(Jayant Misra)Director Corporate & COO

Dear colleagues,

Our Quality Improvement Projects, as a means to achieving operational excellence through employee engagement, have been encouraging and gathering momentum. Employee participation across levels, at all locations , is a visible cultural change. The reduction in cost and increase in efficiency because of a QIP is, more often than not, incremental. The real impact is enthusiasm and commitment to one's work place, which we need to sustain.

Recently, the first ever Rescue Room in Sukinda valley was inaugurated at our Mahagiri Mines. This is yet another pioneering step, in line with our commitment to underground mining of chrome ore. We are grateful to Directorate General of Mines Safety for the guidance in establishing the Rescue Room, which has facilities to respond to many unforeseen eventualities in mines of the locality.

With best wishes,

VOL. XLII ISSUE-APRIL 2018

Safety Week: THV

The 47th National Safety Week (4th March-10th to March, 2018) was celebrated at Therubali. The safety flag was hoisted by Sri K V Rao, Sr. GM- Mfg(FA) on 4th March and safety oath was administered. The theme of safety week was “Reinforce positive behaviour at the work place to achieve safety and health goal”. A Fire Mock Drill was conducted by Sri Abanikanta Naik, Dy Director of Factories & Boilers, Rayagada. Competition on quiz, slogans & safety posters was organized for the employees and their family members to create awareness on safety.

First ever Rescue Room inaugurated at Sukinda

The first ever ‘Rescue Room’ in Sukinda Valley was inaugurated on 31st March 2018 at IMFA's Mahagiri Underground Chromite Mines by Mr A K Sinha, Deputy Director General of Mines Safety, DGMS in presence of Mr R Balasubramanian, Director of Mines Safety and senior company officials. Mr Jayant Misra, Director & COO said: “This is another pioneering step by IMFA in line with our commitment to underground mining in Sukinda Valley. We are grateful to DGMS for their guidance in establishing the Rescue Room. With trained personnel and specialised equipment, this facility is equipped to deal with unforeseen situations.”

47th National Safety Week celebration: CDR

The 47th National Safety Week was celebrated at IMFA, Choudwar from 4th to 10th March 2018. Around 200 employees and their children participated in various events. Safety oath was administered by the Chief Guest Dr Malay Pradhan, Dy Director Factories & Boilers, Cuttack Zone-1 in presence of Sri Chitta Ranjan Beura, Asst Director, Factories & Boilers, Cuttack Zone-1 & Sri Bijayananda Mohapatra, Sr VP & EIC , Choudwar. Competitions on safety slogans, essays, safety poster were organised during Safety Week Celebration.

Swachh Bharat Week observed: SMC & MMC

Swachh Bharat week was observed from 27th Feb to 1st March 2018 to at SMC and MMC as directed by IBM. Awareness program as well as Competition like poster, essay slogan and drawing were organised at Chandimata School where the employees of SMC and MMC participated.

20th MEMC Week celebrated: SMC & MMC

20th Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation(MEMC) week was observed from 19th February 2018 at Sukinda and Mahagiri mines. This was celebrated under the aegis of Indian Bureau of Mines. Sri B K Soren, DGM- SAIL, Sri T K Kandiyan and Sri Jagdeep Bharatjee and Sri Pankaj Kumar from Tata steel, Sri Abinash Jena and Sri K K Sahoo from NALCO visited Sukinda & Mahagiri for inspection. The students from eight schools participated in the quiz, essay and drawing competition to create awareness on environment and mineral conservation.

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ESI Awareness Programme: CDR

ESIC Local Office, Choudwar organised ESI awareness programme on 9th March 2018. The objective of organising this programme was to educate the employees on ESI matters. The programme was followed by question & answer session which was appreciated by all the participants.

Republic Day Celebration : NCM

On occasion of Republic Day, the national flag was hoisted at Mines Administration Building by Dr L P Mohanty. The national anthem was sung by all. Official salute was given during the parade by the security team. Sri Girish Pattaniak and Sri Sudhir Mohapatra from HR/PR department made all arrangements.

