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2 Heefj e³e Nalco pays Rs cr Interim Nalco paid an interim dividend of 25%, i.e. Rs.1.25 per share of Rs.5 each, amounting to Rs crore for the financial year , on the paid-up equity share capital of Rs crore. A dividend cheque for Rs 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, Joint Secretary and from Nalco Shri N.R. Mohanty, Director(P&T), Shri S.C. Padhy, Director(HR), Shri K.C. S a m a l, D i r e c t o r ( F i n a n c e ), M s. S o m a M o n d a l, 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 For financial year , the Company had declared a total dividend of Rs crore. rd 3 Quarter Nalco achieves Rs. 354 crore net profit According to the reviewed financial results for 3rd quarter of the financial year , 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. On the production front, during the first nine months, Nalco produced lakh tonnes of alumina hydrate, as compared to 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. 1 Published by : Corporate Communication Department, National Aluminium Company Limited, Nalco Bhawan, Nayapalli Bhubaneswar , CIN: L27203OR1981GOI Issue : February - April 2015, Chief Editor : R. K. Mishra, GM (H&A), Editor : Santosh Mohanty, AGM (PR) You may send your feedback to santoshmohanty@nalcoindia.co.in Designed and Printed at : Print-Tech Offset Pvt. Ltd., F-66/1 & F-66/2, Chandaka Industrial Area, Post - KIIT, Bhubaneswar

3 Parichaya 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. S c E n g g ( H o n s ) i n Mechanical Engineering from NIT Rourkela in 1980 and was awarded as best Graduate of Sambalpur University. Shri Mohanty started his career from 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 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 SIGNED MoU for R&D Project Larsen & Toubro and worked in BALCO before joining Nalco in 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. 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. 2

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5 th 20 All Odisha QC Convention Parichaya 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. This year, 31 teams comprising 26 Quality Circles and 5 TPMs from 16 organizations participated in this Convention and presented their case studies. 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, EM- UNBRAKO' 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 Focus, Best Effectiveness & Result, Best Learning Experience and Best Team Presentation were won respectively by Quality Circles PRAYAS' of NTPC-TTPS, Talcher, SAARTHI' of Nalco- CPP, AVENGERS' of Sesa Sterlite, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE' of TRL Krosaki Refractories and 'LAXMI' of NTPC-TSTPS, Kaniha. 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. 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. 4

6 Heefj e³e 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. rd 3 Sustainable Development Report Released 5 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), 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.

7 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. Parichaya 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. 6

8 Heefj e³e At Corporate Office International Women's Day Celebrated 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 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. 7 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

9 Productivity Week Parichaya 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 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. As part of the National Productivity Week Celebration at S&P Complex, a seminar on theme: A Vision towards Macro-Micro- Nano 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. At M&R Complex 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 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. 8

10 Heefj e³e th 17 ME&MC Week Observed rd 3 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. Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines also joined the State in observing the 17th ME&MC 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. Training Programme 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 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. ACMA Members at S&P Complex 9 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. 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.

11 Nalco sponsors Seminar on Carbon Sequestration Parichaya 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. QC 'JAGRUTI' Inaugurated 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. 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. Delegates at the Carbon Sequestration Plant at CPP QC 'SARATHI' Awarded 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 THE TEAM Facilitator: Shri R K. Gupta Members: S/Shri B K Nath, M.R. Naik, S K Sahoo, D. Rout, N. Dehury 10

12 Heefj e³e th 35 Foundation Day of NIPM th 14 DEAN Day 11 th 35 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. 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 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 th 14 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. 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. 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.

