st alankar Vol.XXVI, Issue 1 January 2014 N e w s l e t t e r o f I M F A G r o u p

CORPORATE MESSAGE

Dear Colleagues, In this Issue The 48 MVA furnace at Therubali, TCP-3 should be operating at full load ?CORPORATE MESSAGE by the time you read this. We have directed huge resources for upgradation of facilities at Therubali. Need to put our best efforts now to ?EVENTS realize true potential company wide, as we are short of Ferro Chrome production targets by far, year till date. This, along with quick stabilization ?OPINION of 120 MW power plant is of great importance now. Our business environment remains challenging, both domestically and ?ACHIEVEMENTS internationally. There is promise of strong economic expansion domestically, but global issues – weak growth in Europe, concerns over ?TOUCHING LIVES BEYOND BUSINESS slowdown in China affect almost every business. Irrespective of how fast i. Bansidhar & Ila Panda the turnaround happens, only the most agile will emerge winners. In Foundation Activities other words, a tighter focus on our core business and corporate affairs ii. Other CSR Initiatives capabilities assume great importance now. We have completed the midterm review in line with the new PMS, and a ? DIVINE & DIVINITY higher level of engagement by employees was heartening. Our HR priority in challenging times is not to minimize costs for the time being, ?SPECTRUM but to make the organization stronger and ready for future growth – by showing the longterm vision, by listening to employees and by identifying ?IMFA IN NEWS top potentials for development programs. With best wishes,

Jayant Misra Director (Corporate)

www.imfa.in EVENTS

Leadership Development Program

IMFA has embarked on an exciting Growth journey – both within existing businesses as well as areas where our strengths and capabilities can be leveraged. We are committed to people development in line with our vision to encourage a “Culture of learning, empowerment, performance and intra-preneurship”. A Leadership Development Program (LDP)”UTKARSH”, was recently conducted for 24 Senior executives of IMFA. Spanning over 6 months, the program was an ideal mix of classroom learning sessions and experiential learning through Action Learning Projects (ALP). Classroom learning included, intensive skill sessions in crucial areas such as strategic thinking, motivation, delegation, decision making, building high performance teams, negotiation skills, giving and receiving feedback, coaching etc.. Cross functional teams were formed to practice skills covered in classroom sessions and deliver on projects relevant to IMFA. Projects covered under ALP were: ·Talent Management: Design & Develop Leadership center of excellence and High potential development process for IMFA. ·Strategic Alliances & Business Development: Develop Processes to help evaluate and implement strategic opportunities ·Performance Management Process: Design New PMS - process for all executives . This is already being implemented during performance year FY13-14 ·Planning & Budgeting: Re-design strategic planning, annual planning and budgeting process to ensure better focus on long term priorities as well as improved control on costs ·Continuous Improvement: Continuous Improvement (CI) cell with focus on improving operational efficiency through implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Theory of Constraints (TOC) ·Stainless Steel: Evaluate in detail the Stainless Steel market, value chain and its potential, to decide on future business expansion. These projects are critical to strengthening IMFA's business practices. The LDP participants have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and delivered outstanding results. The Action Learning Projects are at various stages of implementation and are already making a positive impact not only in the way we do business but also in the way we interact with our teams.

2 alankar EVENTS N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Sarala Award The 34th Sarala Award function was held on 26.10.2013) at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneshwar. The annual Sarala Award was instituted in 1979 by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust(IMPaCT), a charitable wing of IMFA Group. Sarala Award is recognised as the foremost literary award in Odisha. Eminent writer Shri Achyutananda Pati received the prestigious award for his book 'Cha'ru Chaitanya Paryanta'. Two other renowned personalities – singer Shri Pranab Kishore

Patnaik and artist Shri Gokula Bihari Patnaik were also honoured for their valuable contribution in their respective fields. Shri Achyutananda Pati received a cash award of Rs.2.5 lakh along with a citation while Shri Pranab Kishore Patnaik and Shri Gokula Bihari Patnaik received a cash awards of Rs.51,000/- each along with citations. Chief Guest, Shri Shirsendu Mukhapaddhyaya, an eminent writer, famous for his research-based books in Indian languages, gave away the award to Shri Achyutananada Pati and Ms. Paramita Mohapatra, Director IMFA , honoured the artists with citations. Other senior members of the Sarala Jury Committee and eminent literary persons also graced the occasion.

