Publication The Economic Times Date 2 nd December 2009 Kolkata Page 19, Economy 1
Publication Business Standard Date 2 nd December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 7, Accent East 2
Publication The Economic Times Date 18 th December 2009 Kolkata Page 7, Corporate 3
Publication The Pioneer Date 1 st December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 3, State 4
Publication The Statesman Date 18 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 15, Orissa Plus 5
Publication The Pioneer Date 18 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 3, State 6
Publication The Statesman Date 3 rd December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 11, Orissa Plus 7
Publication The Asian Age Date 5 th December 2009 Kolkata Page 11, Markets 8
Publication The New Indian Express Date 22 nd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 4 9
Publication The Pioneer Date 11 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 2, City 10
Publication The Asian Age Date 14 th December 2009 Kolkata Page 10, Business 11
Publication The Statesman Date 23 rd December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 15, Orissa Plus 12
Publication The Pioneer Date 24 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 4, Nation 13
Publication Hindustan Date 4 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Encourage disabled children, says Collector during a programme on World 14
Disabled Day SYNOPSIS: Addressing a programme organized on the World Disabled Day at Manmohan ME School in Jharsuguda by Vedanta Aluminium Limited, the Collector of Jharsuguda Mr. Dhananjay Das said that the disabled children should be encouraged for their development. He lauded the social responsibility of Vedanta Aluminium to observe this day in a grand way and said such programmes would encourage the differently-able children to nurture their talents. Speaking at this occasion, the COO of Vedanta Aluminium Limited Mr. Abhijit Pati reiterated the commitment of Vedanta Aluminium Limited towards providing all kinds of support to the differently-able children to make them self-sufficient. Different programmes and activities were organized by the company for the students on this day. The programme, organized in association with the District Administration of Jharsuguda, was jointly coordinated by District Deaf Association, District Differently-able School, Utkal Kalyan Seva Sangha, Asha Kiran, Prerana, CPARDS and SSA. Publication Hindustan Date 15 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 6 15
Patients get free medicines: Vedanta organises health camp SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has organized a mega health camp at Brundamal village in Jharsuguda district on 13 th December. 17 senior medical experts from different departments of VSS Medical College, Burla and the District Headquarters Hospital examined the health condition of the above thousand patients and distributed medicine to them at free-of-cost. Expressing pleasure over the success of the health camp, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijit Pati reiterated Vedanta s commitment towards providing healthcare facilities to the locals through such programmes in future. This is the third health camp organized by Vedanta Aluminium within a month. The health camp was coordinated by Dr. Tribrikram Pattnaik and Dr. K.K. Saran. The youth volunteers of the village and the employees of Vedanta cooperated in the successful organization of the camp. Publication Dainik Jagran Date 14 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar 16
Page 4 Vedanta organises mega health camp SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has organized a mega health camp at Brundamal village in Jharsuguda district on 13 th December. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijit Pati said that profit-making is not the only target of Vedanta; rather the company aims at the overall development of the area and providing healthcare and education facilities to the locals. More than 17 medical experts from different departments of VSS Medical College, Burla and the District Headquarters Hospital examined the health condition of the above thousand patients and distributed medicine to them at free-of-cost. Publication Hindustan Date 22 nd December 2009 17
Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 6 Sportspersons should bring fame to Jharsuguda: Mr. Pati SYNOPSIS: The 13 th District Athletic Meet, being organized with the support and sponsorship of Vedanta Aluminium from 19 th December has come to an end. Rajya Sabha member Mr. Kishore Mohanty and COO of Vedanta Aluminium Mr. Abhijit Pati were present at the valedictory programme. Speaking at this occasion, Mr. Abhijit Pati reiterated the commitment of Vedanta to promote sports and sportspersons in Jharsuguda. Publication Hindustan 18
Date 23 rd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 6 Workshop on safety training to prevent accidents SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limted, Bhurkamunda and National Safety Council have organized a 100-day workshop on industrial safety. The programme aims at imparting safety training to thousands of workers of Vedanta Aluminium and its partner companies. Vedanta s COO Mr. Abhijt Pati, Secretary of National Safety Council Mr. S.S. Mohanty and other senior officials were present at the inauguration of the training programme. 19
