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Nalco pays Rs.260.72 cr Interim

Nalco paid an interim dividend of 25%, i.e. Rs.1.25 per share of

Rs.5 each, amounting to Rs.322.16 crore for the financial year
2014-15, on the paid-up equity share capital of Rs.1288.62
crore. A dividend cheque for Rs.260.72 crore on the 80.93%
shares held by the Govt of India, was handed over to Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Steel &
Mines, Govt. of India, by Shri Ansuman Das, the then CMD,
Nalco in New Delhi on April 27. From Ministry of Mines Dr.
Anup K. Pujari, Secretary, Shri R. Sridharan, Addl. Secretary,
Shri Arun Kumar, Joint Secretary, Dr. Niranjan Kumar Singh,

3rd Quarter
2014-15

Nalco achieves Rs. 354 crore net profit

According to the reviewed financial results for 3rd quarter of the

financial year 2014-15, taken on record by the Board in a meeting
held in Bhubaneswar on February 10, Nalco has registered a net
profit of Rs.354 crore, up 170%, against Rs.131 crore achieved
during the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
The net profit for the 9 months ended December 2014 work out
to Rs.967 crore, against the corresponding figure of Rs.470 crore
for the previous fiscal, i.e. up by 106%. The net sales for the 9
months ended December 2014 is Rs.5,483 crore as compared to
Rs. 4,868 crore in the corresponding period of the last financial year.

Joint Secretary and from Nalco Shri N.R. Mohanty,

Director(P&T), Shri S.C. Padhy, Director(HR), Shri K.C.
Samal, Director(Finance), Ms. Soma Mondal,
Director(Commercial), Shri V. Balasubramanyam, Director
(Production) and other senior officials were notably present on
the occasion.
It may be mentioned that Nalco since its commercial operations
in 1987 has been earning profits consistently and declaring
dividends since 1992. For financial year 2013-14, the Company
had declared a total dividend of Rs.386.59 crore.

On the production front, during the first

nine months, Nalco produced 14.24 lakh
tonnes of alumina hydrate, as compared
to 14.26 lakh tonnes achieved during the
comparable period of the previous fiscal.
Metal production was 2.44 lakh tonnes,
against 2.38 lakh tonnes registered during the
comparable nine months of the previous fiscal.
Power generation was 3,858 MU against 3,760 MU achieved in the
corresponding period of the previous year.

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Shri N.R. Mohanty takes over the additional charge of CMD

Shri N.R. Mohanty, Director
(Projects & Technical) has
been given additional charge of
the Chairman-cum-Managing
Director of the Company,
following the superannuation
of Shri Ansuman Das, from
May 1.
Shri Mohanty graduated in
B.Sc Engg (Hons) in
Mechanical Engineering from
NIT Rourkela in 1980 and was awarded as best Graduate of
Sambalpur University. Shri Mohanty started his career from

Larsen & Toubro and worked in BALCO before joining Nalco in

1986. Shri Mohanty has rich and varied experiences of more
than 33 years in aluminium industry. Shri Mohanty has worked in
various capacities in Company's Smelter Plant and Corporate
Office. He has been instrumental in creating new vision and
mission plan for the Company. Besides, he has also initiated
various growth oriented Greenfield projects & Brownfield
projects and has successfully steered Nalco into Green Energy'
with the commissioning of wind power projects at Gandikota , AP
and Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
He is life member of India Institute of Metals, Fellow member of
Institution of Engineers and has been conferred with several
awards and recognitions throughout his professional career.

MoU FOR 2015 16 SIGNED

Nalco has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Ministry of
Mines, Govt. of India regarding
financial and non-financial targets for
the financial year 2015-16. On behalf
of the Company, Shri Ansuman Das,
the then CMD signed the MoU with Dr.
Anup K Pujari, IAS, Secretary, Ministry
of Mines in the presence of Shri R.
Sridharan, IAS, Additional Secretary
and other senior officials of Ministry &
Nalco in New Delhi on March 31.

MoU for R&D Project

Nalco has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with

M/s Eesavyasa Technology Pvt Ltd (ETPL), Hyderabad for
jointly working on a R&D Project titled 'Development and
Demonstration of process for removal of fluoride from effluent
water generated in Smelter Plant using Emrion Technology'.
The MoU was signed between Shri S.K. Dash, ED(P&T) & Shri
D.P. Chakravarthy, MD, ETPL, at Corporate Office, on February

23. Shri Ansuman Das, the then CMD, Shri N.R. Mohanty,
Director (P&T), Shri V. Balasubramanyam, Director
(Production), Dr. B.K. Satpathy, GM(R&D) and other senior
officials were notably present on the occasion. Successful
completion of this R&D project will lead to an innovative solution
for the removal of fluoride content in the affluent of Smelter which
could be explored for further implementation in the plant.
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20 All Odisha QC Convention

The 20th All Odisha Quality Circle Convention was organized by

Nalco on April 22 & 23, at Nalco Nagar, Bhubaneswar. As a
premier quality event of the State, the convention is being
organized by Nalco since 1996 and has been spreading the
Quality Circle movement by providing a platform for competition
among the best Quality Circles & TPM circles operating in Odisha.

Focus, Best Effectiveness & Result, Best Learning Experience

and Best Team Presentation were won respectively by Quality
Circles PRAYAS' of NTPC-TTPS, Talcher, SAARTHI' of NalcoCPP, AVENGERS' of Sesa Sterlite, FLORENCE
NIGHTINGALE' of TRL Krosaki Refractories and 'LAXMI' of
NTPC-TSTPS, Kaniha.

This year, 31 teams comprising 26 Quality Circles and 5 TPMs

from 16 organizations participated in this Convention and
presented their case studies.

Shri N.R. Mohanty, Director(P&T), inaugurated the convention.

Shri S.C. Padhy, Director (HR), Shri K.C. Samal,
Director(Finance), Ms Soma Mondal, Director (Commercial),
Shri V. Balasubramanyam, Director(Production) and Shri
S.K. Roy, ED(Production) were also present on the occasion
as the guests of honour.

The Nalco Trophy and Gold Plaque, were won by Quality Circle
'CHEMSPIRIT' of NTPC, TSTPS-Kaniha, while Quality Circle
'SANKALP' of OCL India emerged as the Runners-up and won
the Silver Plaque. In the competition amongst TPM Circles, EMUNBRAKO' of Tata Steel, Joda was the winner and won the Gold
Plaque, while EUREKA' of Balasore Alloys, Balgopalpur was
Runners-up winning the Silver Plaque. TPM Circle SAMBHAV' of
Tata Sponge Iron, Quality Circles SYNERGY' of NALCO,
SANJEEVANI' of Rourkela Steel Plant and QC-01' of Hindustan
Aeronautics Ltd. were awarded the prizes for Meritorious
Performance. Special Prizes for Best Analysis, Best Process

Shri Ansuman Das, the then CMD graced the concluding day
session as the chief guest while Prof. (Dr.) Sadananda Sahu,
Professor, IIT, Bhubaneswar was present on the occasion as
guest of honour. Besides, Shri S.C. Padhy, Director (HR),
Ms Soma Mondal, Director (Commercial), Shri V.
Balasubramanyam, Director(Production) and Shri S.K. Roy,
ED(Production) were also present on the occasion as the
distinguished guests and handed over prizes to the winners.

Workshop on fly-ash brick manufacturing

The Periphery Development Wing of S&P Complex organized a
workshop on Fly-ash Brick Manufacturing on February 3 at Angul
for the first time, by inviting the Sarpanchs and enterprising
youngsters from 20 nearby gram panchayats. Shri Nirakar
Mishra, GM, District Industries Centre, graced the occasion as
the chief guest and informed the participants that going by the
free availability of fly-ash, ever-expanding market for such bricks,
easy and attractive bank loans, as well as government's new
guidelines and single-window clearance policy, there is a scope
to set up 100 more such units in the district. In turn, Shri
Gopabandhu Pradhan, DCIO, threw light on the technology
aspects of brick manufacturing. From Nalco, Shri Sanjib Roy, the
then ED(S&P), presided over the workshop and assured Nalco's

full support as per the prevailing govt norms. Shri Ashok Patra,
GM(Materials), Shri K.K. Panda, GM(CPP) and Shri Sudhir
Patnaik, AGM(AMD), also spoke on the subject. Shri Anil Bhatt,
DGM(PR&PD), coordinated the proceedings and Shri Rajendra
Mishra, Manager(Civil)-PD, proposed a vote of thanks.
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Felicitation to Shri K.V.B. Pantulu

Looking Back with Gratitude

During the initial years i.e from 1983 to 1991, Nalco under
stewardship of Shri K.V.B. Pantulu, the then CMD, achieved a
number of major milestones. As an able administrator and
mentor he played a stellar role in creating new benchmarks for
the Company.

