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Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.‘Navratna’- Govt. Of India Enterprise

NLC

Events of-2011

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On 11.04.2011, NLC crossed a major milestone as it was conferred with the

Navratna Status, the second highest status of grade 'A' Central Public Sector Units. At a

grand function held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Smt.Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Her

Excellency, the President of India presented the coveted certificate to NLC and Shri A.R.

Ansari, CMD, NLC received the same.

With an enhanced autonomy, NLC has geared up to become a National Player and

will emerge as a Maharatna Company, in near future.

Vishwakarma Award For Excellence in Mining Project

Best Enterprise Award 2010 For Excellence in welfare measures.

Innovative Training Practices Award - For

Excellence In Employee Development

The Indian Society for Training and Development

,New Delhi conferred the National Award for Innovative

Training Practices 2009-10 to NLC On 29.01.2011 for

having introduced unique techniques for imparting

training to its employees.

Best Enterprise Award 2010 - For excellence in

providing welfare to women nd

NLC was awarded the 2 place of the Best

Enterprise Award-2010 on 11.02.2011. This prestigious

award is instituted by the Forum of Women in Public

Sector (WIPS), a professional body functioning under the

aegis of the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises

(SCOPE). This is the fourth time that NLC is winning this

Award as it has won the same award for the years 2001,

2003 and 2007.

Change Agent and Leadership Award For

Excellence in Industrial RelationsThe Organising Committee of the World HRD

Congress presented 'Change Agent and Leadership

Award' to NLC on 11.02.2011 for the innovative strategies

of maintaining harmonious industrial relations.

Vishwakarma Award - For Excellence in Mining

Project ImplementationThe Construction Industry Development Council

(CIDC), New Delhi a professional body established by

Planning Commission, Govt. of India bestowed

Vishwakarma Award to NLC Mine-II Expansion project

('Achievement Award for Best Project under Mining

Domain') on 07.03.2011.

Awards Showered on NLC

Change Agent and Leadership Award For Excellence in Industrial Relations

Institute of Engineers (India) Safety And Quality Award

For excellence in Industrial Safety And Quality Practices

HR Leadership Award For excellence in Human

Resource Development:

Shri S.K. Acharya, Director (HR) was awarded

the prestigious HR Leadership Award on 22-7-2011 by

world HRD Congress and the Employer Branding

Institute of Asia for his outstanding contribution in the

field of Human Resource Development. Shri Acharya,

was also conferred with HR Leadership Award by Asia

Pacific HRM Congress on 02.09.2011.

Safety And Quality Award For excellence in

Industrial Safety and Quality Practices

The Tamil Nadu State Centre of Institution of

Engineers (India) presented the prestigious Safety and

Quality Award to NLC on 29.07.2011 at Chennai.

Payroll savings scheme group leader award For

excellence in savings initiatives:

The Directorate of Small Savings, Govt. of Tamil

Nadu awarded the Payroll Saving Scheme Group

Leader Award to NLC for the year 2010-11 on

11.11.2011.

Best Co-Operative Society Award For excellence in

Administration:

The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Union, an unit of

Industries and Commerce Ministry, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

honoured NLC Industrial Co-Operative Service Society

as the Best Society in the state on 20.11.2011.

Awards Showered on NLC

The dividend amount of Rs. 361.02 Crore on the share capital held by the President of India

was handed over on 23-9-2011 at New Delhi to Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, the Hon'ble Union

Minister of Coal, by Shri A.R. Ansari, Chairman-cum- Managing Director, NLC Limited, in the

presence of Shri Alok Perti , Secretary, Smt. Zohra Chatterji, Additional Secretary, Shri

A.K. Bhalla, Joint Sectretary, Shri R.K. Mahajan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India

and Shri. K. Sekar, Director/ Finance, NLC Limited.