Republic Day Celebration: CDR

The 69th Republic Day was celebrated at IMFA's Administration Building and Employees Recreation Club, Colony No. 2. The national flag was unfurled by Sri Bijayananda Mohapatra, Sr Vice President-Head Power Business Unit & EIC, Choudwar. Security personnel presented the Guard of Honour, followed by sweets distribution to the ladies, children & employees.

Republic Day Celebration: THV

The 69th Republic day was celebrated at the Admin Building of IMFA. The national flag was unfurled by Mr K V Rao, Sr.GM Mfg-(FA). All senior executives and employees, students from Chinmaya Vidyalaya, IMFAL campus High School, IMFAL campus UP School and Therubali Industrial Training Centre participated in the celebration. Sweets were distributed to all employees and the students.

Republic Day Celebration : SMC & MMC

The Republic Day was celebrated with hoisting of National Flag at Mines Admn. Building by Head COMO, Sri Sudhanshu Patni. The national anthem was sung by all employees present.

Awareness on Road Safety: THV

An awareness programme on "Road Safety" was conducted on 8th January 2018. To create awreness on road safety, the employees of IMFA and local people held a camp and carried placards in front of MSN Colony .

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IMFA Choudwar Unit-II bags State Safety Award

State Safety Award function was organized by Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Odisha on 10th March 2018, where IMFA Choudwar Unit-II bagged the 1st prize for Longest Accident Free Period for the assessment year 2015 and the 2nd prize for Lowest Weighted Frequency Rate for the assessment year 2016. Further, IMFA Unit -III bagged the 1st prize for Lowest Severity Rate of Accidents for the assessment year 2016 and Unit-I bagged the 1st prize for Lowest Weighted Frequency Rate for the assessment year 2017.

Sri N H Babu, SGM – Manufacturing (FA), Sri Binoy Agarwalla, GM- Head Operation (PP), Sri Ishwar Chandra Sharma, General Manager – Production & Sri Ramakrushna Tripathy, Sr. Manager, HSE received the awards on behalf of IMFA from Sri Sushanta Singh, Hon'ble Minister, Energy & Labour in presence of Smt. Anu Garg, IAS, Principal Secretary, Labour & Employment and other officials of Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Odisha.

IMFA mines felicitated by Sukinda Press Club

Sukinda Press club celebrated its 18th anniversary on 11th March 2018 at Sukinda Bhawan. Hon'ble Justice Sri B K Mishra, Acting Chairperson State Human Rights Commission, Odisha, Sri Charan Singh Meena, SP, Jajpur attended the event. The Sukinda Press Club felicitated Sri Satya Mallick,Ex-Collector, Smt Bulbul Behera, Tahsildar and the NGOs for their cont r ibu t ion in b r ing ing a l l round development of Sukinda region. The Club also felicitated Sri Sudhanshu Patni, Senior GM for his support for the development of Sukinda Chrome Valley. A souvenir was also published by the Sukinda Press Club.

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Training on ‘Waste Management’ : SMC

The modern civilization is now facing problems of high buildup waste and its impact on the immediate and global environment. The present scenario calls for a smart handling of waste which includes processing and recycling as per the latest technology. A training session was conducted at Sukinda Mines on 21st March 2018 by Sri Sudam Barik, DGM – HSE & Compliance.

Training on Emergency Preparedness: CHQ

A training session on ‘Emergency Preparedness’ was held at CHQ on 22nd January 2018. Security team members were taught to deal with workplace emergencies quickly and competently. The training programme was carried out by Sri Ashis Palo, HSE & Comp. Dept.

Mock Drill conducted : CHQ

A mock drill on fire emergency evacuation plan was conducted at our CHQ on 27th Feb 2018. The Post mock drill meeting was done with Admin Department. Sri Debi Acharya, GM & Head – HSE & Compliance conducted the session.

Environment Awareness Training on Pollution prevention & Control: CHQ

It's important to know about pollution prevention (P2) as it causes significant damage to our environment and ecosystems. Pollution prevention or control is needed to preserve precious environmental resources and to improve the environmental quality so that the preserved resources can be utilized for the benefit of mankind and the improvement of health and well-being of the people. In this context awareness training on “POLLUTION PREVENTION & CONTROL” was conducted on 26 February 2018 at CHQ. by Sri Sudam Barik, DGM, HSE & Compliance.