Expressing our deep gratitude and appreciation, Shri

Pantulu, was invited to address the Nalco collective at a
special event - Journey of Nalco: Reminiscing with Shri
K.V.B. Pantulu, which was organized at the Corporate
Office Auditorium on March 7.

Talk on Leadership & Mentoring

Shri R.H. Khwaja, IAS (Retd.), former Secretary, MoM, Govt. of India, was in Bhubaneswar, to deliver a talk on Leadership &
Mentoring'. At a special function (second series of Journey of Nalco), held at the Corporate Office on April 25, Shri Khwaja inspired
Nalconians with his thought-provoking and insightful words of wisdom.

3rd Sustainable Development Report Released

The 3rd Sustainable Development Report of Nalco, prepared

as per GRI G3.1 guidelines was released by Shri Ansuman
Das, the then CMD, at the Corporate Office on April 29. Shri
N.R. Mohanty, Director(P&T), Shri S.C. Padhy, Director(HR),
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Shri K.C. Samal, Director(Finance), Ms. Soma Mondal,

Director(Commercial), Shri V. Balasubramanyam, Director
(Production) and other senior officials were notably present
on the occasion.

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Utkal Divas Celebrations

Nalco felicitates noted Odia writer Dr. Baishnab Ch. Samal
Nalco celebrated the Utkal Divas with gaiety and regional
fervour, on April 1. To mark the celebration, the Company hosted
variety of programme, which reflected a distinct spirit.

At Corporate Office, Shri Ansuman Das, the then CMD,

felicitated noted Odia writer Dr. Baishnab Charan Samal on this
occasion for his contribution to Odia literature. Besides as a
tradition, Nalco has been felicitating upcoming sportspersons of
Odisha every year on the occasion of Utkal Divas. This year the
Company felicitated Hockey player and member of Indian
Women's Hockey Team Ms Lilima Minz and athlete Ms. Purnima
Hembram, with mementoes and cash award of Rs. 20,000/
each. At the outset, Shri S.C. Padhy, Director (HR) delivered the
welcome address, while the function concluded with a vote of
thanks by Shri A.K. Sahu, Executive Director (H&A). Shri N.R.
Mohanty, Director (P&T), Shri Shri K.C. Samal, Director
(Finance), Ms Soma Mondal, Director (Commercial), Shri V.
Balasubramanyam, Director (Production) and Shri P.K.
Mohanty, IAS, Chief Vigilance Officer were notably present on
the occasion. At the end, a galore of cultural programme
enthralled the audience.

At S&P Complex

In the morning of April 1st, floral tributes were offered at the

statue of Utkal Mani Gopabandhu Das & Utkal Gourab
Madhusudan Das, at Nalco Township, Angul by Shri Sanjib Roy,
the then ED (S&P), and other senior officials & S&P Welfare
Committee members. In the evening, at a separate function,
Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, from Utkal University, as the

invited speaker, spoke on the rich art & culture of Odisha. Shri Sanjib
Roy, the then ED (S&P), along with Shri A.K. Patra, GM(Materials),
Shri K.K. Panda, GM(CPP), Shri C.R. Swain, GM(O&M)-CPP, Shri
Pradosh Mohanty, GM(H&A) were notably present on the
occasion. Besides, members and office-bearers of trade unions
and Officers' Association were also present on this occasion.
Cultural programme by local talents marked the end of function.

At M&R Complex

Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R) inaugurated the Utkal Divas

celebration by lighting the ceremonial lamp at the Open Air
Pendal, Damanjodi. Among others, Shri S. Acharya, the then
GM(Projects), Shri N.B. Tripathy, GM(Finance), Shri D.K.
Mohanty, GM(Mines), Shri S.P. Nanda, GM(O&M), Shri S.K.
Mishra, GM(H&A), Shri D. Mohapatra, GM(O&M)/Mines, Shri
R.S. Das, GM(SPP), Shri S. Choudhury, GM(O&M), Mines, Shri
U.C. Swain, GM(TS), Shri B.K. Subudhi, DGM(H&A), DGMs, &
HODs were notably present on the occasion as the distinguished
guests. Invited speaker, eminent anchor Shri Hrushikesh
Panigrahi, Asst. Director, All India Radio, Berhampur speaking
on the occasion highlighted the rich heritage and culture of Odisha.
Shri S.K. Mishra, GM(H&A) delivered the welcome address, while
Shri B.K. Subudhi, DGM(H&A), proposed the vote of thanks. The
representatives of Officers Association, Recognized Unions,
Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association, other registered
Unions were also present during the event. Cultural programmes on
Odisha heritage were presented by the students of Archana Music
& Dance School, Subhashree Kala Niketan, Anupsha
Nrutyashala. Besides, Odissi dance by well known Odissi Guru
Nityananda Das from Bhubaneswar also enthralled the audience.
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International Women's Day Celebrated

At Corporate Office

Complex on March 8. Dr. Itishree Devi, DGM, IMFA and Mrs.

Swarna Prava Pradhan, Addl. Superintendent of Police, Angul,
graced the programme as the chief guest and guest of honour
respectively. Shri Sanjib Roy, the then ED(S&P), presided over
the programme, while Shri Pradosh Mohanty, GM(H&A) read out
the message of Hon'ble President of India. A cultural programme
was organized by local talents of Nalconagar. Besides, a quiz
competition was also organised.

At M&R Complex
On the eve of International Women's Day, a special programme
was organised at the Corporate Office on March 7. Noted social
worker Ms. Snehamanjari Mishra (Secretary, Aaina) graced the
occasion as the chief guest, while Shri Ansuman Das, the then
CMD, Shri S.C. Padhy, Director (HR), and Shri A.K. Sahu,
ED(H&A), were also present on the dais as the distinguished
guests and addressed the gathering. At the outset Ms. Geeta
Mohapatra, SM(HRD) delivered the welcome address.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms Mishra stressed on the need of
women empowerment and highlighted on relevance of
observing International Women's Day. To mark the occasion, a
short play on Women Empowerment, namely Jugaru Juganta,
Nari Aparajeya' was also staged by Ichharam Foundation.

At S&P Complex

The International Women's Day with the theme Equality for

Women is Progress for all' was celebrated by the members of
Nalco Ladies Club, Angul, at the Community Centre, S&P
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Lady employees of M&R Complex celebrated International

Women's Day 2015, in a grand way at the HRD Centre,
Damanjodi, on March 9. Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R), Smt.
Mamata Mishra, President Nalco Ladies Club (Damanjodi),
along with Dr. Niharika Gaan of MDI, Murshidabaad, Smt.
Rajashree Das, DCPO, Koraput, Smt. Laxmi Mastiputia,
Sarpanch-Mathalput & Ms. Madhusmita Mishra, Social Activist,
Koraput were notably present on the occasion as the
distinguished guests. Besides, Shri S.R. Nayak, GM(SPP), Shri
Sanjay Kumar Mishra, GM(H&A), Shri S. Acharya, GM(Proj)
along with office bearers and members of Nalco Ladies Club,
Damanjodi were also notably present on the occasion.
During the event, discussions, and presentation were held on
this year's theme i.e., Empowering Women, Empowering
Humanity-Picture it', followed by felicitations to lady achievers of
Nalco-M&R. The event concluded with an attractive cultural
programme by the lady employees.

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Productivity Week
In order to spread awareness among the employees, Productivity Week was observed by Nalco from February 12 to 18 at its sites and
offices. The theme of this year's Productivity week was Make in India: Zero Defect, Zero Effect". During the week-long celebration,
competitions like essay, quiz, slogan and poster etc were organized among the employees. Besides, to mark the occasion, inspiring
posters & banners were also displayed at strategic locations.

At S&P Complex

As part of the National Productivity Week Celebration at S&P

Complex, a seminar on theme: A Vision towards Macro-MicroNano Manufacturing for 21st Century' was organized on
February 16. Dr. P.K. Mishra, Emeritus Professor, IIT
Bhubaneswar, delivered the keynote address. Shri Sanjib Roy,
ED(S&P), Shri S.K. Satpathy, GM (Smelter) and Shri K.K. Panda,
GM (CPP) I/c were the other distinguished speakers. The
dignitaries handed over the prizes and certificates to the winners
of various competitions held earlier. At the outset, Shri S.A. Basu,
AGM(IE), welcomed the audience and introduced the theme. Shri
Manoj Das, AM(RB), proposed a vote of thanks.

improvement and proper utilization of human resources. Among

others, Shri S.R.Nayak, GM (SPP), Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR),
Shri D.K. Mohanty, GM(Mines), Shri N.B. Tripathy, GM
(Finance), Shri S. Acharya, GM(Project), Shri S.P. Nanda, GM
(O&M), AR and Shri D. Mohapatra, GM(O&M), Mines were
notably present on the occasion.