Publication Hindustan Date 29 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 6 Vedanta felicitates sportspersons SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has felicitated the athletics of Jharsuguda Distritct as they are participating in the 52 nd State athletic meet to be held at Sambalpur. In a bid to encourage them, a ceremony held at Man Mohan M: E: School ground today and VAL COO Mr. Abhijit Pati greeted all the 30 sportspersons with flowers bouquet and wished them for success in the event. Among others, Mr. Dileswar Rao, Dist Athletic Secretary, M K Acharya, and Mr. Ashok Mishra, Parents and local peoples were present at this occasion. 20
Publication Hindustan Date 1 st December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 6 Vedanta Asha programme launched SYNOPSIS: As a part of its corporate social responsibility, Vedanta has launched a programme namely Vedanta Asha with a view to create awareness among the people about self-governance and to generate employment opportunities in the peripheral villages. The programme intends to empower women. The programme, launched at Rengalbeda under Laikera block of Jharsuguda, will be implemented by the NGO Adarsh Social and Health Service Association (ASHSA), which is operation in Laikera and Kirmira blocks. The programme specially intends towards economic development of the women SHGs. About 4,000 women will be trained in group management, income generating activities and general service under this programme. 21
Publication Dainik Jagran Date 22 nd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 7 Three-day athletic meet comes to an end SYNOPSIS: 13 th District Athletic Meet has come to an end in Jharusguda. Rajya Sabha Member Mr. Kishore Mohanty announced the valediction of the sports meet. Speaking at this occasion, Mr. Mohanty lauded the efforts of the sponsor Vedanta Aluminium for organizing the event which would encourage and promote sports and sportsmen in this area. The Administrative Officer of Vedanta Mr. Sanu Das, Company s CSR Chief Mr. Sanjeev Patnaik and PRO Mr. Pranaya Kumar were present among others at this occasion. 22
Publication The Prabhat Khabar Date 15 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 13 Vedanta organises health check-up camp SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has organized free health camp at Brundamal for the people from the project affected villages. 17 senior medical experts from different departments of VSS Medical College, Burla and the District Headquarters Hospital examined the health condition of the above thousand patients and distributed medicine to them at free-of-cost.. Expressing pleasure over the success of the health camp, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijit Pati reiterated Vedanta s commitment towards providing healthcare facilities to the locals through such programmes in future. This is the third health camp organized by Vedanta Aluminium within a month. The health camp was coordinated by Dr. Tribrikram Pattnaik and Dr. K.K. Saran. The youth volunteers of the village and the employees of Vedanta cooperated in the successful organization of the camp. 23
Publication The Prabhat Khabar Date 21 st December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 9 Second Kick-Boxing Championship comes to an end SYNOPSIS: State-level Inter-District Kick-Boxing Championship, being sponsored by Vedanta Aluminium Limited in Jharsuguda, has come to an end. While SDPO, Mr. Nrupa Charan Dansena attended the valedictory ceremony as the Chief Guest, the Administrative Officer of Vedanta Aluminium Mr. Sanu Das was also present at this occasion. 24
Publication Hindustan Date 21 st December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 6 Kick-Boxing Championship comes to an end SYNOPSIS: State-level Inter-District Kick-Boxing Championship, being sponsored by Vedanta Aluminium Limited in Jharsuguda, has come to an end. Binita Bano of Jharsuguda has been awarded as the Best Fighter in the Championship. Speaking at this occasion, the senior officer of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Sanu Das reiterated the commitment of Vedanta Aluminium to promote sports. Above 200 competitors from different districts participated in this championship. 25
Publication Nav Bharat Date 23 rd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 3 Athletic Meet ends SYNOPSIS: The 13 th District Athletic Meet, being organized by District Sports Association, in association with Vedanta, has come to an end at the Wireless Ground in Jharsuguda. Rajya Sabha member Mr. Kishore Mohanty attended the valedictory programme and distributed prizes to the winners and lauded Vedanta for its cooperation to promote the sports activities in the district. He further asked the company to assist the sportspersons of the area to participate in the state and national level sports competitions. The Administrative Officer of Vedanta Mr. Sanu Das, Company s CSR Chief Mr. Sanjeev Patnaik and PRO Mr. Pranaya Kumar were present among others at this occasion. 26