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Utkarsh -Management Development Programme: CHQ

With a focus to cultivate and reinforce behavioral competencies of the managers cum leaders, Utkarsh-Management Development Programme was planned to be conducted in 3 phases. The second phase of the programme was conducted on 5th and 6th February 2018 at CHQ. The programme was based on 12 IMFA competencies with focusing & addressing four competencies. The programme was organized in association with Anexion Transformation, Noida. Dr. Ajay Shrivastav, Founder & CEO of Anexion Transformation conducted the programme.

Workshop on PMS – DIRECT – Goal Setting Process: CHQ

An exclusive workshop on ‘PMS-DIRECT-Goal Setting Process’ was conducted in March 2018 at CHQ, Choudwar Plant & Sukinda Mines with an aim of creating a cognizance among the employees. This worshop was conducted to help them understand about their goals and organizational development. The programme was conducted by Sri Aashish Kumar Mishra (VP & Head – HR) & and Sri Santosh Pattanaik, MD, Creative Minds Management Services.

Behavioural Learning Sessions: CHQ

Behavioural learning sessions on “Motivation Skills”, “Managing Stress”, and “Interpersonal Skills” based on Fun-Task-Trick methodology were held across the locations from December to March 2018. Dr. Ajit Kar (Manager – L&D) conducted this session. . The purpose of holding such learning sessions is to create an awareness on the requisite behavioural capabilities to outshine in professional work field and in personal facades.

Yoga - For Health Programme: CHQ

An exclusive programme on “Yoga-For Health” for the non- executives was held at CHQ on 21st February 2018 by Sri Suresh Kumar Mohapatra, President and members of Bharatiya Yoga Sansthan, an internationally acclaimed yoga organization. The non-executives were taught on the essence of yoga in life.

Industry Academic Interface Programme organized at Ravenshaw University

A comprehensive Industry Academic Interface Seminar on Skill Innovation-Beyond B-School was organised by the management students of Ravenshaw University, Cuttack in its campus on 16th February 2018. Sri Aashish Kumar Mishra (VP & Head-HR) was specially invited to conduct the seminar. IMFA has been supporting the academic community across the nation through such various comprehensive industry academic interface programmes that help bridging the gap between academics and industry.

International Women's Day celebarted with gusto: CHQ

All lady employees of IMFA celebrated 'International Women's Day at CHQ with a fervour. The HR Department organised a progamme on this year’s theme- #Press for Progress on 8th March 2018. Addressing the gathering, Sri Aashish Kumar Mishra (VP & Head – HR) said: “Women, as the major part of the society play a great role in the economic, political, and social activities. International Women's Day is commemorated to remember and appreciate women's all over achievements.”

To make this day memorable and interesting, the lady employees exchanged their views and participated in exciting games. Some video clips on successful women in the society

were screened .

Training Session on Media management : Corporate Affairs

A training session on “ Media Management – whether PESO model is applicable for Corporate “ held at CHQ on 17th February 2018. Dr. Mrinal Chatterjee, Regional Director, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal presented his talk on above said topic and shared various examples related to PESO model. The employees from Sukinda, Choudwar, Therubali and CHQ participated in the session.

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To reduce furnace shutdown due to hydraulic hose failure at CCP-1.

CCP-I(48 MVA closed furnace) furnace electrode seal ring arrangement provided by the OEM at the Smoke Hood was not effective and was causing arcing with cooling shield. To control the breakdowns and production loss due to arcing, seal rings were removed from position. After removal of seal ring sometimes flame from furnace was going up through gap between electrode and smoke hood opening and thus causing failure of hydraulic hoses of electrode hoist. To control this different ideas like providing fire retardant sleeve and fire retardant blanket etc. were implemented but the desired result was not achieved. Finally the OEM supplied seal ring was modified by fixing insulation material and fitted in same position to close the gap between electrode and smoke hood opening. By this modification flame approaching to the level of hydraulic hoses is controlled significantly and no failure of hose since four months.

To enhance the life of CS Ladle spout at CCP-1

Cast Steel ladles are in use for collection of liquid metal & slag during tapping process of Furnace. The ladles are placed in a cascading manner to allow the flow of liquid melt from one ladle to other through spout. The liquid melt also passes through spout of the ladle during lip pouring. Due to passage of high temperature liquid melt, the end portion of spout gets eroded and ladle availability for tapping process is affected. To increase the life of the ladle spout which ensures the availability of ladles for tapping process and reduces the cost of maintenance, spout end portion was extended by welding MS Plate with anchoring and filled carbon paste fines. Castable layer was given over the carbon paste to allow backing and to withstand high temperature. By this modification the life of ladle spout increased from 5 heats to 8 heats on an average.

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Bifurcation of pneumatic conveying System in GCP-2 : THV

Continuous disposal of flue gas dust, by pneumatic conveying, is essential for continuous running of gas cleaning plant no.2. Bifurcation of pneumatic conveying system was done to eliminate the frequent jamming of existing pneumatic conveying pipe lines.

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Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF) Activities

BIPF Celebrates 7th Foundation Day

BIPF celebrated its 7th foundation day on 14th March 2018.To mark this foundation day, a camp was organized at Ambition Club, OTM Colony, Choudwar municipality. About 341 patients were given free treatment and provided free medicines. Sri N H Babu, SGM (Manufacturing-FA) inaugurated the health camp in presence of Sri G S P Rao, DGM-HR & Admn, Sri Banamali Das, Ex-OTM Labour Union Leader and Ambition Club members. IMFA employees, volunteers from the local area, took part in this health camp. The aim of organising the camp is to provide special treatment and create health awareness among people.

Central Inspection Team, MoRD visited BIPF Choudwar Skill Center

Central Inspection Team, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) visited to BIPF Choudwar Skill Center on 6th March 2018. Director and Asst. Director of MoRD, District Magistrate, Cuttack, Project Director, District Rural Development Agencies, Cuttack and BDO,Tangi-Choudwar block met SMO trainees and dicussed regarding the training, residential facility, OJT & placement .

CEO, BIPF visits Sukinda Chromite Mines

Smt. Shaifalika Panda, CEO, BIPF paid two day ( from 7th to 8th January 2018) official visit to Sukinda Chromite Mines. She had discussed about different activities implemented under 'Project Unnati' with the women self-help group members. She said, “Women had shown greater resolve in income generating process, so more facilitation is needed to enhance their income generation.” She also visited BIPF Sukinda ITI and spent some quality time with the students of ITI & Skill center. She had an detailed discussion with the senior management team, faculty members and enquired about overall peripheral development of BIPF Sukinda ITI.

2nd Annual Sports Meet of BIPF Sukinda ITI

2nd Annual Sports Meet of BIPF Sukinda ITI was held on 22nd and 23rd March at ITI. The event was inaugurated by lighting a lamp & hoisting the flag. The students took part in different sports games like athletics, jumbling, discus throw, bi-cycle race, volleyball & badminton etc. During the closing ceremony prizes were distributed by the chief guest Smt Anita Patni, W/o Sri Sudhansu Patni ,Sri GM,SMC. Sri Hemanta Ku Ojha, Group Instructor, ITI coordinated the event.

BIPF JKpur Skill Centre’s 2nd batch trainees placement

BIPF JKpur Skill Centre successfully completed its 2nd batch of Electrician Domestics & Turning Training. Trainees underwent the 6-month residential training followed by assessment. A total number of 52 trainees have sucessfully joined in two companies - Yashaswi Academy of Skills,Pune and Reliable First Ahmedabad

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Adolescence Awareness Program: THV

An Awareness program on adolescence was organized at Kartikaguda village, Kartikaguda gram panchayat. About 80 girls from the village got benefited from this program. Dr Rasmi Prabha Das & Smt. Subhasree Das from Kolnara Community Health Center conducted this awareness program. Leaflets were distributed at the end of the program.

Installation of Solar Street Lights: THV

Four solar street lights have been installed in between Therubali plant and Station road as per request of Anchalika Kalyan Samiti, Therubali. The installation of lights was inaugurated by Sri K V Rao SGM- FA, Therubali in presence of members of Anchalika Kalyan Samiti, Therubali, members of Panchayat Raj Institution (PRI) from Therubali, Kartikaguda, Keliguda, Khedapada & Dumuriguda Gram Panchayat & IMFA Senior officials.

Wall Painting for Mass Awareness: THV

Wall paintings were done at Paikapada Sevashram School, Khedapada High school and Pindapadar High school of Therubali to create mass awareness on Malaria, Dengue & Diarrhea, Japanese Encephalitis, Heat Stroke, Sanitation & Hygiene, Mother & Child Care and Gender Equality issues. The purpose of organising such programme is to disperse information among the villagers so that they live a healthy and dignified life.

Immunization camp at Kaliapani: SMC

The immunizing camp for Measles & Rubella was organised at IMFA Kaliapani dispensary where 146 children were vaccinated on 15th February 2018. Health Workers, ASHAs, Sukinda CHC in-charge, IMFA and BIPF officials were present at the camp site.

Rural Health Camp: SMC

A rural health camp was conducted at Project U.P. School, Patpur, Sansoilo GP on 27th March 2018. The camp was inaugurated by Smt Padmabati Jena, Block Chairman in presence of Sri Dibya Ranjan Baral, Block Vice Chirman & Smt Sabita Haibru, Sarpanch, Sansailo. About 436 patients were given free treatment and free medicines in the camp. Dr R N Mishra, Surgery specialist, Sukinda CHC, Dr P C Mishra, Gynaecologist, Danagadi CHC, Dr M G Sahoo, Ayush doctor, Kuhika PHC and in-house doctors Dr Alok Das, Dr L P Mohanty & other paramedical staff and officials successfully conducted the camp. The patients also went for Malaria detection test in the camp under the supervision of Dr R N Mishra.

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Medical equipment support to Kuhika PHC: SMC

Medical equipment support was provided to Kuhika Primary Health Center, Sukinda. Two fowler bed along with allied accessories like mattress, pillow & bed sheets were donated to Kuhika PHC, Kuhika GP on 8th February 2018 .

BIPF constructed Bhagabata Tungi: CDR

In the past, the villagers used to visit Bhagabata Tungi to read Bhagabad Gita, Ramayan & Mahabharat. Now this has become obsolete. To revive the old practices BIPF constructed a Bhagabata Tungi at Jayanti Nagar, OTM Colony, Choudwar on 27th February 2018. Sri Bijayananda Mohapatra, SVP, Head Power BU & EIC, inaugurated the new building in presence of MLA, Choudwar, local municipal councilor and local dignitaries.

General Health Camp organised: CDR

Three health camps were organized at Gobindjewpatana UP School, Brahmapur GP Office and Agrahat GP Office in Choudwar respectively on 27th December 2017, 30th January and 18th February 2018. A group of doctors from nearby hospitals and paramedical staff were present to provide medical facilities to the patients. About 1486 patients received treatment, consultation and were given free medicines.

Skin Treatment camp: SMC

A skin treatment camp was held at dispensary, Sukinda mines on 26th February 2018. Dr Shobha Das, skin specialist, Bhubaneswar extended her support in successfuly organising the camp. The camp was open for public and IMFA employees. About 62 patients turned up to avail free treatment and free medicines.

BIPF provides sports materials and computers to Schools: CDR

On 15th Jauary 2018, BIPF provided the materials for sports like Slider, Seesaw & Swings to Saha-Sikshya Kendra , Madhusudan Primary School, Springdale Play School and Janmejoy UP School. The parents, school teachers & local people appreciated the benevolent work of the foundation. With this support of BIPF, about 535 students of the school will be benefited.

To encouragre digital learning, BIPF provided computers to Municipal Govt. High School, Choudwar, Nigamananda High School, Daulatabad, Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Agrahat and Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Choudwar. Counsellors, teachers, parents & other dignitaries were present during the distribution ceremony held at IMFA club, Choudwar.

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BIPF forms strategic partnership with School and Mass communication Dept.

BIPF has formed strategic partnership with government to bring greater impact to the communities. An awareness programme on 'Right to Education' was organized at Mahisalanda G.P. School, Tangi Choudwar block, Cuttack in convergence with School & Mass Education department, Govt.of Odisha. About 30 school headmasters, school management committee chairman and teachers from Mangarajpur, Mahisalanda and Sankarpur GP of Choudwar participated. Sri Gopinath Pradhan, Cluster Resource Center Coordinator facilitated the programme.

Celebration of International Women's Day: CDR

To mark the International women's Day, BIPF celebrated the International Women's Day on 8th March 2018 at Mangrajpur Panchayat office. Smt Madhusmita Sethi , Zilla Parisad, Tangi-Choudwar block, Smt Sasmita Parida, Sarpanch, Mangrajpur Panchayat, 148 women of the nearby villages, Anganwadi Workers, ASHAs, School teachers participated in the programme and discuused the role woman in the society. Relief to Fire Victims: Sukinda & Therubali

On 13th March 2018, the relief materials like dry food items, cloths, blanket & utensils were provided to Sri Govinda Nayak from Gurujung village, Kaliapani, whose house was gutted in fire in evening.

BIPF organises Creative workshops for school children

To explore the hidden talent and create a joyful learning environment, BIPF organized four creative workshops for school students of Mangarajpur and Berhampur Gram Panchayat. About 860 students from four schools participated in this workshop and given opportunity to exhibit their dexterity in art, craft & rangoli competition. CRCC (Cluster Resource Center Coordinator) under SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan) & Headmasters of four schools extended their support in conducting this workshop.

Training on Goatery Farming:

Training on Backyard Poultry Farming & Vegetable Cultivation:

At Nuasahi, goatery training programme was organized in Madhuban, Mayuranacha, Tanla, & Kushatikiri village. 135 SHG members from 11 SHGs and 10 active farmers participated in the training program. At Sukinda the training was organized in Kaliapani, Ragada, Ostapala village where 101 SHG members from 17 SHGs and 4 active farmers participated.

At Nuasahi, backyard poultry farming training was organized covering 112 women from 9 SHGs and 17

active male farmers of Mayuranacha, Raighati village under K. Baliapal G.P of Hatadih block. Training was conducted in convergence with Fisheries & Animal Husbandry department, GoO.

At Nuasahi a demonstration program on Green Gram (Moong Dal) cultivation was organized for the women farmers of SHGs in Mayuranacha village under K. Baliapal G.P of Hatadih block The demonstration session was facilitated by Block Technical Manager (BTM), Assistant Technical Manager (ATM) from agriculture department. About 96 beneficiaries were trained and provided with green gram seed and essential nutrients by the department.

In convergence with Fisheries & Animal Husbandry department, livestock vaccination camp was organized at Tanla, Mayuranacha & Raighati village under K.Baliapal G.P., Hatadih block of Keonjhar district. The aim is to disseminate basic information to the community about the importance of animal health and to help prevent the prevalent diseases. Total 600 livestocks were vaccinated in the camp

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UPDATES ON PROJECT UNNATI

MD's Presidential address ICC's 87th Annual General Meeting:

The 87th Annual General Meetimg of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) India was held on 19th March 2018 at New-Delhi. Sri Subhrakant Panda, President, ICC India delivered his presidential address in the meeting. The theme of the meeting was “Global Trade Regime-An Indian Perspective”. The other dignitaries who were present in the session were; Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime-Minister and Member, NITI Aayog and Sri Jawahar Vadivelu, President-Elect, ICC India.

MD at Union Budget 2018-19 Analysis

The Post Union Budget Analysis was conducted by FICCI, Odisha State Council on 7th February 2018. Sri Subhrakant Panda, Chairman of FICCI,Odisha State Council said, “ the proposal for reduction in corporate tax will be beneficial for the most of small and medium enterprises and more thrust has been given in rural and agriculture sectors besides infrastructure which is good for a developing country like India.” Sri Tusar Kant Pandey, Principal Secretary of Finance Department and Sri Subrat Mishra, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax were present in this event.

IMFA participated in FICCI Roundtable on 'Recent Odisha Mining Scenario'

IMFA participated in the roundtable on recent Odisha mining scenario, organised by FICCI, Odisha Chapter on 2nd February 2018 in Bhubaneswar. Attending the roundtable, Sri Sanjeev Das, Sr VP, Mining(BU), IMFA said, “As far as the bidding for mining blocks are concerned, the Odisha Govt. has taken untiring steps to open up vistas for mineral auction with insistence on prospecting as par UNFC guidelines. Thus bidders will get a transparent view before the miners bid.” Other important dignitaries present were Sri R K Sharma, Principal Secy, Steel & Mines Dept., Sri Manish Kharbanda, ED, JSPL, Sri Sanjeev Nandwani, President, MISL, Sri Sankar Pratap Singh, JSW, Sri Manikant Nayak, CRE, Tata Steel and Sri Prabodh Mohanty, President of EZMA.