21st Ekalabya Puraskar – 2013 International Shooter Shriyanka Sadangi bagged the prestigious 'Ekalabya Puraskar' -2013, carrying a cash award of Rs. 2 lakh, while athlete Dutee Chand and weight-lifter Achyutanand Sahu received citations and cash awards of Rs 50,000 each at the Ekalabya Puraskar Function held by IMPaCT at Bhubaneshwar. Hon'ble Justice Mr. A.S Naidu (former judge Odisha High Court), the Chief Guest, gave away the award in presence of Mr. Biajayanta Panda, Trustee IMPaCT, Jury member Mr Amar Patnaik (IA & AS), Accountant General and Convenor Mr Sanjeev Das. The Ekalabya Jury Committee comprising of distinguished members from different walks of life were unanimous in selecting Shriyanka Sadangi for the award and athlete Dutee Chand and weight-lifter Achyutanand Sahu as Citation winners. Instituted in 1993 by IMPaCT, a Trust, managed by IMFA Group,The Ekalabya Puraskar is presented every year to outstanding young sports persons of Odisha and is recognised as the most prestigious sports award of the state.

3 EVENTS

Foundation Day Celebration : CHQ Foundation Day celebration at IMFA Corporate Headquarters at Bhubaneswar began with Birthday felicitation to Chairman Dr Panda whose birth day coincides with the IMFA Foundation Day. All the employees along with Management team at Bhubaneswar wished Chairman a long & healthy life. At the Long & Dedicated Service Award ceremony, Chairman presented employees with mementoes and citations for having completed 30, 25, 20, 15 & 10 years in IMFA. For the year 2013, Ms. Paramita Mahapatra, Director and other senior executives were also present. Foundation Day : CDR The 52nd Foundation Day of IMFA was celebrated on 26th November, 2013, at the IMFA Staff Club Premises. A Science Exhibition was organised by different schools. Long & Dedicated Service Award was given to employees who completed 35 , 25 , 20 , 15 & 10 Years of Service at IMFA. Awards were also given to winners for Best House keeping to the deserviing departments, for Best Suggestion, Inter-School Science Exhibition and Inter departmental Volley Ball Tournament,. The programme concluded with a colourful Cultural Programme.

Foundation Day Celebration : N C M At N C Mines, Foundation Day was celebrated with dedication of a Community Hall at Tanal constructed by IMFA. This was followed by distribution of Winter Clothes to senior citizens in the mines area, In the evening, the IMFA premises were decorated with lights. Addressing the employees Mr. P Khandelwal, CFO & Company Secretary emphasized on industrial growth and team spirit. Mr. V K Agrawal, Senior VP, explained the Company objectives and stressed on productivity. Foundation Day at SMC The 52nd Foundation Day a meeting was organised at the conference hall of Sukinda Mines (Chromite). The speakers highlighted the changing scenario of IMFA, the vision & mission of Dr.Banshidhar Panda, Executive Chairman and conveyed his message to work untiringly to achieve Organisational goals & individual goal . Long & Dedicated Service Awards were presented to employees for their service at IMFA. Prizes were distributed to employees for long and dedicated service & winners of different events of the Annual Sports Meet.

4 alankar OPINION N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Dr Indrajit Banerjee is Director, Information Society Division, Communication & Information Sector UNESCO since 10th August 2010. Born in 1964, Dr Banerjee obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts and Sciences (1985) from the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education, Pondicherry (India), and a Master of Arts degree in French (1988) from the JNU, (India). He obtained Ph.Ds in Communication and in Didactics from the Université de la Sorbonne Nouvelle, (France). From 1995 to 1996, Mr Banerjee pursued a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Communication and Media at the Université du Québec, (Canada). Dr Banerjee was Adjunct Faculty at the University of Ottawa (Canada) from 1996 to 1997. In 1998, he became Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Information, first at the University Science Malaysia and, from 2001 to 2009, at the Nanyang Technological University. Between 2004 and 2009, Mr Banerjee also served as Secretary-General of the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) in . In July 2009, Mr Banerjee was appointed Chief of Information and Communication Technology in the Education, Science and Dr. Indrajit Banerjee Culture Section of the Communication and Information Sector of UNESCO. Dr Banerjee is a member of the International Communication Association (ICA), the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) and of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). He has authored several books and numerous articles in his field of competence.