Publication Sambad Date 4 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 9, Commerce Vedanta s role in women empowerment and child development SYNOPSIS: Realising the importance of women empowerment and child development in Kalahandi district, Vedanta Aluminium has taken up several measures in this regard. With a view to contribute towards the development of women, it has undertaken a project namely Sashakti, in association with Udyogini, an NGO. Under this project, women are being provided with required assistance and promotion to form Self-Help Groups and training to be self-employed. Women are being trained in different employment generating activities like phenyl making, leaf-plate making, tailoring and fishery. In order to attain child development in Kalahandi district, Vedanta Foundation, is association with the Central Government s Integrated Child Development Scheme, has launched the Bal Chetna Anganwadi Project. Many children of Muniguda block and other places of the district are being benefited by this project. Under this project, Child Care Centres have been opened in different villages of Lanjigarh to provide pre-school education, nutritious food and healthcare facilities to the children of the area. Around 1,046 anganwadi centres and 56,000 children in 6 blocks of Kalahandi and 5 blocks of Rayagada districts are bening benefited by this project. Vedanta has also started Centralised Kitchen system, jointly with the State Government and Hyderabad-based Nandi Foundation, which would benefit around 18,000 children of Lanjigarh block. 27
Publication The Samaya Date 16 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 8 VAL s bonanza to SMEs: Reiterates commitment to set up downstream aluminium park in Orissa SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL) has reiterated its commitment to set up an aluminium park in Orissa with a view to promote downstream utilization of aluminium in the State and thereby, help develop the Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). VAL s Senior Vice President Mr. Ajit Samal confirmed this today during an industry summit on Development of Downstream Industries by Way of Value Addition, organized by IPICOL, Orissa. This is in line with the promise given by the Chairman of Vedanta Group Mr. Anil Agarwal regarding the establishment of the downstream aluminium park at Jharsuguda. Vedanta is committed to the industrial development of the State, and its plan to come up with the aluminium park complements its motto. Mr. Samal stressed that the proposed park will help promote the budding enterprises by utilizing molten or liquid alumina, which would reduce the cost of producing different aluminium products like electrical appliances, aluminium extrusion and automobile parts. While the park is expected to house at least 10-15 medium size downstream units, it would also lead to generate direct and indirect employment opportunity for around 13,000-18,000 people, he said. VAL is also committed to enhance productivity through technical expertise & R&D support, reliable and uninterrupted power supply and availability of raw materials. VAL s plan to set up this aluminium park has been inspired from Sohar Aluminium which has successfully set up a unique but unstructured park in Oman. This ambitious project will also benefit the State Government is terms of tax and export incentives. By developing an industry-friendly atmosphere, it would encourage investments and industrialization process as a whole. 28
Publication Sambad Date 14 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 9, Business Vedanta to set up aluminium park SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL) has plans to set up an aluminium park in Orissa with a view to promote downstream utilization of aluminium in the State and thereby, help develop the Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). The company will set up this aluminium park in Jharsuguda. Giving detail information about this project, VAL s Senior Vice President Mr. Ajit Samal said that the proposed park will help promote the budding enterprises by utilizing molten or liquid alumina, which would reduce the cost of producing different aluminium products like electrical appliances, aluminium extrusion and automobile parts. It may be noted that the Chairman of Vedanta Group Mr. Anil Agarwal had earlier promised to establish the downstream aluminium park at Jharsuguda. While the park is expected to house at least 10-15 medium size downstream units, it would also lead to generate direct and indirect employment opportunity for around 13,000-18,000 people. VAL s plan to set up this aluminium park has been inspired from Sohar Aluminium which has successfully set up a unique but unstructured park in Oman. Vedanta, which is setting up its aluminium smelter at Jharsuguda, has selected the place for the aluminium park keeping in view the availability of land here. Mr. Samal has expressed that the project will help develop the socio-economic status of the peripheral areas. 29
Publication The Samaja Date 11 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 4 No violation of law by Vedanta SYNOPSIS: The State Government has informed that neither Vedanta nor OMC has violated the Environment and Forest norms. While the alumina project is situated at the foothills, the mining project would be carried out on the hill top, which is 10 kilometers away from the refinery project. It may be noted that the recent statement of Union Minister of Environment and Forest Mr. Jairam Ramesh regarding the illegal construction by Vedanta at the Niyamgiri hills by violating the norms raised concern and led uproar in the State Assembly. In its report, the State Government, on 1 st December, has made it clear that all the construction work is limited to the own land of the Company and therefore, is not unlawful. Minister Mr. Ramesh said that he has received written complaints mentioning that OMC and Vedanta have started illegal construction on the land, which is still under the control of the Revenue Department and thereby have disrespected the feelings of the local tribals who worship the Niyamgiri Hill as their God. He also said the Centre has sought clarifications from the State in this regard and indicated that a Central Team will visit Odisha to make a direct assessment of the situation as the Centre is yet to get any details from the State. On 27 th November, the Industry Secretary of Odisha, Mr. Ashok Dalwai informed that the State Government has sought the opinion of the District Administration of Kalahandi over the 30