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Shri Pratik Prakash Bapu Patil, Hon'ble

Union Minister of State for Coal visited NLC

07.07.2011 and 08.07.2011. He visited

Mine-II, Mine-I Afforestation, Thermal Power

Station-I Expansion, CARD, NLC GH and

Sneha Opportunity School. The Hon'ble

Minister held a meeting with the representatives of Trade Unions and Associations. He

expressed his satisfaction on the performance of NLC and praised the environment

prevailing around Neyveli.

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Smt. Anjali Anand Srivastava, Joint

Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of

Coal, Govt. of India paid a two-day visit to

Neyveli on 25.09.2011 and 26.09.2011.

She visited Mine-IA and Thermal Power

Station-I Expansion units. Smt. Anjali

conveyed her appreciation on the

performance of NLC in all fronts, in

general and in maintaining eco-friendly

environment, in particular.

Shri Alok Perti, Special Secretary,

Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India and the

Part Time Official Director of NLC Board

was on a three day official trip to Neyveli

from 29.07.2011 to 31.07.2011. He held

discussions with our CMD and NLC

Functional Directors. He visited Mine-I,

Thermal Power Station-I Expansion

Afforestation area, General Hospital,

Sneha School and Bharathia Kala

Samithi. He expressed his utmost

satisfaction regarding the practices and

performances of NLC..

Visit of Special Secretary MOC

Visit Of Joint Secretary MOC.

Committee on Coal & Steel:

The Parliamentary Standing Committee

on Coal and Steel made a study tour to Ooty on

02.06.2011 to review the performance of NLC

Limited. CMD and Functional Directors of NLC

gave detailed presentations to the Committee

members. The committee under the

chairmanship of Shri Kalyan Banerjee

expressed their satisfaction on the all round

achievements of NLC

Visits of Parliamentary Committee

Committee on Government Assurances:

The Members of the Parliamentary

Committee on Government Assurances, Rajya

Sabha under the chairmanship of Shri

Pyarimohan Mohapatra visited Chennai on

10.02.2011. They discussed with NLC CMD

Shri A.R. Ansari and NLC Directors and were

satisfied with NLC's performance.

Patriotic fervour reverberated at Bharathi Stadium when Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD,

ndNLC unfurled the Tricolour on the Nation's 62 Republic Day. Earlier, he garlanded the

statue of Mahatma Gandhi.He also took the guard of honour on the ceremonial parade.

Directors, Chief Vigilance Officer, Senior officials, executives, supervisors, employees,

workers representatives of Unions and Associations and the residents of Neyveli were

present at Bharathi Stadium to witness the celebrations whereby 4100 school children

presented colourful cultural programme.

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The Neyveli Chapter of Forum of

Women in Public Sector (WIPS)

celebrated International Women's Day at

NLC on 08.03.2011 in a grand manner. Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD/NLC, was the Chief Guest of the function. Dr. P. Chandra,

Director (Retired), Department of Pediatrics, Stanley Medical College, Chennai. Smt. Kannegi Packianathan, I.A.S,

Special Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fishery, Government of Tamil Nadu and Smt. Jayanthi ALS Kannappan,

Executive Committee Member of the famous NGO-REEDA (Rural Education & Economical Development Agency) were

the guests of honour. NLC Directors extended their felicitations. Smt.K.S. Ansari released the souvenir 'Reflections 2011',

to mark the celebrations and distributed the prizes to the winners.

International Women's Day Celebrations

NLC seed was sown on 20.05.1957, whereby the then Prime Minister

of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, inaugurated the mining operations of NLC.

NLC celebrates this day as Raising day, not only for the purpose of its birth but

also to rejoice the growth it has underwent to reap a 'Navratna' today. The

celebration was conducted at the lawns of the Corporate Office on 20.05.2011

and Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD, NLC, the chief guest of the function, hoisted the

Public Sector Flag. Functional Directors of NLC and employees participated

in the function.

NLC Raising Day Celebrations

This year's World Environment Day was celebrated at

various units of NLC on 04.06.2011and 05-06-2011 with the

theme, “Forests Nature at your service”. Shri K.S. Reddy, Chief

Conservator of Forests/ Ministry of Environment and Forests

(MOEF), Bengaluru Zone was the Chief Guest. Dr. U. Sridharan,

Director (MOEF), Bengaluru zone, NLC Executive Director, and

Senior Officials of NLC spoke on the occasion. Tree saplings

were planted to mark the occasion. Environment Pledge was

also administered during the function.

World Environment Day Celebrations

In addition to the publication of the Operation Manuals, the

Thermal Power Station-II has now made the maintenance manual,

which contains 3 volumes viz. Boiler & Auxiliaries, Turbine & Auxiliaries

and Electrical Systems. The manuals were released by NLC CMD

Shri A.R. Ansari, in hard and soft copy formats on 03.11.2011 at a

function held at TPS-II.

The first copies of the electronic format of the manuals were

received by Shri J. Mahilselvan, Director(Power). The first copies of the

printed format of the three volumes were received by Shri

M. Kamalanayanan, CGM/TPS-II, Shri P. Pannerselvam,

GM/Mtce./TPS-II and Shri T.J. Muralidharan, GM/Oprn./TPS-II

respectively.

Maintenance Manual Released

Rendering a yeoman social responsibility service in

favour of the differently abled children for the past 25 years,

Sneha Opportunity Services under the eminent leadership of

Smt. K.S. Ansari celebrated its Silver Jubilee function on

28.07.2011. In commemoration of the Silver Jubilee celebrations

a three day workshop to handle the special children was

organized at Employee Development Centre. Smt. K.S. Ansari,

President of Sneha School inaugurated the workshop, Shri

A.R. Ansari, CMD, NLC, Directors, Shri B. Surender Mohan, Shri

J. Mahilselvan and Shri S.K. Acharya, participated in the function.

Earlier, CMD inaugurated the renovated Sneha Opportunity

School and Smt. K.S. Ansari inaugurated 'Sneha Poushtika' at

Main Bazaar.

Silver Jubilee Celebrations at Sneha Opportunity Services

National Integration Week

A week long National Integration celebrations

commenced on 19.11.2011 in commemoration with the birth

anniversary of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi was

conducted at NLC. Each day was observed with a different

theme. Dr. A. Muthamma, IAS, Sub-Collector/Puducherry

participated as the Chief Guest on the Women's Day

celebrations.Director Shri.B. Surender Mohan, Director (Mines)

administered the oath on National Integration to the NLC

employees at Corporate Office.

Shri. S.K.Acharya, Director (Human Resource)

garlanded the busts of Indira Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi., On

25.11.2011, Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD, NLC spoke on the valedictory

day function. Shri R. Kandasamy, Director (Planning & Projects)

and Shri B. Surender Mohan, Director (Mines) felicitated.

th The 65 Independence Day was celebrated with the garlanding of Mahatma Gandhi Bust, hoisting of

National flag at Bharati Stadium and inspection of the ceremonial parade by Shri .A.R. Ansari, CMD, NLC. NLC

Directors and CVO participated in the function and distributed awards and certificates.

Independence Day Celebrations at other units outside Neyveli

Independence Day was also celebrated at NTPL Project site, Thoothukudi, Barsingsar Project,

Rajasthan, Regional Offices at Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkatta, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

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Mahatma Gandhiji's 142 birth anniversary was

celebrated at NLC on 02-10-2011. Shri.A.R.Ansari, CMD, NLC

paid tribute by garlanding Mahatma Gandhi's statue. At the

function held in the Lignite Hall, excerpts from Holy Books were

read by representatives of different associations. NLC Directors

participated in the function. Uniforms and note books, were

sponsored by Neyveli Ladies Club and were distributed to the

needy school children by our CMD and Smt.K.S.Ansari, president

of the Ladies Club. Community worship at various temples of

Neyveli and cultural programmes by Neyveli school children at

Lignite Hall in the evening were also held.

Ghandhi Jayanthi Celebrations

Hindi Fortnight Celebrations: NLC celebrated Hindi

Fortnight Celebrations from 14.09.2011 as a two weeks event

called Hindi Pakwada (fortnight). Shri. B. Surender Mohan,

Director (Mines) was the chief guest of the inaugural function

conducted at NLC Employee Development centre. The

valedictory function was held on 28.09.2011. Shri.B.Surendar

Mohan the chief guest and NLC Directors Shri.K.Sekar,

Shri.J.Mahilselvan, and Shri.S.K.Acharya spoke on the

importance of Hindi.

OLIC Meetings: NLC is organizing Official Language

Implementation meeting every quarter to review the action taken

by different units on Official Language Implementation.

Hindi Workshops: NLC's Hindi Cell is organising Hindi

Workshop every quarter for its officers and employees to update

their knowledge in the official language.

NLC's efforts on Official Language Implementation

The Tamilnadu & Kerala Mines Safety Association (TN & KMSA) celebrated the Zonal level safety celebrations

of the Neyveli Zone, between 16.08.2011 and 21.08.2011, at Neyveli. Each day celebration was hosted by

different units of NLC. Eminent personalities of Safety Enforcement Departments from Central and State

Government were the Chief Guests during the week long celebrations. The Final day Celebrations of Neyveli Zone

was organized at Lignite Hall on 21.08.2011. Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD NLC was the President of the function and Shri

D. Sengupta, Dy. Director General of Mines Safety/Southern Zone, Bengaluru was the chief guest. Shri B.

Surender Mohan, Director(Mines), NLC and also the President of TN & KMSA Shri R. Kandasamy, Director(P&P).

Executive Directors, Senior Officials of NLC & Directorate General of Mines Safety and employees with their family

members participated in the function. Zero accident. Units were appreciated with Special Awards. A grand Safety

Exhibition was organized in the Book Fair Grounds.

Safety Week Celebrations at NLC

st th st NLC Book Festival was organized from 1 July to 10 July 2011. On1 July Hon'ble Mr. Justice

T. Mathivanan, Judge Madras High Court, inaugurated the fair in the presence of Shri A.R. Ansari, NLC

CMD. Eminent writers and leading publishers were honoured everyday. New books were released in all the

ten days. Eminent personalities from different walks of life participated as guests of the fair. The curtain of

the book fair were drawn gloriously on 10.07.2011 which was graced by Shri B. Surender Mohan, Director

(Mines) and the chief guest Prof. Dr. M. Ramanathan, Vice Chancellor, Annamalai University. More than 3

lakhs visitors along with their children attended the fair with enthusiasm to inculcate the goodness of books

to the future generation.

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NLC abides by the

Integrity Pact Programme in all

its procurement activities for a

transparent, fair and equity

business dealing with its

suppliers and contractors.

Meetings were held in two thsessions during 9 June, 2011

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Neyveli to review and evaluate the effectiveness of Integrity Pact Programme. The Independent External Monitors

for NLC, Shri Pradeep Kumar Banerji, IAS, former Secretary to Govt. of India and Shri D. Mukherjee, I.P.S, former

Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu and Shri R. Poornalingam, I.A.S., Former Secretary to Government of India

interacted with the senior executives of NLC and reviewed the Integrity Pact Programme. They conducted a

separate meeting exclusively for the bidders and vendors. NLC CMD Shri A.R. Ansari, and NLC Directors took part

in the discussion. The Independent External monitors expressed complete satisfaction in the implementation of

Integrity Pact Program by NLC.

The Tamilnadu Chapter of Vigilance Study Circle (VSC) was

inaugurated on 23.03.2011, at a function held at the Image Conference

Hall, Indian Bank, Chennai. Shri R. Sri Kumar, IPS, Vigilance

Commissioner, Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi was the

Chief Guest of the function. NLC CMD Shri. A.R.Ansari delivered the

key note address. Shri. K.S. Balasubramanian CVO/NLC, also the

President of VSC, Tamil Nadu Chapter, CEOs of various Banks &

Public Sectors participated in the function.

VSC is a professional body functioning with its head quarters

at Hyderabad, aiming to bring all vigilance functionaries in the country

together. VSC was established by the Association for Advancement of

Police and Security Sciences (AAPSS), Hyderabad. Padmasri Dr. S.

Subramanian, IPS (Rtd.), Chairman, AAPSS and a nationally well

known expert on Vigilance is the founder Chairman of VSC.

Vigilance Study Circle TN Chapter inaugurated

Review on Integrity Pact

The Regional Coal Consumer Council constituted by the Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India which

looks into the grievances of the consumers on supply of lignite to the genuine buyers and to ensure

transparent transactions held a meeting at Neyveli on 27.07.2011

The Regional Coal Consumer Council with NLC CMD, Shri.AR.Ansari as its head, Shri B.

Surender Mohan NLC Director (Mines) as coordinator, the Functional Directors as members in

association with Public Interest Nominees of Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India interacted and discussed the

possibilities of improvement in lignite supply. The Coal Consumer Representatives of various industries

also participated in the meeting. Directors, Executive Directors and senior officials actively interacted

during the meet

Regional Coal Coal Consumer Council (RCCC) meet

The Architect of the Indian Constitution, Bharatratna stDr. B.R. Ambedkar's 121 Birth Anniversary was celebrated with

due respect on 14.04.2011 in Neyveli. The birth anniversary

celebrations of India's first law minister began with garlanding of

Dr. Ambedkar's statue at Pudukuppam junction by Shri B. Surender

Mohan, Director (Mines). All NLC Directors participated in the

function and spoke. The function was well attended by the

Association's members, NLC officials, employees and the public.

Dr. Ambedkar Birth Anniversary

Neyveli Ladies Club Activities

Neyveli Ladies Club Widens its Social Service path

Headed by the able leadership of Smt. K.S. Ansari, the Neyveli

Ladies Club organized the following social services:

Ø During the Republic Day Celebrations and

Independence Day celebrations fruits were distributed to the in-

patients of NLC General Hospital.

Ø On 02.02.2011 the club members visited Panchayat

Union Elementary Schools of Terkkumelur,

Seplanatham, Kuravankuppam, Kottogam villages and

presented uniforms and sweets to the students.

Ø On 25.02.2011 the club members along with Smt.

Yogamaya Acharya visited the Panchayat Union

Elementary Schools of Uyyakondaravi and Vadaku

melur villages and distributed uniforms and sweets.

Ø On 18.08.2011 the Smt. K.S. Ansari inaugurated a free

eye camp at Tholkappiyanar Govt. aided middle school,

Block-16, Neyveli and nearly 45 students were provided

spectacles and treatment.

Ø During Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations Ladies Club

sponsored kits containing uniforms, notebooks,

geometry box, Tiffin boxes etc. to nearly 26 needy school

children.

Ø On 24.10.2011 Smt. K.S. Ansari distributed Diwali

sweets to the Kuravankuppam village Panchayat Union

School students. Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD NLC joined the

celebrations at Sneha Amruth cafeteria.

thThe 55 Annual General Meeting of NLC was held at

Naradha Gana Sabha, Chennai on 12.09.2011. Shri A.R. Ansari,

NLC CMD chaired the meeting and this meeting had great news

for shareholders as NLC Board of Directors declared a dividend

of 23% (r2.30 per share) on the paid up equity share capital for

the year 2010-11. This is the highest rate of dividend since the

company started to pay dividend. NLC Functional Directors, Shri

B. Surender Mohan, Shri R. Kandasamy, Shri K. Sekar, Shri J.

Mahilselvan and Shri S.K. Acharya, Part-Time Non-Official

Directors, Dr. Sanjay Govind Dhande, Shri L.N. Vijayaraghavan,

Shri M.B.N. Rao, Shri M.M. Sharma, Shri V. Murali, Shri

R.K. Mishra and the Company Secretar Shri K. Viswanath

participated in the meeting. Shri I.P.Nagpal, Under Secretary,

Ministry of Coal, Government of India was present in the

meeting as Govt. of India representative. A large number of

share holders participated in the meeting.

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At Neyveli: A Press Meet was organized at Neyveli House,

Neyveli on 17.05.2011, especially to disclose the Navratna Status attained by

NLC. Speaking to the reporters, Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD, NLC informed the

production performance of NLC and various records created by it during

2010-2011. NLC Directors participated in the press meet and replied the

reporters.

At Chennai: Shri A.R. Ansari, NLC CMD addressed the media

persons on 27.05.2011, at a press meet held at Hotel Taj Connemara,

Chennai. This event was arranged just after the Board Meeting in which our

annual net profit was declared. NLC CMD declared the all time high

performance of NLC both in physical & financial front and updated the on

going future projects and plans. NLC Directors participated in the meet and

answered the queries of media persons.

With the Hon'ble Minister: Shri Pratik Prakash Bapu Patil, Hon'ble Union Minister of

State met the Media representatives on 08.07.2011 in a press conference held at Neyveli House,

Neyveli. The Union Minister addressed nearly 100 journalists from leading print and electronic

media and expressed his satisfaction on the performance of NLC.

Press Meet - 2011

Storm Water Control (SWC) Yard:

Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD/NLC, inaugurated the shifted

Storm Water Control (SWC) Yard at Mine-I which plays a

vital role in evacuating the rainwater precipitation collected

inside the Mine areas on 08.09.2011.in the presence of

NLC Directors, Executive Director/Mines, Senior officials

and Employees.

Overhauled Bucket Wheel Excavator-1027:

The overhauled 700 litres Bucket Wheel Excavator-

1027 (BWE) was inaugurated on 15.09.2011 by Shri

B. Surender Mohan, Director (Mines). The overhauling

work was carried out by Specialized Mining Equipment

(SME) maintenance crew of Mine-IA.

On the same day, he inaugurated a ramp and

drinking water scheme. The ramp serves as the approach

road to the Eastern Corridor Bench of Mine-IA and as an

alternative route to the mine. The drinking water supply

scheme inaugurated for Mine-IA would provide water supply

to various Yards, Canteen and Benches comprising about

3500 persons.

NLC Mines equipped with more infrastructure

Barsingsar spot:

NLC Ltd., and the Mines Safety Association, Ajmer Region

jointly celebrated the Silver Jubilee Mines Safety Week 2011

during December 2011. During that period, 281 mines in the

region were inspected by a team of experts, who ranked the mines

according to the Safety practices. NLC's Barsingsar lignite mine

has achieved success by improving the safety standard in the

mine and stood first in the tally of prizes, by winning in all the nine

categories, including the overall performance trophy. At the final

day hosted by Barsingsar Project, Shri B. Surender Mohan,

Director(Mines) presided over the function. Shri P.K. Sarkar, Dy.

Director General Mines Safety(North Zone) was the chief guest.

During the final day function, Souvenir, Calendar, a book titled

'Know Your Safety and a handbook on Safe Operating Procedures

& Code of Practice' were released by the dignitaries.

Thoothukudi spot:

The construction of another outstation project, NTPL

Power Station (2x 500 MW), Thoothukudi, is now going in full

swing. This project is a joint venture with Tamil Nadu Generation &

Distribution Corporation Ltd. (TANGEDCO) and executed through th thNLC Tamil Nadu Power Ltd.(NTPL). On 24 & 25 August, 2011.

Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD, NLC and Shri J. Mahilselvan,

Director(Power) visited the Project siteand after reviewing the

progress they geared up the activities. On 24.08.2011, CMD

inaugurated the Administrative Office building for NTPL

constructed at Harbour Estate, Thoothukudi. This building with a

carpet area by 32,300 sq.ft is constructed at a cost of r 5.08 Crore.

On the same day CMD inaugurated the Guest House constructed

in NTPL Township with a carpet area of 9,900 sq.ft at a cost of

Rs.1.03 Crore.

Beyond Neyveli...

* MEDICAL CAMPS: NLC General Hospital in association with Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement (LA,

R&R) Departments of NLC and voluntary organizations like Neyveli Blood Donors Association conducted medical

camps in the peripheral villages.

During the year 2011, NLC GH organized 14 medical camps in general medicine and other specializations like ENT,

Dental, Skin, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Diabetes, Pediatrics and hypertension at the villages near Neyveli and

Rehabilitation Centres. 4290 people including school students and children benefited in the camps. Apart from the

treatment the public were educated in the respective fields by multimedia presentations and demonstrations.

* Contribution to Education: Till date NLC has constructed school buildings in 18 villages around Neyveli. It has

also provided around 4400 desks and benches to 67 schools and college at Virudhachalam.

* Books Distribution: On 27.08.2011, Shri B. Surender Mohan, Director(Mines) , NLC distributed books for a value

of r2.25 lakh to various schools around Neyveli.

* Flood Relief: On 26.11.2011 Shri A.R. Ansari, CMD, NLC visited the flood affected villages around Neyveli and

made arrangements for food, drinking water and medical aid to the flood affected persons.

* CSR Activities by various Associations in Neyveli:

In addition to this, the Associations like Neyveli Ladies Club, Bharathiya Kala Samithi, Forum of Women in Public

Sector (WIPS), NLC Chapter rendered social services by providing aides to the poor and down-trodden people.

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NLC Employee Development centre is regularly conducting various training programmes

under different heads namely Computer, Functional, General, Hindi, Management, Quality Standards,

Safety, Technical, Training at Site, Worker Education Programme, etc. with the aim of enhancing the

knowledge of the employees. EDC follows various methods of training like deputation Training

Programmes, Training at the Door Steps, Orientation Programmes, Seminars and Organising Workshops.

Under the dedicated training programmes of EDC 5258 executives and 6252 non-executives were trained

during 2011.

Entrepreneurship Development Training to PAPs :

NLC is providing Entrepreneurship Development Training to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) apart

from high cash compensation. Soap making, tailoring, cattle rearing, manufacturing dairy products, making

juice from cashew fruits, repairing of electronic goods, welding, repairing and operating earth moving

equipments and heavy vehicles, etc are some of the self-employment trainings imparted to the PAPs. Upto

December 2011, 950 PAPs and their wards have been benefited through 43 groups. Thus, PAPs improved

their self esteem by learning a permanent way for earning.

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·· Inter Unit Sports Meet:

NLC Sports Control Board (SCB) organized Inter Unit Sports &

Games Meet among NLC employees to promote sports activity. The

meet Commenced during the month of November 2010 and

concluded during January 2011. About 600 employees including

women actively participated in the event. Apart from various athletic

events, team events viz. ball badminton, basketball, bridge, carrom,

chess, cricket, golf, kabadi, hockey, table tennis, tennis, throw ball,

tug of war, shuttle badminton and volleyball were conducted. The

valedictory and prize distribution function was held at Bharathi

Stadium on 22.02.2011 and Shri A.R. Ansari, our CMD participated as

the Chief Guest. NLC Directors joined with NLC CMD in distributing

the shields and prizes to the winner.

· Foot Ball Tournament:

Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, Sports Authority of India

and NLC jointly organized the Inter Sports School/Hostel State Level

Football Tournament from 14.07.2011 to 16.07.2011 at Bharathi

Stadium, Neyveli and NLC team won the match.

· State level Shuttle Badminton tournament:

The Tamil Nadu Senior State Badminton Ranking Tournament was

conducted from 04.11.2011 to 06.11.2011 at Neyveli Lignite City Club

which was organized by the NLC Sports Control Board, Tamil Nadu

Badminton Association and Cuddalore District Badminton

Association in association with Lignite City Club. NLC Director (HR)

Shri S.K. Acharya inaugurated the meet and NLC CMD Shri A.R.

Ansari distributed the prizes on 06.11.2011. NLC Director (P&P) Shri

R. Kandasamy participated in the function.

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