Knowledge Societies and Sustainable Development Dr. Indrajit Banerjee UNESCO has been at the heart of international thinking about the impact of the changing information and communication landscape. As the ' specialized agency for education, science, culture and communication, it focused attention in the 1980s and 1990s on the potential for new technology to advance development and enhance the rights of people around the world. One of the Organization's overarching objectives was to build inclusive knowledge societies through among others information and communication technologies. By Knowledge Societies, UNESCO means societies in which people have the capabilities not just to acquire information but also to transform it into knowledge and understanding, which empowers them to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to their social and economic development. New technologies have created new opportunities for the creation, preservation, dissemination and use of information, but it is human activity that enables information to be transformed into knowledge and knowledge to add value to human experience and development. UNESCO's focus is on this human dimension of information and communication. It is rooted in the framework of human rights established by the Universal Declaration of 1948 and its implementing Covenants, and in the need for all to have the opportunity to access information and to express ideas and interests in an open and inclusive environment that fosters and benefits from diversity of opinion. UNESCO works with governments, its 195 Member States and eight Associate Members and other major stakeholders to build Knowledge Societies that are inclusive, equitable, open and participatory. Such societies rest on four key principles that are central to all UNESCO's work which are: 1. freedom of expression, 2. quality education for all, 3. universal access to information and knowledge, and 4. respect for cultural and linguistic diversity. ?The first, the principle of freedom of expression, should apply to both historical, contemporary and new forms of media, including the Internet. Our insistence on the plural form of Knowledge Societies rests on the conviction that there is no single uniform model, dictated by technology or market relations, to which all societies must conform. The nature of

5 OPINION

Knowledge Societies should be conceived as plural, variable and open to choice, and freedom of expression is inseparable from this vision. ?The second principle, access to quality education for all, is essential for building and developing the necessary skills, capabilities and capacities essential for effectively analyzing, using, creating and disseminating knowledge. Knowledge in turn is central to processes of development, progress and social cohesions in all societies. Access to education is a basic right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ?The third principle concerns respect for cultural and linguistic diversity. Languages and culture embody human knowledge and experiences which have developed over time in response to a range of environmental contexts and influences. This tapestry of expressions, enriched with meanings founded in cultural and linguistic pluralism, provides a rich base of content and is a record of our human heritage that links our past and present. This is essential for giving meaning to human existence and also for the creation and production of new knowledge. ?Lastly, the fourth principle, universal access to information and knowledge, especially information in the public domain, is a prerequisite for broader participation in development processes. This provides the means for communities to tap into human knowledge to use, remix, create and innovate. The Report to United Nations Secretary-General, Realizing the Future We Want for All, produced by the UN Task Team on Post- 2015, calls for overcoming the 'knowledge challenge': “Limited access to knowledge hampers progress towards inclusive growth and employment creation, technological progress for sustainable development and health improvements. […] Greater knowledge-sharing will be critical to induce the transformative changes needed to achieve food, nutrition and energy security in sustainable ways and to contain the threat of climate change.” A new global public space is emerging for creating and sharing knowledge, thanks to new information and communication technologies that are broadening participation. Many traditional barriers before the development of science and technology are dropping away. At the same time, new ones are rising. The world features deep divides -- between and inside countries. Challenges stand at three levels: 1. First, divides in terms of access and participation in creating and sharing knowledge; 2. Second, the challenge of translating 'information' into 'knowledge, which means people are able to put information into action, and give a meaning to it to participate in societies in ways that draw on shared values; 3. Lastly, the need for stronger supportive environments and thus for enhanced policy-making. What is the future of knowledge societies, what is the way forward? The use of technologies, rather than technologies themselves, can create knowledge and positively transform societies, economies and our private lives. To make good use of technologies, skills, relevant content and more generally a supportive environment, combining leadership, planning and action are required. In renewing its vision of knowledge societies, UNESCO, with other intergovernmental, State and private sector actors will play a role, alongside citizens and civil society organizations, in establishing the way information resources, including media content, are produced and applied within societies. It is essential to ensure that all stakeholders are held accountable for their strategies and actions. If information asymmetries are not addressed, enhanced participation will have relatively little impact. If UNESCO's vision of knowledge societies acknowledges that these societies are neither uniform, nor always beneficial for citizens and consumers, then our work programme is likely to provide exemplary insight into the feasibility of participation in the information commons, alongside the commercial development of innovative information and media products. In renewing its vision, UNESCO calls for continuous evaluation of the opportunities and risks of knowledge societies, and for principles, enabling policies, and programmes that will help to accelerate inclusive knowledge societies that contribute to peace and sustainable development. The world is changing, under the influence of new technologies. Our task is to harness this power for the benefit of all, to make sure no one is left behind, that human rights are respected and all societies prosper. The most important way to do this, is to focus our attention on enhancing learning opportunities, on facilitating the exchange of information, on increasing access to linguistically and culturally diverse content and on empowering people through the use of new technologies and thus to building the inclusive and equitable knowledge societies we need for the 21st century.