complaints regarding violation of norms by Vedanta and he will get details soon. He made it clear that the State Government has not received any written complain from the Centre in this regard and has taken up this step after getting the information from the newspapers. It is now being expected that this report of the State Government would give relief to both OMC and Vedanta and would also expedite the mining process. Publication The Samaya Date 5 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 7 Public support essential for successful implementation of scheme: Mr. Pati SYNOPSIS: Speaking at the launching ceremony of Vedanta Asha programme, the COO of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Mr. Abhijit Pati said that public support is essential for the successful implementation of any kind of project to address different socio-economic and administrative problems. As a part of its corporate social responsibility, Vedanta has launched a programme namely Vedanta Asha with a view to promote women empowerment in the peripheral villages. The programme, launched at Rengalbeda under Laikera block of Jharsuguda. During this occasion, Mr. Pati said that the programme specially intends towards economic development of the women SHGs. About 40,000 women will be trained in group management, income generating activities and general service under this programme. He reiterated the commitment of Vedanta toward carrying out its social responsibility and said the company always makes efforts for peripheral development. 31
Publication The Khabara Date 2 nd December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 15, Subhadra Vedanta Asha programme launched for women empowerment SYNOPSIS: As a part of its corporate social responsibility, Vedanta has launched a programme namely Vedanta Asha with a view to promote women empowerment in the peripheral villages. The programme, launched at Rengalbeda under Laikera block of Jharsuguda, will be implemented by the NGO Adarsh Social and Health Service Association (ASHSA), which is operation in Laikera and Kirmira blocks. The programme specially intends towards economic development of the women SHGs. About 4,000 women will be trained in group management, income generating activities and general service under this programme. 32
Publication The Samaya Date 14 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 13 Vedanta organises mega health camp at Brundamal SYNOPSIS: Following the success of the mega health camps held at Kurebega and Pitapalli of Jharsuguda district, Vedanta Aluminium Limited has organized a mega health camp at Brundamal village on 13 th December. As a part of its corporate social responsibility, the company organized this health camp to promote healthy life among the village communities. More than 17 medical experts from different departments of Vir Surendra Sae Medical College, Burla examined the health condition of the patients and distributed medicine to them at free-of- 33
cost. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijit Pati said that Vedanta is committed to organize such health camps in future with a view to provide healthcare facilities and benefits to the locals. The health camp was coordinated by Dr. Tribrikram Pattnaik and Dr. K.K. Saran. The youth volunteers of the village and the employees of Vedanta cooperated in the successful organization of the camp. Publication The Samaya Date 4 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 13 Vedanta observes World Disabled Day SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has observed World Disabled Day in the premises of Manmohan ME School of Jharsuguda with hundreds of differently-able students. Different programmes and activities were organized by the company for the students on this day. Speaking at this occasion, the Collector of Jharsuguda Mr. Dhananjay Das lauded the support and assistance of Vedanta Aluminium to observe this day in a grand way. 34
The Chief Operating Officer of VAL Mr. Abhijit Pati said that the differently-able children can bring about change in the society if they would be treated with affection and compassion. He reiterated the commitment of Vedanta Aluminium Limited towards providing all kinds of support to the differently-able children to make them selfsufficient. The programme, organized in association with the District Administration of Jharsuguda, was jointly coordinated by District Deaf Association, District Differently-able School, Utkal Kalyan Seva Sangha, Asha Kiran, Prerana, CPARDS and SSA. Publication The Samaja Date 1 st December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Vedanta launches Asha programme for women empowerment SYNOPSIS: As a part of its corporate social responsibility, Vedanta has launched a programme namely Vedanta Asha with a view to create awareness among the people about self-governance and to generate employment opportunities in the peripheral villages. The programme is aimed at women empowerment. The programme, 35
