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The financial year 2006-07 has ended on a positive note, financially and operationally. Strong demand from steel industry worldwide has been an important factor for the encouraging results. However, optimum use of key resources like chrome ore and electricity has been our objective, to keep costs under control. We need to achieve longterm viability, as market prices and demand do and will fluctuate. Further integration to coal mining and expansion of electricity generation is now pursued expeditiously for adequate fundamental strength. IN THIS ISSUE Bhubaneswar News Lets2 hope and put our best efforts to better our operations in the current year. Consistency in operations is extremely important for us to implement our future plans. Therubali News 5 Choudwar News 8 Mines News 12 Community Helpline 15 th Training & 29 Sarala Award winner Mr. Hara Prasad Das, Chief Guest Dr Sashi Tharoor, Chairman Dr. Seminar 20 B Panda at the Sarala Award Function held on 14.06.2008 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. CORPORATE MESSAGE Dear Colleagues, All of you are aware of the unusual testing times we and the whole world are going through. This recession is of a magnitude which was not probably seen in the last 80 years. Everybody is keenly awaiting revival of industrial demand. A lot of corrective steps, by way of fiscal and monetary measures with emphasis on Government spending, is visible worldwide. We can hope to see revival, however slow, in a few months time. We have scaled down operations at all our divisions, while constantly monitoring the situation to increase operations at the earliest possible, and minimize hardship to all our stakeholders. Our confidence to ride out the rough period is based on the strength of our integrated operations, cost competitiveness and most importantly our long term commitment to customers. With best wishes, Yours sincerely, (Jayant Misra) Director (Corporate) Vol. XXII Issue 1 Reg 48228/88 For Private Circulation Only, January-March 2009 alankar Bhubaneswar on 14.06.2008. Dr. B Panda, Executive Chairman of IMFA presided over the function. Sri Uttam Kumar _òâd ijKcðú aé¦ Pradhan, Member of Sarala Advisory Board delivered the welcome speech. The huge audience had a galaxy of great personalities of Orissa. The function began with lighting of aðcû^ @ûùc I iûeû aògß ù~C ñ @ißbûaòK NWòi§ò cêjìð c]ý lamp before the portrait of Goddess Sarala. The function ù\A MZò KeêùQ ùi aòhdùe @û_Ycûù^ icùÉ @aMZ [òùaö ended with vote of thanks from Dr Adikanda Sahoo. iõ_âZò @ûiò[òaû @[ðù^÷ZòK cû¦û @aiÚû aòMZ 80 ahð c]ýùe ùaûù] ùKùa ù\Lûù\A^[òfûö ieKûeú aýd C_ùe MêeêZß ù\A eûRiß I @û[ðòK _\ùl_ cû]ýcùe ajê _âZòùg]K C\ýc icMâ aògßùe _eòfòlòZ ùjCQòö ùZùa ]òùe ]òùe KòQò cûi bòZùe @ûùc _ê^RðûMeY ù\Lòaûe @ûgû Keêö @ûùc _âùZýK aòbûMùe @ûce C_ôû\^Kê jâûi KeòQê Gaõ iað\û _eòiÚòZò C_ùe \éÁò eLò ~[ûgúNâ GjûKê Zßeû^ÜòZ Keòaê I @ûce icÉ @gõú\ûecû^u ùKæg fûNa Keòaêö Gjò KVò^ icdKê @ZòKâc Keòaû_ûAñ @ûce @ûcô_âZýd, @ûce @LŠ C_ôû\^gqò, _âZòù~ûMúZû cìkK cìfý I iùaðû_eò @ûce MâûjKcû^u _âZò @ûce iê\úNð @wúKûea¡Zû C_ùe @û]ûeòZö gêùbzû ij, @û_Yue (Rd« cògâ) ^òù±ðgK (Kù_ðûùeUþ) BHUBANESWAR NEWS SARALA AWARD The prestigious Sarala Award 2008 went to eminent poet, writer, translator and essayist Sri Hara Prasad Das for his immortal creation ‘Harmonium Ra Todi’ (jûeþùcû^òdcþ e ùZûWò), reflecting his sublime thoughts in a series of poems. His poesy ‘Mantra Patha’(cª_ûV) had brought him Utkal Samman Award along with awards from Orissa Sahitya Academy and Bharatiya Bhasa Parishad. His other work ‘Garbhagruha’ (MbðMéj) has been awarded by Sahitya Academy, New Delhi Top: Lighting of Lamp by Chairman & Dr Tharoor. and also has been translated in Hindi, Bangla and English. Middle: Sri H P Das receiving the Sarala Award Bottom: Mr Prafulla Kar, Mr. Abhaya Charan Chalan & Mr. Four other great personalities of Orissa; poet & drama writer Binod Kumar Pashayat receiving their awards from Sri Binod Kumar Pashayat, Social worker Sri Abhaya Charan Chairman Dr Panda. Chalan, Singer, Lyricist, Musician and Music Director Sri Praffulla Kar and world famous Sand artist Sri Sudarshan Like the milk of the cow, Patnaik also were felicitated with of Rs.21000 and a citation each on this occasion for their lifetime contribution. the work of a writer belongs to the readers. Sarala award instituted by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) carries a cash award of Rs. 1 Lakh and a --- Dr. Sashi Tharoor in his citation. Sarala Award is the first private effort aimed to encourage the development of Oriya literature and culture. speech at the Sarala Award Function. Dr Shashi Tharoor, Chairman of Dubai-based Afras Ventures, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and internationally well known author was the Chief Guest at the Dr Tharoor receiving a parting Sarala Award function organized at