6 alankar ACHIEVEMENTS N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Kalinga Safety Award Mr. D. Senapati, VP - Manufacturing ( FA ) & EIC recieved Kalinga Safety Award 2012 in Steel Sector Category on behalf of IMFA ( Ferro Alloys Divn. - UNIT-II ) from Shri Arun Kumar Sinha, IAS, Additional Secretary of Labour & Employment, Govt. Of India in a two days Seminar i,e Odisha State Safety Conclave 2013 on 13.9.13 at Bhubaneswar. Other Dignitaries present were DG Mines Safety, DG ESIC, Dir ILO & DG FASLI . This was organized by Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services (IQEMS) Pvt. Ltd. and Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar Heritage with Govt. support from Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India & Department of Labour and Employees State Insurance, Govt. of Odisha. IMFA Group Students Scholarship Award : Therubali Miss M Surekha, D/O:Mr MVG Sankar, Std-XII & Miss Sangeeta Dash, D/O:Mr K N Dash, Std-X, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Mr Jayant Ku Kantha, S/O: Mr B K Kantha, HSC & Miss Archana Mahapatra, D/O: Mr B Mahapatra VII class, Govt High School. Miss Sunanda Rani Sabat, D/O: Mr Biswanath Sabat V class, Upper Primary School, received the one time scholarship. Mr Sahib Mohammad, S/O: Mr Sabbir Mohammad and Miss Banita Kaibarta, D/O: Mr H K Kaibarta received recurring scholarship for the entire period of their graduate studies. Scholarship : Choudwar Master Ashutosh Nayak Kalinga Vidya Pitha, Choudwar, S/o Mr Ajay Ku Nayak and Master Mihir Ranjan Sahoo, S/o Mr Kulamani Sahoo Kalinga Vidyapitha, Choudwar received one Time Scholarship Award. Kumari Eva Ipsita, DAV Public School, Cuttack , D/o Mrs Puspanjali Raul of Admin dept. and Kumari Swati Sucharita Das Kindriya Vidyalaya, Charbatia, Cuttack, D/o Mr Binaya Ku Das of CCP (BQP) dept received Recurring Scholarship under IMFA Group Student Scholarship Scheme.

Scholarship : NCM Ms.Rojalin Ojha D/O Sri Rangadhar Ojha, Sri Rajesh Kumar Rout S/O Sri Jayanta Kumar Rout & Sri.Aurobindo Pahi, S/O.Sri B N Pahi,JKR received IMFA Group Students' Scholarship for pursuing +2 Course and Ms. Ananya Samal D/O Sri Girish Chandra Samal received the Highest Scorer Award of BVN School in Class VII from Mr. M K Mohapatra at the Foundation Day Celebration. 7 TOUCHING LIVES

Bansidhar and Ila Panda Foundation Activities Panel Discussion on “Water & Sanitation: Foundation for Improved Health” Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation in partnership with FICCI Aditya Birla CSR Centre of Excellence and FICCI Odisha State Council, organized a Panel Discussion on “Water & Sanitation: Foundation for Improved Health" on Nov 28th at Bhubaneswar.The objective was to bring together experts across sectors ( Government, I/NGO and Private) to discuss ways to create awareness among people and facilitate access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation and good hygiene; essential for good health and survival. Discussion and deliberations focused on 1. relationship between water, sanitation, hygiene and its impact on health. 2. Sharing best practice programs by different agencies and existing partnerships. 3. How Government, NGOs and the private sector can together have faster and greater impact on society. Speaking on the occasion Ms Shaifalika Panda, Trustee and CEO of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation said “Achieving the targets on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene calls for scale up of interventions, possible through concerted action by multiple stakeholders. Each stakeholder needs to select individual objectives while working towards the collective goal.” Other speakers on the panel were Mrs. Tuhina Roy, State Consultant, IEC & HRD, Odisha State Water & Sanitation Mission, Govt of Odisha; Dr. K K Upadhyay Head CSR, FICCI Aditya Birla CSR Center for Excellence; Mr. Arumugam Kalimuthu, Country Director, Water for People; Mr. Brecht Mommen, WASH Specialist UNICEF, Odisha State Office; Dr. Suvendu Das, Vice President – HR, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd and Dr. B. B. Samantha Independent Consultant, WASH.