launched at Rengalbeda under Laikera block of Jharsuguda, will be implemented by the NGO Adarsh Social and Health Service Association (ASHSA), which is operation in Laikera and Kirmira blocks. The programme specially intends towards economic development of the women SHGs. About 4,000 women will be trained in group management, income generating activities and general service under this programme. Publication Sambad Date 2 nd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 2 Vedanta Asha programme launched SYNOPSIS: As a part of its corporate social responsibility, Vedanta has launched a programme namely Vedanta Asha with a view to promote women empowerment in the peripheral villages. The programme, launched at 36
Rengalbeda under Laikera block of Jharsuguda, will be implemented by the NGO Adarsh Social and Health Service Association (ASHSA), which is operation in Laikera and Kirmira blocks. The programme specially intends towards economic development of the women SHGs. About 40,000 women will be trained in group management, income generating activities and general service under this programme. Publication Sambad Date 14 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 4 Vedanta organises free mega health camp SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has organized a mega health camp at Brundamal village in Jharsuguda 37
district on 13 th December. As a part of its corporate social responsibility, the company organized this health camp to promote healthy life among the village communities. More than 17 medical experts from different departments of Vir Surendra Sae Medical College, Burla examined the health condition of the above thousand patients and distributed medicine to them at free-of-cost. The health camp was coordinated by Dr. Tribrikram Pattnaik and Dr. K.K. Saran. The youth volunteers of the village and the employees of Vedanta cooperated in the successful organization of the camp. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijit Pati said that Vedanta has earlier organized many successful health camps and the company is committed to organize such health camps in future with a view to provide healthcare facilities and benefits to the locals. Publication The Samaja Date 22 nd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 2 Vedanta organises 100-day training programme of industrial safety 38
SYNOPSIS: The 100-day training programme on Industrial Safety, being organized by Vedanta Aluminium Limited in collaboration with National Safety Council, Orissa Branch has been inaugurated in the premises of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsuguda. About 14,000 engineers, supervisors, safety workers, fitters and welders of Vedanta and its partner companies will participate in this programme. The programme aims at minimizing the safety related hazards among the workers. 30 safety officials of the National Safety Council and Vedanta will coordinate this training programme. Publication The Samaya Date 23 rd December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 8 Vedanta s 100-day safety training programme begins 39
SYNOPSIS: The 100-day training programme on Industrial Safety, being organized by Vedanta Aluminium Limited has been inaugurated in the premises of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsuguda. The programme, first in Orissa s industrial history, aims at minimizing the human-error element which is the largest cause of accidents in industrial houses. The engineers, supervisors, safety workers, fitters and welders of Vedanta and its partner companies will participate in this programme. Training will be imparted to around 14,000 skilled and un-skilled workers during this programme. The programme is jointly being organized by Vedanta Aluminium Limited and the National Safety Council, Orissa Chapter. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Mr. Abhijit Pati said that Vedanta is committed to take up complete safety measures. Publication The Samaja Date 24 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 15, Sports & Sportsmen 40
Vedanta felicitates Strongman Pradip SYNOPSIS: Vedanta has felicitated the State junior Power lifter Pradip Patra, who has grabbed the junior strong man title in the Commonwealth Power lifting Championship, held at Pune from 9 th to 13 th December. Patra who bagged gold medal and lifted total 580 kg won the medal in over all 60 kg category. He lifted 215 kg in squat, 125 kg in bench-press and 240 kg in dead lift also created a new meet record. Speaking at this occasion, Patra expressed his gratitude to Vedanta and said that it would be impossible for him to achieve this success without the support of Vedanta. It may be noted that Vedanta Alumina (Jharsuguda) had provided all the financial support to help Pradip participate in this championship. Speaking at this occasion, the PRO of the Company Mr. Sivanand Mohanty said that Vedanta is always ready and keen to promote the sportspersons of Orissa. The Secretary of Orissa Power Lifting Association, Mr. Chitta Ranjan Swain remembered the support of Vedanta in promoting and sponsoring female power lifter Ranu Mohanty. Publication Sambad Date 4 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar 41
