahooTechnicianS. Majhi S.DasChargenman TechnicianMOTIVATORD. SinghdeoSM(Mech)Modification of rope roller in winch system ofBake Oven - 2.AwardeesM. N. Biswal L. R. SahuMgr(Mech) ChargemanD.Behera M.V. MurtyChargeman ChargemanMOTIVATORA .K . MishraCM(Mech)Aug - Oct’ 0926

PARICHAYANalco Ladies Club, Damanjodi celebrates silver jubileeþœ þæ{œ œ æL çF L Üë dç Aæ{þ ’ æþœú {¾æx ç ÀL çF L Üë dç µ æBfæLú ÀL çF L Üë dç Aæ{þ Aœë SëÁ ÀL çF L Üë dç µë ¯ {œ É´À À¾çF ¾æÜ æ L Üë {¾{† ¾æÜ æ $æDAæ{þ Óþ{Ö FBœ æàú {L æ À ,þœ þæ{œ œ æ, þœ ¯ë {lœ æThe silver jubilee of Nalco Ladies Club, Damanjodiwas celebrated in a grand way at 'The Club' inDamanjodi on September 13. Shri C.R. Pradhan, thethen CMD along with wife, Smt. Sushama Pradhan,Shri P.K. Routray, former Director (Production) alongwith wife Smt. Pushpanjali Routray were among theinvited guests, besides Founder President of the club,Smt. Indu Mohanty, who graced the occasion as ChiefGuest, along with Shri N. Mohanty, ex- Director (P).At the outset, Smt. Sanjukta Mohapatra, Presidentof the club delivered the welcome address, whileSmt. Nishi Joshi, Secretary, presented the annualreport of the club.On the occasion, the founder presidents', Secretaries' and other members of the clubwere felicitated with uttariya and mementos. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guestSmt. Indu Mohanty, shared her experience and about the difficulties that the club hadfaced in its initial days. She also released a souvenir 'Sarjana' on the occasion.To mark the occasion, a cultural programme including a play- 'Tume Kahilaru' was alsostaged. Senior officials of M&R Complex, including, Shri P.K.Mohapatra, ED (M&R).Shri R.C. Das, GM (Project), Shri P.M. Prakash, GM (O&M), Shri A. Chakraborty, GM(Mines), Shri G.S. Mohapatra, DGM (Admn) were present on the occasion. Besides, ShriAshok Rath, Shri S.K. Jena, Shri P.K. Mohanty, Shri S.K. Pati, Shri P. Das and Shri GMPSharma were the dignitaries present at the evening function. Smt. Prava Prakash coordinatedthe stage, while Smt.Rajashree Das proposed vote of thanks on the occasion.Supporting a worthy cause…The employees ofNalco's PortFacilities,Visakhapatnam,extended theirsupport towardsthe flood affectedvictims of AndhraPradesh, bycollectivelydonating their one day salary towards the Chief Minister'sRelief Fund (Andhra Pradesh). On behalf of the employees, adraft of Rs.82, 886/ was handed by Shri G.M. P. Sarma, GM(Port Facilities) to Shri J. Syamala Rao, Collector,Visakhapatnam on November 05.27The employees ofElectricaldepartment, CPP,Angul, contributedan amount ofRs.45,300/ to thefamily of late ShriBhramarbar Bhoi,who was workingas SSW inElectrical department. Shri B.B. Nayak, DGM(Electrical) handed over the cash to the wife of late ShriBhoi on July 20, in the presence Shri B.K. Das, CM(E),Shri N.K. Satpathy, Sr. Chargeman and other employeesof the department.Aug - Oct’ 09

New office inauguratedNalco Officers AssociationThe office building of Nalco OfficersAssociation, Complex was inaugurated atS&P Complex, Angul on August 23. Shri C.R. Pradhan, thethen CMD, Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), Shri JoyVarghese, Director (P&A), Shri A.K. Sharma, Director(Production), Shri B.N. Swain, ED(H&A) and Shri K.S.Sreedhara, ED(S&P) were among the dignitaries present at theinaugural ceremony. Shri B.C. Ray, President of OfficersAssociation, Angul presided over the function while Shri P.K.Mallick, Vice President of Officers Association delivered thewelcome address. The dignitaries in their address appreciatedthe efforts of the Association and emphasized on the collectiveefforts for higher growth and production of the Company.Nalco Employees AssociationThe new office premise of Nalco Employees Association,Corporate Office was inaugurated by Shri A.K. Sharma,Director (Production) at Nalconagar,Bhubaneswar on May 1. Besidessenior officials of the Company, theoffice-bearers and representatives ofNalco Employees Forum werepresent on the occasion.PARICHAYARenovated Conference HallThe renovated conference hall ofTechnical building II,CPP, Angulwas inaugurated by Shri R.P.Srivastav, the then GM(CPP) onJuly 3, in the presence of Shri P.K.Pattnaik, GM(O&M) and othersenior official of the Company.The conference hall is equippedwith video conferencing facilities and displays plantproduction figures simultaneously. Besides, energy efficientCFL lamps with group & individual switching system arealso been provided. The renovation work was coordinatedby Shri C.R. Sahu, CM(EEMD) and was executed under theguidance of Shri M.K. Mishra, DGM(Civil).New Mechanical WorkshopShri G.M. P. Sarma, GM (Port Facilities), inaugurating a newMechanical Workshop near silo in the premises of Nalco’s PortFacilities.Hill-top canteen at CPPA new Hill-top canteen was inaugurated by Shri R.P. Srivastav,the then GM(CPP) in the premises of Captive Power Plant atAngul on July 15.Aug - Oct’ 0928