Ms Shaifalika Panda, CEO, BIPF at GBC Summit, Mumbai At a day-long business forum entitled Reaching the Health Millennium Development Goals: Critical Role of India's Business Sector, organized by the GBC Health in partnership with American India Foundation, Reliance Foundation, CII, ICRW and United Nations Foundation, INGOs and corporate India came together to discuss ways to accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goals. Ms Shaifalika Panda, CEO, BIPF spoke on the Women Empowerment Panel on the critical role of the corporate sector to supplement efforts of the Govt. in achieving MDG targets. She said “mobilizing innovative capabilities, techno-managerial skills and resources, the corporate sector can provide much needed thrust to achieve these long term goals”. Project 'Unnati' chosen as best practice case by GBC Health and partners Project Unnati, the Women Empowerment Initiative by Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation was selected as a Best Practice Case for Women Empowerment at GBC Health Summit organized on 13 November 2013.More than 250 attendees gathered in the summit to discuss ways to mobilize India's corporate sector to save the lives of millions of women and children.

8 alankar TOUCHING LIVES N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Aid to Victims of Cyclone " Phailin" Natural calamities are not uncommon to Odisha. No matter how well the government or people are prepared , the tragedy on ground is always heart- rending and the after-effects more so. On 12th October 2013 cyclone 'Phailin' struck the coastal districts of Odisha in which 151 Blocks comprising of 17,674 villages of more than 12 million people, were affected. Subsequent flooding only worsened the situation. Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation and IMFA distributed food, tarpaulin sheets and essential commodities through the district administration for immediate sustenance of the marooned victims in the affected areas. BIPF also donated Rs 50 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund comprising of a seed contribution of Rs 36 lakhs by IMFA and donation of one day's gross salary by all the executives. Mr Subhrakant Panda, Trustee, BIPF and Managing Director of IMFA. handed over the cheque to Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik.

CHQ : Joy of Giving Week Giving a gift to someone close brings happiness. But giving gifts for unknown faces with the knowledge that it will make a significant diffrence in their lives, gives an inner joy that is incomparable. The“Joy of Giving“ week was celebrated by Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation from 2nd - 8th October 2013 at all the sites of IMFA.The initiative was inaugurated by Mr Subhrakant Panda, MD,IMFA followed by employees of IMFA & BIPF. Materials like books, used/new clothes, accessories, toys etc. were collected and distributed to the needy through an NGO ,“Goonj”. Members of Imfa employees club at Therubali, Chaudwar, Nuasahi and Jajpur also participated in this “Joy of Giving“ initiative. At Therubali, Rayagada, clothings, blankets, toys were distributed to fire victims of village Dantling under Polma Grampanchyat.

9 TOUCHING LIVES

Awareness Programme : Therubali Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation organised a Block level awareness and motivational programme on self- employment in collaboration with Regional Industry Centre at Rayagada. The purpose was to make the unemployed youth aware about various self- employment projects, livelihood schemes and facilities available at Government Organizations. The participants were also educated on processes to avail the benefits of Government schemes. Around 200 community members, SHGs and village youth

Community Development : Therubali As part of our committment to community development & sustainable livelihood, the 4th batch of ladies tailoring training began from November 2013. Tribal women from nearby villages of Therubali & Khedapada GP were selected for this training. Mr A.K. Mishra G.M -HR& Admn.FA, Inagurated the training session & encouraged the participants. Financial assistance was provided to Maa Dakhinakali SHG of village Kartikaguda under Kartikaguda Grampanchyat for construction of cow sheds.

Aqugaurd for School : CDR To provide safe drinking water to School Children aquagaurds were donated by Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation to Sri Sri Balunkeswar Bidyapitha, Balichaturi; Saraswati Sisu Mandir, Agrahat; Nigamanada Girls High School, Daulatabad; Choudwar Girls High School, Choudwar and Saraswati Sisu Mandir, Choudwar.