Page 4 Society to develop with development of differently-ables SYNOPSIS: Addressing a programme organized on the World Disabled Day at Manmohan ME School in Jharsuguda by Vedanta Aluminium Limited, the Collector of Jharsuguda Mr. Dhananjay Das lauded the social responsibility of Vedanta Aluminium to observe this day in a grand way and said such programmes would encourage the differently-able children to nurture their talents. Speaking at this occasion, the COO of Vedanta Aluminium Limited Mr. Abhijit Pati observed the differently-able students, who participated in different competitions, having immense self-confidence. Different programmes and activities were organized by the company for the students on this day. The programme, organized in association with the District Administration of Jharsuguda, was jointly coordinated by District Deaf Association, District Differently-able School, Utkal Kalyan Seva Sangha, Asha Kiran, Prerana, CPARDS and SSA. Publication The Khabara Date 15 th December 2009 42
Bhubaneswar Page 7 Vedanta organises mega health camp SYNOPSIS: Following the success of the mega health camps held at Kurebega and Pitapalli of Jharsuguda district, Vedanta Aluminium Limited has organized a mega health camp at Brundamal village on 13 th December. As a part of its corporate social responsibility, the company organized this health camp to promote healthy life among the village communities. More than 17 medical experts from different departments of Vir Surendra Sae Medical College, Burla examined the health condition of the patients and distributed medicine to them at free-ofcost. The health camp was coordinated by Dr. Tribrikram Pattnaik and Dr. K.K. Saran. Among others, Mr. Abhijit Pati and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Patnaik from Vedanta were present at this occasion. Publication Dharitri 43
Date 14 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Vedanta organises health camp SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has organized a mega health camp at Brundamal village in Jharsuguda district on 13 th December. As a part of its corporate social responsibility, the company organized this health camp to promote healthy life among the village communities. More than 17 medical experts from different departments of VSS Medical College, Burla and the District Headquarters Hospital examined the health condition of the above thousand patients and distributed medicine to them at free-of-cost. The health camp was coordinated by Dr. Tribrikram Pattnaik and Dr. K.K. Saran. 44
Publication The Khabara Date 26 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 7, Sports News Vedanta felicitates Strongman Pradip SYNOPSIS: Vedanta has felicitated the State junior Power lifter Pradip Patra, who has grabbed the junior strong man title in the Commonwealth Power lifting Championship, held at Pune from 9 th to 13 th December. Patra who bagged gold medal and lifted total 580 kg won the medal in over all 60 kg category. He lifted 215 kg in squat, 125 kg in bench-press and 240 kg in dead lift also created a new meet record. Speaking at this occasion, Patra expressed his gratitude to Vedanta and said that it would be impossible for him to achieve this success without the support of Vedanta. It may be noted that Vedanta Alumina (Jharsuguda) had provided all the financial support to help Pradip participate in this championship. Speaking at this occasion, the PRO of the Company Mr. Sivanand Mohanty said that Vedanta is always ready and keen to promote the sportspersons of Orissa. The Secretary of Orissa Power Lifting Association, Mr. Chitta Ranjan Swain remembered the support of Vedanta in promoting and sponsoring power lifters Ranu Mohanty and Pradip Patra. 45
Publication Sambad Date 22 nd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Vedanta organises training programme of safety SYNOPSIS: The 100-day training programme on Industrial Safety, being organized by Vedanta Aluminium Limited in collaboration with National Safety Council, Orissa Branch has been inaugurated in Jharsuguda. The programme aims at encouraging safety practices among the workers of Vedanta and its partner companies. 46
Publication Sambad Date 28 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Vedanta felicitates sportspersons of district SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has felicitated the athletics of Jharsuguda Distritct as they are participating in the 52 nd State athletic meet to be held at Sambalpur. In a bid to encourage them, a ceremony held at Man Mohan M: E: School ground today and VAL COO Mr. Abhijit Pati greeted all the 30 sportspersons with flowers bouquet and wished them for success in the event. All the athletes of the Dist were provided with kits, Tracksuits and Shoes by Vedanta Aluminium. Among others, Mr. Dileswar Rao, Dist Athletic Secretary, M K Acharya, and Mr. Ashok Mishra, Parents and local peoples were present at this occasion. 47
Publication Dharitri Date 28 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Sportspersons selected for State Athletic Meet felicitated SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has felicitated the athletics of Jharsuguda Distritct as they are participating in the State athletic meet to be held at Sambalpur. In a bid to encourage them, a ceremony held at Man Mohan M: E: School ground today and VAL COO Mr. Abhijit Pati greeted all the 30 sportspersons with flowers bouquet and wished them for success in the event. Among others, Mr. Dileswar Rao, Dist Athletic Secretary, M K Acharya, and Mr. Ashok Mishra, Parents and local peoples were present at this occasion. 48