Subsequently, at the concluding ceremony of Productivity Week,

held at the HRD Training Centre, on February 18, Shri R. K. Mishra,
ED(M&R), handed over the prizes to the winners of various
competitions that were held during the week-long celebration.

At Corporate Office

At M&R Complex

Participants at the Quiz competition that was held as part of

Productivity Week celebration at Corporate Office.

During the Productivity Week celebration at M&R Complex, a

seminar on this year's theme 'Make in India: Zero Defect and
Zero Effect' was organized at HRD Training Centre, M&R
Complex on February 14. Shri R. K. Mishra, ED(M&R) and
Shri P. K. Padhi, former Director(P&T), Nalco graced the
occasion as the chief guest & chief speaker respectively. At the
outset, Shri R. Gopal, AGM (IE) delivered the welcome address.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Padhi stressed on increasing
productivity through minimizing quality defects, work culture

Shri A.K. Sahu, ED(H&A), handing over the prizes to the winners at
the prize distribution ceremony of Productivity Week held at
Corporate Office, on February 26.

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17 ME&MC Week Observed

3rd APLSC Meeting

Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation (ME&MC) Week

is observed every year under the aegis of Indian Bureau of
Mines, Bhubaneswar among different Mines of Odisha to
spread the message on protection of environment and
conservation of minerals.

The 3rd Angul Plant Level Sub-committee (APLSC) meeting of

Nalco was held under the Chairmanship of Shri Sanjib Roy, the
then ED(S&P), at the training institute of S&P Complex on
February 27. Sub-committee members attended the meeting
along with other dignitaries of Govt. of Odisha and officials of
Nalco. The meeting was also attended by the representatives of
various industry associations like OYEA, OASME and
participants of MSEs. On this occasion, Shri Roy spoke on the
issues faced by MSMEs, such as, limited capital and knowledge,
non-availability of suitable technology, low production capacity
etc. Besides, Shri A.K. Patra, GM(Materials) presented the
Purchase Statistics of S&P Complex for 2013-14 and highlighted
initiatives of Nalco for improving participation of MSEs in
procurement process of Nalco. Entrepreneurs and industry
associations actively participated in the open house discussion
and the meeting concluded with the Chairman's address.

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Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines also joined the State in observing

the 17th ME&MC 2014-15 week, from January 27 to February 1.
To mark the occasion and create awareness, essay, slogan,
poster and quiz competitions were organised among employees.
A team consisting of Shri N.M. Dey, Asst Mining Engineer, IBM as
observer, Shri B.K. Soren, DGM(E&L), Barsuan Iron Ore Mine of
M/s SAIL as convenor and members i.e Shri Sabyasachi Mishra,
Sr. Mgr, Joda East Iron Mines, M/s Tata Steel, Shri C.R. Behera,
Katamati Iron Mines , M/s Tata Steel. and Shri M.K. Patnaik,
Manager(Mines) Palabeda Iron Mines of M/s M.G. Mohanty
inspected Nalco's Panchpatmali Bauxite Mine on January 31,
and appreciated the protective measures towards Environmental
Protection & Mineral Conservation undertaken by the Company.

ACMA Members at S&P Complex

Training Programme

A two-day training programme on vigilance awareness was

organised at Konark for senior officers form various units of Nalco
on January 21 & 22. The programme was inaugurated by Shri P.
K. Mohanty, IAS, CVO and Shri D.N. Padhi, IAS (Retd). During
the programme, different topics including Contract Management,
Business Ethics, RTI Act, PC Act and Disciplinary Proceedings
were covered by Shri J.N. Das, (Retired Professor), Shri D.C.
Mohapatra (Retired Professor), Shri S. Galgali, CVO, KIOCL and
Shri D.N. Padhi. The programme was attended by 17 executives.
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A 12-member team of Automotive Component Manufacturers

Association of India (ACMA) visited Smelter Plant on February
19. The team went around various facilities of the unit including
Potlines and Cast House. The members called on Shri Sanjib
Roy, the then ED(S&P) and had discussions with senior officers,
including Shri S.K. Satpathy, GM(Smelter), Shri Pradosh Mohanty,
GM(H&A), Shri B.K. Panda, GM (Materials) I/c, Shri D.K. Sahu,
GM(Finance) I/c and others. Earlier, the members also visited
Nalco Corporate Office and interacted with the top officials of the
Company. It may be noted that ACMA is the apex body,
representing the interest of the Indian Auto Component Industry
and has more than 700 member companies in the association.

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Nalco sponsors Seminar on Carbon Sequestration

A seminar on Carbon Sequestration titled Scope of Algae based

Technology for Carbon Capture & Potential of Technology at Pilot
Plant of Nalco, CPP', jointly organized by Nalco, Indocan
Technology and Odisha State Pollution Control Board was held at
Bhubaneswar on March 24. Shri Ansuman Das, the then CMD,
presided over the inaugural session. Shri G.C. Pati, IAS, Chief
Secretary, Govt. of Odisha graced the occasion as the chief
guest, while Shri U.N. Behera, IAS, Development Commissioner,
ACS Forest & Env. Cum Chairman-State Pollution Control Board
was the guest of honour. Shri Siddhanta Das, IFS, Addl. PCCF
delivered the keynote address. Among others, Shri N.R. Mohanty,
Director (P&T), Shri V. Balasubramanyam, Director (Production),
Shri S.K. Dash, ED(P&T), Shri S.D. Sahoo, ED(Finance) were
notably present on this occasion. It may be mentioned that India's
first biotechnology-based Carbon Sequestration has been
successfully commissioned on a pilot-cum-demonstration basis
by Nalco in March 2013, which has paved path for other industries
to undertake similar initiatives to reduce carbon footprints.

Subsequently on March 25, a team of about 50 national and

international participants of the seminar, visited CPP carbon
sequestration Pilot Project site at Angul. During the visit, Shri K.K.
Panda,GM(CPP) I/c briefed them about the initiative taken up by
CPP to reduce carbon footprint, while Shri S. Kumar, HOD(E&S)
explained the detailed process of carbon sequestration from flue
gas and production of algae.

QC 'JAGRUTI' Inaugurated

QC 'SARATHI' Awarded

A New Quality Circle JAGRUTI', operating in the 02/03 Area

(Operation, Mechanical & Electrical), Alumina Refinery,
Damanjodi, was inaugurated by Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R) in
the presence of Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR), Shri S.P. Nanda,
GM(O&M) and HODs of other departments on March 5.

QC SARATHI of Operation Department of CPP had participated

in the 20th All Odisha QC Convention-2015' held at
Bhubaneswar on April 22 & 23 and has received special award for
Best Process Focus'.

THE TEAM
Facilitator: Shri K.Karunalegy, Manager (Mech)
Leader: Shri C.S.Panda, JE (Mech)
Dy. Leader: Shri A.K.Garnayak, Asst. FM (Elect)
Members: S/Shri K.K.Patnaik, Sr. FM (Operation), Nakul C. Pati,
Sr. Operator, R.K.Behera, Technician

Delegates at the Carbon Sequestration Plant at CPP

THE TEAM
Facilitator: Shri R K. Gupta
Members: S/Shri B K Nath, M.R. Naik, S K Sahoo, D. Rout,
N. Dehury
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35 Foundation Day of NIPM

14 DEAN Day

35th Foundation Day of NIPM (National Institute of Personnel

Management) was celebrated by NIPM Utkal Chapter at HRD
Centre of Excellence, Nalco, Bhubaneswar, on March 15.

14th Annual Day of DEAN (Diploma Engineers' Association) was

celebrated at Nalco Club, M&R Complex, Damanjodi on April 26.
Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R) graced the occasion as chief guest
while Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR) was the guest of honour. At the
outset, Shri M.K. Gantayat delivered the welcome address.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri S.K. Kar, President of the
Association, in his address emphasized on the role of the
Diploma Engineers in the Company. Shri K. Prakash Rao,
presented the annual report while Shri M. Krishna proposed the
vote of thanks. Shri C.S. Ramesh Babu, the senior most member
of the association and Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR) were felicitated
on the occasion.

Shri Rajesh Sharma, Director(HRD) of Odisha Hydro Power

Corporation graced the occasion as the chief speaker while
Shri S.C. Padhy, Director(HR) and Ex-RVP of NIPM Central
Region was present on the occasion as the distinguished guest.
At the outset, Shri Amiya Patnaik, GM(H&A) and Honorary
Secretary, NIPM Utkal Chapter delivered the welcome address.
Shri A.K. Sahu,ED(H&A) and Chairman, NIPM Utkal Chapter
delivered the concluding remarks. Dr. S.C. Parida, Ex-Head of
IRPM department of Berhampur University and Shri R.K.
Mohapatra, one of the founding members of Utkal chapter also
spoke on the occasion. Dr B.P Mishra of OHPC was also
felicitated on the occasion for being awarded PhD in
management from FM University.