PARICHAYAGramshree MelaWorkshop on leadershipGramshree Mela was organized by ORMAS at Nalconagar,Angul from September 17 to 23. Shri Prafulla Samal, Hon’bleMinister I&PR and Panchayatiraj, inaugurated the fair in thepresence of Shri B.B. Panda, Project Director (DRDA), ShriK.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and other senior officials of theCompany and district administration. Altogether 127 stallsfrom 7 States were put up by the handicraft agencies, NGOs,and other organizations. Shri Lalit Das, DIG Police, Shri D.V.Swami, District Collector, Angul, Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P),Shri D. Senapati, ADM, Angul, Shri B.B. Panda, Director(DRDA), Shri D.P. Singh, AVP (Monnet Power Company)and Shri Soumendra Choudhury, ED (ORMAS), were amongthe dignitaries present at the function organized on theconcluding day of Gramshree Mela.Rath Yatra & Bahuda YatraAs in previous years,Nalconians celebrated thefestival of Rath Yatra &Bahuda Yatra with muchenthusiasm and gaiety. Atthe hill top Jagannathtemple at M&R Complex,Damanjodi the threeDeities - Lord Jagannath, along with brother Balabhadra & sisterSubhadra – were taken to the chariot in a grand procession,amidst the resounding clanging of cymbals and tumultuousthundering of drums. Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R), performedthe ritual ‘Chera Pahanra’. Devotees gathered in large numbersto seek the blessing and were rejoiced while pulling the chariotto Mausima temple. The return journey, Bahuda Yatra was alsoequally celebrated with much enthusiasm and witnessed agathering of large number of devotees. Local administration, inassociation with Police, members of temple committee andtownship security, successfully conducted the festival.29With an aim to develop leadership quality among the officebearers of Nalco Mazdoor Sangh (recognized union of Refinery),a 2 days workshop was organized at HRD Training Center,Damanjodi from April 4. Shri Krushna Chandra Mishra, AllIndia Organising Secretary of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh,inaugurated the workshop and lit the ceremonial lamp in thepresence of Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED (M&R). Among others,Shri B.N. Mohanty, GM (AR), Shri R.P. Swain, GM (H&A),Shri P.M. Prakash, GM (O&M), and Shri Gokula Nanda Jena,State Secretary of BMS were also present on the occasion.Besides, Shri K.C. Samal, DGM (Fin), Shri C.L. Patra, DGM(HRD) and Shri Sanjeev Roy, DGM (Operation) also deliveredtalks on the occasion. Importance of RTI act was also discussedby Shri R. Gopal, CM (IE). At the outset, Shri S.K. Barik, CM(HRD), delivered the welcome address while the inauguralsession concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri D.C. Das.One more bride in our familyShri Hrudaya Nanda Patnaik, Operator(HEMM), M&RComplex, Damanjodi, got married to Minakshi of Chhatrapuron June 17.Parichaya welcomes the bride to Nalco family and wishesthe couple a happy married life.Aug - Oct’ 09

Our Children ExcelPARICHAYAAmitansu, son of Shri Girija ShankarPanda, Dy. Manager (Mech), S&PComplex and a Student of Class V,DPS, Nalconagar, Angul has bagged 2gold medals at the 14 th Junior NationalKickboxing Championship held inDehradun from November 13 to 15.Besides, Amitansu was also awardedsilver medal at the 15 th Open NationalKick Boxing Championship held in Bhubaneswar on October3. Being a talented Martial art enthusiast, Amitansu has beenselected to represent India in forthcoming Junior WorldKickboxing Championship.Saurajit, son of Smt. Sabita Senapati, Sr.Draughtsman, Corporate Office and aformer student of DAV Public School,Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, hassecured 88% marks in Class XIIth CBSEexamination 2009. Saurajit has come upwith brilliant performance in variousNational level engineering entrance examinations. At present,he is pursuing his engineering course at the IIT in Rajasthan(under IIT Kanpur).Vishakha, daughter of Shri S.K.Samantaray, CM(E), CPP, anda student of Class IV, DPSAngul, was awarded as the‘Best Bulbul of Orissa – 09’and received the State levelRajiv Gandhi Prativa Puraskar.It may be mentioned that,earlier 14 students of DPS Nalconagar had participated in AllOrissa Cub – Bulbul Utsav 09, organized by Orissa State BharatScouts and Guides from March 23 to 27.Piyush Pritam, son of Shri SudhakarSahoo, Sr Manager (Systems), CorporateOffice and a student of class XI DAVPublic School, Chandrasekharpur,Bhubaneswar, has come up with flyingcolours in the Class 10th CBSEexamination 2009. He has secured96.8% marks and ranked 9th positionamong the Best Ten in the State. Recently Piyush has beenfelicitated at the State-level Rajiv Gandhi Chhatra PrativaPuraskar 2009.FERVOUR & FESTIVITYNalco is a vibrant multi-faceted Company. Its community life is equally colourful. With the harbinger of festive seasons, thatsets in with Dussera, followed by Deepawalai anda other festivities, Nalconians are at their flamboyant best. Apart from theworship of the goddess, various cultural programmes on the occasion marked the euphoric spirit of Nalco.Aug - Oct’ 0930