Publication The Samaya Date 10 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 6 Foreign NGOs creating unrest in Lanjigarh: Who are these people coming with tourist visas? SYNOPSIS: Recently the statement of Hon'ble Steel and Mines Minister of Orissa, Mr. Raghunath Mohanty, stating that 'Not a single tribal family would be displaced due to this mining project' and also that 'No Dongria Kondha tribe live at the proposed mining area of Lanjigarh located between Rayagada and Kalahandi districts has been a lot unrest in the foreign NGOs who have been circulating a lot of false information about the entire mining activity in Orissa. There has been a sudden movement of foreigners / foreign NGOs in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district in the past few days. Strangely foreigners coming on tourist visa from countries like Italy, Germany, Australia, Denmark, UK etc. have become frequent and they are freely moving in the region. These people have been forcedly interacting with local tribals and disturbing their peace. A local NGO is supporting the visits. The local people have taken this very seriously and are opposing their entry into their region. The unrest has also got reported to local police authorities who are now looking into the matter of this sudden movement of foreign NGOs including Survival International. These foreign NGOs are provoking innocent tribals to defame the government and the company, Vedanta Group. This is being done to create misunderstanding and an environment of unrest before the visit of Central Team of MoEF that is scheduled to visit the Niyamgiri shortly. Bauxite extraction will actually benefit the environment, because it removes a hard rocky layer called laterite which would allow rain water to percolate deep inside the soil, increasing afforestation post-mining. Vedanta highlighted that with the use of best technology the plant is meeting all the required compliances in respect of air and water pollution, rather Lanjigarh Refinery is amongst the few in the world to have attained zero discharge status. The Orissa government has constituted a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the name of Lanjigarh Project Area Development Foundation (LDADF), with contribution of State Government as 25%, Orissa Mining Corporation as 26% and Sterlite Industries Ltd as 49%, as directed by the Supreme Court. The Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) - Southern Division is the Chairman of the Special Purpose Vehicle which on its first meeting itself decided to take up development projects worth Rs. 17.70 crore in the areas of health, education, road, infrastructure development that are required for the upliftment of Dongria and Kutia Kondha tribes. The bauxite-alumina project at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district in Orissa would initiate investment of over Rs. 10,000 crore by Vedanta. Over 5000 local people have worked to build the Lanjigarh Plant. Kalahandi district of Orissa is one of the most backward districts in India and the project is expected to change the profile of the entire district bringing considerable direct and indirect employment, infrastructure development, community development, social-economic development and empowerment. 49
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Publication The Odisha Bhaskar Date 10 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 9, Business Vedanta Company works towards development of residents of Lanjigarh SYNOPSIS: Vedanta is one of the leading aluminium companies of the country. The bauxite-alumina project of Vedanta at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district in Orissa is operation at an investment of over Rs. 10,000 crore by Vedanta. The project has provided direct employment opportunity to about 5,000 locals. The locals are also getting indirect benefit from the project. The company is also besides working towards infrastructure development, community development, social-economic development and empowerment, investing 5% of the profit or Rs. 10 crore from this project, for the developmental works within 50 km of the project area. But some NGOs from countries like Italy, Germany, Australia, Denmark, UK are provoking innocent tribals to defame the government and the company, Vedanta Group.. The unrest has also got reported to local police authorities who are now looking into the matter of this sudden movement of foreign NGOs. Bauxite extraction will actually benefit the environment, because it removes a hard rocky layer called laterite which would allow rain water to percolate deep inside the soil, increasing afforestation post-mining. Vedanta highlighted that with the use of best technology the plant is meeting all the required compliances in respect of air and water pollution. The Orissa government has constituted a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the name of Lanjigarh Project Area Development Foundation (LDADF), with contribution of State Government as 25%, Orissa Mining Corporation as 26% and Sterlite Industries Ltd as 49%, as directed by the Supreme Court. The Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) - Southern Division is the Chairman of the Special Purpose Vehicle which on its first meeting itself decided to take up development projects worth Rs. 17.70 crore in the areas of health, education, road, infrastructure development that are required for the upliftment of Dongria and Kutia Kondha tribes. So, the locals have asked these foreign NGOs not to create unrest in this area. 51
