Jan-Mar 2010 - IMFA

The financial year 2006-07 has ended on a positive note, financially and operationally. Strongdemand from steel industry worldwide has been an important factor for the encouragingresults. However, optimum use of key resources like chrome ore and electricity has been ourobjective, to keep costs under control. We need to achieve longterm viability, as market pricesand demand do and will fluctuate. Further integration to coal mining and expansion of electricitygeneration is now pursued expeditiously for adequate fundamental strength.IN THIS ISSUEBhubaneswarNews 2Lets hope and put our best efforts to better our operations in the current year. Consistency inTherubaliNews operations 4 is extremely important for us to implement our future plans.ChoudwarNews 5MinesNews 8CommunityHelpline 12Training &Seminar 16Mr. Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director & Mrs Shaifalika Panda along withemployees of IMFA Choudwar on the occasion of New Year 2010.CORPORATE MESSAGEDear Colleagues,'Bhoomi Puja' for 120 MW Power Project was conducted on 5th March at Choudwar project site. The 30 MW Power Plantexpansion and the new 30 MVA furnace expansion is fast nearing completion. Infrastructure development, including massive railtrack augmentation is already underway. Our Choudwar campus is bustling with activity, with maximum possible resourceallocation for scheduled completion and quality of work.At Angul Coal Mines Project, construction work of resettlement colony has started on 2nd December. We are taking care toachieve model rehabilitation and plan to start mining coal within the year.Our CSR initiatives are being enhanced, as we expand our operations and start work in new locations. Present times in ourState, with numerous projects and related CSR work, holds great promise for Orissa and we are proud to participate.With best wishes,(Jayant Misra)Director (Corporate)Vol. XXII Issue 4 Reg 48228/88 For Private Circulation Only, January – March 2010

alankar_òâd ij Kcðú a é¦,ùPø\ ßû eVûùe 12 0 ùc Mû Iû ßU þ aò \ý êZþ _â Kk Ýe bê cò _ì Rû c ûyð 3 Zûeò L\ò ^ ùjûA~ ûA Qò ö 3 0 ùcMû Iû ßU þ a ò\ ýê Zþ ùK¦ â I ^ìZ^ 3 0 Gcþ .bò .G`ùY ði þ e iõ _â iûe Y @ Zò gú Nâ ùgh ùjaû Kê ~ûCQ òö bò òbì cò e aò Kû gij _~ð ýû ¯ ùe k]û eY ûe @bò aé ¡ò e K û~ð ý Pûfò Qò ö ^ò ¡ð ûeò Z i cd iú cûc]ý ùe Cycû^e K û~ð ý iµ û\ ^ _ ûAñ ~ [û i cå a ic çk aò ^òù~ ûM ùjZê@û c ùPø \ ßûe @ k K cðc ìLe ùjû ACVò Qò öIMFA BAGGED THE BESTIMFA bagged the Best Pavilion Award at the Enterprise Orissa2009, the industrial exhibition organized by CII in associationwith Govt. of Orissa at Bhubaneswar from 20.11.2009 to24.11.2009.Wò ùi cße c ûi 2 Zûe òL Vû eê @^ê Mê kùe @ ûc ùKûA fû LYò _â KÌVû ùe_ê ^ü[ A[ û^ _ûA ñ Mé j ^ò cð ûY @ ûec å ùjûA~ ûA Qò ö GK @û \gð_ê ^ü[ A[ û^ aýa iÚ û ij Gjò ahð ùKûA fû LY òe Kû~ ðý @ûe cå _ûA ñ@û ùc i cÉ _â Kû e ~ZÜ ù^CQê ö@û c Kû ~ð ýKû eò Zû e i õ_â i ûeY ij ^ì Z^ iÚ û^ùe K û~ð ý Ke ò @ûùc@û ce i ûcû Rò K \ ûdú Zß aj^ùe @bò aé ¡òe _\ùl_ cû^ ù^CQ êöiõ _â Zò @û c e ûR ýùe ajê ù~ ûR^û I ùi cû^u i j ù~ ûWòùjû A[ òa ûiû cûR òK \ ûdú Zß bûe I Wò gû _ûB ñ GK ^ìZ^ ba òhý Z @û Yò ù\A Qò GaõG[ò ùe iû còf ùjûA @ ûùc Mað ò Zögêùbzû i j,(R d« cò gâ)^òù± ðgK (K ù_ð ûùeU þ)Honb'le Chief Minister of Orissa, Mr. Naveen Patnaik at IMFACSR stall at Enterprise Orissa.R & R SITE – ANGULBHUBANESWAR NEWS48 th FOUNDATION DAY OF IMFAThe 48 th Foundation Day of IMFA was celebrated at itsCorporate Headquarters at Bhubaneswar on 26.11.2009. Mr.Jayant Misra, Director (Corporate) was the Chief Guest onthe occasion and Mr. Prem Khandelwal, Sr Vice President &CS was the Guest of Honor. Long and Dedicated ServiceAwards (LDSA) were given to the employees at Bhubaneswarfor completing 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years in the Company ason 26 th Nov 2009. Mr. R R Mohanty, Sr Manager D (HR)coordinated the proceeding of the function.Welcome by villagers during visit to R&R site of UCL AngulConstruction begins at R&R site of UCL AngulMr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta receiving 20 years' LDSA fromDirector (Corporate)Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtueappears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from apure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the mazeof human life, one needs the light of wisdom and theguidance of virtue. .....................BuddhaJanuary – March 2010 2

alankarTHERUBALI NEWSINDEPENDENCE DAYThe 63rd Independence Day was celebrated on 15.08.2009 atIMFA Therubali. On this occasion, the School Children andemployees assembled in front of Administration Building andthe National Flag was unfurled by Mr D Senapati, VP(O).Independence Day was also celebrated at Chinmaya Vidyalaya,IMFAL Campus High School and IMFAL Primary School, TITCand UMSL.Scholarship of Rs.250/- per month each is granted to studentsfor pursuing Graduation course. This year Mr Prakash ChSahu S/o Sri Srinibas Sahoo of Security Dept and Mr AbhisekhHota S/o Sri U S Hota were awarded IMFA Group StudentScholarship (Recurring category).T-20 DAY & NIGHT CRICKETIMFA Therubali under the auspices of Sports Councilparticipated in the Inter-Industry Twenty20 Crickettournament organized by J K Paper Ltd., J K Pur.INTER INDUSTRY BADMINTON MEETIMFA,Therubali participated Inter Industry Badminton Meetorganized by J K Papers Ltd. at J K Pur.Scenes from Independence Day CelebrationBISWAKARMA POOJALord Biswakarma Pooja was celebrated inside the factorypremises on 17.09.2009 with all machinery and tools exposedto divine blessings. The Cultural troop from Rayagadapresented a Bhajan program in the evening.DURGA POOJADurga Pooja was celebrated from 18.09.2009 to 27.09.2009inside Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple. The Navaratri celebrationwas the star attraction on this occasion. On 27 th evening aBhajan program was presented by the Laxmi Narayan BhajanMandali.FOUNDATION DAYThe foundation Day celebrations started with garlanding thestatue of Late Kunja Bihari Panda, the illustrious father of ourbeloved Chairman at 3.00 PM on 26.11.2009. Thereafter, Longand dedicated service awards (LDSA) were distributedamongst the employees who had completed 35 years, 30years, 25 years, 20 years,15 years and 10 years by Mr DSenapati.IMFA Group Student Scholarship:Scholarship of Rs.1000/- each (One time) was given forsecuring highest marks in High School CertificateExamination / Sr Secondary School Examination andSecondary School Examination 2009 to Mr Mahendra KumarLenka & Mr R. Srinivas S/o Dr R N Murty both fromChinmaya Vidyalaya and Mr Rama Chandra Melaka fromIMFAL Campus High School.Scholarship of Rs.500/- each (One time) was given to MsSolomi Baliarsingh from IMFAL Primary U P School and MrJyoti Ranjan Palatasingh from IMFAL Campus High School forsecuring highest marks in 5th class common examination and7th Class Common Examination-2009.Mr. D Senapati with IMFA Badminton players.IMFA INTER UNIT BADMINTON MEETThe inter unit badminton tournament was organized by IMFASports Council on 19.12.2009 & 20.12.2009 with theparticipation of CHQ, CDR, MINES, ORTEL and THV teams.The event was inaugurated by Mr D Senapati. Mr R RMohanty, Sr Manager D (HR) also attended the event andencouraged the participants. CHQ team retained theChampionship title defeating THV team in the final. Mr.Senapati gave away the running trophies to the winner andrunners-up teams. He also distributed mementos to all theplayers. On 20.12.2009 IMFA Club organized a picnic for clubmembers, their families and the players from all the sites.Entertaining games, funfairs and musical chair for the playerswere organized on this occasion. Mr Ashok Padhi, Secretaryof the club coordinated the picnic successfully.Inter Unit Badminton Champions – CHQ TeamJanuary – March 2010 3

alankarSURVELIANCE AUDIT1 st Surveillance audit of ISO 9001: 2008 at Therubali wasconducted from 24.11.2009 to 25.11.2009 by IRQS. TheAuditors were satisfied that Quality management system atTherubali continues to meet the requirements of ISO9001:2008 in every aspect.Music SchoolA music school was opened in the IMFA Club premises on07.10.2009 under the guidance of Guru Sri KedarnathTripathy & team. The school was inaugurated by Mr. DSenapati. Nearly, 30 Children from both the colonies haveenrolled their names in the first phase.CLUB TIMECultural Night at IMFA ClubIMFA Club organized a Bhajan program on 15.08.2009performed by Cultural troop from Rayagada.Children's DayOn the eve of Children's day, IMFA Ladies Club organized acultural night with song and dance programs by the studentsof dance school on 14.11.2009. The huge audience enjoyedevery bit of the programs.Ganesh PoojaMr D Senapati inaugurating the Music SchoolGanesh Pooja was celebrated on 23.8.2009 by IMFA LadiesClub with a Bhajan program in the evening. Ganesh Pooja alsocelebrated at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, IMFA Campus High School,IMFAL Primary School, Hostel-II and Hostel-III.Diwali celebrationA scene from the cultural nite.On 17.10.2009 IMFA club celebrated Dipabali, the festival oflights in the club premises.Beauty Parlour inauguratedTo maintain good health & keep fit, a Beauty parlour wasinaugurated by Mr. D Senapati at IMFA Club. It operates twicein a month for members and their families.Drawing competitionIMFA Ladies Club organized a drawing competition for thechildren in Junior and Sub Junior categories on 09.08.2009.The winners were: Junior: Gourav Gadanaik - 1 st , RutuparnaParija - 2 nd & Satya Prakash Sahu - 3 rd . Sub Junior: Ms S Sahu– 1 st & Ms K Sahu 2 nd. .DIVINE & DIVINITYIn Laxmi Narayan TempleJanmastami - 13.8.2009.Laxmi Puja - 03.10.2009.Dipabali - 17.10.2009.Rahasa Purnima - 02.11.2009Samba Dasami - 27.12.2009Dhanu Sankranti - 16.12.2009.Gaja Laxmi PujaGaja Laxmi Puja was performed at MMD on 3rd October'09.Employees from various department attended Puja andoffered Puspanjali to Goddess Gajalaxmi and prayed for theprosperity of all.GREAT GOINGMr N N Mishra of Production Dept. hascompleted Master of Science TQM fromSikkim Manipal University in July,2009.Mr. D Senapati inaugurating the Beauty ParlourCongratulations!!!Keep it up !!!January – March 2010 4

alankarCHOUDWAR NEWSINDEPENDENCE DAYThe 63rd Independence Day was celebrated at IMFAChoudwar on 15.08.2009. Mr B D Sahoo, Executive VicePresident (Operation) unfurled the National Flag in front ofthe Admn. Building. Mr. B D Sahoo also hoisted the NationalFlag at UMSL and at Kalinga Vidyapitha. Mr. S K Panigrahihoisted the national flag at Kalinga Public School. At theRecreation Club of Colony -II, the National Flag was hoistedby the oldest employee Mr Ramesh Ch Nayak.Independence Day celebration at CDR.DIVINE & DIVINITYJanmastamiJanmastami, birthday of Lord Sri Krishna was celebrated atChampakeswar temple on 13.08.2009. In the evening the artistof the IMFA Sangeet Prativa presented melodious bhajans.Durga PoojaMaha Astami & Dashami Pooja was celebrated in CCP(E&I) &Automobile depts on 26th & 28th September'09 respectively.Biswakarma PoojaBiswakarma Pooja was celebrated on 17.09.2009. Mr B DSahoo performed the rituals as Karta. In the evening a grandBhajan Samaroha was presented by IMFA Sangeet Prativa.Durga PoojaDurga Pooja was celebrated at Sriram Temple from 25 to27.09.2009. Mr Sanatan Dash performed the rituals of Karta.Ganesh PoojaLord Ganesh Pooja was celebrated at IMFA Staff Clubpremises on 23.08.2009 by IMFA Ladies Club.Rasha CelebrationRasha festival was celebrated at Champakeswar temple from29.10.2009 to.02.11.2009.YOUNG ONES TO FOREMr Ch Gokul, Venkatesh, S/o Mr S S Rao,GM(O) of CCP (Production) got all IndiaRanking 92 in the CEED Examination(Common Entrance Exam for Design); theEntrance Test to Post Graduation course inDesign (M Des.) in IIT”s. He has beenselected for IIT, Guwahati. He completed hisB.E in 2009 in Mechanical, Production &Industrial Engineering from GITAM University, Vizag, AP.Mr Parthasarati Lenka, S/o Mr Prakash ChLenka of PP(O) dept. bagged PrimaryClass-III Govt. Scholarships in Tangi –Choudwar Block.Congratulations....Keep it UP!!!!FOUNDATION DAYThe Foundation Day celebration on 26th November,2009started with lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Mr AnupKumar Patnaik, IPS, Director-cum-D.G. & I.G. of Police,Vigilance, Orissa. Mr B D Sahoo delivered the welcomeaddress. A birthday gift for Dr B Panda was presented to MrJayant Misra, Director (Corporate) as a symbol of love andrespect. The other notable guests were Mr B K Joshi, IRTS,Chief Freight Transportation Manager, East Coast Railwaysand Senior Executives from CHQ. The function ended withvote of thanks by Mr M Moharana, SVP(Power Project) .Opening song at the IMFA Annual Day celebrations at CDR.Biswakarma Pooja at CDR“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundationwith the bricks others have thrown at him.”January – March 2010 5

alankarMINES NEWSNUASAHIRENOVATIONS & INNOVATIONSThe Neutral Grounding Resistor with earth leakageprotection has been provided in the neutral earthing system of1600 KVA Transformer at N C Mines as a safety measure. Ittrips both primary and secondary breaker of this transformerwhen leakage of current exceeds 300 MA and provides safetyfrom any electrical shock. It is an additional safety for earthleakage protection provided in each feeder of undergroundsupply through earth leakage relay.A 1600 KVA, 11 KV/ 433 V Transformer got modified fromOEM at 2.65 lakh and recommissioned at NCM to overcomethe problem of low voltage and to reduce the running hoursof Diesel Generator set. The modification has helped ingetting appropriate voltage output from 6 KV to 11 KVprimary voltage. Per unit cost is Rs. 6/- more in DG Set incomparison to NESCO supply. This has resulted in saving ofRs. 5,78,000/- per month. The team led by Mr. R K Jha underthe guidance of Mr. Mayadhar Moharana, SVP (Power Project)successfully installed this modification.GREAT GOINGMr. Kunja Bihari Sahoo of NCM has successfully completedP.G. Diploma in Human Resources Management from DDCE,Utkal University. …......Congratulations!DURGA POOJADurga Pooja was celebrated at N C Mines from 24.09.2009 to28.09.2009. The week-long celebration of Dussera right from“Bilwa Diwas” to “Bijaya Dasami” at N.C.Mines attracted thepeople of the locality. On this occasion, a Melody programwas organized in 26th October, 2009 night by Sur Jhankarfrom Balasore. The immersion of idol of Goddess Durga tookplace at river Salandi in an attractive procession.GROUP DRAWING COMPETITIONA Drawing competition was organized on 31.08.2009 underthe guidance of IMFA Personnel Department at theCompany's Guest House for the employee’s children to shortlistthe painting for preparing Greeting Cards for theforthcoming New Year. Mr. R K Mishra, G.M(Mines) waspresent to inspire the participants.FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONOn the occasion of Foundation Day, a Tug of War game wasorganized for employees. The celebration started with anopening song by colony children followed by lighting ofcandles and Birth day cake cutting by Mr. M. K. Mahapatra,GM (P&A) in the presence of Mr. R. K. Mishra, GM (Mines)and other employees. At the end of the meeting, thedignitaries distributed the 'Long & Dedicated Service Awards'to the employees and prizes to the winners of sports events.INDEPENDENCE DAYIndependence Day was celebrated on 15th August’ 2009. Theday started with the ‘Pravat Pheri’ by School children. TheNational flag was unfurled by Mr. R. K. Jha, DGM (Electrical).The guard of honor was presented by the Security andGroup-4 personnel. On this occasion, various competitionswere also organized like Speech, Slogan and Patriotic songfollowed by distribution of prizes to the successfulparticipants.Bharatiya Vidya Niketan, Bidyadharpur, under the patronage ofIMFA Group celebrated the Independence Day. Mr. T. K.Hota, Asst. Manager(Mechanical), graced the occasion as ChiefGuest. and hoisted the National flag. On this occasion, thestudents also participated in Patriotic songs, Fancy dress andDebate competitions.Independence Day was also celebrated by Boula RegionChromite Mines Workers Union. National Flag was hoisted byMr. R. K. Jha, DGM (Electrical) at the Union office premises.A scene of Tug of WarScholarship to StudentsSri. Rajesh Kumar Ojha, S/o. Sri.Rangadhar Ojha for pursuing+ 2 Course received the IMFA Group Student Scholarshipfrom Mr. M. K. Mahapatra, GM (P&A) at the Foundation DayCelebration.GANESH POOJAOn 23rd August' 2009, Ganesh Pooja was solemnized at N CMines Camp premises with “Puspanjali” and “Prayer”.LORD BISWAKARMA POOJALord Biswakarma Pooja was celebrated at N C Mines on17.09.2009. Havan and Prayer were offered by the employeesand colony inmates. All the machines including differentmechanical and electrical installations with tools and tacklesgot divine blessings along with their users.Left: Mr. R K Mishra presenting LDSA, Right: Mr. M KMahapatra presenting IMFA ScholarshipsJanuary – March 2010 8

alankarANNUAL SPORTSAnnual sports 2009 was organized in the 4th week ofNovember, 2009 for both male and female workers, staff,executives and colony in-mates. The winners are:OUTDOOR GAMES (Male): Slow Cycle Race: 1 st - Mr.Susanta Behera, 2 nd - Mr. Umakanta Jena, 3 rd - Mr. SureshPrusty. High Jump: 1 st - Mr. Badrinarayan Das , 2 nd - Mr.Ranjan Khatua, 3 rd - Mr. Alok Jena, Long Jump: 1 st – Mr.Bhimasen Padhiary, 2 nd - Mr. Chintamani Bhuyan, 3 rd - Mr.Gadadhar Nayak. 100 Mtrs. RACE: 1 st - Mr. Ranjan Khatua,2 nd - Mr. Debendra Bhoi , 3 rd - Mr. Chintamani Behera.Slow Cycle Race & Lemon Race for WomenABOVE: 100 Mtr Race & Slow\Cycle Race for MenSGAT PROGRAMEnvironmental-cum-Mineral Awareness Program under theaegis of Society of Geo-Scientists and Allied Technologists(SGAT) was conducted in the Mines Children’s Park on18.11.2009. Students from 9 local institutions participated init. Competitions lon Essay and Mineral identification wereconducted for the students in the morning session. A Quizcompetition was oraganised in the afternoon session. Theprogram was daised by Mr. R. N. Praharaj, SGM D (MPD),Prof. Dr. S. N.Acharya from SGAT, Mr. D. K. Parija, MiningOfficer, Keonjhar and Mr. R. K. Mishra, GM(Mines). Prizeswere given to the winners. Students were taken around themines for an exposure to mining activities.High Jump & Long Jump for MenOUTDOOR GAMES (Female): 50 Mtrs. Lemon SpoonRace: 1 st - Sara Majhi, 2 nd - Lati Chattar, 3 rd - Randai Ho. 50Mtrs. Needle & Thread: 1 st - Debi Naik, 2 nd - Mama Besera, 3 rd- Randai Ho. Slow Cycle Race: 1 st - Bhanumati Mahakud, 2 nd- Sumitra Soren, 3 rd - Sara Majhi.The more you sweat in practice,the less you bleed in battle.The dais at the SGAT Program“Action indeed is the sole mediumof expression for ethics.”January – March 2010 9

alankarSUMMER CAMPIn order to develop creativity amongst the children, ladies ofMahagiri Enclave had organized a one week summer campprogram at Mahagiri Enclave during the month of July 09. Inthis camp, children were exposed to painting, handicraft andCut & Paste Paper work. Finally an exhibition was organized inthe evening of the final day.DRAWING COMPETITIONFor the purpose of making greeting cards for the year 2010, aDrawing competition was organized at our VT Center on27.08.09 wherein our employees' children had participated.LORD BISWAKARMA PUJALord Biswakarma Puja was celebrated on 17.09.2009 atSukinda. Prayer and Pushpanjali were offered to LordBiswakarma. Immersion of Lord Biswakarma idol took placeon 18.09.09 followed with a procession. Mr.P C Ghadei,Hon'ble Minister of Finance visited our Puja pandal on thisoccasion.Top: Essay competition in progress, Bottom: MineralIdentification exercise for Students.DIWALIDiwali was celebrated at N C Mines on 17th October, 2009amidst fire cracker shows and grand dinners.SUKINDAINDEPENDENCE DAYAt the Independence Day celebration, National Flag washoisted by Mr. S. Bhargava, DGM(Mech) at Sukinda inpresence of employees.GANESH POOJAGanesh Pooja was celebrated at our Mahagiri Enclave on23.08.2009 with Prayer and Puspanjali.NEW OFFICERS' CLUBThe New Officers' Club at Mahagiri Enclave, SMC wasinaugurated by Mr. V. K. Agrawal on 24.08.09 in presence ofMr. P Behera, Mr. S Bhargava and other executives with theirfamily members.Mr. V K Agrawal inaugurating the New Officers' Club.Hon'ble Finance Minister Mr. P C Ghadei at Biswakarma Pooja, NCMVISITORSMs. AI ITO from Marubeni Tetsugen Co., Ltd, Japan and Mr.A. K. Ghoshal, Consultant, Ferro-Alloy Department, MarubeniIndia Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata along with Mr. D K Mohanty, VP(Commercial) visited SMC on 14.07.09.Mr. D. Saha, Director of Mines Safety & Mr. K. K. Sharma, Dy.Director of Mines Safety from Bhubaneswar region had beento Sukinda and Mahagiri Mines on 22.07.2009 for inspection.Mr. S. Tiu, Regional Controller of Mines & Dr. Bhagaban,Geologist from IBM, Bhubaneswar had inspected SMC & MMCon 08.10.09.Mr. Joo Byung-Wha, Manager, Steel Business Group 1, Finance& Investment Division, POSCO, Korea, visited SMC & MMCon 11.11.2009.“When angels visit us, we do not hear therustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch ofthe breast of a dove; but we know theirpresence by the love they create in ourhearts.”January – March 2010 10

alankarFOUNDATION DAYAt the IMFA Foundation day celebrations on 26.11.2009, 'Long& Dedicated Service Awards' were distributed to theemployees and prizes to the winners of various sports events.Scenes from Foundation day celebration at SMC:Top: Mr. S Bhargava receiving LDSA from Mr. P BeheraMiddle: Slow Cycling Race in Progress.Bottom: Archery competition in progress.NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONAs a part of celebrations of the New Year 2010, a T20Cricket match under flood-light was organized by theyoung officers at Mahagiri Enclave on 31.12.2009.CRADLE BUYERMrs. & Mr. Ratan Kumar Sahoo have been blessed with a sonon 10.12.2009.--------- Congratulations!!!The OfficeHard work spotlights the character of people; some turn uptheir sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turnup at all!I always try to go the extra mile at work, but my boss alwaysfinds me and brings me back.The world is full of willing people -- some willing to work andsome willing to let them. - Robert FrostWarning: Dates in Calendar are closer than they appear.I don't mind if you sleep in office. Only, please do not snore.You are disturbing others who are trying to sleep.- Dr. C. Rao, UW-WhitewaterA morning without tea is like something without somethingelse.Hard work never killed anyone, but why give it a chance?Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.Two kinds of people: Those who finish what they start and...Work fascinates most, they can look at it for hours!If 'A' equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z.X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.- Albert EinsteinTime is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.If you're good you'll get assigned all the work. If you'reREALLY good you will get out of it.*The Priest & The MayorAfter 25 years in the same town, Father O' Shaunessey wassaying his farewells at his retirement dinner. The mayor of thetown had been asked to make a presentation and a shortspeech, but was late arriving. So the priest took it uponhimself to fill the time, and stood up to the microphone:"I remember the first confession I heard here twenty-fiveyears ago and it worried me as to what sort of place I'd cometo... That first confession remains the worst I've ever heard.The chap confessed that he'd stolen a TV set from aneighbour and lied to the police when questioned, successfullyblaming it on a local scallywag. He said that he'd stolen moneyfrom his parents and from his employer; that he'd had an affairwith his best friends' wife; that he'd taken hard drugs, and hadslept with a nun of this church and given her VD. You canimagine what I thought... However I'm pleased to say that asthe days passed I soon realised that this sad fellow was afrightful exception and that this town was indeed a wonderfulplace full of kind and decent people..."At this point the Mayor arrived and apologized for being late,and keen to take the stage, he immediately stepped up to themicrophone and pulled his speech from his pocket:"I'll always remember when Father O' Shaunessey first cameto our town," said the Mayor, "In fact, I'm pretty certain that Iwas the first person that he heard in confession.."“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumblebee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smellthe rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to thefullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”January – March 2010 11

alankarCOMMUNITY HELPLINEAT THVHelpline to SchoolsEssential study materials were donated to 30 primary schoolsunder Therubali, Kartikaguda, Dumuriguda, Bhatpur,Khedapdaand Suri Gram Panchayat.Drinking water provisionTube-wells with complete platforms were installed atVillage Buduni and Jhinjilbadi under Penta Gram Panchayat.Encouraging the Sports activityFootball, Studs and cricket jersey were distributed to youthof near by villages.Sanitation ProgramUnder the sanitation program, public bathrooms wereconstructed at Keliguda, Relibadigan, Pollipinda, Dengasaragi,Buduni, Sipiput, Munising, Anuguda, Therubali Asram School,Balikhamar, Hameiguda, Jhinjilibadi Paikapada Ashram School.Cultural EncouragementSankirtan dresses were distributed to Sankirtan Mandali ofGaudaguda,Rebatiguda and Banapur.Helpline to OrphanageFood materials worth of Rs.10000/- was donated to AdrutaChildren Home, Rayagada.Community ServicesCommunity Hall constructed at village Paikapada wasinaugurated by Mr S K Tripathy. Sr. Manager(PR). Ceiling fansand study materials were also donated to Paikapada Ashramschool. Mr P C Himirika, Sarapanch Kartikaguda and eminentvillage leaders Mr B Mishra, Mr Prafulla Mishra, Mr KanjakaEnkaya & Mr J Mahapatra were present on the occasion.Plantation300 Lemon saplings were planted by the students of ChinmayaVidyalaya, IMFAL Campus High School, IMFAL Primary Schooland trainees of TITC at Sri Laxmi Narayan Temple. Mr DSenapati,VP(O) was present there to encourage the students.Mr. D Senapti at the Plantation program.SanitationBathrooms were constructed at Hamaiguda and Burjiguda.The villagers appreciated the noble work rendered by IMFAManagement at the time of need.Study TourIMFA Community Development Dept. organized a study tourof the tribal students of local schools from 23.12.2009 to26.12.2009. 50 students went on tour to Puri, Konark andBhubaneswar.AT CDRHealth CampTribal Students from THV at Konark temple.A health camp was organized on 20.10.2009 for diabeticpatients at Choudwar. Dr Arun Kumar Choudhury,Endocrinologists of SCB Medical College & Hospital treatedthe patients. Around 200 persons tested their fasting bloodsugar level and 125 were found to be diabetics. They availedthe facility of free consultation from Dr A K Choudhury. MrSanjeev Dash, Asst Manager (PR) coordinated the program.Helpline to SchoolsPre-fabricated desks and benches were donated to MuncipalHigh School, Choudwar. Mr R N Panigrahi, Sr Manager(Admn) & Mr Sanjeev Dash, Asst Manager (PR) handed overthe furniture to the Headmistress of the School at the Annualprize giving ceremony of the school on 24.12.2009.AT NUASAHIRural Health CampA Rural Health Camp was organized at village Dalki on16.09.2009. Mr. Madan Nandi, Sarpanch, Hadgarh G.P, Mr.Chaturbhuja Baral, Forester, Hadgarh. Dr. Ramesh Jena,Hadgarh PHC, Mr. Trailokya Behera, Malaria Supervisor,Anganwadi Worker, Asha Worker and villagers were presentduring inauguration ceremony. 315 patients availed freetreatment and medicine. Dr. L. P. Mohanty & team extendedtheir services to the patients.A good deed is never lost. He who sowscourtesy, reaps friendship; he who plantskindness, gathers love; pleasure bestowed on agrateful mind was never sterile, but generallygratitude begets reward.January – March 2010 12

alankarAbove: Inauguration of Rural Health Camp at DalkiBelow: Rural Health Camp in progress.Construction WorksRenovation & construction of Community Hall at Kanpurvillage under Soso Grampanchayat has been completed.Village Mandaps have been constructed at Purunapani,Madhuban, Sankatapalia and Raighati villages. A Public BathRoom near Dug-well at Khadanhat Chakka under BangoreG/P has been completed. The boundary wall at DhanurjaypurUGME School under Dhanurjaypur G/P has been completed.Encouragement in SportsFootballs, Volleyballs, Volley nets and Cricket kits weredonated to 17 Clubs & KCVM High School at Agarapara toencourage sports activities.Winter CareBlankets were distributed to the old age persons within thebuffer zone of NCM.AT SUKINDASanitationUnder Sanitation program, 364 dug wells at Kaliapani,Chingudipal, Kansa and Ransol Grampachayats were cleansedwith Bleaching powder and Lime.PlantationUnder the Plantation Program, 3257 of fruit bearing and othersaplings have been distributed to Schools & General Publicwithin our buffer zone.Drinking Water provisionTube wells were repaired Nuasahi and tube well with platformhas been installed at Bandha Sahi under Balibarei G.P.PlantationSanitation program in progress558 fruit bearing and medicinal plants were donated to SaurikaHigh School, Kadabandi, UGME School, Anchalika HighSchool, Garamia and Mahamayee UP School on 07.09.09.Plantation programs were also carried out at Chandimata U.P.School, Deulakana High School, Tomka & Ashokjhar HighSchool on 15 th , 18 th & 20 th November 2009 respectively.Installation of Tube WellTo be doing good deeds isman's most glorious task.Plantation Program in progress..January – March 2010 13

alankarMalaria EradicationA Malaria Eradication Program was conducted at Kansa G/Pon 26.08.09 meant for the villagers. Dr.Chaitanya PrasadMarandi, In charge, Community Health Center, Sukinda, wasinvited as the Chief Guest. Mr. S. Bhargava, DGM(Mech) alsoattended the meeting. 100 Mosquito Nets were donated tothe poor Harijan and Adivasi community.Distribution of mosquito nets.Encouragement in SportsTo encourage the young mass towards sports, footballs weredonated to Samrat Club, Chirgunia on 15.09.09. On 19.09.09,Jerseys were donated to B.B.Club, Patna.Construction WorksDonation of Footballs.For supply of Drinking water, dug-wells have been renovatedat Kaliapani near Shiv Mandir.A Village Mandap had been constructed within the premises ofChandimata U.P. School at Kaliapani.Noble deeds and hot baths arethe best cures for depression.Secret Behind Happy Married LifeOnce X asked Y, "What is the secret behind your happy marriedlife?" Y said, "You should share responsibilities with due love andrespect to each other. Then absolutely there will be no problems."X asked, "Can you explain?"Y said, "In my house, I take decisions on bigger issues where as mywife decides on smaller issues. We do not interfere in each othersdecisions."Still not convinced, X asked Y "Give me some examples"Y said, "Smaller issues like which car we should buy, how muchamount to save, when to visit home town, which Sofa, airconditioner, refrigerator to buy, monthly expenses, whether to keepa maid or not etc are decided by my wife. I just agree to it"X asked, "Then what is your role?"Y said, "My decisions are only for very big issues. Like whetherAmerica should attack Iraq, whether Britain should lift sanction overZimbabwe, whether to widen African economy, whether TigerWoods should be pardoned by his wife etc. Do you know one thing,my wife NEVER objects to any of these".GOD IS NO WHEREWe have a wonderful world that is full of beauty, light andpromise. Why waste time in this world looking for the bad,disappointing or annoying when we can look around us, andsee the wondrous things before us!This can be read as "GOD IS NO WHERE" or as "GOD ISNOW HERE" everything depends on how you see it. Allsuccessful people have one thing in common: Positive thinkingand passion for what they are doing!Norman Vincent Peale, the famous author of "The Power ofPositive Thinking" once told this story.A man once telephoned Norman Vincent Peale. He wasdespondent and told the reverend that he had nothing left tolive for. Norman Vincent Peale invited the man over to hisoffice. "Everything is gone, hopeless," the man told him. "I'mliving in deepest darkness. In fact, I've lost heart for livingaltogether." Norman Vincent Peale smiled sympathetically."Let's take a look at your situation," he said calmly. On a sheetof paper he drew a vertical line down the middle. Hesuggested that they list on the left side the things the man hadlost, and on the right, the things he had left. "You won't needthat column on the right side," said the man sadly. "I havenothing left, period." Norman Vincent Peale asked, "When didyour wife leave you?""What do you mean? She hasn't left me. My wife loves me!""That's great!" said Norman Vincent Peale enthusiastically."Then that will be number one in the right-hand column -Wife hasn't left. Now, why your children left you?" "That'ssilly. My children are always with me !" "Good! That's numbertwo in the right-hand column - Children not in jail," saidNorman Vincent Peale, jotting it down.After a few more questions in the same vein, the man finallygot the point and smiled in spite of himself. "Funny, how thingschange when you think of them that way," he said.Motivational Quote: "Be sure that you appreciate everythingyou've got; and be thankful for the little things in life that meana lot."Inspirational Quote: "It is not what you have but it is how youthink has a profound effect on your life."January – March 2010 14

alankarEMPLOYEES' SECTIONOur New Family MembersMr. Rajesh Kumar Rath has joined asEngineer (Power Plant) at Choudwar w.e.f.04.11.2009.Mr. Sriram Chandra Dash has joined as AsstOfficer (LA) at Angul w.e.f. 17.11.2009.Mr. Prasanta Kumar Sahoo has joined asManager (Power Plant) at Choudwar w.e.f.02.12.2009.Mr. Ruchir Kanta Barik has joined asEngineer (Power Plant) at Choudwar w.e.f.15.12.2009.SEPARATEDResignedWelcome to IMFA.........PERSON LOC W.E.FS K Dwibedi, Ast Mngr (PP) CDR 01.10.2009R K Lenka, Sr Engr (PP) CDR 01.10.2009A K Paramanik, Manager (Pnl) SMC 31.10.2009D C Joshi, Jr Offcr (Admn) DEL 31.10.2009K K Chhatoi, Ast Mgr (Instr) CDR 01.11.2009Kasinath Bhoi, Sr Mngr (Mines) SMC 02.11.2009D Mohanty, Shift Chemist CDR 02.12.2009S K Mohanty, Sr Enginer (PP) CDR 21.12.2009S K Behura, Sr Engr (PP) CDR 23.12.2009A K Pujari, Ast Fmn (Prodn) CDR 25.12.2009D K Sahoo, Ast Frmn (Mins) NCM 12.01.2010P Sethi, Ast Fmn (Prod) CDR 17.01.2010A K Sahu, Jr Frmn (Minng) MMC 28.01.2010D Baral, Officer (Systems) BBS 10.02.2010B B Sahoo, Engineer (Elct) CDR 15.02.2010S K Mishra, Officer (Security) SMC 22.02.2010P K Panda, Officer (Accts) BBS 03.03.2010R Das, Engineer (Elct) CDR 09.03.2010B K Nayak, Ast Mgr (Mines) CMC 15.03.2010A Khan, Jr Frmn (Civil) CDR 25.03.2010RetiredAT THVMr Hikaka Jadumani, Prdn Dept. 02.07.2009Mr S Alli, Mechanical Maint Dept. 02.07.2009Mr M B Majhi, Prdn Dept. 08.07.2009.Mr K P R Nair, S&D Dept. 09.07.2009Mr A Hari, Mech Maint Dept. 29.07.2009Mr G C M Patnaik, MM Dept. 04.08.2009Mr Khetapal Singh, QC Dept. 31.10.2009Mr Bhagyadhar Mishra, Prdn Dept. 21.11.2009Mr H Neela, Prdn Dept. 31.12.2009Mr H Dharmarao, Prdn Dept. 31.12.2009Mr Sapani Behera, Civil Dept. 31.12.2009Mr R K Champati, Ast Magr D (Prod) 10.03.2010He continues as a retainer.AT CDRMr Bhagaban Satpathy, Tapper-D, 27.07.2009.Mr Gouranga Ch Sahoo, Officer (FPH), 21.08.2009.Mr Ramesh Ch Nayak, CCP(Mech) 04.10.2009.Mr Ramesh Ch Kuanar CCP (Prodn) 14.10.2009.Mr K Balaram Das, Gen.Admn dept. 03.11.2009.Mr Bata Krushna Jena, Civil Engg 15.12.2009.Mr Gopal Ch Mallick, CCP (RMHS) 20.12.2009.AT BBSMr B B Muduli, Exe Spvsr (Office) 02.02.2010Mr. S N Sarangi, Ast Mgr (S&D) 02.02.2010Both of them are continuing as retainers.Relocation & ReassignmentNAME FROM TO W.E.FMr S K P Patnaik, Jr. Frmn (Prod) CDR THV 23.11.09Mr S K Sahoo, Jr Frmn (Min) NCM MMC 24.12.09Mr B C Behera, Gen Frmn (Min) NCM SMC 24.12.09Mr B Chhatoi, Jr Ofcr (Pnl) BBS CDR 16.01.10Mr A K Mallick, Jr Ofct (Security) NCM SMC 02.03.10Mr H B Behera, Personal Secy DEL BBS 16.03.10Mr. S K Padhi, Exe Supervisor (Pnl) has been reassigned asExe Supervisor (CSR) at THV w.e.f. 01.02.2010.MOBILE CONVERSATIONSeveral men were in a golf club locker room. A mobilephone rings."Yes I can talk," says the man answering the call,"You're shopping are you? That's nice." The listeningmen smile to each other."You want to order those new carpets? Okay.. Andthey'll include the curtains for an extra five thousand?..Sure, why not?"More smiles among the listeners."You want to book that week on Necker Island?..They're holding the price at twenty-two thousand?..Sounds a bargain.. You want a fortnight?.. If that'swhat you want honey, okay by me."Smiles turn to expressions of mild envy."And you want to give the builder the go-ahead forthe new conservatory? Seventy-five thousand if wesay yes today? Sounds fair.. sure, that's fine."The listeners exchange glances of amazement."Okay sugar, see you later.. Yes, love you too," says theman, ending the call.He looks at the other men and says, "Whose phone isthis anyhow?..""When you ASSUME you makean ASS out of U and Me."January – March 2010 15

alankarTRAINING & SEMINARMr Naresh Chandra Mishra, Asst Manager (Prod) from CDR,Mr Sahoo Malaya Kumar, Asst Officer (Geology) from MAHattended the program on International Seminar on MineralProcessing Technology, organized by IM&MT from 28.10.09 to30.10.09 at Bhubaneswar.Mr Susanta Kumar Padhi, Asst Secretary from BBS attendedthe 37th National Convention of Company Secretaries,organized by ICSI from 05.11.09 to 07.11.09 at Hyderabad.Mr Biswaranjan Mohanty, Manager (Electrical) from THVattended the Workshop on Energy Management, organized byIBC on 9 th & 10.11.09 at Mumbai.Mr Dr R Narasimha Murty, DGM (QC), Mr E V S UmaMaheswar, DGM (Prodn), Mr B V Surya Rao, AsstManager(MM), Mr P S Sanyasi Rao, Officer (P S) & MrSudarsan Panda, Officer (S&D) from THV attended the ISO -9001 Awareness Course, organized by BVQI on 17.11.09 atBhubaneswar.Mr Deepak Kumar Mohanty, V P (Commercl) & Mr DipakPrusty, G M (Finance) attended the program on StrategyExecution Excellence, organized by ISB from 24.11.09 to28.11.09 at Hyderabad.Ms Lipika Verma, Officer (CSR) attended the CSR EssentialWorkshop on Why & How of CSR, organized by CT&R in RBon 14 th & 15.01.10 at Bhubaneswar.Mr Rana Ranjan Mohanty, Sr Manager D (HR) attended theprogram on Strategic Human Resource Management,organized by ASCI from 18.01.10 to 22.01.10 at Hyderabad.Mr Tapan Kumar Pani, Senior Surveyor from BBS, Mr NayakRanjan Kumar, Officer (Survey) from SMC attended theUnited Nation's Framework Classification, organized by IBMon 28 th & 29.01.10 at Bhubaneswar.Mr Sanjeev Das, SGM (Corp.Afrs) attended the TrainingProgram & Certificate Course for Power MarketProfessionals, organized by PXIL & IIM from 01.02.10 to03.02.10 at Ahmadabad.Mr Rohit Kumar Jha, DGM (Electl) from NCM, Mr D P Mishra, Manager (Geology) from SMC & Mr B K Acharyar, AstManager(Geolgy) from NCM attended the QMS Lead AuditorCourse on 9001:2008, organised by BVQI from 01.02.10 to05.02.10 at Kolkata.Mr Ramanath Praharaj, SGM D (MPD) attended theWorkshop on Recent amendments to EIA Notificaiton 2006 &1999, organised by FIMI on 5 th & 06.02.10 at Bangalore.Mr P K Subudhi, Sr Manager (MIS), Mr Samal Punnag, SrOfficer (Accts), Mr D K Pattanaik, Sr Officer (Audit), MrLambodar Das, Sr Officer (Audit) & Mr Aditya Prasad Bhatta,Officer (Audit) from BBS, Mr Satyapriya, Mohanty, Officer(Accts) from CDR and Mr Chitta Ranjan Pati, Jr Officer(MIS)from THV attended the program on Management of Taxation- Service Tax, VAT, Excise & Customs,TDS & GST, organisedby ICWAI from 09.02.10 to 12.02.10 at Bhubaneswar.Mr R N Ray, Jr Officer (Stores) & Mr S K Acharya, Jr Officer(Accts) from CDR attended the program on Quality &Effectiveness Through Systems Approach, organised by KIITSchool of Management on 12 th & 13.02.10 at Bhubaneswar.Mr Susanta Kumar Padhi, Asst Secretary, BBS attended theCDSL's RTA Training Program, organised by CentralDepository Services on 17 th & 18.02.10 at Mumbai.Mr R K Mishra, GM (Mines) &, Mr Manoj Kumar Sahoo, AstManager (Min) from NCM attended the program on EDP onManaging Environmental Impacts of Rock Blasting inMNG&IDP, organised by Earth Research Centre on 21 st &22.02.10 at Rajsthan.Mr D S N Achary, DGM (Law) attended the CorporateCounsel Leadership Forum, organised by YOOGMA BusinessServices from 25 th & 26.02.10 at Mumbai.Mr Salil Kumar Mohapatra, Ast Mgr (Prod), Mr S K Nayak, AstMgr (Elctl) and Mr Sunil Krishna Dash, Ast Fmn (Elect) fromCDR attended the 5th Annual Convention on EnergyConservation, organised by A.P. Productivity Council on 26thand 27.02.10 at Hyderabad.Walking on waterThree monks decided to practice meditation together. theysat by the side of a lake and closed their eyes inconcentration. Then suddenly, the first one stood up and said,"I forgot my mat." He steeped miraculously onto the water infront of him and walked across the lake to their hut on theother side.When he returned, the second monk stood up and said, "Iforgot to put my the other underwear to dry." He too walkedcalmly across the water and returned the same way. The thirdmonk watched the first two carefully in what he decided mustbe the test of his own abilities. "Is your learning so superior tomine? I too can match any feat you two can perform," hedeclared loudly and rushed to the water's edge to walk acrossit. He promptly fell into the deep water.Undeterred, the yogi climbed out of the water and tried again,only to sink into the water. Yet again he climbed out and yetagain he tried, each time sinking into the water. This went onfor some time as the other two monks watched.After a while, the second monk turned to the first and said,"Do you think we should tell him where the stones are?"Let us take a pledge for a solid Team Work to stay afloat.Patron:Editor:Associates:Jayant MisraR R MohantyS S Das, G K PattanayakM R Kar, C R BarmaJanuary – March 2010 16