The celebration concluded with a cultural programme in

which a humorous Odia short play Swarthapara', written and
directed by Shri S.K. Mallick was staged by the member
engineers of the association.

Conference by IIM, Angul Chapter

energy. In turn, Prof Mishra explored the
possibility of alternate sources of raw
materials and energy.

The Indian Institute of Metals, Angul Chapter, organized a 2-day

Conference on: Raw Materials for Aluminium Smelter
Opportunities and Challenges Ahead', at Nalco Training Centre,
S&P Complex, on February 21 & 22. Shri N.R. Mohanty, Director
(P&T), graced the inaugural session as the chief guest while Prof.
B.K. Mishra, Director, IMMT, was the guest of honour. Shri
Mohanty, in his speech, emphasized on the high-energy
requirement for Aluminium smelters and alternate source for
energy generation, citing the example of Vedic way. He also
emphasized on the recycling of Aluminium for conservation of
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At the outset, convenor Shri D.C. Samal

delivered the welcome address. Chairman
of IIM Angul Chapter Shri S.K. Roy, the then
ED(S&P), explained the relevance of the
theme while Shri T. Patnaik, Secretary of Angul Chapter, presented
the chapter activity report. Shri L. Jena, Vice-Chairman of the
Chapter, proposed a vote of thanks. Ms Illate Soreng & Shri
Rajaram Mishra anchored the proceedings. To mark the
occasion, the official website of the Chapter was launched, a
Souvenir released and a musical nite was also organized.
On the 2nd day, the Technical Session was inaugurated by Dr.
R.N. Patra, CMD, IREL, who is also the President of Indian
Institute of Metals, Kolkata. Ms Binuta Patra, the Editor of the
Souvenir, briefly summarized various papers presented during
the technical session. Altogether 15 papers were presented by
various suppliers, equipment manufacturers from India and
abroad, as also by student members from IGIT, Sarang.

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44 National Safety Week

With an aim to promote safety awareness among the employees and to create a healthy work culture, National Safety Week was celebrated
in the various units of Nalco from March 4 to 10. Activities like administration of safety pledge, display of banners and posters, distribution of
safety badges, safety inspection of the plants, as well as competitions like slogan, essay and quiz mark the celebration.

At Damanjodi

National Safety Week celebration at M&R Complex began with

the hoisting of safety flag in front of Plant office and administering
of safety pledge among the employees. As part of the
celebrations various competitions were also organized among
the employees & contractor workers. Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R),
along with Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR), Shri S.R. Nayak,
GM(SPP), and Shri S.P. Nanda, GM(O&M), handed over the
prizes to the winners of safety competitions and released a
souvenir Suraksha Kabach' at the concluding ceremony held on
March 10. Shri P.K. Dash, AGM(Mech)-E&S, read out the Annual
SH&E report while Shri P.K. Patra, DGM(E&S) delivered a talk on
this year's theme Build a Safety Culture for Sustainable Supply
Chain'. Earlier for developing safety awareness amongst
workmen, a safety skit was also organized at Alumina Refinery by
E&S Department and CISF (Fire wing) on March 9.

of safety measures to be taken inside the plant. Safety-pledge

was also administered among the employees. Besides, CISF
personnel also demonstrated safety-drills on the occasion.
Safety department under the guidance of Shri P. Sahu,
DGM(Elect.) - SH&E organized the programme, while Shri K.C.
Sahoo, AGM(Safety) read out the Annual Safety report and Shri
A. Sinha, AGM(Env), proposed a vote of thanks.

Similarly at CPP, National Safety Day was celebrated on March 4.

Shri K.K. Panda, GM(CPP) I/c hoisted the safety-flag and spoke
on the adherence of safety measures and rules inside plant
premises. On the occasion, safety-pledge was also administered
among employees. Besides, banners and posters were also
displayed. At the outset, Shri S. Kumar, HOD (E&S), delivered the
welcome address, while Shri F. Sahoo, SM(Safety) read out the
Annual Safety report. Shri S.K. Rout, Member, Safety Committee,
proposed a vote of thanks. A road show Surakhya Hi Jeevan' was
also organized at CPP near First Aid Centre on March 9.

At Angul
The 44th National Safety Day was observed at Smelter Plant on
March 4. In order to create safety awareness among the
employees and workers, safety badges were distributed and a
march-past was organized. Shri S.K. Satpathy, GM(Smelter) &
Chairman, Safety Committee, hoisted the safety-flag in presence
of Shri B.B. Das, GM(O&M) - Smelter & Vice-Chairman of the
Committee and addressed the employees about the importance
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Fire Safety Week observed

Fire Safety Week was observed at the operating units from April 14 to 20. As part of the week-long celebration, fire safety drills and
various competitions were organized to raise awareness regarding fire safety.

At S&P Complex

Similarly at CPP, a mock fire evacuation drill was conducted at

Technical Building-II of CPP on April 18. Shri K.K. Panda,
GM(CPP) I/c, Shri C.R. Swain, GM(O&M),CPP, all DGMs, HODs
and employees present in Technical building-II participated in the
evacuation drill. Subsequently on April 20, an evacuation mock
drill was also organized at 220 KV Sub-Station.

At M&R Complex

At Smelter plant the week-long ceremony was inaugurated by

Shri Daya Shankar, Senior Commandant CISF, by offering floral
tribute at Martyr's column and observing 2 minutes silence for the
brave souls, who sacrificed their lives in fire fighting. A fire safety
march was also organized in Nalco Township on April 15.
Besides, shop level first aid and fire fighting training programmes
were also organised at various shops of Smelter Plant for
employees and workers of the plant.

Fire Safety Week was also celebrated by CISF at M&R Complex

from April 14 to 20. On the concluding day, Shri R.K. Mishra,
ED(M&R) graced the occasion as the chief guest, and distributed
prizes to the winners of various competitions held earlier as part
of Fire Safety Week. Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR), Shri D.K.
Mohanty, GM(Mines), Shri R.S. Das, GM(SPP), Shri B.K
.Subudhi, DGM(H&A), Sr. Commandant & Asst Commandant of
CISF, other senior officials of Nalco and CISF were notably
present on the occasion.

Mock evacuation drill & fire safety drills being conducted at Corporate Office
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For a Noble Cause

Mohanty, Smt. Ila Mohanty (Advisory Committee Member), along
with Smt. Sabita Patnaik, Sr. Member, and Smt. Smita Mishra,
(Treasurer) of Nalco Ladies club were notably present on the
occasion and interacted with the inmates.

Over the years, Nalco Ladies Club, Bhubaneswar, known for its
caring and sharing ways, has been extending its helping hand
thru its social service activities, especially to the poor, needy and
the destitute. In one such activity, the members of Nalco Ladies
Club, led by Smt. Manasi Das, President, visited Sakha
Sevasram an old age home near Pratapnagari, Cuttack, on
March 12, and distributed 2 sets of tables & chairs, thirty blankets,
fruits and other items for the use of the inmates. Among others,
Smt Trupti Dash (Secretary), Smt. Susmita Padhy, Smt. Manasi

Besides, on a separate occasion the members of the club also

donated one Air-Condition for the Computer Lab of Vivekananda
Siksha Kendra, Bhubaneswar on April 29. On behalf of the
Sevasram, Dr. Premalata Pattanaik and Smt. Kabita Mohapatra were
present on the occasion.

Husbands' Nite & Gala Fete by Nalco Ladies Club

To pull the hubbies out of hectic workplaces, for appreciation of

the finer nuances of life, the Nalco Ladies Clubs have been
organizing special programmes as annual feature. Recently, at
Bhubaneswar, Nalco Ladies Club organized a fun-filled gala
Husbands' Nite 2015 on April 10. Shri Ansuman Das, the then
CMD, lighted the ceremonial lamp. Different cultural programmes
by the members of the club marked the occasion.

Nalco Ladies Club, Damanjodi organised a grand Gala Fete on

January 17. The programme was inaugurated by Shri R.K
Mishra, ED(M&R), in presence of Shri S.R. Nayak, GM(SPP),
Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR), Shri N.B. Tripathy, GM(Finance),
Shri Subhendu Acharya, GM(Projects), Shri S.P. Nanda GM(O&M),
Shri D.K. Mohanty, GM(Mines), Shri S.K. Mishra, GM(H&A) I/c. The
event was coordinated by Smt. Mamta Mishra , President, Nalco
Ladies Club, Damanjodi,
along with Smt. Namita
Nayak, Vice President, and
other Committee members of
Nalco Ladies Club,
Damanjodi. Ladies Club
members of HAL, Sunabeda
were also present on the
occasion. Food stalls &
Games Corner were the
major attraction of the fete.
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Recognition to
NMS, Alumina Refinery

Oath Taking

Nalco Mazdoor Sangh (NMS), Affiliated to BMS has been conferred

with the status of Recognized Trade Union in respect of Alumina
Refinery for a period of two years w.e.f. 25.3.2015 . The Recognition
Certificate was handed over by Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR) to Shri
Alok Choudhury, General Secretary, NMS, Shri N.K. Rath, Working
President, Shri Alok Rath, NMS and other office bearers of NMS at
HRD Centre Auditorium, Damanjodi, on March 25. Shri R.K.
Mishra, ED(M&R), Shri S.R. Nayak, GM(SPP), Shri N.B. Tripathy,
GM(F), Shri S. Acharya, GM(Project), Shri S.P. Nanda, GM(O&M),
Shri Md. Quasim, GM(H&A)I/c and senior officials of M&R Complex
were notably present on the occasion.

Oath taking Ceremony of Nalco Mines Employees Union was

held at the Sri Jagannath Temple Premises, Nalco Township,
M&R Complex, on March 18. Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R), Shri
N.B. Tripathy, GM(F), Shri D.K. Mohanty, GM(Mines), Shri S.K.
Mishra, GM(H&A) I/c, Shri A.K. Jena, DGM(F), Shri A.K. Das,
DGM (Mech), Shri P.K. Biswas, DGM(Matls), Shri B.K. Subudhi,
DGM(H&A) and other officials, members & other office bearers of
the Union were notably present on the occasion.

Plantation at 220KV Switchyard

Following are the new Office-bearers of Nalco Mines

Employees Union:
President
Working Presidents

: Shri Pramod Kumar Maharana

: S/Shri Prafulla Chandra Sahoo,
Rangadhar Biswal, Laxman Dora
Vice Presidents
: S/Shri Sibo Pradhan, K.B.M. Reddy,
Padana Gouda, Ranjit Pattnaik,
Santosh Jena
General Secretary
: Shri Bipin Khemundu
Joint Gen. Secretary : Shri Balaram Mahankudo
Organising Secretary : Shri Santosh Patra
Secretaries
: S/Shri Bimal Nayak, Nakula Jani, K.S.
Hantal, Sahadev Dami, Simanchal
Pradhan, Amarnath Namdev, Salapu
Jani, Nanda Pangi, Abhi Rout, S.K.
Nanda
Office Secretary
: Shri Bhabani Prasad Mohanty
Treasurer
: Shri Mrutyunjay Das

Website Launched

A patch of land near 220KV Switchyard of CPP, which was full of

debris, was cleaned and mass plantation was undertaken in the
area, with the active cooperation of NSCU (RU of CPP). Shri
Sanjib Roy, ED(S&P), Shri Pradosh Mohanty, GM(H&A), Shri
K.K. Panda, GM(CPP), Office-bearers of NSCU and other senior
officers participated in the plantation drive on March 20.
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A new website www.srijagannathtempledamanjodi.com of

Sri Jagannath Temple, Damanjodi was launched by Shri R.K.
Mishra, ED(M&R), on April 21, in the presence of Shri N.B.
Tripathy, GM(Finance),
President of Temple
Committee. Shri P.K. Pati,
AGM (System), along with
other officials of
Systems Department and
members of the Temple
Committee were also
present on this occasion.

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Handing over of toilets in

Periphery Schools

Noble Gesture

As part of the ongoing nation-wide Swachh Bharat Mission, Nalco

Foundation has initiated Mission Swachh Vidyalaya, by
constructing toilets in schools. In this regard, two toilets were
constructed at Damana U.G.U.P School & Govt. High School,
Damana at Bhubaneswar at a cost of Rs 9.31 lakh. The toilets were
formally handed to the school administration by Shri R.K. Mishra,
GM(H&A) on February 6. Shri D.K. Panigrahi, AGM(Admn) and
Shri Abhijit Mohanty, PM(Nalco Foundation) were also present
on the occasion.

Shri Jayant Naik is a differently-abled contract worker in EMM

Cell of Nalco Smelter. On every working day, somebody from his
family had to take care of his movement between home and work
place. In order to overcome his dependence on others, the staff of
EMM Cell and other well-wishers helped him in modifying his
scooter with two additional wheels and some customized
changes. Now, he is able to drive the scooter himself.
The vehicle was formally handed over to Shri Naik by Shri Anil
Bhatt, GM(H&A) I/c, on March 4, in presence of Shri Amarendra
Mishra, AGM(HRD)-Estate, Shri P.A.K. Ekka, Manager (Elect) &
Head of EMM Cell, Shri Manoj Das, AM(RB&PR) and Shri Anil
Pradhan, the Garage Owner who undertook the modifications.

Animal Health Camps

Similarly at S&P Complex, Angul, a newly constructed toilet,

executed by Sulabh International at a cost of Rs. 3.6 lakh at
Kainfulia Sahi Primary School, Balaramprasad Village was
handed over to the school administration on April 8. Shri B.C.
Jena, AGM(Admn), HOD-PD Cell, handed over the key to Smt.
B. Samal. Headmistress of the school, in presence of Shri R.
Mishra, Manager(Civil), Shri B. Setha, Suptd. Besides, Shri S.
Tripathy, APM and Ms. Neha Marandi, APM, from Nalco
Foundation, were also present. The initiative brought cheers
among the students and teachers. Nalco at S&P Complex,
under Nalco Foundation, has plans of building approx. 144
toilets in 72 periphery schools in near future.

Three Animal Health Camps were organized in Chauridiha,

Tulasipal and Languliabeda villages in Angul sector by the PD
Cell of S&P Complex, in association with the Veterinarians & Staff
of District Veterinary Department, on February 13, 19 & 20. In the
camps, 1064 animals were treated and medicines were
distributed free of cost. Under the guidance of Shri Anil Bhatt,
DGM(PD&PR), the PD team comprising Shri B.C. Jena,
AGM(Admn), Shri R. Mishra, Mgr(Civil), Shri S.S. Majhi, AM(CC),
and Superintendents Shri S.C. Mohapatra, Shri P.K. Singh & Shri
B. Setha organized the camps.
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PM Analysers and Effluent

Monitoring Station Commissioned

The Effluent Monitoring System and PM Analysers were

commissioned successfully at Smelter Plant and were
inaugurated by Shri Sanjib Roy, the then ED(S&P) on March 31,
in presence of Shri B.B. Das, GM (Smelter), Officials from Orissa
State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), Regional Office, Angul
and others. Shri S.K. Kalyan, AGM(E&I) was the Manager-inCharge of both the projects, which were set-up under BG
conditions, applied by OSPCB. Commissioning was completed
well within the time framework prescribed by OSPCB.

Commissioning of Higher
Capacity Aluminate Liquor Pump

Automation for
Intake Water Pumps

Intake water pumps in Alumina Refinery are being used for

pumping Raw water from River basin to plant for various usages.
The existing pumps of Kirloskar -make, Model BHR-35-300 6
stage, were in service since inception without any adequate
automation. So, in the event of Low level of sump, no interlock
was there to protect the pump from breakdown. Technical Service
Department has provided suitable interlock with installation of
level transmitter along with necessary modification in control logic
of the pumps with active support and help from concerned
departments. With this interlock, Pumps will be protected from
breakdown in the event of very low level of intake water sump and
prior to that, an Audio-visual alarm at Low sump level will also be
generated so as to facilitate the local operator to take suitable
corrective action. Shri S.P. Nanda, GM(O&M) and Shri U.C.
Swain, GM(TS) in the presence of DGMs, HODs and other
concerned engineers of different departments formally
commissioned the automation of intake water pumps on April 9.

Charging of Lean Slurry Sub-station

Aluminate Liquor pump in Alumina Refinery is being used for

pumping Aluminate Liquor from 05 area to Plate heat exchanger.
The existing pump of JS make, Model MPE:-300 no-2, which has
been in service since inception of the plant, with designed flow
restricted to 900 m3/hr. This has been successfully replaced with
an improved design with enhanced capacity pump of weir Mineral
make, Model 12/10FFAH with 22% increase inflow rate.
Technical Service Department has executed the project with
active support and help from concerned departments. This new
type of pump will increase the through put thus increasing the
capacity utilisation. Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR), in the presence
of HODs and concerned persons of different departments
inaugurated the commissioning of new type of Pump on March 21.
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The 220KV/33KV sub-station with the associated 25MVA

Transformer for Lean Slurry Project (LSP) was switched on by
Shri Sanjib Roy, ED(S&P) in presence of Shri K.K. Panda,
GM(CPP), Shri Pradosh Mohanty, GM(H&A), Office-bearers of
NSCU (RU of CPP) and others on March 20. This sub-station
shall provide power to the entire LSP up to the mines-void area.
With the charging of this transformer and the 33KV switchyard,
power shall be extended to the On-line Booster Pump House for
the pump commissioning and trial run activities.