Winter Clothes Distribution : Therubali On IMFA Foundation Day, winter clothes and blankets were distributed to elderly members of the local tribal villages. This was followed by prasad sevan at Sri Sri Laxminarayan Temple at Therubali, Rayagada.

10 alankar TOUCHING LIVES N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Community Centre, Shankarpur : Choudwar Ila Panda Memorial Community Centre built by Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation at Shankarpur, was inaugurated by Mr.Subhrakant Panda, MD, IMFA, on 25th September 2013. The Community Centre will be used for training of women in different skill development programmes of Shankarpur Panchayat. Among others, Mr.B.D.Sahoo, BU (Power) Mr. B Mohapatra, VP Opns (Power), Mrs Puspalata Sahoo, local Sarpanch, Mr. Sukant Rout Ward Member and local people attended the function.

Ayurvedic Health Camp : Angul A free Ayurvedic Health Camp named “Ayush” was organized at Angul by Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation on 29th Sept. 2013.The programme aimed at curing common ailments that affect people in everyday life. Patients were treated for ailments like cough & cold, acidity, weakness, asthma, gynecological disorders, ring worm, constipation, hair & skin diseases. Ayurvedic medicines and sanitary materials were distributed to the patients. Six doctors treated 1305 patients at the camp.

Borewell Construction : Choudwar Cnstruction of three Borewells was inaugurated by Sri Pravat Ranjan Biswal, MLA,Choudwar Cuttack, at ward no.7, 8, & 11 of Choudwar Municipality on 24.11.2013 in presence of Sri B.Mohapatra, Vice President, Operation (Power Plant). Among others, Chairman Choudwar Municipality and the local councilors attended the inaugural function. Over 150 families in the locality will be benefitted by the bore wells.

Respite from Heat : Choudwar To make life a little easier for School-going children during the intense heat of Summer the Foundation provided ceiling fans to Paikraipur Primary School at Choudwar. The fans were handed over to the Headmaster by IMFA executives.

11 TOUCHING LIVES

Relief Work for Fire Accident victims : Choudwar 35 Houses of Tigiria village under Athagarh Block of Cuttack district were gutted down by a devastating fire outbreak on 29.10.2013. The affected families lost their all essential belongings. Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation rushed to the village with the relief materials to distribute among the affected families. Food packets were distributed among the victims. The distribution work was carried out under the supervision of the Revenue Inspector of the concerned area.

Other CSR activities at IMFA Avenue plantation : Angul (UCL) To make Angul green & clean, Collector, Angul requested all the industrial houses for extensive avenue plantation in Angul district. Accordingly , Collector, Angul requested the Director, UCL, Mr. Sanjeev Das, for avenue plantation along the Angul- Kuio road. Accordigly Utkal Coal 800 saplings like Radhachuda, Blackberry, Neem & Baula were planted along with iron Gabion protection, by UCL on the Angul- Kuio road. UCL will maintain these plants for three years.

Distribution of Pattas / ROR to PDFs : Angul (UCL) Utkal Coal Ltd has developed its R&R colony in village Jamunali for the project displaced families of its Utkal-C coal block. All the houses in the colony have been provided with drinking water, electricity and additional infrastructure facilities like health-center, Gymnasium, shopping complex, Live stock aid center, temple, pond etc. On, 29th September,2013, the Collector & District Magistrate of Angul Sri Ranjeet Ku. Mohanty distributed Pattas / ROR to the project displaced families (PDFs) in presence of Mr Sanjeev Das, Director UCL.

12 alankar DIVINE & DIVINITY N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Biswakarma Puja: CDR Lord Biswakarma is known as the architect of the Gods. Biswakarma Puja was celebrated near the Main Gate on 17.09.2013 Mr Ajit Kumar Nayak , the oldest employee, performed the rituals. A large number of employees and their family attended the puja. Biswakarma Puja was also performed in different departments. Sweets were distributed to all the employees .

Biswakarma Puja : NCM Biswakarma Puja was celebrated at N C Mines on 17th September'2013. The magnificent decoration of the entire Underground area was appreciated by one and all . All the machines including different Mechanical and Electrical installations and tools received blessings. Puja was also offered at vital operational and maintenance units.

