KALEIDOSCOPE APRIL, 2016 5 (R. G. Rajan) Chairman, SCOPE 6 KALEIDOSCOPE APRIL, 2016 President of India presents SCOPE Excellence Awards on Public Sector Day President Lauds CPSEs Performance; Advises them to collaborate and pool resources to face and overcome competition t was a matter of great pride for the Standing Conference Iof Public Enterprises (SCOPE), Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and entire fraternity of Public Sector Enterprises as the Hon’ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee applauded the performance and excellence in Central Public Sector Enterprises. The President complimented DPE and SCOPE for recognizing Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) for their efforts in President Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the address. inculcating leadership qualities. He said it was a matter of April 2016, at Vigyan Bhawan. gathering. Vice Chairman, SCOPE satisfaction that the role of & CMD, The Handicrafts and women in CPSEs is being Union Minister of HI&PE Shri Handlooms Export Corporation recognized and acknowled- Anant G. Geete, Minister of State, of India Ltd. Mr. Nirmal Sinha was ged through presentation of a HI&PE, Shri G.M. Siddeshwara, also on the dais. The function special citation for Outstanding Secretary, DPE, Shri Ameising organised by SCOPE with the Woman Manager in CPSEs. He Luikham, Chairman, SCOPE & support of DPE was attended stated the same while presenting CMD, Rashtriya Chemicals and by Chief Executives, Directors, the SCOPE Excellence Awards on Fertilisers Ltd., Shri R.G. Rajan and Senior Executives of PSEs, the occasion of the 7th Public and Director General, SCOPE, Dr. Government officials and Media Sector Day held on Monday, 11th U.D. Choubey also addressed the representatives. peaking on the occasion, Appreciating the contribution of Public Sector Management poli- the President Shri Pranab Indian Public Sector he said “The cies aimed at ensuring sustained SMukherjee commended SC- Public Sector has grown expo- long term development of CPSEs, OPE and DPE for the meticulous nentially since independence in enhanced autonomy to PSU organisation of Public Sector Day all metrics of measurement be it Boards, Corporate Governance since its inception in 2010. He ap- in terms of numbers, diversifica- and CSR and added that such pe- preciated them for recognizing tion, volume of investment and riodic policy reviews and course Central Public Sector Enterprises global presence.” He also compli- corrections help in dovetailing the (CPSEs) for the efforts put in by mented the proactive role played priorities of Government with the them and their achievements in by DPE and SCOPE in taking new working of CPSEs and produce a inculcating leadership qualities. initiatives to revamp and reinvent synergistic multiplier impact on KALEIDOSCOPE APRIL, 2016 7 President Shri Pranab Mukherjee (centre) at the 7th Public Sector Day Celebrations & SCOPE Excellene Awards Presentation Ceremony. (L to R) Shri Nirmal Sinha, Vice Chairman, SCOPE and CMD, HHEC, Shri A. Luikham, IAS, Secretary, DPE, Shri Anant G. Geete, Minister of HI&PE, Shri G. M. Siddeshwara, MoS for HI&PE, Shri R. G. Rajan, Chairman, SCOPE and CMD, RCF and Dr. U. D. Choubey, DG, SCOPE. the growth of the economy. the flexibility to choose different customer driven markets. The ex- common causes to be undertaken ceptional human capital available The President said “The Prime under CSR every year depend- with CPSEs should be harnessed Minister and the Government ing upon the broader thrust areas to develop suitable strategies and have outlined an ambitious and identified by Government. interventions which lead to im- clear vision for inclusive develop- provement in performance and ment of the country. Programmes Addressing the gathering, Shri expansion of operations both in like “Make in India”, “Skill Mukherjee said that the Budget domestic and global markets. He Building”, “Digital India” and has highlighted the need for un- also advised CPSEs to continue “Swachch Bharat” are the corner- locking the wealth of CPSEs for to strive towards excellence with stones for the future development greater economic activity. CPSEs a view to fast-tracking the pace of India. It gives me immense should take immediate steps to of economic development in the pleasure to note the CPSE’s con- identify and unlock the surplus country. tribution towards these national land available with them as the priority areas. I compliment same can be used in generating In his address, the Shri Anant G. SCOPE for bringing out a com- much needed public investment Geete, Union Minister of HI&PE prehensive Compendium show- to boost the economy and in- expressed his gratitude to the casing the CPSEs contribution creasing employment opportu- President for presiding over the towards these initiatives.” nities. He advised adding that, event. He said it was a great hon- the same may also be utilized for our for the recipients to receive Complimenting the management undertaking enhanced capital awards from the President which and employees of these CPSEs expenditure. will further motivate them to for their wholesome participa- face challenges in the future. He tion in Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan The President said that in a glob- assured CPSEs will continue to , he called upon them to consider ally integrated economy, it is es- work towards realisation of the taking up a common cause or is- sential that our CPSEs collaborate vision of ‘Make in India’ initiative sue aimed at upliftment of the and pool their resources to face of Prime Minister of India. country under their CSR action and overcome competition. The fi- plan every year. This initiative nancial, technical and manpower Shri G. M. Siddeshwara, Minister would result in optimum utiliza- resources of our CPSEs need to be of State, HI&PE complimented tion of available resources while shared to enable better and more SCOPE for the annual celebra- at the same time allowing CPSEs optimal solutions in increasingly tion of the Public Sector Day. He 8 KALEIDOSCOPE APRIL, 2016 said that the event was very sig- management and stakeholders. nificant as efforts and achieve- President Shri Pranab In his address Shri Ameising ments of CPSEs as well as their Mukherjee commended Luikham, IAS, Secretary, DPE leadership are recognized which SCOPE and DPE for the said that the Department of Public will further inspire them in their meticulous organisation Enterprises has been working on march forward. He said that the of Public Sector Day since ways to further leverage the way Government is making efforts to its inception in 2010. further strengthen the manage- CPSEs are utilizing their assets He appreciated them ment and governance of CPSEs and has already taken action in and grant greater autonomy for recognizing Central this regard by prescribing high in the functioning of CPSEs. Public Sector Enterprises weightage (15-20) for CAPEX/ Appreciating CPSEs strong (CPSEs) for the efforts and for leveraging net-worth in commitment towards CSR he put in by them and their their MoU guidelines for the year said, “Public Sector has always achievements in inculcat- 2016-17. Revised MoU guide- lines for 2016-17 will see a stron- placed a major thrust on educa- ing leadership qualities. ger evaluation of performance tion, training and up-gradation Appreciating the contribu- of skill-sets of people in the of CPSEs under MoU system, he tion of Indian Public Sector neighbourhood areas of their op- added. he said “The Public Sector erations as well as the employees Secretary, DPE said that Public has grown exponentially working in their organisations. Sector Day celebrations are not They have provided excellent since independence in all only for rejoicing the achieve- opportunities for the profession- metrics of measurement ments but also taking a pledge al growth of young employees be it in terms of numbers, that Public Sector Fraternity who join CPSEs.” The minister diversification, volume would give every ounce of their appreciated SCOPE for planning of investment and global energy towards a brighter and to open Academy for Public Sector mightier India. Enterprises to train young execu- presence.” tives which will help Public Sector In his welcome address, Shri in the long run. He suggested They must also adopt proper R. G. Rajan, Chairman, SCOPE that CPSEs should focus on R&D corporate ethics that would act & CMD, RCF said that CPSEs to induct latest technologies. as a binding force between the have performed admirably well Winners of SCOPE Excellence Awards with President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Shri Anant G. Geete, Minister of HI&PE, Shri G. M. Siddeshwara, MoS for HI&PE, Shri A. Luikham, IAS, Secretary, DPE, Shri R. G. Rajan, Chairman, SCOPE and CMD, RCF, Shri Nirmal Sinha, Vice Chairman, SCOPE and CMD, HHEC and Dr. U. D. Choubey, DG, SCOPE. KALEIDOSCOPE APRIL, 2016 9 in the cutting edge competitive in his vote of thanks reaffirmed Asian and South East Asian coun- environment of post economic the commitment of the Public tries where the trend is to consoli- reforms. He said CPSEs have Sector for economic growth date sovereign holding in SOEs built their corporate temples and social upliftment. He said (Public Sector). Dilution of sov- on the tenets of good corpo- that 298 CPSEs are contribut- ereign holding in Public Sectors rate governance i.e. Fairness, ing around 16% GDP and their in India by way of disinvestment Transparency, Accountability and contribution towards Make need to be reviewed emphasized Responsibility and are uncondi- in India, Digital India, Skill Dr. Choubey. tionally committed to promot- Development and Swachh SCOPE Excellence Awards Cere- ing technological innovations, Bharat is next to none. He high- mony was attended by large research and development, cor- lighted the new initiative of number of Chief Executives, Di- porate social responsibility while SCOPE to establish Public Sector rectors & Senior Executives of protecting the environment. Academy that shall provide in- CPSEs. On the occasion a film titled tegrated training and capacity Chairman, SCOPE said that Pub- ‘’ PSEs - The Pulsating Pillers of building to the critical mass in lic Sector Day function celebrates India” was also shown.