Publication Dharitri Date 21 st December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Vedanta-sponsored Inter-District Kick-Boxing Championship comes to an end SYNOPSIS: State-level Inter-District Kick-Boxing Championship, being sponsored by Vedanta Aluminium Limited in Jharsuguda, has come to an end. Binita Bano of Jharsuguda has been awarded as the Best Fighter in the Championship. Competitors from different districts including Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Talcher, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Angul, Sundargarh and Bhubaneswar participated in this championship. Speaking at this occasion, the senior officer of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Sanu Das said that Vedanta would continue its assistance to promote sports. 52
Publication Dharitri Date 22 nd December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 8 100-day training programme of safety SYNOPSIS: The 100-day training programme on Industrial Safety, being organized by Vedanta Aluminium Limited in collaboration with National Safety Council, Orissa Branch has been inaugurated in the premises of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsuguda. The engineers, supervisors, safety workers, fitters and welders of Vedanta and its partner companies will participate in this programme. Training will be imparted to around 14,000 skilled and un-skilled workers during this programme. The programme aims at minimizing the human-error element which is the largest cause of accidents in industrial houses. 30 safety officials of the National Safety Council are participating in this programme. 53
Publication Dharitri Date 1 st December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 8 Vedanta Asha programme launched SYNOPSIS: As a part of its corporate social responsibility, Vedanta has launched a programme namely Vedanta Asha with a view to create awareness among the people about self-governance and to generate employment opportunities in the peripheral villages. The programme intends to empower women. The programme, launched at Rengalbeda under Laikera block of Jharsuguda, will be implemented by the NGO Adarsh Social and Health Service Association (ASHSA), which is operation in Laikera and Kirmira blocks. The programme specially intends towards economic development of the women SHGs. About 4,000 women will be trained in group management, income generating activities and general service under this programme. 54
Publication The Samaja Date 15 th December 2009 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 3 Mega health camp of Vedanta comes to an end SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has successfully conducted a mega health camp at Brundamal. 17 medical experts from different departments of VSS Medical College, Burla and the District Headquarters Hospital examined the health condition of the above thousand patients and distributed medicine to them at free-of-cost. Above thousand patients were benefited by this health camp. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijit Pati said that the success of this health camp has made the company realize the cooperation of the villagers in conducting such health camps and has motivated Vedanta to arrange such programmes in future. The CSR Chief of VAL Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Patnaik said extended thanks to the locals for the success of the health camp. The health camp was coordinated by Dr. Tribrikram Pattnaik and Dr. K.K. Saran. The youth volunteers of the village and the employees of Vedanta cooperated in the successful organization of the camp. 55
Publication Sambad Date 24 th December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 14, Last Page Pradip Patra felicitated SYNOPSIS: Vedanta has felicitated the State junior Powerlifter Pradip Patra. Patra who bagged gold medal and lifted total 580 kg won the medal in over all 60 kg category. He lifted 215 kg in squat, 125 kg in bench-press and 240 kg in dead lift also created a new meet record. He also grabbed the junior strong man title in the Commonwealth Power lifting Championship. Speaking at this occasion, Patra expressed his gratitude to Vedanta and said that it would be impossible for him to achieve this success without the support of Vedanta. It may be noted that Vedanta Alumina (Jharsuguda) had provided all the financial support to help Pradip participate in this championship. Speaking at this occasion, the PRO of the Company Mr. Sivanand Mohanty said that Vedanta is always ready and keen to promote the sportspersons of Orissa. 56
Publication Dharitri Date 2 nd December 2009 Bhubaneswar Page 5 No illegal mining at Niyamgiri SYNOPSIS: The Collector of Kalahandi, in his report to the State Government, has made it clear that Vedanta has not violated any forest and environment norms at its alumina refinery and bauxite mining site in Niyamgiri. The State Government had taken the initiative to probe into the matter following the announcement of Union Minister of Forest and Environment Mr. Jairam Ramesh to send a central team to investigate the allegations of illegal mining at Niyamgiri. State Steel and Mines Secretary Mr. Ashok Dalwai had asked the Collector of Kalahandi to give a report on this issue after conducting a direct probe. Quoting the report of district collector of Kalahandi, a senior official of the state forest and environment department has informed that there is no construction beyond the project area of the alumina refinery which was allotted to the company by the government in 2004 and it is not unlawful. 57
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