At SMC, MMC & CCM Prayer and Puspanjali were offered to Lord Viswakarma, wherein Mr. S Patni, Sr. Lord Ganesh Puja : SMC GM-SCM, Mr. M K Pati, and all other employees were Lord Ganesh, is worshipped as the God of Learning and present at the Puja Mandap. Remover of Obstacles. Ganesh Puja was celebrated both at Mahagiri Enclave Club as well as Recreational Club - Staff Colony of Sukinda Mines (Chromite) on 9th September 2013. Prayer & Puspanjali were offered. The inmates of Mahagiri Enclave organised musical event ''ANTAKSHYARI'' or song competition. At NCM Sri Ganesh Puja was celebrated at Camp Premises at N C Mines. Employees, children and colony inmates gathered near the Puja Pandal to offer “ Puspanjali” to the God of Learning.

Ganesh Puja : Therubali IMFA Ladies club celebrated Ganesh Puja. Lord Ganesh was adorned with garlands and the pandal was beautifully decorated. Employees and the local people enjoyed the puja with family and friends. A “Bhajana Sandhya”, program of devotional songs, was organised by members of the club . Dinner was also hosted for members and their families.

13 DIVINE & DIVINITY

Durga Puja : NCM Goddess Durga is also worshipped as Shakti or symbol of Power. Puja was celebrated at Nuasahi Chromite Mines from 11-10-2013 to 14-10-2013 in a splendid manner. Start from the “ Bilwa Diwas” to “ Bijaya Dasami” the entire mines population was in a festive mood. On 16th October'2013, the immersion of Goddess Maa Durga's idol took place at River Salandi in a huge procession by the mines employees.

Diwali : N C M Diwali is the celebration of the victory of Light over Darkness. Widely celebrated all over India it also coincides with worship of Goddess Laxmi, Goddess of Prosperity. At N C Mines employees celebrated the festival by lighting candles and earthen lamps in the entire residential colony.on 3rd November'2013. Fire- crackers were burst all around to the delight of all. The evening was marked by joy and happiness as colony inmates and their family members exchanged greetings .

Diwali : Therubali Diwali festival was celebrated in IMFA Club premises on 03-11-2013 with pump and show. On the occasion the entire club premises was decorated with lighting arrangements. Crackers burnt by the members of the Club. The celebration was followed by a contributory dinner among the participating members.

Diwali : CDR At Choudwar The auspicious Diwali festival was celebrated at IMFA Staff Club on 03/11/2013 in a grand manner. The programme was inaugurated by Mr Bijayananda Mohapatra, Vice President – Operations ( Power) with lighting of lamps. In the evening, a fire crackers show was organised. In-house melody by artists of Sangeet Prativa was staged. The programme concluded with a sumptuous dinner. Decoration of lamps & fireworks was organised for members of the Recreation club in colony-II.

14 alankar SPECTRUM N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Annual Sports on Foundation Day : NCM The annual sports –2013 was organized in the third week of November 2013 for all employees, executives and women and children. The week long programme witnessed large participation in various indoor and outdoor events. Competitions in outdoor games were Slow Cycle Race 50 mts and 100 mtrs race, high jump, long jump,basket ball and slow cycling and in-door games were table tennis, cards and carrom for men, women and children. Winners were given prizes at the 52nd Foundation Day celebration.

District Volleyball Team Selection : Therubali Imfa took the responsibility to prepare and select the district level volley-ball team for state participation. A team was selected to represent the District of Rayagada. Five players from IMFA security and five from Rayagada were finally selected for state level participation. Financial assistance as well as sports material like Jersys & balls were provided by IMFA to the participants. Mr D K Mohanty (BU Head, Ferro Alloys) distributed sports material to the team members.

Football Match Chinmaya Vidyalaya organized inter-house football match on 17th Aug 2013. The match was inaugurated by Mr A K Mishra, GM(HR & Admn). The final match was played between Jupiter House and Mars House on 4th Sept 2013. The Mars House and Jupitor House adjuged as winner and runner up. Dr R N Murty, Secretary attended the function and distributed prizes to the players.

15 SPECTRUM

Navaratri : SMC The inmates of Mahagiri Enclave celebrated the Navratri Parva with a lot spirit & joy. All inmates with their family members enjoyed ''DANDIA'' dance to celebrate this occasion.

Puja Thali Competition : MMC On the occassion of Laxmi Puja, Mahila Samaj of Mahagiri Encalve organised Puja Thali Decoration Competition and prizes were distributed to the winers & all participants.