13 At Damanjodi th 44 National Safety Week Parichaya 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. 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 12

14 Heefj e³e 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. 13 Mock evacuation drill & fire safety drills being conducted at Corporate Office

15 For a Noble Cause Parichaya 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 N a l c o L a d i e s C l u b, Damanjodi. Ladies Club members of HAL, Sunabeda were also present on the occasion. Food stalls & Games Corner were the major attraction of the fete. 14

16 Heefj e³e Recognition to NMS, Alumina Refinery Oath Taking 15 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 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. Plantation at 220KV Switchyard 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. 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. Following are the new Office-bearers of Nalco Mines Employees Union: President : Shri Pramod Kumar Maharana Working Presidents : 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 new website 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 o t h e r o f f i c i a l s o f Systems Department and members of the Temple Committee were also present on this occasion.

17 Handing over of toilets in Periphery Schools Noble Gesture Parichaya 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. 16

18 Heefj e³e PM Analysers and Effluent Monitoring Station Commissioned Automation for Intake Water Pumps 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-in- Charge 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 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 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 17 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. 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.

19 Nalco Stall Awarded Parichaya Butterfly Garden Inaugurated 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. 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. 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 Shri Sanatan Naik (52), who was working as Sr. SSW, Gr-II, in Potlines (Operation) I at Smelter Plant, passed away on , following an accident. Late Shri Naik had joined Nalco as Mazdoor in 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 , due to illness. Late Shri Palai had joined Nalco as Operator Gr-II in 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 , following an accident. Late Shri Mohanty had joined Nalco as JOT in 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 18

20 Heefj e³e 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. Panchpatmali Natya 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. 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, Silver Jubilee of 'Sa Re Ga Ma' Top Winners Best Play : 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 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. 19

21 Parichaya th 124 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. 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 At Angul th Shri S. Acharya, ED(S&P), graced the 124 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, Vice- Presidents and others. Members and other invited guests also offered floral tribute to Dr. Ambedkar on the occasion. th 124 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. 20

22 Heefj e³e Saheed Divas S&P Team Emerges as Champion 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. All India Public Sector Volleyball Tournament 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 21 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. 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.

23 MID INNINGS BREAK Parichaya Once a Nalconian, Forever a Nalconian Following employees superannuated from the services of the Company in January, February, March & April 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 L.M. Pradhan AM(HRD), S&P Shri S. Dasgupta Superintendent, RO, Kolkata Shri S.P. Singh Superintendent, RO, Kolkata 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 22

24 Heefj e³e 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 23 Shri B.D. Mohanty C&I, S&P 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

25 April 30 Parichaya Shri Ansuman Das CMD, CO Shri Janardan Panda Suptd. (Sectt.), BD, CO Shri Paramananda Mishra DM(HRD), 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 S.C. Majhi Potlines, S&P 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 A. B. Ojha Manager (Admn.), S&P Shri N.N. Dash Operation, S&P Shri B.C. Sahoo Materials (Stores), S&P Shri H.H. Khandual Materials (Stores), S&P Shri D. Bhutia Operation, S&P Shri K.C. Khatua C&I, 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. 24

26 Heefj e³e 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. Our Children Excel Jyotirmayee, daughter of Shri Lambodar Bal, S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ( M e c h a n i c a l ), 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 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. 25 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) 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 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. Kaushik, son of Shri Prasanta Kumar Pati, A G M ( S y s t e m s ), M & R Complex and a student of c l a s s - V I I o f D P S, Damanjodi has secured 2nd position in International English Olympiad, organized b y U n i f i e d C o u n c i l, Hyderabad. He received a Tablet PC, Memento, Medal & gift worth Rs /- 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 R s. 4 0, / - a n d t h e p r e s t i g i o u s t r o p h y. Presently he is continuing B. T e c h i n I T E R, Bhubaneswar.

27 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. 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. Sabyasachi, son of Shri Santosh Kumar Sethy, Sr EA (BD), CO, has won silver medal at the 15th District Taekwondo Championship , h e l d a t Bhubaneswar on May 16 & 17. 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. The Wonder Metal Most widely used non-ferrous metal with unlimited product possibilities... Interesting Facts Parichaya 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 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 India: 593 Million Tonnes World: 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) 26