VISION NAVA BHARAT Volume No.24, No.1 April June, 2018 Mr. D. Ashok, Chairman & Mr. P. Trivikrama Prasad, Managing Director receiving the Best CSR Performer award in the Large Industry segment in the State of Telangana from Mr. K.T. Rama Rao, Hon'ble Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, NRI Affairs etc. NEWS INSIDE.. Awards Staff Welfare Projects Domestic Education Management Systems Laughing Corner Training Think About It Celebrations Farewell Social Development Let s Save Our Environment
Awards Nava Bharat Ventures Limited, Paloncha, has been awarded the Best CSR Performer in the segment of Large Industry, by Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Telangana, at the Industry Awards 2018 function, held in Hyderabad, on 4 th June. The award comprised of a shield and a certificate. The Management congratulates the CSR team & staff of Paloncha for their achievement. Projects - Domestic Relining of Furnace 2, FAP (O) The relining (replacement of refractory brickwork and carbon paste) of Furnace - 2 of FAP(O), was carried out in April, for the first time after it was operationalized 20 years ago. The furnace 2 was recommissioned on 26 th May after relining. With this there is improvement in thermal efficiency resulting in increased furnace load and throughput. Commissioning of Vermicompost Unit A Vermicompost unit has been commissioned at the Navanagar Colony, Paloncha, for effective utilization of the wet and dry waste generated from the kitchen and dry & cut leaves collected from Navanagar Colony and factory premises. In the Vermicompost Unit the earthworms consume the wet and dry waste and excrete it in digested form worm casts. The worm casts are used as organic manure for developing the greenbelt in and around the factory and the colony. With this, the Company has overcome the twin challenges of disposing the wet and dry waste and eliminating usage of chemical fertilizers, thereby enabling protection of soil fertility and enriching soil quality. Wall of Furnace 2 of FAP(O) after Refractory Lining Vermicompost being produced by utilising wet and dry waste Base of Furnace 2 of FAP(O) after Refractory Lining Vermicompost Unit at Navanagar Colony, Paloncha 1 P a g e
Management Systems Renewal audit of EnMS (ISO 50001) was conducted at NBVL & NBEIL, Paloncha by IRQS in June. Convinced with measures taken for energy conservation and the effective implementation of the system, the Auditors recommended continuation of the accreditation till 2021 i.e. for 3 more years. Training First Aid Training programme in progress A training programme on First Aid was conducted by Dr. S. Vishnuvardhan, St. John Ambulance Association, Hyderabad, for the staff and Workers of Paloncha Unit, on 13 th June 2018. A seminar on the occasion World Environment Day was organized by State Pollution Control Board, Angul, at NALCO Limited, on 5 th June. Mr.G.Vijay Bhaskar, Chief Manager (Mechanical) & Mr. B.K. Samantray, Junior Manager (Civil) of FAP (O) and Mr.N.Prabhakar - Senior Manager (DM Plant) of PP(O) attended the programme. Behavioural Based Safety training in progress Soil Health & Plant Nutrients training in progress A training programme on Behavioral Based Safety was conducted by Mr.V. Lakshmana Rao, External Trainer from Hyderabad, for the employees of Sugar Division, on 15 th June. A training programme on Soil Health & Plant Nutrients was conducted by Dr. D.V. Ramana Reddy, Principal Scientist, Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Anakapalle, for the employees of Sugar Division, on 20 th June. 2 P a g e
Training Contd. A Programme on Health Awareness was conducted by Specialists from Apollo Hospitals, Kakinada, at Sugar Division, on 8 th June. Dr. Prem Kumar, Cardiologist spoke on prevention of heart attack and Ms. Harika, Food Nutritionist, suggested nutritional diet for maintaining good health. Health Awareness programme in progress Other training programmes conducted during the quarter include; Name of the Programme Name of the Trainer Name of the Training Institute O&M Practices Transformers, for Staff Technical Experts QRE Engineers, of FAP(O) & PP(O) Bengaluru Prevention of Accidents Mr. M.V. Ravindra, Sr. Manager (SHEQ) Internal Month in which conducted April June Awareness session on Work Permit System for the Staff of Sugar Division -do- Internal June Celebrations The World Environment Day (WED) was celebrated at all our Units in India and Maamba, Zambia on 5 th June. The theme this year was Beat Plastic pollution: If you can t reuse it, refuse it. On this occasion, different programmes were organized in the plant premises & company colonies regarding harmful effects of usage of plastic. Further, various competitions were conducted and prizes were given away to the winners of the competitions. Plantation programme at Odisha Works, on the occasion of WED Children from various Schools in Maamba, Zambia, actively participating in the Plantation programme organised by MCL Prize being awarded to one of the winners of a competition conducted, on the occasion of WED 3 P a g e
Celebrations Contd The Electrical Safety Week was observed at Paloncha Works from 1 st May to 7 th May. On this occasion, to reinforce commitment of staff & workmen towards electrical safety, various competitions viz., Electrical Safety Quiz, Electrical Safety Exhibition, Awareness Campaigns etc. were conducted. Briefing to Workers of FAP (O) on Electrical Safety Certificate being awarded to a trainee of on completion of Tally Course To impart additional skills to the women who underwent training in making products from Palm Leaf weaving, a 2-week training programme on making Products from Banana Fibre weaving, was organised by WEC, Paloncha, with the help of Khadi & Village Industries, in June. The trainers were drawn from the State of Kerala to impart this skill. Prizes were given away to winners of the competitions at a function organized at Paloncha Works, on 7 th May. Social Development The participants of 14 th batch of Beautician course and 10 th batch of DTP & Tally course completed their training successfully. A certificate awarding ceremony was organized for the participants of these courses at Women Empowerment Centre (WEC), Paloncha, in June. Mr. Vijaychandar, Additional Director, DRDA, Kothagudem, the Chief Guest, gave away the certificates to the participants. Training on making products from Banana Fibre Weaving in progress at WEC As part of the afforestation programme, the Youth Club of Sibapur Village, organized a plantation programme in Sibapur Village, on 18 th June. Mr.Y.Pattanaik, Vice President, & Mr.R.S.Singh, DGM (Civil) of Odisha Works participated in this afforestation drive. Plantation of saplings as part of the afforestation programme 4 P a g e
Social Development Contd To provide affordable safe drinking water, the Sugar Division installed an RO water plant at Sri Kumara Rama Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, Samalkot. The plant was inaugurated by Sri N. Chinarajappa, Hon ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Home Affairs and Disaster Management, Andhra Pradesh, on 5 th May. RO Water Plant installed at Samalkot by Sugar Division A Health camp was organized for the benefit of employees, in association with Surya Global Hospital, Kakinada, at Sugar Division, on 25 th April. As part of the health camp, the employees underwent Blood Pressure & Random Blood Sugar, ECG & 2D ECHO tests. Medical consultation by the Cardiologist, Orthopaedic & General Physician were also made available during this health camp. Check-up in progress at the Health Camp organised at Sugar Division Staff Welfare Newly constructed Recreation Club at Odisha Works A recreation club has been constructed in the colony of the Odisha Works for the use of employees. The club was inaugurated by Mr. J. Ramesh, Executive Vice President, FAP (O), on 21 st June. The club has facilities like Gymnasium, court for Indoor Games, Library and Banquet Hall with attached Kitchen. Education Nava Bharat Public School (NBPS) at Paloncha, continues to achieve cent per cent results year on year, with this year to achieving 100% pass in AISSE conducted by CBSE, in March. The highest mark secured was 485 out of 500 i.e. 97%. Of the 99 students who appeared for the AISSE exam, 65 students secured distinction. 5 P a g e
Education Contd A solar power unit (Unit) was installed on the Main Building of the Nava Bharat Schools. The Unit was inaugurated by Mr. Y. Sreenivasa Murthy, Vice President (Paloncha Works), on 6 th June. This Unit can generate 40 kw of solar power. Solar Power Unit installed at Nava Bharat Schools Yoga session in progress at the Nava Bharat Public School The students of Nava Bharat Schools underwent eye screening test, on 13 th June. The screening tests were conducted by LV Prasad Eye Institute, Paloncha and those students who had vision defects were advised to consult an ophthalmologist. The 4 th International Yoga Day was celebrated by Nava Bharat Public School. On this occasion, a programme was conducted by Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi, Yoga Instructor, to enlighten the students on the benefits of Yoga. Teacher: Asks a student, please define Management? Student: I don t remember the full answer. I only know the last line. Teacher: It s OK, please tell whatever you know. Student: ummmmmmmmmmm. and this is called Management. --------------------------------------------- Person: Calls a Policeman. Hello Sir! I have a problem. 120 people are following me. Policeman: Oh My God! Tell me, where are you? Person: On Twitter! 6 P a g e
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek Barack Obama --------------------------------------------- Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction John F. Kennedy. Farewell The following employees retired from the Company s services during the quarter April - June: Sl. Name Designation Retired on Length of No. Service (Yrs) 1 Mr. Y. Ramalingeswara Rao Dy. Manager (Accounts) 30.04.2018 29 Location Corporate Office 2 Mr. Karri Babu Rao Electrician 30.06.2018 27 Sugar Division 3 Mr. Ch. Venkateswara Rao Welder 21.06.2018 24 Sugar Division 4 Mr. T. Venkata Ramana Seasonal Worker 14.06.2018 31 Sugar Division The Management appreciates the long service rendered by the above employees and wishes them a happy and peaceful retired life! Please turn to last page 7 P a g e
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