Cultural Programme : NCM In the evening of Foundation Day celebration, Odishi dance was performed by “Natraj Dance Academy”, Cuttack followed by melody performance by “Melody Makers”,Cuttack. The cultural programme spanned for about 5 hours which was witnessed & enjoyed by approximately 3000 spectators.

Cultural Night : Therubali Cultural programs are a means to showcase talent as well as to provide respite from the drudgery of day to day life and create a community feeling among employees. IMFA Employees club staged a Geeti Natya (Musical theatre) named “ Patent Medicine “ on 14.08.2013 which was written and directed by Mr Susanta Kumar Tripathy. Varieties of dances were also staged by the colony children and kept the audience spell bound. The program was highly entertaining. A dinner was hosted by the club on this occasion.

16 alankar SPECTRUM N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day : Therubali Odisa Disaster preparedness Day & National Day For Disaster Reduction was observed with the support and enthusiasm of the employees on 29/10/13 at IMFA Therubali. A mock drill was conducted in the IMFA Premises where Sr. General Manager Mfg. (FA), Mr. K.V. Rao briefed the gathering about the need of the Mock Drill. Mr. A.K. Mishra, GM (HR & Admn.) briefed about the importance of the Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day. Fire fighting demonstration was done to create awareness and prepare for emergencies. Mr. D.R. Das Sr. Manager (Security) elaborated on incidence of fire and ways to combat them. Mr. S. Prasad, G M (Mechanical), Mr. P.K. Sarangi, Sr. Manager (Prodn.) & Mr.N.B.Patnaik Sr..Manager(Pnl) briefed the gathering about their respective roles and responsibilities during emergency. The program was organization by Dr. B.Pradhan, Asst. Manager (HSE).

Capacity Building Training : Therubali Chinmaya Vidyalaya organized Capacity Building training programme for potential development of the teachers on 31st Aug 2013. The programme was inaugurated by Mr A K Mishra, GM (HR & Admn).Dr R N Murty, Secretary of school attended as guest while Mrs V Indira Rao principal delivered the welcome address. Mrs Swati Ganguli from CBSE, New Delhi conducted the programme.

Environmental Week : Therubali Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Therubali, celebrated Environmental Week under ECo Club from 18th Aug to 7th Aug 2013 to create environmental awareness amongst the school students to protect & conserve the environment. Dr R N Murty, Secretary and Mrs V Indira Rao, Principal planted saplings in school campus. Competitions relating to environment were conducted amongst the students. Prizes were distributed by Principal and Vice Principal in the closing ceremony.

17 SPECTRUM

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Annual Day Celebration Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Therubali, celebrated its 31st. Annual Day on 23rd. November,2013. Mr. A.S Verma , Regional Officer,CBSE, Bhubaneswar, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Mr. A.K. Mishra, G.M(H.R and Admn.) Imfa, and President of the school, graced the occasion as guest of honour. Dr. R.N. Murty, Secretary deliverd welcome address. Ms. V. Indira Rao, Principal Presented School Annual Report. In his key-note address, Mr. Verma , highlighted the new emerging vision of CBSE to make today's education relevant and meaningful for the present and future learning community. After the inauguration , the function with felicitation of high Students were awarded outstanding performance in scholastic and co-scholastic achievements.The school Annual Magazine CHINMAYA JYOTI was released. Teachers were honoured for their long and dedicated service on completion of 10,15,20 years service. A cultural programme of classical dance, children's orchestra, group dance, folk and western dance was performed by the students.

Independence Day Chinmaya Vidyalaya celebrated 67th Independence Day on 15th August,2013. Mr Uma Maheswar Rao, GM (Production) graced the occasion as Chief Guest and hosted the National Flag. Mrs V Indira Rao, Principal delivered the welcome address and Dr R N Murty, Secretary graced the occasion as guest and distributed prizes to the students. Students also paritcipated in a Cultural Programme, Fancy- dress & Paining Competition.

18 alankar IMFA IN NEWS N e w s l e t t e r o f I M FA G r o u p

19 Editor : Dr. Itishree Devi Associates : N B Patnaik, M R Kar, Ambika Prasad Sahoo, Ch Pranavananda Das Cover Picture : Abhishek Mohanty

www.imfa.in Reg. 48228/88 for private circulation only Reproprint Pvt. Ltd, N5-44, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar