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2 PARICHAYA From our CMD Shri A.K Srivastava takes over as CMD Shri Abhay Kumar Srivastava has taken over as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Nalco at its Corporate Office on October 1, following the superannuation of Shri C.R. Pradhan. Born on 18th January 1954, Shri Srivastava is a Mechanical Engineer by profession. He did his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech in Industrial Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He also has an MBA degree to his credit. Shri Srivastava has 30 years of working experience in Public Sector Enterprises in various fields of engineering and management. He spent major part of his career of over 20 years in National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. He has worked with Indian Petro Chemicals Corporation 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 of Heavy 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 over Rs.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 you through the columns of our newsletter Parichaya, for the first time after taking charge as CMD. The warm reception that I have received on my joining Nalco is quite overwhelming and heart-touching. I must convey my heartfelt gratitude to all Nalconians for their love and affection shown during my maiden visit to Mines and Alumina Complex at Damanjodi and subsequently Smelter and Power Complex in Angul. As we all know, whenever there is any change at the helm, it creates speculations in the organization. Whether there will be any radical change in the functioning of the management - whether the new leadership will steer the Company to higher level of production and profitability! Well, as we all know Nalco is a flagship PSU of the Govt of India, built on strong fundamentals of world class technology, integrated operations and above all highly talented and motivated human resource base. I must say, the credit for the success of Nalco goes to my predecessors who have built a formidable corporate entity with very high standards of performance during last 28 years of existence of the Company. This makes my job tougher in setting new benchmarks for myself and our Company. Today, we have reached a very crucial stage in our corporate life. We are about to complete the 2nd phase expansion programme and start the 3rd phase thereafter. The Company is 1 also launching greenfield projects in India and abroad involving huge investment of about Rs.40,000 crores in next 2/3 years. These are some of the challenging tasks ahead, and we must muster all our individual strengths, technical skills and managerial expertise to implement these projects successfully and explore newer avenues of growth and prosperity. All these years, Nalco has been successful in bringing together the best of management practices and latest technology that have led to incredible results. At this stage of rapidly changing global business scenario, we need to review our corporate strategies and go beyond aluminium and enter into new areas of growth opportunities in power sector and other metals. I am sure, I will have more and more opportunities to interact with you formally or informally on various issues as we move on. I remain confident that together we can synergise all our efforts and strengths in taking Nalco to greater heights of glory. We, the Nalconians are really fortunate that our Company is located in the sacred land of Orissa which enjoys the blessings of Lord Jagannath and where Nalco has prospered to become a 'Navratna' company and aspiring to be a 'Maharatna' organization in near future. As I sign off, let me thank you all for the overwhelming warmth and affection shown. I also heartily reciprocate your feelings and convey my best wishes to you and your family members. A.K. Srivastava, CMD Published by : Corporate Communication Department, National Aluminium Company Limited, Nalco Bhawan, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar Chief Editor : Harish C. Pradhan, DGM (Admn.) Designed and Printed at : intecad,442, Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar , Ph: e-parichaya at - You may send your feedback to hcpradhan@nalcoindia.co.in

3 Success should stem from 'Collective Wisdom' and 'Teamwork - Shri A.K. Srivastava Soon after assuming the office of CMD, Shri A.K. Srivastava interacted with the senior officers at Corporate Office. Subsequently in the following days, Shri Srivastava visited Nalco's plants and sites at Damanjodi and Angul. During the visits, Shri Srivastava was apprised about various Units and ongoing expansion activities of the Company. At Corporate Office Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, interacting with the senior officers of Corporate Office, on the day of assuming the office At M&R Complex Shri 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 Complex Shri 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. 2

4 CHANGES AT THE TOP Shri P.K. Padhi, Director (P&T) Shri P.K. Padhi has been appointed as the Director (Projects & Technical) of Nalco w.e.f September 3. Prior to the new assignment, Shri Padhi was serving the Company as Executive Director (Materials) at Nalco Corporate office. Our New Directors After graduating in Mechanical Engineering from REC, Rourkela (Now National Institute of Technology), Shri Padhi did his M.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur in 1978 and thereafter MBA from University of Leeds, U.K. Shri Padhi started his career with Utkal Machinery, Kansbahal and subsequently worked with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, at Sunabeda. Shri Padhi joined Nalco in 1983 and subsequently worked in various capacities. While working in various positions, Shri Padhi has contributed significantly towards streamlining Marketing 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 post had 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 Das started his career with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and joined Nalco in 1982 as Senior Engineer in Project and Technical service Department at Bhubaneswar. Shri Das has also done his MBA from University of Hull, U.K. Shri Das, while working at Nalco in various capacities, has significantly contributed towards research and formulation of marketing policies and guidelines for sale of products in domestic and overseas market. Sharing the success with Shri Das is his wife Smt. Manasi, daughter Ananya and Son Archit With 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 GMs There have been major changes in the upper echelons of Nalco. In a career upturn, the following officers have been elevated to the ranks of Executive Director and General Managers. Name Unit Promoted as Shri Bijoy Dash CORPORATE ED (Production) Shri B.P. Singha SMELTER GM(Tech.),Smelter Shri R.N. Jena CPP GM(O&M), CPP Shri P.C. Murmu CORPORATE GM(H&A), Corporate Shri A.K. Sahu S&P GM(H&A), S&P Parichaya congratulates all those who have been promoted 3

5 Shri A.K. Sharma elected Chairman of FIMI Standing Committee Shri A. K. Sharma, Director (Production), Nalco has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of Standing Committee for Non- Ferrous Minerals & Industries at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of Federation of Indian Minerals Industries (FIMI). The meeting was inaugurated 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-based industries, 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 Industry and has expertise in the area of aluminium smelting. His large professional experience ranges from project conceptualization and construction to plant operation and achieving designed output. He has successfully assimilated the state-of-art technology from overseas and indigenized it to suit the typical Indian conditions. With his vast experience, Shri Sharma is likely to contribute a great deal in FIMI's endeavour to promote sustainable development through scientific mining and optimal utilisation of natural resources in the country. Premier Trading House Status for Nalco PARICHAYA Nalco has been accorded the prestigious Premier Trading House status, in accordance with the provision of the Exim Policy by Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Premier Trading House status is the highest status awarded to any Export House by Government of India. As per the Current Foreign Trade Policy, the Export House should have exported goods worth Rs.7500 crore or above during the current year plus previous three years for getting status of Premier Trading House. Nalco has achieved export of Rs crore during the current year up to including the previous three years i.e. from April 2006 to July It may be mentioned that since 2005 Nalco has been recognized as a Five Star Trading House for its substantial contributions to export of aluminium metal and calcined alumina to various overseas markets. Nalco has been making rapid progress in the field of alumina and metal exports which have further gone up with the commissioning of ongoing 2nd phase capacity expansion. Already a leading player, Nalco since inception has achieved spectacular success as the country's leading exporter of alumina and aluminium. During the financial year , Nalco had achieved a export earning of Rs.2,085 crore compared to Rs.2,134 crore in During the Financial year , Nalco exported 8,51,886 MT of alumina and 82,317 MT of aluminium. Nalco gets mining nod in AP The Govt of India has accorded prior approval for the mining lease proposals of Govt of Andhra Pradesh for awarding lease to Nalco over Gudem and Katamraju Konda bauxite blocks in Andhra Pradesh. Earlier, the Govt of Andhra Pradesh had recommended to the Centre for grant of mining lease in favour of Nalco. These deposits are estimated to have 85 million tonnes of bauxite reserves. The Company plans to build a 1.4 million tonnes green field alumina refinery based on the Gudem and KR Konda bauxite deposits at Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh at an estimated investment of Rs.6000 crores. This investment is part of Company's ambitious plan "to be a reputed global company in the metals and energy sectors". 4