Jayadev Bhawan, memento from Chairman Dr Panda. January – March 2009 2 alankar HOMAGE PAID TO Glimpses of Ekalabya Award giving ceremony…. FIELD MARSHAL MANEKSHAW The Padma Vibhushan and Military Cross awardee, Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw died in Military Hospital in Wellington, Tamil Nadu on 26.06.2008. He was 94. Late Field Marshal was on the Board of Directors of IMFA for 25 years from 29.06.1981 to 3.07.2006. Executive Chairman of IMFA Dr. Panda along with the employees at Corporate Headquarters paid homage to the departed soul by garlanding on the portrait of Field Marshal Manekshaw. A 2 minutes silence was observed in respect to the great soul. Deeply aggrieved Chairman Dr Panda recalled his long association with General Sam Manekshaw and described him as one of the bravest sons of India. He said that the dynamic personality of Late Field Marshal was always instrumental in providing right direction to the company. Ceremony begins with lighting of lamps by Hon’ble Minister Sri Surendra Nath Nayak & Mr. Baijayant Panda Mr. S C Patnaik IAS, Mr. Dandu Soren, Mr. Baijayant Panda, Ms Mamata Jena, Mr. Surendra Nath Nayak. Chairman Dr. Panda paying homage to Late Field Marshal Sam YOUNG ONES TO THE FORE Manekshaw. Sri Sambit Patnaik, younger son of Sri P C EKALABYA AWARD Patnaik, Sr. Manager (Purchase) at CHQ, is commissioned as 'FLYING OFFICER' (Fighter Pilot) in the INDIAN AIR FORCE Odisha's ace woman rower Mamata in July 2008. He had joined NDA in the Jena was presented the prestigious year 2004." Ekalabya Award at a ceremony held here on 06.07.2008. The award, Congratulations… We are proud of you. instituted by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) carries a Ms Samartha Prusty (Tabu) D/o Sri cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and a citation. Dipak Prusty, G M (Commercial) The award is given every year to an stretching her undefeated winning outstanding sportsperson of the state. State Agriculture stint into 4th year in succession won Minister Surendra Nath Naik, the Chief Guest of the evening Singles titles in both Sub-junior and presented Jena the Award in the presence of Rajya Sabha Junior category in all the three ‘All Member and Chairman of Ekalabya Puraskar Board, Sri Orissa State Championships’ of 2008 Baijayanta Panda. Ms Jena has so far won medals in several held at Cuttack, Rourkela & national and international rowing championships. Bhubaneswar. Two other rising sportspersons - Kiran Manisha Mohanty Currently, as per Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), she (Chess) and Dandu Soren (Athletics) - were also felicitated on is ranked 11th in the country under Sub-junior category. the occasion with a citation and cash award of Rs 10,000 each ………Congratulations… We are proud of you. for their remarkable performances in various championships. When on the brink of complete discouragement, success is A number of sportspersons and prominent personalities discerning that... the line between failure and success is so fine attended the award presentation ceremony. that often a single extra effort is all that is needed to bring victory out of defeat. January – March 2009 3 alankar FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONS IMFA Foundation day was celebrated at Bhubaneswar on 26.11.2008. This day being the birthday of Dr. B Panda, Executive Chairman, employees greeted him at his residence along with all top executives of IMFA. Chairman cut the birthday cake amidst huge cheering from the gathering there. Mrs. Paramita Mahapatra, Director IMFA & M D UMSL invited everyone present to share the cake. Long & dedicated service awards were conferred on deserving employees by Chairman, Dr. Panda & Mr. Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director. Mr D P Padhy, Sr. Manager (Commercial) receiving the award for Best Stall in General Category on behalf of IMFA. PARTNER IN PROGRESS IMFA was felicitated as ‘Partner Progress by Bhubaneswar Municipality Corporation (BMC) on the eve of Local Self Govt. Day 2008 at Jaydev Bhawan on 31.08.2008. This is an honor given by BMC in acknowledgement of IMFA’s wonderful contribution torwards beautification of Bhubaneswar city. Mr. N R Patnaik, DGM (Liaison) received the trophy from Minister for Urban Development Sri K V Singh Deo in presence of Mrs Aparajita Sarangi, IAS, Commissioner BMC. Birthday wish by Mr. C H Ray to Chairman(above) and Mr. B N Mishra receiving the Long & Dedicated Service Award from Chairman with Mr. Subhrakant Panda at his side. IMFA IN ENTERPRISE ORISSA IMFA stall was given the award for Best Stall in the General category in CII Enterprise Orissa-2008 held in the Exhibition ground at Bhubaneswar from 17th to 21st October, 2008. Mr. N R Patnaik receiving the Partner in Progress trophy from Honb’le Minister Sri K V Singh Deo in presence of Mrs Aparajita Sarangi, I.A.S (in the middle).