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Nalco Stall Awarded

Nalco stall bagged Best Stall Award in the Large Industries

Category, at the concluding ceremony of UCCI Expo-2015, held
at IDCO Exhibition ground, Bhubaneswar, on March 5. On behalf
of the Company, Shri Santosh Mohanty, AGM(PR) received the
award from Shri Jual Oram, Hon'ble Union Minister for Tribal
Affairs, in the presence of Shri Debi Prasad Mishra, Hon'ble
Minister of Industries, School & Mass Education and Shri G.C.
Pati, IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Odisha.

Butterfly Garden Inaugurated

As part of beautification and to create eco-friendly urban gardens

to increase people's appreciation of nature, a Butterfly Garden has
been developed in the premises of Nalco Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
The garden was formally inaugurated by Shri Ansuman Das, the
then CMD, in the presence of Shri S.C. Padhy, Director(HR), Shri
A.K. Sahu, ED(H&A) and Shri A.K. Patnaik, GM(H&A)-II on April 24.

OBITUARIES

Re-certified with

SA 8000: 2008
Nalco Corporate Office has been recertified with SA 8000: 2008 standard,
w.e.f March 27, as a step towards
creating & maintaining decent
workplace. The certificate is valid for
three years. Worth mentioning, SA8000 is an auditable
certification standard that encourages organizations to develop,
maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace.

Biju Patnaik Jayanti celebrated

Biju Patnaik Jayanti was celebrated at M&R Complex,
Damanjodi at Biju Patnaik Square, Sector-I, M&R Complex, on
March 5. On the occasion, Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R), along with
Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM (AR), Shri S. Acharya, GM(Project), Shri
D.K. Mohanty, GM(Mines), Shri Md. Quasim, DGM (H&A), other
senior officials, Representatives of Officers' Association,
Recognized Unions of Refinery & Mines, other Unions, Welfare
Committee members & employees offered floral tribute at the statue
of the Son of the Soil', Shri Biju Patnaik. The Welfare Committee
members of M&R Complex coordinated the programme.

Shri Sanatan Naik (52), who was working as

Sr. SSW, Gr-II, in Potlines (Operation)I at Smelter
Plant, passed away on 16.04.15, following an
accident. Late Shri Naik had joined Nalco as
Mazdoor in 1987. His family comprises wife
Kaitha, two sons Susanta & Santosh and daughter Kumudini.
Shri Bibhuti Bhusan Palai (58), who was working
as Superintendent (Operation), in Administration
Department of CPP, passed away on 05.03.2015,
due to illness. Late Shri Palai had joined Nalco as
Operator Gr-II in 1988. His family comprises wife
Kumudini, daughter Swagatika and son Subhendu.
Shri Bikash Mohanty (51), who was working
as Chargeman, in Cast House (Operation) at
Smelter Plant, passed away on 17.02.15,
following an accident. Late Shri Mohanty had
joined Nalco as JOT in 1990. His family
comprises wife Shoubhagya Laxmi and daughter Bidisha.
The Nalco Collective prays to the Almighty to provide strength to
the bereaved families and Eternal Peace to the Departed Souls.

Offering floral tributes : Employees of M&R Complex, on the occasion of Biju Jayanti at Damanjodi

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Panchpatmali Natya Mahotsav

The 11th State-level drama competition Panchpatmali Natya
Mahotsav 2015' was organized at the Open Air Pendal,
Damanjodi, from 3rd to 12th April. Besides, drama competition,
food & handicraft mela, midnight cultural fair & play analysis camps
were also organized. Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R), inaugurated the
Mahotsav. A souvenir Kalakar' was released on the occasion.
Altogether 18 plays were staged during this ten-days long drama
Competition. From Nalco; Kahaku Kahibi' by "Officers Club", Nalco
Nagar, Angul, Ajana Premika' by Saregama Nalco Nagar,
Angul and Aloda Aloka' by Nalco Corporate Office,
Bhubaneswar were also staged during the Mahotsav.

Shri Ansuman Das, the then CMD, graced the concluding day of
Panchapattamali Natya Mahotsaba as the chief guest and
handed over the prizes to the winners in various categories.
Earlier, Shri Ashok Kumar Sahu, ED(H&A), Smt Yamnini Sarangi,
IAS, District Collector & Magistrate, Koraput, Shri Yeswant Kumar
Jethwa, IPS, IG of Police (SWR), Koraput, Shri Ashis Ray,
GM(HAL) and other Senior Officials of Nalco attended the
Mohatsav on various evening as the distinguished guests.

Top Winners
: Kathantara, Shree Cultural Association,
Sambalpur
Best Playwright
: Shri Sukant Mallick, Aloda Aloka
Best Director
: Shri Biswaranjan Kanungo, Bahana
Best Music Director : Shri Pratap Rout, Ghatachakra
Best Actor
: Shri Satya Ranjan Behera, Kathantara
Best Actress
: Ms Meeta Bose, Kathantara
Best Comedian
: Shri Rabi Naryan Panda, U R under Arrest
Best Child Artiste : Nayan Kumar Mishra, Kathantara
Best Play

Silver Jubilee of 'Sa Re Ga Ma'

Sa-Re-Ga-Ma, the socio-cultural organization of Nalconagar,
Angul, run by a group of cultural enthusiast Nalconians,
celebrated the Silver Jubilee function, as well as the Bishuva
Utshav at the Club Premises, from April 12 to 14. Shri A.K. Sahu,
ED(H&A), graced the concluding function as the Chief Guest,
along with Shri S. Acharya, ED(S&P), Shri S.K. Roy,

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ED(Production), and Shri P.K. Mohanty, GM(H&A), as the Guests of

Honour. The distinguished guests addressed the gathering and
handed over prizes to winners of various competitions held earlier.
On the occasion, two eminent personalities in the field of art &
culture, viz. Shri Khirod Kumar Patra and Shri Devi Prasad Mishra
were also felicitated. At the outset, Shri B.N. Mohanty, Secretary,
Sa Re Ga Ma, delivered
welcome address, while Shri
P.R. Pati read out the Annual
Report of the organization. To
commemorate the Silver Jubilee
function, an in-house Odia
drama Ajana Premika' was also
staged. Shri B.P. Acharya,
President of the organization,
proposed the vote of thanks.

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124th Birth Anniversary of Bharatratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

At Bhubaneswar

Nalco Corporate SC/ST Employees Welfare Association,

th
Bhubaneswar celebrated the 124 Birth Anniversary of Bharat
Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Mahanadi Niwas Auditorium, Nalco
Nagar, Bhubaneswar on April 14. In the morning, Shri A.K. Sahu,,
ED(H&A), Shri Amiya Patnaik, GM(H&A) along with the officebearers and members of the association paid their floral tributes
and garlanded the bust of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Nalconagar,
Bhubaneswar. In the evening at a separate function, held at
Mahanadi Niwas, Shri Ansuman Das, the then CMD, graced the
occasion as the chief guest while Shri Alekha Chandra Mallik,
Former Director(Commercial) of GRIDCO was the chief speaker.
Besides, Shri S.C. Padhy, Director (HR) also graced the occasion
as the guest of honour. At the outset, a cultural programme was
organized by the children of Nalco Nagar, Bhubaneswar. Shri
Jatindra Naik, General Secretary of the Association delivered the
welcome address and introduced the guests. Addressing the
gathering the distinguished guests spoke on the life and
contributions of Dr. Ambedkar. Shri S.K. Sethi, President of the
Association also spoke on the occasion.

At Angul

Shri S. Acharya, ED(S&P), graced the 124th Birth Anniversary

celebration at S&P Complex, as the chief guest and garlanded
the bust of Dr. Ambedkar at the office of Nalco SC/ST Employees
Welfare Association on April 14, in presence of Shri K.K. Panda,
GM(CPP) and office bearers of the association, including Shri
C.M. Mundari, President, Shri Bhada Hansdah, General
Secretary, Shri K.C. Bhoi & Shri Dhaneswar Behera, VicePresidents and others. Members and other invited guests also
offered floral tribute to Dr. Ambedkar on the occasion.

Subsequently a separate function was organized on April 17 at

Nalconagar, Angul, wherein Shri R.K. Singh, Hon'ble MLA of
Angul, Shri Mohan Jena, former MP, Jajpur & Social Worker, Shri
S. Acharya, ED(S&P), and Shri K.K. Panda, GM(CPP), were
notably present as the distinguished guests. Besides, Shri A.
Biswal, Sr. Reader, Rajdhani college, also graced the occasion as
the invited chief speaker. At the outset, Shri C.M. Mundari,
President of Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association,
Angul, welcomed and introduced the guests, while Shri Bhada
Hansdah, General Secretary and Shri K.C. Bhoi,Vice-President
of the Association spoke about the life and contributions of Dr.
Ambedkar and highlighted on the activities of the Association.

At Damanjodi

124th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was celebrated at

Ambedkar Stadium in Damanjodi on April 14. Shri R.K. Mishra,
ED(M&R), along with other senior officials, Shri S. Khora, President,
Shri Santosh Ekka, Vice President, Shri T.D Pujari, General
Secretary, Shri K.C. Sethi, Jt Secretary and other office-bearers
and members Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association were
notably present on the occasion and paid floral tributes at the statue
of Dr. Ambedkar. In the evening a cultural programme was
organized by the Association. Shri Bhima Manseth, OAS, Addl.
Secretary, SC/ST Development Dept, Govt of Odisha graced the
occasion as the chief speaker. Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R) Shri S.K.
Mishra, GM(H&A), Senior officials of M&R Complex, members and
office bearers of the Association, representatives of RU, Officers'
Associations were notably present on the occasion.

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Saheed Divas

Saheed Divas of Saheed Laxman Nayak was observed at

Saheed Chhak, Damanjodi by Nalco SC/ST Employees Welfare
Association on March 29. Shri R.K. Mishra, ED(M&R) graced the
occasion as the chief guest while Shri R.N. Tripathy, GM(AR)
attended the function as guest of honour. As the chief speaker, Dr.
S Behera, Principal, SVM, highlighted the contribution of Saheed
Laxman Nayak. Shri Satrughna Khora, President and Shri
Tankadhar Pujari, General Secretary of the association along
with other members, the representatives from all Unions and
Officers Association also attended the function. The students of
Alumina Girls High School, Mathalput presented Bhakti Sangeet
before the august audience. Floral tribute was offered at the
statue of Saheed Nayak, by all the members and guests present
at the function. A sound system set was also presented to the
Alumina Girls High School, Mathalput by the Association.

S&P Team Emerges as

Champion

rd

Nalco's S&P Team participated in the 3 NTPC Open Districtlevel Lawn Tennis Tournament on 15th & 16th March at Kaniha.
Nalco duo Shri Prasant Behera & Shri Susant Sahu emerged as
Champions and received trophy from the Unit Head of NTPC,
Kaniha. On return, they called on Shri Sanjib Roy, ED(S&P), who
congratulated the team, in presence of Shri Pradosh Mohanty,
GM(H&A) and others.

All India Bhutia Memorial

Football

All India Public Sector

Volleyball Tournament

Shri Sanjib Roy, ED(S&P) inaugurated the All India Public Sector
Volleyball Tournament-2015 at S&P Complex, in presence of Shri
P.K.Mohanty, Secretary, Odisha Volleyball Association(OVA), Shri
Pradosh Mohanty, GM(H&A), Shri S.Tarai, AGM(OL&Sports) CO,
Bhubaneswar, Shri Nirmal Samal, General Secretary, NES, RU of
Smelter on March 5 . Altogether 8 PSUs viz. Coal India, Oil India,
BSNL, ONGC, Neyvalli Lignite, BHEL, LIC and Nalco, participated
in the 3-day League cum Knockout basis volleyball tournament.
ONGC emerged as the champion by defeating LIC by 3-0 set in the
finals on March 7. Shri Sanjib Roy, ED(S&P), graced the concluding
function as the Chief Guest and handed over the trophies, in
presence of Secretary, Orissa Volleyball Association and others.
Prize giving ceremony was also attended by Shri C.R. Sahu,
AGM(H&A), Shri S. Tarai, AGM(OL&Sports), besides Nalconiancum-cricketers Shri Debasish Mohanty and Shri Shiv Sundar Das.
Shri M.R. Das, DM(Finance), coordinated the closing ceremony,
while Shri C.R. Choudhury, AM(A)-S&W, proposed a vote of thanks.
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Nalco All India Bhutia Memorial Football Tournament 2015 was

inaugurated at S&P Complex, by Shri Sanjib Roy, ED(S&P), in
presence of senior officers of the unit, representatives from the
RUs of Smelter and CPP, as well as Sports & Welfare staff and
committee members on March 15.
In the final, held on March 22, Gaurdian Angel Sports Club, Goa
beat Railway Football Club, Kolkata by 3-0 goals, and emerged
as the champion. Shri Sanjib Roy, ED(S&P) and Shri Pradosh
Mohanty, GM(H&A) graced the concluding function as chief guest
and guest of honour respectively and handed over the trophies.
Besides, the winners got a cash prize of Rs.40,000 and the
Runner-up Team Rs.25,000. Shri P.K. Haldar, DGM(Potline)
handed over the individual prizes and Shri G.S. Panda,
Management Representative, proposed a vote of thanks. Shri
C.R. Choudhury, Sports Officer, coordinated the closing ceremony.

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MIDINNINGS BREAK

Once a Nalconian,
Forever a Nalconian

Following employees superannuated from the services of the Company in January, February, March & April 2015.
January 31

Shri B.N. Giri

Jr. Asst (CMD Sectt), CO

Shri B.K. Pattnaik

MVO(SG), (Admn), CO

Shri Satrughan Das

Superintendent (TQM), CO

Shri Prabhat Kumar Roy

Manager(Civil), M&R

Shri Rukman Kumar Nayak

Suptd. (Mech), M&R

Shri Bharat Chandra Das

Chargeman, M&R

Shri R.K. Merkap

GM(Projects), S&P

Shri B.K. Dhir

Manager (Materials), S&P

Shri I.C. Taldi

MES(Mech), S&P

Shri R. Barik
220 KV S/S, S&P

Shri A. Samal
Jr. Eng(Mech), PL(Mech), PCRS, S&P

Shri S.C. Sethy

Cast House, S&P

Shri A. Murmu
Carbon Area, S&P

Shri S.S. Ram

Cast House (Optn.), S&P

Shri P.C. Pradhan

Potlines (Optn.), S&P

Shri P. Gochhayat
Carbon Area (Mech.) S&P

Shri A. Sahu
Operation, S&P

Shri R. Moharana
Manager (Elect), CHP, S&P

Shri G.K. Singh

Operation, S&P

Shri G.D. Sethy

Ash Management, S&P

Shri K.N. Moharana

Manager (S), S&P

Shri M. Paul
MES(Mech), S&P

Shri M. Barik
Electrical, S&P

Shri B.C. Pradhan

Materials, S&P
Shri S. Dasgupta
Superintendent, RO, Kolkata

Shri S.P. Singh

Superintendent, RO, Kolkata

Shri L.M. Pradhan

AM(HRD), S&P

February 28

Shri P.K. Tripathy

AGM, (Admn), CO

Shri Niranjan Das

Suptd. (Matls), CO

Shri Brusa Bhanu Dash

Suptd. (Sectt), CO

Mrs. Sabita Rani Senapati

Suptd., CO

Shri Sarat Chandra Rout

Jr. Asst, CO

Shri G.P Soren

AM (Admn), M&R

Dr. K. Acharya
AGM(MS) S&P

Shri B.B. Subudhi

Manager (Elect), S&P

Shri G.C. Das

Suptd.(Veh Oprn), S&P

Shri G.Sethy
Suptd.(Elect), S&P

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Shri M. Tudu
Chargeman, S&P

Shri D.B. Sahu

Carbon Area, S&P

Shri S.C. Panda

ERS, S&P

Shri N. Sahu
Potlines(Mech), S&P

Shri G.D.Sahu
Instrumentation, S&P

Shri P. K. Nath
Cast House (Mech), S&P

Shri B. Manik
Manager (Mech), S&P

Shri M.M. Dhal

JE(Elect), S&P

Shri P.K. Pagal

Admn, S&P

Shri N.C. Barui

Electrical, S&P

Shri G.D. Das

Sr. Manager (Materials), S&P

Shri M.D. Sahu

SEA (Matls), S&P

Shri K.B. Hota

DGM(Coal) Sectt. S&P

Shri M.C. Sahoo

Operation, S&P

Shri B. Swain
C&I, S&P

March 31
Shri P.C. Behera
AM(Sectt), CO

Shri Debraj Mohapatra

Supdt(Sectt), CO
Shri D.S. Ray
GM(BD), CO

Shri Simanchal Rath

Manager (Sect), M&R

Shri Keshab Chandra Jena

Chargeman (Operation), M&R

Shri Hari Har Samal

Suptd., M&R

Shri Indramani Pradhan

Suptd., M&R

Shri Kailash Chandra Sahu

Suptd., M&R

Shri Michael Kerketta

Chargeman, (SPP), M&R

Shri L.M. Panda

DM(Sectt.), S&P

Shri Muralidhar Tripathy

Carbon Area, S&P

Shri S.N. Chatamba

HRD(Canteen), S&P

Shri K.B. Swain

Carbon Area, S&P

Shri P. Boipai
MES(Mech), S&P

Shri T. Jena
Civil Maintenance (TS), S&P

Shri A. Baral
Operation, S&P
Shri I.C. Sahoo
Stores & Inventory, S&P
Shri P. Mishra
Time Office, S&P

Shri B.D. Mohanty

C&I, S&P

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Shri R.K. Palei

Mechanical Maintenance, S&P

Shri S. Sahu
C&I, S&P

Shri P.B. Banerjee

Suptd. (Fin), RO, Kolkata

Shri G. Das
Administration, S&P

Parichaya
April 30

Shri Ansuman Das

CMD, CO

Shri K. Behera
AGM(Elect), S&P

Shri P. Sahu
DM (Lab), S&P

Shri P.C. Sahu

(Lab), S&P

Shri S. Sahoo
Carbon Area, S&P

Shri Janardan Panda

Suptd. (Sectt.), BD, CO

Shri S.C. Majhi

Potlines, S&P

Shri Paramananda Mishra

DM(HRD), CO

Shri P. Garnaik
Refractories, S&P

Shri K.C.Amanta
Manager (HRD), S&P

Shri N.C. Sahu

Cast House-A, S&P

Shri M. Behera
Strip Casting, S&P

Shri H.H. Khandual

Materials (Stores), S&P

Shri D. Bhutia
Operation, S&P

Shri A. B. Ojha
Manager (Admn.), S&P

Shri N.N. Dash

Operation, S&P

Shri K.C. Khatua

C&I, S&P

Shri B.C. Sahoo

Materials (Stores), S&P

Shri A.K. Das

Project, S&P

Shri Kedarnath Patnaik

Chief Pharmacist, M&R

Parichaya wishes the superannuating employees a healthy and prosperous post-retirement life.

Motivational Story
MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Little Girl

& Starfish

A young girl was walking along a beach where countless starfish had washed up during a recent
storm. She picked up each starfish as she walked up to it and threw it back into the ocean. People
were watching her with amusement. After she had done this several times, an old man approached
her and said, Little girl, why are you doing this? Look at this beach! You can't save all the starfish.
You can't possibly make a difference! After a few moments, she bent down, picked up another
starfish, and hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and replied,
I made a difference to that one! The old man looked at the girl and thought for a moment about
what she had said. He then picked up a starfish and joined the girl in throwing starfish back into the
sea. Soon others joined, and all the starfish were saved.
Moral of the story: There is no better way to start an impossible mission than to believe that you
can do something to make a difference.

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Our Children Excel

Amitanshu, son of Shri G.S. Panda,
Manager (Mech.), Potline-I(O) and a student
of Class-X in DPS, Angul, bagged the Gold
Medal in Point Fighting category and a
bronze medal in the musical form, during
the national selection round and got
selected to participate in the upcoming
Asian Kickboxing and Senior World
Kickboxing Championship. Previously,
he had won several medals, including
a silver medal in the World
Kickboxing Championship, held
in Italy. Amitanshu is a 2nd dan
Black Belt holder.

Sibasish, a student of class-X of DPS, Nalconagar, Angul and

son of Shri Rajendra Mishra, Manager (Civil), S&P Complex,
has secured 1st position in the International Financial
Olympiad, jointly organized by Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
and EduHeal Foundation in Mumbai. He received a cash award
of Rs.12, 000/- along with a Certificate of Merit. Earlier Sibasish
has won several other competitions including the state level
Uranium Talent Search Examination (UTSE) 2015.
Aksharita, daughter of Ms. V.
Anuradha, EA (CC), Corporate Office,
and a student of Class-VIII, Loyola
School, won the Little Miss Catwalk
Title in the Nanhipari, Little Miss India
- 2014 held at KIIT International
School, Bhubaneswar on
December 29. Earlier she
had also represented
Bhubaneswar District at the
State Schools Kho- Kho
Championship 2014 (Under
age group 14 - Girls) and
had emerged champion.
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Jyotirmayee, daughter
of Shri Lambodar Bal,
Superintendent
(Mechanical), M&R
Complex, has bagged the
Miss Global India 2015 title,
at a national level beauty
contest held at Goa, on
February 11. Earlier, she had
also won the Miss Odisha title
for the year 2014.
Payal, has proved her mettle by
getting selected for KVPY
Fellowship Award 2014 (Kishore
Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
instituted by Department of Science
and Technology, Govt. of India). She
is the daughter of Shri Bijaya Kumar
Dash, Supdt. (ED -Materials Sectt.)
and a student of Class-XII, DAV
Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar She is also a
National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholarship-holder.
Kaushik, son of Shri
Prasanta Kumar Pati,
AGM(Systems), M&R
Complex and a student of
class-VII
of DPS,
Damanjodi has secured 2nd
position in International
English Olympiad, organized
by Unified Council,
Hyderabad. He received a
Tablet PC, Memento, Medal
& gift worth Rs. 2000 /- at
Hyderabad on May 3.
Lalit, son of Shri K.C. Mohapatra,
Supdt. (Admn), Corporate Office has
won 2nd runners-up in the `Swara
Odishara' music reality show
organized by `Sarthak Television'.
Lalit bagged a cash prize of
Rs.40,000/- and the
p r e s t i g i o u s t r o p h y.
Presently he is continuing
B . Te c h i n I T E R ,
Bhubaneswar.

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Aditya, son of Shri S.S. Patro, SM(Finance), CO and Shivaram
Krishna, son of Shri A. Bharat Bhusan, Sr Accountant, CO, has
bagged Bronze Medal & cash prize of Rs. 2000/- at the Odisha
State Badminton championship (under 19 doubles category),
organised by Amateur Badminton
Club, at Bhubaneswar, from
January 9 to 11. Earlier the duo
had also bagged the champion's
trophy with a cash prize of Rs.
5000/- at the Batakrishna
Pattanaik state-level badminton
championship in under 19 category
held from December 19 to 21.
Sagarika, daughter of Shri R.C.
Naik, SSW (Finance), Smelter has
topped in the graduation course of
History (Hons.) in Ravenshaw
University, by securing 73.5%
marks. Currently, she is perusing
her Post Graduation in History at
Central University, Hyderabad.
Seetal, daughter of Shri. A.K.Bhoi, SM (Materials), Corporate
Office and a student of Class-V, DAV School, Chandrasekharpur,
Bhubaneswar has secured All India Rank-1 in Scholarship and
Talent Reward Test (STaRT- 2015) conducted by M/s.
Resonance, Kota on December 14. She has been awarded with a
Gold Medal and a 9-day NASA, USA Trip, worth Rs. 2 lakhs.

The Wonder Metal

Most widely used non-ferrous metal
with unlimited product possibilities...

Interesting Facts
Aluminium has been termed "The Magic Metal" or The Wonder
Metal". The reason for these accolades lie in the very diverse range
of physical, chemical and mechanical properties enjoyed by the
metal and its alloys in both cast and wrought forms. The
inexpensive method of producing aluminium, discovered by Hall and
Heroult in 1886, changed this metal's role in everyday life.
Before chemists developed inexpensive ways to produce pure
aluminum, it was considered as precious metal. In fact, in 1855, a
bar of pure aluminum metal was displayed at the Paris Exposition
and was placed next to the French crown jewels! Almost
immediately after the exhibition, demand for this magical metal
sky-rocketed. Its shininess combined with its almost ghostly
lightness compared to other metals made it an ideal metal for jewellery.
The first sports car featuring a body made of aluminium was
presented to the general public at the Berlin international motor
show in 1899. Today aluminium is the second most used material
(in %terms) of the total weight of the car. It is used to make
components of the suspension, the chassis, cylinder blocks and
other engine components. It is believed that 1 kg of aluminium can
replace up to 2 kg of steel and cast iron in many areas of application.
The more aluminium is used in the production of a vehicle, the less
the weight of the vehicle is and the less fuel it consumes, thereby
reducing the amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
Aluminium is the primary aircraft material, comprising about 80%
of an aircraft's unladen weight. The Wright brothers' first
aeroplane, which flew in 1903, had a four-cylinder, 12 - horsepower
auto engine modified with a 30 - pound aluminium block to reduce
weight. 1st all - aluminium plane was built in the early 1920s.

Indian Aluminium Scenario

2014

Bauxite Reserves
Sabyasachi, son of
Shri Santosh Kumar
Sethy, Sr EA (BD),
CO, has won silver
medal at the 15th
District Taekwondo
Championship
2015, held at
Bhubaneswar on
May 16 & 17.

India: 593 Million Tonnes

World: 27820 Million Tonnes

Aluminium Production
India: 1.9 Million Tonnes
World: 54.1 Million Tonnes

Aluminium Consumption
India: Per Capita (1.4 kg)
World: Per Capita (8 kg)

Unveiled in 1893, the Shaftesbury

Memorial Fountain (London), Eros
was the first ever sculpture
produced in aluminium

For information purpose only (Source: various websites)

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