6 2nd Quarter Results According to the un-audited financial results for the 2nd quarter of the financial year taken on record in the Board of Directors meeting held in the Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar on October 30, Nalco has reported a net profit of Rs crore and a sales turnover of Rs crore. During the 2nd quarter of the previous fiscal, the net profit was Rs crore with a turnover of Rs crore. The Company registered a 14.4% increase in aluminium production to 103,017 tonnes from 90,089 tonnes in NET PROFIT OF RS CRORE SALES TRUNOVER OF RS CRORE the corresponding quarter last year. Similarly alumina production increased to 379,700 tonnes from 373,500 tonnes and power generation also increased to 1410 MU from 1292 MU. On the sales front, the Company achieved a total sale of 105,696 tonnes of aluminium in the 2nd quarter, which was 88,585 tonnes in the corresponding period of previous year. Despite sluggish market conditions, Nalco has been able to significantly increase its exports of aluminium to 38,116 tonnes (123% increase) from 17,069 tonnes in the corresponding quarter last year. However the Company reported 164,048 tonnes sale of alumina compared 220,596 tonnes in the corresponding period of previous year. Meanwhile, as part of growth strategy, Nalco has plans for diversification in other metal and power sector. Some of these 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 Award In recognition of outstanding, innovative and world-class services, projects and programmes in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility, Nalco has bagged the Think Odisha Leadership Award for 'Best Environmental Excellence' and for 'Best Workplace 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 Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Orissa, at Bhubaneswar on August 7. The award has been instituted jointly by The Times of 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 'Best Workplace Practices Award" 5

7 Nalco bags EEPC Export Award PARICHAYA Nalco has bagged the Engineering Export Promotion Council's (EEPC) prestigious All India Export Award being adjudged as the 'Star Performer' in large enterprise category, for its outstanding export performance during the year On behalf of the Company, Shri Ansuman Das, the then GM (Export & RP) received the award from Shri Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Govt of India, at a function held in Mumbai on August 29. During the financial year , Nalco has achieved sales turnover of Rs.5474 crore, including the export earning of Rs.2235 crore. The net profit was Rs.1632 crore during this fiscal. Nalco signs MoU with IDCO Nalco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state owned Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) to set up an aluminium park at Angul in joint venture. The MoU was signed by Shri Srikant Kabi, MD (IDCO) and Shri P.K. Dey, GM(BD), Nalco in the presence of Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Orissa at the State Secretariat in Bhubaneswar on September 19. About Rs.75 crore is proposed to be invested on the park and both Nalco and IDCO will have equal stake in the project. The proposed aluminium park will help towards development of an important industrial cluster and downstream industries. Nalco and IDCO will lend their expertise and strength apart from funds for successful operation of the aluminium park. Pollution Control Excellence Award Alumina Refinery of Nalco has bagged the prestigious Pollution Control Excellence Award-2009' from the State Pollution Control Board, Orissa, under the large and medium industry category. On behalf of the Company, Shri S.K. Patnaik, DGM (SH&E), M&R Complex, received the award from Shri Tarun Kanti Mishra, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Orissa and Chairman of State Pollution Control Board at a function held at Jaydev Bhavan, Bhubaneswar on September 15. It may be mentioned that Nalco since inception has been adapting excellent environment management practices and all its production units conform to ISO norms. 6

8 Nalco pays Rs cr as final dividend Nalco paid 15% final dividend amounting to Rs crore to the Govt of India towards Government share of 87.15% on the total paid-up capital of Rs crore for the year The Company paid 50% dividend for the year Of the total 50% dividend, interim at 35% was paid earlier in February, Together, the dividend pay-out works out to Rs crore out of which the Govt. share is Rs crore. The balance amount of Rs crore is disbursed to other shareholders of the Company like banks, financial institutions and individual shareholders. On behalf of the Company, Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, handed over the cheque of final dividend for Rs crore to Shri B.K. Handique, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines, Govt of India, in the presence of Smt Santha Sheela Nair, Secretary Mines, Shri Vijay Kumar, Additional Secretary (Mines), Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), Nalco and other senior officials of Ministry and Nalco in New Delhi on October 21. Shri A.K. Srivastava, CMD, Nalco, handing over the cheque of final dividend to Shri B.K. Handique, Hon'ble Minister of Mines, Nalco in International Exhibition Nalco 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 was supported by Ministry of Steel, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt of India, besides the relevant industry associations, namely AIIFA, ILZDA, FISME & WASME. The fair showcased different industry segments viz Infrastructure, Technology, Machinery, Mining Equipments, products and services, bringing the prospective buyers and sellers under one umbrella. Nalco's pavilion was one among the best in the exhibition 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 Exhibition 7

9 Mining team visits Namibia PARICHAYA A delegation led by Smt. Santha Sheela Nair, Secretary (Mines), Govt. of India, visited Namibia from October 25 to November 01, to explore possibilities of gaining mining lease of minerals for meeting country's requirement including that of Nalco as part of its diversification strategy. Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), was a member of the delegation. The delegation called on Dr. Sam Nujoma, the founding President, the President and the Minister for Mines & Energy of Namibia. The delegation held discussions with various exclusive prospecting license holders of Mines. Shri Bagra also held separate discussions, together with Secretary (Mines) of Govt. of Orissa, with the founding President and several prospecting license holders to explore the avenues. Distinguished Visitors The Committee members of National Commission for Scheduled Castes visited Bhubaneswar from October 6 to 9. Led by Shri Buta Singh, the 12 member team interacted with the top officials of Nalco & MCL and reviewed various issues pertaining to the rules of reservations and service safeguards. 42nd Engineers' Day observed The Institution of Engineers, Nalco Angul Local Centre, observed the 42nd Engineers' Day in the premises of Officers Club, Nalconagar, Angul on September 15. Prof.(Dr.) Antaryami Mishra, Principal, IGIT, Sarang, graced the occasion as the chief guest, Shri Rajesh Jha, Executive Director, Jindal Steel & 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 Angul Centre, 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 the occasion. The theme of deliberation on which the dignitaries dwelt vividly was' Technical solutions to combat environmental problems. In view of rapid environmental degradation, the dignitaries urged upon all including engineers, technocrats, scientists, administrators and environmentalists to contribute towards innovating new technologies for combating environmental challenges. A souvenir was also released on the occasion by the chief guest Prof. (Dr.) Mishra. Delegates from Nalco, MCL, Bhusan Steel participated in the function. To mark the occasion, a cultural programme was also performed by the local artistes. 8

10 Cash Assistance camps at Angul Nalco held a cash-assistance camp for the Substantially Affected Persons (SAPs), at S&P Complex, Angul on October 15. Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and Shri Ashok Sahu, GM (H&A), handed over the cheques worth Rs lakh to 6 SAPs and their legal heirs at Nalco Sports Complex, in the presence of representatives from district administration. In seven such camps held so far, Nalco has disbursed Rs.3.94 crore among 69 SAPs. It may be mentioned that Nalco had acquired 4103 acres of land for its Smelter and Power project at Angul, out of which 3496 acres was private land. Subsequently, Nalco has given employment to 1635 Land Affected Persons (LAPs), which is about 36% of company's permanent employee strength at Angul. Besides, the company has so far sponsored 831 LAPs for ITI training in 7 batches, at a cost of Rs.2.05 crore, including a stipend of Rs.1000 per month. The Company has comprehensively addressed the issues of rehabilitation of displaced families with adequate compensation, housing and employment to the extent feasible. While the revised rehabilitation and resettlement policy of the State provides for one time cash assistance to families in lieu of employment ranging from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.5 lakh, Nalco has offered one time cash-assistance package in lieu of employment 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 Koraput More than 8000 patients benefited Led by Shri G. S. Mohapatra, DGM (Admn), the MHU team including Shri C. M. Mohanta, Manager (HRD) & PD Cell, Dr. Sudhansu Chowdhury, Physician, Dr. G. Mohapatra, Community-Mobiliser & Shri Digbijay Acharya, Pharmacist reach out to the patients though these health camps. Besides, Shri A. K. Lenka, Shri R. N. Subudhi, Shri R. N. Pradhan, of Administration department also render extensive support in organizing these health camps. As part its periphery development activities, Nalco has been extending health services through its Mobile Health Unit in periphery villages of Mines and Refinery Complex in Damanjodi of Koraput District. During the last 3 months, the Mobile Health Unit (MHU), consisting doctors, paramedical staff and social workers, has so far covered 108 no of villages and treated 8166 patients. Free medicines worth Rs. 3 lakhs has already been distributed for various ailments, like, malaria, cold, cough, diarrhoea, fever and other skin diseases in these health camps. 9 The MHU team organizes six health camps in a week. Many villages, that have been covered, were inaccessible and remotely located without proper road communications. In such cases, the MHU team walks down to the villages through hilly 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 healthcare services in the remote locations has received much appreciation and accolades from the periphery villagers in the region.

11 Sarpanchs' Meet at Angul PARICHAYA Obituaries As part of the Periphery Development Programme, a Sarpanchs' Meet was organized at S&P Complex, Angul on September 16. Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED, S&P Complex, chaired the meet and took stock of various developmental works undertaken by the Company for periphery villages of Angul. The basic purpose of the meet was to gather feedback from the Sarpanchs in the presence of Sub-collector and BDOs, regarding the various developmental works undertaken and to further expedite the execution processes. It may be mentioned that, the Company has so far earmarked Rs.56 crore for various developmental activities in the 39 peripheral villages of Angul. The sector-wise sanctions have been: Roads - Rs crore (30.09%); Water Supply - Rs 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 as Sr.SSW, Gr-I, Civil Deptt., Refinery Unit, Damanjodi expired on March 10, due to illness. Born on , Late Shri Mali had joined Nalco on as Mazdoor. He has left behind his wife and two daughters. Shri Lachhimi Mali (38), who was working as Sr.SSW, Gr-I, Mechanical Deptt., Refinery Unit, Damanjodi expired on April 20 due to illness. Born on , Late Shri Mali had joined Nalco on as Mazdoor. He is survived by his wife, Punam and four daughters. Shri Akshaya Sahu (44), who was working as in Operation Dept. of CPP, Angul, passed away on August 9. Born on , in Jarasingha village of Angul district, Late Shri Sahu had joined Nalco on as JMOT. Shri Bhramarbar Bhoi (37), who was working as SSW in Electrical Department of CPP, Angul passed away on March 10. Born on , Late Shri Bhoi had joined Nalco on Rs.3.29 crore (5.88%); Training - Rs.2.05 crore (3.66%); and others Rs crore (i.e. 8.60%). However, at present, there are 485 works under execution, for which the Company has sanctioned about Rs.16 crore. Out of these, 256 works are being executed through government agencies and 229 works are being executed by the executants nominated by the BDOs and supervised by Nalco. Among others, Shri Ashok Sahu, GM (H&A) and Shri Pradosh Mohanty, DGM (Admn.) were present on the occasion. Shri P. S. Sudhakar (56), who was working as DGM (Matls), Materials Deptt. of Refinery Unit, Damanjodi, passed away on March 6, due to illness. Born on , Late Shri Sudhakar had joined Nalco on He is survived by his wife Geeta and daughter Archana and son, Gurudutt. Shri G. Tulasi Das (43), who was working as Junior Manager (HRD), H&A Deptt., Refinery Unit, Damanjodi passed away on May 27 due to illness. Born on , Late Shri Tulasi Das had joined Nalco on He is survived by wife Amaravati and daughter, Priyanka. Shri Gangadhar Patra (56), who was working as Junior Manager (Matls), Materials Deptt. Refinery Unit, Damanjodi expired on March 18, due to illness. Born on , Late Shri Patra had joined Nalco on as clerk typist. He is survived by his wife Narmada, three daughters, Nirupama, Priyadarshini, Dipika and son, Sourav. Parichaya prays to the Almighty to rest the departed Souls in peace and provide strength to the bereaved families. 10

12 The Spirit of Freedom Nalco joined the Nation in celebrating the 63 rd Independence Day, with renewed spirit of freedom and nationalism. On this auspicious occasion, Nalconians pledge to work selflessly to achieve the organization s mission, with a sense of discipline and dedication. At Bhubaneswar The 63rd Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal and fervour in the Corporate office. Shri C.R. Pradhan, the then CMD, hoisted the tricolour and addressed the employees on the occasion. At M&R Complex CMD receiving the guard of honour of security personnel. An exhibition football match at Nalconagar, Bhubaneswar Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R) addressing the employees on the occasion of 63 rd Independence Day Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R) receiving the guard of honour from CISF Jawans, Speed Security services personnel and NCC, Scout & Guides of DPS & SVM. Shri A.K. Chakraborty, GM(Mines), saluting the National flag at the Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines At S&P Complex Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P), unfurled the National Flag and received the guard of honour on the occasion of 63 rd Independence Day at the Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, Nalconagar, Angul. 11

13 At Vizag Independence Day celebration at CPP Shramik Basti Shri P.K. Pattnaik, GM(CPP), unfurling the National Flag at Vidutnagar Community Centre, Angul At Kolkata Independence Day celebration by Nalco Non Executive Employees Union in Nalconagar, Angul. Excerpts from CMD s Independence Day Address In recent years, Nalco has taken some bold initiatives for expansion and growth of the Company. The Company has already completed its two major expansion programmes and to maintain the leadership position, the Company is now planning for the 3rd phase expansion. Apart from Brownfield expansion, we are also launching ambitious Greenfield projects in India and Abroad. As you know, these are challenging tasks ahead, and the success of these projects depends on the dedication and hard work of each one of us and I am confident that each one of us will contribute to the best of our abilities. While it is true that the expansion programmes will strengthen our business, it may also throw up new challenges if we are not able to cope up with the increasing pressure of production and productivity. There is no ready-made formula for success in today s world. It is the ability of our people to produce more and spend less by economizing on every front which will be key to our survival and continued success. Time has come to reinforce our efficiency as a dedicated and disciplined task force. Today the business scenario is quite challenging in view of prevailing global economic downturn. We have seen sharp decline in our profitability last year, despite increased production of alumina and aluminium. The uncertainties of the future are so vast that we cannot keep clinging to our old policies and practices to remain successful. We must learn from our past, be sensitive to the present and anticipate the adverse possibilities of the future. We have to redesign our corporate strategies to meet the changing environment. We also need to display extreme sensitivity to the development of the society, particularly in the peripheral areas, as well as towards the preservation and improvement of the environment. We are fortunate that we have been given such a strong platform like Nalco to work for the cause of the country. On this auspicious occasion, let us resolve to continue the task of nation building. 12

14 28TH AGM & ANNUAL PRESS MEET NALCO ANNOUNCES 50% DIVIDEND PAYOUT OF RS CRORE In the 28th Annual HIGHLIGHTS OF General Meeting held on Highest ever aluminium September 19, the production of 361,262 tonnes Highest ever domestic metal sale of 271,274 tonnes Record alumina production of 15,76,500 tonnes shareholders of Nalco have approved the Annual Accounts for with a sales turnover of Rs.5631 crore, net profit of Rs.1272 crore and an export earning of Rs.2085 crore. They also approved a dividend payout of 50% amounting to Rs crore (including 35% interim dividend paid in February, 2009), on the paid-up equity share capital of Rs crore. Addressing the AGM, Shri C.R. Pradhan, the then CMD, said that the Company has reported a highest ever aluminium cast metal production of 361,262 tonnes against 360,457 tonnes in Similarly the Alumina Refinery at Damanjodi reported a production of 15,76,500 tonnes of alumina hydrate against 15,75,500 tonnes in the previous year. Bauxite production increased to 47,00,027 tonnes from 46,84,684 tonnes in previous year. Shri Pradhan attributed the success to 100% capacity utilization of its Smelter at Angul and Alumina Refinery at Damanjodi. Besides, Nalco's 960 MW Captive 13 Power Plant, also recorded a power generation of 5,541 million units against 5,609 million units in previous year. On the domestic sales front too, The Company has achieved the highest-ever domestic sale of 271,274 tonnes of metal, surpassing the previous best of 263,494 tonnes achieved in Similarly, Nalco recorded highest ever domestic billet sales of 21,799 tonnes against 13,541 tonnes in and a record domestic sale of wire rod of 72,587 tonnes compared to 68,179 tonnes in previous year. The Company also achieved a highest ever domestic sale of Special alumina of 36,695 tonnes against 27,293 tonnes in Reflecting on the widely shared sentiments of global recession, Shri Pradhan said that that the signs of recovery of the Indian economy are positive and India's structural growth 50% DIVIDEND impulses continue to remain PAYOUT OF strong, given the high RS CRORE domestic saving rate, sound financial system and growth supportive macro-economic policy environment. Shri Pradhan stressed on the need to boost the consumer, lender and investor confidence which could lift the growth momentum in coming months.

15 28TH AGM & ANNUAL PRESS MEET PARICHAYA Elaborating on the further growth plans of the Company, Shri Pradhan said that with the commissioning of the 2nd phase expansion, with an investment of Rs.4402 crores, Nalco will be able to raise Bauxite Mine capacity from 48 lakh tonnes to 63 lakh tonnes, Alumina capacity from lakh tonnes to 21 lakh tonnes, Aluminium capacity from 345,000 tonnes to 460,000 tonnes and Power Generation capacity from 960 MW to 1200 MW. On the occasion, Shri Pradhan also emphasized on the corporate vision and plan up to the year 2020 and said that the Company is aspiring for ambitious plans to grow both organically as well as inorganically to be a reputed global company in the metals and energy sectors. In this direction, Nalco has plans to set up Greenfield Aluminium Smelter in India and abroad. The Company also plans to enter into energy sector as an independent power producer as well as acquire new mineral resources especially coal, bauxite, copper etc. Annual Press Meet Nalco plans to venture into both upstream and downstream fields to leverage its strength in alumina and aluminium business. Presently, the following proposals are being actively pursued by the Company. To set up Aluminium Smelter in Indonesia. To set up a Smelter plant in Iran in view of the abundant reserve of natural gas and availability of cheap electricity. To set up a 1.4 million tonne Alumina Refinery in Andhra Pradesh. To set up a 5 lakh tonne Smelter plant and 1250 MW power plant at Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda dist, Orissa. To set up an Aluminium Park at Angul in joint venture with Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO). CMD, Directors and Senior Executives of the Company, addressing a press meet in the evening of September 19, at Bhubaneswar. 14

16 Hindi Saptah To popularize and propagate Hindi language in day-to-day official activities, Hindi Divas, Hindi Week and Hindi Fortnight are celebrated across the country. To mark the occasion, various competitions were organized by Nalco at its sites and offices. At Bhubaneswar among the employees (Hindi speaking and Non Hindi speaking) as well as among the students. At the prize distribution ceremony, Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and Shri P.K. Pattnaik, GM(CPP) were the dignitaries present on the occasion. The dignitaries handed over the prizes to the winners of various competitions. At the outset Shri Hariram Pansari, Dy. Manager(Rajbhasha), delivered the welcome address and read out the Hindi Divas message sent by Hon'ble Union Minister of Home Affairs. Hindi Week was celebrated at the Corporate office from September 8 to 14. Competitions like essay, speech, slogan, noting & drafting were conducted among the employees. The competitions were held among the employees in two categories i.e Hindi speaking employees and Non Hindi speaking employees. On the concluding day Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance) graced the occasion as the chief guest while Shri 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 the occasion. Following are the toppers of various competitions: Competition Hindi speaking Non-Hindi Speaking Essay Ms. Trupti Rai Shri Aswin Sutar Speech Ms. Jyoti Bharti Ms. V. Anuradha Noting & Dict. Shri Anmol Kandpal Shri Aswin Sutar Slogan Shri Gyanendra Jha Shri Sabyasachi Maharana Besides, Ms. Soudamini Jena, Ms. Bhagabati Mishra and Shri Kalandi Charan Sahu of Corporate Office were handed over certificate of merit for being successful in Hindi examination - Pragyan. At Angul The Rajbhasha Cell of S&P Complex celebrated the Hindi Week from September 7. To create awareness among the employees, banners and posters were displayed at various places in S&P Complex. Competitions like essay, debate, poetry recitation noting & dictation, quiz etc were conducted 15 At Damanjodi Hindi Week was also celebrated at M&R Complex, Damanjodi with much enthusiasm. Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R), as chief guest, inaugurated the week-long celebration, in presence of Shri R.P. Swain, GM (H&A) and other officials. During the 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 of DPS & SVM, Damanjodi. On the concluding day, Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R), Shri R.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 also organized and was performed by Shri Moreya Nistaney, renowned Hindi & Marathi Music Director & his troupe. The function concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri P.C. Akhori, DM (RB). Similarly at the concluding ceremony held at Panchpatmali mines, Shri L.M. Patnaik,DGM(Elect), was the chief guest while Shri Virendra Singh, Former GM(Mines)

17 and Shri Ch. B.K. Subudhi, CM(H&A) were guests of honour. At the outset Shri M.K. Das, JM(Rajbhasa) delivered the welcome address. The dignitaries handed over the prizes to winners of various competitions on the occasion. The top winners were Shri P. Suresh Kumar (Essay), Shri G. Rama Rao (Debate) and S/Shri K.C. Khandwal, Mrutyunjaya Dash & Sudarshan Sahu (Quiz). Besides Shri Ekadasi Sahu, Manager (Mines), Shri B.C Das, SM(Mech.), Shri B.L. Behera, Manager(Mines) and Shri 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 monitors individual performance by calculating machine operation, hours of operation in main production machines and productivity achieved as against norms. Shri A.K. Chakraborty, GM (Mines), distributed the awards among the winners on the occasion of Independence Day celebration. Following are the Best Performing Mining Operators of M&R Complex for Jan-July 09. Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul P.K. Behera P.K.Mohapatra I.P. Gomango B.Gour Rabindra Sethi Prasanta Naik T.B.Sabat K.C. Singh C.Gouda Animon.T Md.N. Ansari K.B.Singh B.K. Mohanta G. Beshra Sananda Naik K.C.Sahu (Senior) K.Sarkar B.K.Sardar Saumendu Barik H.K. Patra S.N. Muduli S.K. Panda J. Panigrahi Mangal Hansad S. Narayanam J.Pradhan K.J.Mathew A.Bag D.Behera P. Bachhar R. Mahanandia Best Performing Mining Operators Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Pravakar Pradhan K.S. Hantal Chhatish Soren J.K.Pradhan R.K. Sahoo R.K. Behera B.C.Siya S.K.Sahu P. Takri C.S. Nayak R.R. Maharana B.K. Nayak H.K. Sethy Gopabandhu Siya P.K. Sahoo D.K Singh I.C. Besra G. Ramesh Kumar Amarsingh Meena Hari Khora G.N Marmu T. Moharana H.K. Jadav B.Nayak G.C. Sahu A.K. Jena S.K. Nahak D. Gouda B.Mahakudo S.Pradhan K. Pradhan (1=Best, 2=2nd Best, 3=3rd Best, 4=4th Best) 16

18 TIME TO SAY GOODBYE ONCE A NALCONIAN, FOREVER A NALCONIAN Time has come to bid adieu to Shri C.R. Pradhan, our outgoing Chairman-cum-Managing Director. With being associated with the Company for 27 years, Shri Pradhan on attaining the 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-Managing Director and subsequently was appointed as the fulltime CMD on August During this period, the Company reached new pinnacles of success in terms of capacity utilization, production, sales and profits. On the momentous day the employees also bid adieu to two more senior executives at the Corporate 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 retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation on 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), Shri G.Kameswar Rao, CVO, and others shared their feelings and fondly recalled their association with Shri Pradhan, Shri Mallick and Shri Manurkar. The speakers lauded the role of the retiring senior executives as well as attributes of their personality towards the growth of the Company 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) 17

19 TIME TO SAY GOODBYE PARICHAYA Shri Tili Santa, S r. S S W, Laboratory Department, M&R Complex, Damanjodi, retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation. A touching farewell was accorded to Shri Santa at HRD Training Centre on March 31.Shri P.M. Prakash, GM (O&M), presented Shri Santa with a memento and cheque, while Shri C.L. Patra, DGM (HRD) handed over the service certificate. The farewell meeting 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 Bhimsen Sethi,, Civil maintenance (Smelter), Angul, were accorded an emotional farewell on attaining the age of superannuation, at the Training Centre, S&P Complex on 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 outgoing employees mementoes, service certificates, and cheques. Besides, colleagues and friends came forward on the occasion to share their professional and emotional bonding with the retiring employees. Shri Bipin Bihari Barah, Sr. Foreman, S&P Complex, Angul, retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation and was accorded a touching farewell by the employees of Captive Power Plant on September 30. On the occasion, Shri P.K. Pattanaik, GM(CPP), handed over the service certificate and memento to Shri Barah. Besides, Shri B.B. Nayak, DGM (E) and other senior officers of the Company were present on the occasion. Shri P.K. Mohanty, ED(CP&BD), retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation. A touching farewell was accorded at the Corporate Office on October 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 dignitaries present on the dais. Besides them, a number of employees reminisced their experience of working with Shri Mohanty and his contributions to the Company. In turn, Shri Mohanty also thanked all for their cooperation and support while discharging his duties. Bidding adieu: Members of Nalco Shramik Congress Union, Angul, accorded a heartfelt farewell to Shri S.S. Pattanaik, former GM(H&A) and the outgoing officer Shri R.P. Srivastav, GM(CPP), in the premise of Union office on July 29 18

20 TIME TO SAY GOODBYE On attaining the age of superannuation, Shri K.C. Choudhury, Manager (Mechanical), S&P Complex, retired from the services of the Company on June 30. Shri Choudhury was accorded an emotional farewell at the Captive Power Plant. At the farewell meeting, many employees came forward to share their professional and emotional bonding with Shri Choudhury. In turn, Shri Choudhury also thanked all for their cooperation and support during his service tenure. Among others, Shri R.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 of superannuation, retired from the services of the Company on September 30. Shri Ravindranath was accorded an emotional farewell by his colleagues and friends at HRD Training Centre, M&R Complex. On behalf of the employees, Shri B.N. Mohanty, GM (AR) presented a gift 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 service certificate and cheque respectively to Shri Ravindranath. Shri Ghasi Gadaba, Sr.SSW, Central Store (Materials) & Shri C.D. Ghadei,, C&I Deptt., M&R Complex, Damanjodi on attaining the age of superannuation, retired from the services of the Company on February 28. Shri Gadaba and Shri Ghadei were accorded a touching farewell by their friends 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. The outgoing 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&R Complex, Damanjodi, retired from the services of the Company on attaining the age of superannuation on June 30. At a farewell function held at HRD Training 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 memories of working with Shri Mali. Shri Samrat Pradhan,, Mechanical Dept. M&R complex, Damanjodi, was accorded a farewell on attaining the age of superannuation, at Mines Training Centre Conference Hall on June 30. On the occasion, friends and colleagues reminisced their experience of working with Shri Pradhan. Shri A. Chakraborty, GM(Mines) handed over the service 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 the farewell meeting. On behalf of Nalco collective, Parichaya wishes the retiring employees good health and happy post retirement life. 19

21 Anuradha settles for silver Nalconian and ace athlete Anuradha Biswal has won silver medal in Women's 100 metre hurdles at the 49th Open National Athletics Championship, held at Bhopal. Anuradha, Orissa's National record holder was placed in the second position in the event with timing of seconds. Volleyball Tournament Nalco volleyball team participated in the All India Public Sector Volleyball tournament held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand from October 27 to 30. Among the team member were S/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 accompanied by Shri Sudarshan Tarai, Sr. Manager (Rajbhasa & Sports). Penning more books Shri Balgopal Raju, JM(E&I), Operation, CPP, Angul has come up with three new engineering books on electronics and telecommunication i.e Digital Electronics Circuit, Electromagnetic Theory and Analog Electronic Circuit. Earlier, Shri Raju had also published Engineering books based on the syllabus of the leading universities in Orissa like BPUT, KIIT, and Sikhya O' Anusandhan. His earlier books are: Basic Electronics, Digital Signal Processing and Microprocessor & Microcontroller. PARICHAYA International accolade for Dr. Mishra Dr. C.R. Mishra, former Dy General Manager (R&D), and noted writer & columnist in the field of popular science has been awarded with the Doctor of Science (D.Sc) Degree in Aluminium Industry from International University of Contemporary Studies, Washington D.C., USA. Dr Mishra received the Degree for his thesis 'Technological Innovations and Development of Related Process'. It may be mentioned that Dr. Mishra is the only recipient of D.Sc Degree in the Country in the Aluminium Industry. S.P. Das leads Indian contingent Shri S.P. Das, Sr. Accountant, Smelter Plant, Angul, led the 11 member Indian Badminton team for physically challenged to Seoul, Korea, and participated in the World Championship 2009, held from September 6 to 12. The championship was jointly organized by Korean Badminton Association for the disabled and International Badminton Association for the disabled. Under the captaincy of Shri Das, India bagged 3 gold medals and 3 bronze medals. Earlier at the National Badminton Championship for Physically Challenged, held at Bangalore from July 3 to 5, Shri Das had led a 6 member Orissa team, that had bagged 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. It may be mentioned that Shri Das also bagged a gold medal in the Championship in Men's Doubles (Standing Lower Category). 20

22 Annual day observed by NES Annual day of Nalco Employees Sangha (NES), Angul was celebrated with much enthusiasm at its Union office premises on August 30. Brig. K.P. Singh Deo, President, Pradesh Congress Committee and Chief Patron of the Union, Shri C.R. Pradhan, the then CMD, Shri Joy Varghese, 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 on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries highlighted on the glorious past of Nalco and spoke about the immense contribution of its workforce towards achieving success of the Company. Shri Sangram Keshari Mishra, President of NES, Shri Dilip Kumar Mishra & Shri Chitta Ranjan Behera, (both Working Presidents) and Shri Nirmal Kumar Samal, General Secretary of NES, also spoke on the occasion. The function was well attended by the employees, members, office bearers of the NES and representatives of various Unions and Associations. Inter-department drama competition Winners Best Production: Mechanical Deptt Best Music: Instrumentation Deptt. Best Director: Shri Nirmal Rout, (Mechanical) Best Actor: Shri B.C. Biswal (Mechancial) Best Comedian: Sri Surendra Behera (Mechanical) Best Actor in Supporting Role: Shri N. Moharana (Mechanical) Best Play Writer: Shri AVN Bhuyan (Instrumentation) Best Background Score (jury): Smt Swati Chaterjee (Mechanical) Jury Award : Shri D. Chottaray (Elect.) and Shri B. Gour (Mines) Panchpatmali drama competition An inter-dept drama competition was organized by Nalco Community Centre at M&R Complex, Damanjodi. On the occasion, plays such as A Kahani Nuhen by Mines department, ABCDE by SPP department, Sinhasana by Electrical department, Laksmana Rekha by Mechanical department and Khunta by Instrumentation department were staged at the community centre auditorium. At the concluding ceremony, Shri S.K. Pattnaik, President of Nalco Community Centre along with Shri S. Behera, Principal, SVM Damanjodi, handed over the prizes to the winners in various categories. 21 Releasing of souvenir by Shri P.K. Routray, former Director (Production) at the 5 th Panchpatmali Natya Mahotsav, organized at Sector I Open Air Pendal, M&R Complex

23 Nalco Karmachari Sangha, Angul New Office-bearers PARICHAYA The following members of Nalco Karmachari Sangha, Angul, were unanimously selected for Chief Advisors : Shri K.P. Singh Deo, Shri Rama Chandra Khuntia Advisors : Shri Satyabrata Swain & Shri Rajib Jena Legal Advisors : S/Shri Suresh Mishra, R. N. Panda & Sitansu Sekhar Nath President : Shri Ramesh Ch. Jena Working Presidents : Shri Abhimanyu Samal, Shri Duryodhan Dehury Secretaries : S/Shri Nirakar Sahu, Mahadev Pradhan, Prahallad Behera, A.P. Biswal, Vice Presidents : S/Shri Bijon Dalbehera, Srikant Pradhan, Gopinath Das, Bikas Pal, Deepak Amanta Gopinath Behera, Jitendra Behera, Kartika Dakua, Nirod Dhir & Avimanyu Naik Org. Secretaries Joint Secretaries : Shri Sanyasi Swain & Shri Shraban Swain : S/Shri Bijoy Samal, Amiya Sahu, Pruthwiraj Jena, Sisir Naik, Khela Majhi, General Secretary : Shri Sujit Patra Rajkishore Naik, Sukanta Dehury Jt. General Secretary: Shri Rohit Chandra Naik Treasurer : Shri Tretrananda Samanta Office Secretaries : Shri Bholeswar Behera, Shri Deepak Swain Asst. Treasurer : Shri Dukhishyam Samal Nalco Employees Association, Kolkata The following members of Nalco Employees Association, Kolkata, were unanimously selected for Advisor : Shri P.B. Bannerjee President : Shri N. Das Working President : Shri S. Dasgupta Vice President : Shri S.N. Podder General Secretary : Shri S.K. Naik Joint Secretary : Shri S. Saha Organising Secretary : Shri P.L. Roy Talk on Industry Community collaboration Nalco along with NIPM, Utkal Chapter organized a talk on Industry Community collaboration for sustainable industrialization Tata Steel Orissa experience at the HRD Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar on September 16. Shri Satyanarayan Nanda, Manager(CSS), TATA Steel Ltd., Brahmanipal, Keonjhar, delivered the talk and highlighted on the community participative management 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 attended by the HR professionals, practitioners and academicians from Nalco, Reliance energy, NINL, OHPC and other organizations. 22

24 Fabricated and Installed a new screw vane conditioner of Ash Handling system to avoid its frequent maintenance. Awardee D.K. Gantayat P. K. Sethy M. Munda B.C.Biswal Sarjana Awards Nalco promotes employee s participation in enhancing production, productivity and saving on cost, through various means. The Suggestion Scheme Sarjana is one such endeavour, which has been eliciting good response over the years. This year too, on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations, cash awards and certificates were handed over to the employees who made valuable suggestions. Here we present the list of winners from Mines & Refinery Complex, Damanjodi and Smelter & Power Complex, Angul, along with their suggestions. Congratulations from Parichaya. M & R Complex Suggested and designed a new drill jig to relocate the holes of mechanical seal for easy machining. Suggestedandmodifiedthedesignofthemain agitator shaft of precipitation tank to avoid its completereplacementandincreasesthelifeof shaft and tank availability. P. Panigrahi M.M. Rao S.S. Panda P.K. Sahu Technician Suggested and installed a transparent cover on Gravimetric Feeder of Boiler # 4 for easy inspection of Coc pin. C.Mallick A. Khinbudi USW S.Sahadev DM(E&I) S.Ekka G. Sahu Suggested and installed a timer in starting circuit of reducer lubrication motor to avoid frequent tripping of Coal Mill motor. M. K. Behera A.K. Pradhan Technician Suggested and fabricated a Teflon ring in HM 300pumptoarrestthevibrationandbreakage of seal faces of pumps. L. Munda P.Mali Sr. SSW J. Chati SSW Suggestedandinstalleda O ringon theface of GIW 4M pump to arrest the slurry trapping inside the impeller of the pump. U.K. Patnaik M. Khinbudi Technician USW A. Sahoo SMOT (Mech) Suggested and replaced the bush of holding beam of Wagon Tippler to avoid frequent shutdownandincreasesavailabilityofsystem. A. Panda S.Swain Asst. Manager (Elect) S. Sahu B.K. Parida A.K. Giri H.C.Bal K.Mali Sr. SSW Suggested repaired and restored 175 KVA excitation transformer to avoid new procurement. T. P. Singh S.K.Sahu Technician D. Khillo I. Toppo USW Jr. Foreman (Mech) Suggested and modified the impeller bore diameter and keyway of wash water pump to arrest the bearing play and increases the availability of the pump. G. Mandal S.Satapathy Manager (Mech) DM (Mech) N.Majhi G.K. Mohanty Suggested and implemented a new practice of two way hauling of both Bauxite and OB to increase the machine productivity and increased excavation. S. S. Kujur B.Gajendra DM (Mining) Sr. Foreman S.Samal SMOT(Elect) G. Nayak Sr. SSW Suggested and modified the Turbine # 2 rear bearingpedestaltoavoidfrequenttrippingand reduce overhauling time. B. K. Dwari P.K.Behera Manager (Mech) S.K. Subudhi S.Dakua A. Raju A.Lakra Sr. Technician Technician B.Takri USW S. C. Sahu K.J. Mathew K.C. Singh K.C. Sahu P.K. Mohapatra Suggested and replaced the power module with an external redundant power supply unit in flame scanners to avoid frequent tripping of Boilers. G. Khillo S.K. Sahoo Sr. SSW CM (Mech) D. Patra P.Mali SSW 23

25 Suggestedandinstalledproximityswitchesin place of rotometer in CYTEC preparation unit to avoid frequent choking. P.D. Chavan AM(E&I) S.K. Parida P.K. Sethy A.K.Dalai Technician Technician Suggested and installed tripping and alarm interlocks through PLC in ID/FD fans to avoid its frequent tripping and easy maintenance. Captive Power Plant Implementation of optimisation of generation of CPP. S.K. Naik C. Bada CM (Elect) PS HFOPumpcircuitmodificationinunit #7&8. S.Das Foreman B.K.Sharma Technician ModificationofrectiformerLVbushingcircuit. B.N. Das L. Sahu K. Naik Sr. SSW A.K. Mishra R.Talwar DM (Elect) SM(Elect) Efficient house-keeping system at DE area. M. Das M. Marandi S. Gope M.S.Ahmed CM (Mech) B.C. Ghadei CM (Mech) Crusher FCU guard modification. R.K.Behera K. Majhi P.M.Pradhan SM (Mech) N.Sangolkar J. Tudu DM (Mech) M.S. Ahmed CM (Mech) K.S. P. Rao Manager(Elect) Suggested and modified the greasing system panel filter by replacing plate type filter with cylindrical Y-type filter to avoid frequent chocking of Girth Gear Lubrication system. U.K. Patnaik M. Khinbudi Technician USW A. Sahoo S.Kar SMOT (Mech) DM (Mech) Suggested and taken the wagon out from the toppled position and restored the wagon tippler equipment to its original position. N. Jha N.Majhi CM (Mech) S. Satapathy S.C. Mishra DM (Mech) DM (Mech) G.K. Mohanty G. Mandal Manager (Mech) Suggested and repair the crosshead supports of DMR pump through welding and machiningtomaintainandincreaseavailability of the pump. Awardee S.C.Barik A.K. Moharana Sr. Foreman S. Kanhar S.K. Maharana S.C. Sahu M.P. Jena DM (Elect) SM(Elect) C. R. Das CM (Elect) Fabrication of wall mounted testing panel for testing of all types electrical actuators. D.Nayak A.K. Das N.C. Mahanta L.Majhi Technician D.S. Reddy CM (Elect) Modification in fixture for threading IN/OUT of turbo-generator rotor. R.R.Nair D.Nayak M.M. Dhal R.P.Bag Sr. Foreman Sr. SSW K. Kumar SM(Elect) B.K. Das CM(Elect.) ModificationofAshslurrypumphouseseseal water pump power & control circuit. D.B.Pal S. Sahu AM (Elect) M.S. Nath S.Behera B. Mohapatra Technician Sr. SSW D.S. Reddy CM (Elect) Providing control unit at UCRs for AHU of A/CSystem. PAK Ekka DM(Elect) G.C. Garnaik S.K. Panda A. Pradhan Sr. Technician Sr.SSW D.S. Reddy CM (Elect) (a)improvementofgunstabilityduringlightups byextractingwaterfromtheinstrumentairline. (b) Improving availability of hot air gate by improving the quality of air supplied to the power cylinder in unit # 7. B.D. Sahu P.K. Padhy R.K.Sethi SM(E&I) P.K. Jena A.C.Dehury Technician B. Sahu Sr. SSW S.R.Nayak CM (&I) In-house renovation of DE-6 C.M. Mundari Sr. Foreman D. Kisku S.Biswas D.Swain V.V. Kumar Sr. Foreman Mgr. (Mech) Reducing the flickering fire balls in all the unit when mills are in service. P.K. Padhy SM(E&I) Mrs.L.P.Sahu P.K. Jena AM(E&I) N. Deo Mrs.S.Biswal Technician Technician 24

26 Provision of 2nd source of supply to supply to IDRS system DM Plant. Modification of centrifuge control system. Replacement of obsolete PLC based automationsystemofstackingcrane-2baking Furnace - I. K.S. Thakur Sr. FM P.K. Parida N.Samad B.Lakra VRS S. Rao JM(E&I) ASSSai CM (E&I) A.K. Mishra Mgr(E&I) R. J. Scudder L.D.Chinara AM(E&I) P.P. Panda D. Mishra AM(E& I ) AM(E&I) U. K. Behera S. Sethi JM(E&I) Technician P.Nayak J. Bhue Technician S.K. Hota S.Bargia D. Pradhan Technician Sr. SSW R.Talwar SM(Elect) Modification of plough feeder control panel. M.K. Nath JM(E&I) B. Sethy K.M. Bag AM(E&I) S.N. Sahu CM(E&I) Networking of S/R - 3, PLC system. M.K. Nath JM(E&I) K.M. Bag Feeder speed card modification. K.C. Pal AE(E&I) ASSSai CM (E&I) K.C. Khatua Miss S.Nayak Technician Modification in blade pitch of FD fans. K.K. Behera AM (E&I) N. Nath B.Sethy AM (E&I) S.N. Sahu CM(E&I) Mrs.S.Satapathy Jr. Foreman Modification in PA fan inlet guide vane. B.Behera AE(E&I) B.N.Mallick DM(E&I) K.C. Khatua A.C. Mohanty G.B.Garnaik N.P Patro CM (E&I) Modification of sprinkler header at Ash Pond-I. S.Das Mgr (Mech) J.K. Sahoo K.C. Sahu DM (Mech) Sr. SSW C. Bhoi R.Joy Sr. SSW S.R.Patnaik CM (Mech) Release of trapped hydrostatic pressure from 93.4 MRL dyke. H.K. Pattnaik J.K. Mohanty Mgr ((Civ) AM (Civ) S.K.Sahu K.C. Sahu GET (Civ) Sr. SSW S.R.Patnaik CM (Mech) Reduction of motor winding teperature of Ash water recycling pump (AWRP). J.K. Sahoo DM (Mech) J.K. Mohanty A.Behera AM (Civ) G. Amant K.C.Sial Sr. FM (Elect) S.Das Mgr (Mech) B.D. Mohanty A.K.Nayak Technician G.S.Ray CM (E&I) Stability of primary Air Flow. B.Behera N.P. Patro AE(E&I) CM (E&I) IV Kiro Smelter Plant Modification of Burner stand in Bake oven - I. S. Bhutia S.K. Dehury S.N.Jena Technician CM(Chem) S.Dasmohapatra S. Choudhury Operator AM(Mech) T. Pattnaik CM(Met) Alternative system for tanker and tipper filling of fresh alumina. S.K.Verma H. K. Nambothiri CM(S) AM(Mech) M.R. Das S.Nayak Mgr(mech) AM(Elect) T.Samal S. Patra Sr.Foreman Sr.Foreman C. S. Hembram J Sahoo Technician G. C. Mohapatra CM(Mech) Lubricating anode clamps in Potline- I & III. B.Swain Sr. SSW S.K. Mishra S.N. Jena Sr.Foreman Sr.Foremanm A.K. Dash CM(S) R. I. Murdeswar Sr.Mgr(E&I) Rennovation of old control desk view with an HMI in stacking crane-2ofbake Oven-I. R.K. Gupta B.B.Lenka JM(E&I) Technician P. P. Panda AM(E&I) Sharpening of edge trimmer cutter of cold Roll Mill in Rolling Plant. S N Majhi MBehera DM(Mech) Technician S. Pattnaik SM(Mech) Modification of Bench Scale Baking furnace programme. Awardee RKBarik Manager Mrs. B. Patra CM(Chem) Monitoringinductionfurnacecoiltemperature during power failure in Rodding Shop-I. N. K. Mahant B.K. Parida Sr.Foreman S.N.Baskey G. K. Acharya Manager(S) Mgr(Elect) A. Samal CM(Chem) Improvement of the average life of the door surrounding block by approximately 400% byreplacingpre-castpre-firedmultipleblocks with single monolithic lining through in-situ in melting furnace of Rolling Plant.. R.N. Nandy SK Allaudin AM (Ref) B. Rout P.K. Dash SM(Ref) M. K. Mohapatra DGM(Civil) 25

27 Modification of long travel mechanism of REVA 6 Ton EOT crane. B. K. Swain T. Dehury Sr.Foreman Foreman C R Hembram S. K. Samal B. Sahu S.Biswal Sr.SSW Sr.SSW S. Ghosh SM(Mech) Reducing ALF3 consumption in Potline. P. K. Nayak N. K. Gouda Manager (S) Manager (S) K.Samal G. S. Panda Sr.Optr DM(Mech) A. K. Dash CM(S) Replacement of old and obsolete PLC of Butt processing plant. A. Kisku SM (C&I) P.Mandal N. K. Mishra JM(E&I) Sr.Foreman D.B. Kanungo S.K.Samal Technician S.Mishra CM(E&I) Re-orientationofHFOandplantairlineinCast House-A N. C. Rout DM(Mech) S.K. Naik S. Kar JM(Mech) Sr.Foreman D. Mohapatra CM(Mech) Stack positioning to avoid breakage of stacks in Cast House - A. T. K. Tripathy A. K. Muduli SM(Met) DM (S) A.Agrawalla B. Jena DM (E & I) Sr.Foreman M Dash CM(S) Main launder and tilting launder gap reduced for saving blanket in Cast House - A A. K. Muduli D. K. Bag DM(S) SM(Met) N. Rout R. Hotta DM(Mech) Sr.Foreman M. Dash CM(S) Reduction in breakdown times of LT movementbycontrollingthroughvfdinnew LPC shop. C. K. Sahoo AM(Elect) K. Baa S. R. Garnaik Technician K. K. Agrawalla SM(Elect) Relocation of electrical panel in Jib crane and smooth operation of beam rotation by VFD in old LPC shop. S.Nayak AM(Elect) P. Panda J. Sahoo Technician Technician MOTIVATIOR K. K. Agrawalla SM(Elect) Modification in motor control cubicle of Township electrical S.G.Behera L. D. Rout AM(Elect) Sr.Foreman L.Sahu P. K. Sahoo Sr.Foreman D.N. Mohapatra SM(Elect) Modification in ATV 6 Bumper R. Jaypuria DM(Mech) J. Marndi T.N.Routray Technician Technician C.T. Selvan SM(Mech) Frequent failure of current collector of EOT cranes (Mukand make) 8T in Cast House A. B. K. Samal S.N.Samal Mgr.(Elect) A. K.Patra CM(Elect) Modofication of control desk of furnace C & D in BCF. B K Samal SBehera Technician A Nayak I A Khan DM(Elect) AM(Elect) S K Panda CM(Elect) Delayinrectificationofrecirculationfanmotor circuit during failure of VVFD in homogenising furnace of BCF. B.K.Samal P. K. Sahu AE(Elect) D. N. Murmu S.N.Samal Technician Mgr(Elect) A. K. Patra CM(Elect) ModificationofPTMeastsidegirderofPotline I & III PTMs. B. K. Kar CM(Mech) M. R. Dash T. K. Mahanta Mgr(Mech) Sr.Foreman S. C. Mishra CM(Mech) Use of surplus tapped bath in start up Pots instead of costly cryolite. R. N. Sahu D. Satpathy SM(S) K. Majhi P.C. Pradhan P.Biswal A. K. Sahu N. Panda CM(Chem) Introduction of zero neutralisation process in handling spent Pot lining water. R. N. Sahu SM(S) D. Satpathy S.Tripathy M. Swain D. Marndi Manager(S) A. Dehury B. Sahu N. Panda CM(Chem) Specialized pallet for anode clamps for preventing premature damage in Potline. R.N. Sahu M. Swain SM(S) Mgr.(S) D. Sathpathy B.B.Pradhan D. Sahu B.Dalbehera N. Panda CM(Chem) Modification of FTA North gulper over travel mechanism in Bake Oven-2. F.Besra Technician S. Bhutia S. Choudhury AM(Mech) C. Nayak Technician Modificationofcoolingramptoprotectspring feet in cooling ramps 03,04,07.09 and 10 in BakeBakeOven-I. N.B. Gaudu Technician S. Bhutia N.S.Subramaniam SM(Mech) S. Choudhury AM(Mech) Modification on the air delivey system to reduce frequent jamming in Pilot valves of dust conveying system in Carbon recycling system-ii. P.N.Behera Chargenman P.C Mohapatra Sr.Foreman U.K. Sahoo Technician S. Majhi S.Das Chargenman Technician D. Singhdeo SM(Mech) Modification of rope roller in winch system of Bake Oven - 2. M. N. Biswal L. R. Sahu Mgr(Mech) D.Behera M.V. Murty A.K. Mishra CM(Mech) 26

28 Nalco Ladies Club, Damanjodi celebrates silver jubilee þœ þæ{œ œ æ L çf L Üë dç Aæ{þ æþœú {¾æx ç À L çf L Üë dç µ æbfælú À L çf L Üë dç Aæ{þ Aœë SëÁ À L çf L Üë dç µë {œ É À À ¾çF ¾æÜ æ L Üë {¾{ ¾æÜ æ $æd Aæ{þ Óþ{Ö FB œ æàú {L æ À, þœ þæ{œ œ æ, þœ ë {lœ æ The silver jubilee of Nalco Ladies Club, Damanjodi was celebrated in a grand way at 'The Club' in Damanjodi on September 13. Shri C.R. Pradhan, the then CMD along with wife, Smt. Sushama Pradhan, Shri P.K. Routray, former Director (Production) along with wife Smt. Pushpanjali Routray were among the invited guests, besides Founder President of the club, Smt. Indu Mohanty, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest, along with Shri N. Mohanty, ex- Director (P). At the outset, Smt. Sanjukta Mohapatra, President of the club delivered the welcome address, while Smt. Nishi Joshi, Secretary, presented the annual report of the club. On the occasion, the founder presidents', Secretaries' and other members of the club were felicitated with uttariya and mementos. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Smt. Indu Mohanty, shared her experience and about the difficulties that the club had faced 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 also staged. 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, Shri Ashok Rath, Shri S.K. Jena, Shri P.K. Mohanty, Shri S.K. Pati, Shri P. Das and Shri GMP Sharma were the dignitaries present at the evening function. Smt. Prava Prakash coordinated the stage, while Smt.Rajashree Das proposed vote of thanks on the occasion. Supporting a worthy cause The employees of Nalco's Port Facilities, Visakhapatnam, extended their support towards the flood affected victims of Andhra Pradesh, by collectively donating their one day salary towards the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Andhra Pradesh). On behalf of the employees, a draft of Rs.82, 886/ was handed by Shri G.M. P. Sarma, GM (Port Facilities) to Shri J. Syamala Rao, Collector, Visakhapatnam on November The employees of Electrical department, CPP, Angul, contributed an amount of Rs.45,300/ to the family of late Shri Bhramarbar Bhoi, who was working as SSW in Electrical department. Shri B.B. Nayak, DGM (Electrical) handed over the cash to the wife of late Shri Bhoi on July 20, in the presence Shri B.K. Das, CM(E), Shri N.K. Satpathy, Sr. and other employees of the department.

29 New office inaugurated Nalco Officers Association The office building of Nalco Officers Association, Complex was inaugurated at S&P Complex, Angul on August 23. Shri C.R. Pradhan, the then CMD, Shri B.L. Bagra, Director (Finance), Shri Joy Varghese, 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 the inaugural ceremony. Shri B.C. Ray, President of Officers Association, Angul presided over the function while Shri P.K. Mallick, Vice President of Officers Association delivered the welcome address. The dignitaries in their address appreciated the efforts of the Association and emphasized on the collective efforts for higher growth and production of the Company. Nalco Employees Association The new office premise of Nalco Employees Association, Corporate Office was inaugurated by Shri A.K. Sharma, Director (Production) at Nalconagar, Bhubaneswar on May 1. Besides senior officials of the Company, the office-bearers and representatives of Nalco Employees Forum were present on the occasion. PARICHAYA Renovated Conference Hall The renovated conference hall of Technical building II,CPP, Angul was inaugurated by Shri R.P. Srivastav, the then GM(CPP) on July 3, in the presence of Shri P.K. Pattnaik, GM(O&M) and other senior official of the Company. The conference hall is equipped with video conferencing facilities and displays plant production figures simultaneously. Besides, energy efficient CFL lamps with group & individual switching system are also been provided. The renovation work was coordinated by Shri C.R. Sahu, CM(EEMD) and was executed under the guidance of Shri M.K. Mishra, DGM(Civil). New Mechanical Workshop Shri G.M. P. Sarma, GM (Port Facilities), inaugurating a new Mechanical Workshop near silo in the premises of Nalco s Port Facilities. Hill-top canteen at CPP A new Hill-top canteen was inaugurated by Shri R.P. Srivastav, the then GM(CPP) in the premises of Captive Power Plant at Angul on July

30 Gramshree Mela Workshop on leadership Gramshree Mela was organized by ORMAS at Nalconagar, Angul from September 17 to 23. Shri Prafulla Samal, Hon ble Minister I&PR and Panchayatiraj, inaugurated the fair in the presence of Shri B.B. Panda, Project Director (DRDA), Shri K.S. Sreedhara, ED(S&P) and other senior officials of the Company and district administration. Altogether 127 stalls from 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 among the dignitaries present at the function organized on the concluding day of Gramshree Mela. Rath Yatra & Bahuda Yatra As in previous years, Nalconians celebrated the festival of Rath Yatra & Bahuda Yatra with much enthusiasm and gaiety. At the hill top Jagannath temple at M&R Complex, Damanjodi the three Deities - Lord Jagannath, along with brother Balabhadra & sister Subhadra were taken to the chariot in a grand procession, amidst the resounding clanging of cymbals and tumultuous thundering of drums. Shri P.K. Mohapatra, ED(M&R), performed the ritual Chera Pahanra. Devotees gathered in large numbers to seek the blessing and were rejoiced while pulling the chariot to Mausima temple. The return journey, Bahuda Yatra was also equally celebrated with much enthusiasm and witnessed a gathering of large number of devotees. Local administration, in association with Police, members of temple committee and township security, successfully conducted the festival. 29 With an aim to develop leadership quality among the office bearers 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, All India Organising Secretary of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, inaugurated the workshop and lit the ceremonial lamp in the presence 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 delivered talks on the occasion. Importance of RTI act was also discussed by Shri R. Gopal, CM (IE). At the outset, Shri S.K. Barik, CM (HRD), delivered the welcome address while the inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri D.C. Das. One more bride in our family Shri Hrudaya Nanda Patnaik, Operator(HEMM), M&R Complex, Damanjodi, got married to Minakshi of Chhatrapur on June 17. Parichaya welcomes the bride to Nalco family and wishes the couple a happy married life.

31 Our Children Excel PARICHAYA Amitansu, son of Shri Girija Shankar Panda, Dy. Manager (Mech), S&P Complex and a Student of Class V, DPS, Nalconagar, Angul has bagged 2 gold medals at the 14 th Junior National Kickboxing Championship held in Dehradun from November 13 to 15. Besides, Amitansu was also awarded silver medal at the 15 th Open National Kick Boxing Championship held in Bhubaneswar on October 3. Being a talented Martial art enthusiast, Amitansu has been selected to represent India in forthcoming Junior World Kickboxing Championship. Saurajit, son of Smt. Sabita Senapati, Sr. Draughtsman, Corporate Office and a former student of DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, has secured 88% marks in Class XIIth CBSE examination Saurajit has come up with brilliant performance in various National 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, and a student of Class IV, DPS Angul, was awarded as the Best Bulbul of Orissa 09 and received the State level Rajiv Gandhi Prativa Puraskar. It may be mentioned that, earlier 14 students of DPS Nalconagar had participated in All Orissa Cub Bulbul Utsav 09, organized by Orissa State Bharat Scouts and Guides from March 23 to 27. Piyush Pritam, son of Shri Sudhakar Sahoo, Sr Manager (Systems), Corporate Office and a student of class XI DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, has come up with flying colours in the Class 10th CBSE examination He has secured 96.8% marks and ranked 9th position among the Best Ten in the State. Recently Piyush has been felicitated at the State-level Rajiv Gandhi Chhatra Prativa Puraskar FERVOUR & FESTIVITY Nalco is a vibrant multi-faceted Company. Its community life is equally colourful. With the harbinger of festive seasons, that sets in with Dussera, followed by Deepawalai anda other festivities, Nalconians are at their flamboyant best. Apart from the worship of the goddess, various cultural programmes on the occasion marked the euphoric spirit of Nalco. 30

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