MD & CFO visit to Mahagiri Mines

On 22nd February 2018, Sri Subhrakant Panda, MD and Sri Prem Khandelwal, CFO & Sri Sanjeev Das, Sr VP, Head-Mining (BU) visited MMC Back filling plant. Sri Subhrakant Panda interacted with the executives above manager level on developmental and welfare related matters in the region.

Workshop-cum-Training Programme by IMMTA Workshop cum Training Programme on Mineral and Industrial Solid Wastes as resource on Manufacture of Building Bricks was organised by IMMT on 26th March 2018. Sri Ashok Kumar Behera, VP- Corporate Affairs & Legal, IMFA had delivered a speech on Solid Waste Management. Sri S R Pradhan, Director of Industries inaugurated the seminar.

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Seminar on 'Role of Sports in Development of Nation'

Kalinga Sports in collaboration with Stairs organised a seminar on 'Role of Sports in Development of Nation' at Muniguda on 9th March 2018. Sri Rabi N Prusty, PRO of IMFA, said, “Rural Odisha has plenty of sports talents and they can excel at national and international levels if they are identified at appropriate time and provided with right kind of support.” He also said that IMFA's Ekalabya Award has greatly contributed to the development of sports in the state. Other dignitaries who were present in the seminar were Dr Dillip Kumar Behera, BDO, Muniguda, Sri Ramachandra Behera, Zilla Parishad member and Sri Anant Prasad Mallick, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Muniguda.

Pimpudia Village Mandap Inaugurated:SMCPimpudia Village Mandap was inaugurated by Sri Priti Ranjan Gharai, MLA, Sukinda on 13th March 2018 in presence of Block Chairperson Smt Padmavati Jena, Sarapanch Pimpudia Smt Manorama Nayak and other PRI members, Sri Sudhanshu Patni- Sr General Manager, IMFA and other PR department officials.

IMFA Ladies Club organised Picnic: THV IMFA Ladies club organised a picnic at orchard near IMFA's plant.to celebrate new year on 14th January 2018. Ladies Club members and their children took part in this picnic.

Celebration of Annual Day & New Year: CDR

The annual day of IMFA Staff club was celebrated on 31st December'17. A grand musical programme was arranged and the musical concert was performed by “Saz aur Awaz” . The musical nite continued till midnight followed by a grand dinner. IMFA Recreation Club celebrated the New Year -2018 in a grand manner. A cultural programme was organised for the employees and their family members.

IMFA Employees Club celebrates New Year : THV

IMFA Employees Club celebarted New Year. A melody programme was organised at G B Nagar club premises on 21st January, 2018. The artistes of Surtal Orchestra of Rayagada enthralled the audience with their melodious voice. Also Various indoor and outdoor games were conducted and prizes were given away to the winners and runners. All the members along with their family enjoyed the event.

Ladies Club holds ‘Husband’s Night': CDR

IMFA Ladies club organized a very interesting programme called- 'Husband's Night' on 4th February 2018, where their better halves participated. A dance program was also organised by the ladies. It was the show stealer of the session. Ladies prepared delicious food for their husbands. The programme turned out to be grand success and was widely appreciated by all.

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Holi Celebration : SMC & MMC

Holi was celebrated by the employees in SMC and MMC on 2nd March 2018. All the employees and their family members enjoyed the festival of colour.

Holi Celebration : NCM

Holi was celebrated by the employees in Nuasahi Mines on 2ndMarch 2018. All the employees and their family members celebrated Holi with herbal Gulal and pichkari Colours in their colony.

Holi Celebration: THV

Holi, the festival of colours was celebrated on 2nd March 2018 at both IMFA Employees Club and IMFA Club. All the members participated in "Holi Milan" and smeared colours . Various fun games and "Matka Tod "(Breaking the Pot) were organized. The winners and participants were awarded. A delicious lunch was also organized for the members.

Holi celebrated with fervour: CDR

Holi festival known as festival of colours was celebrated at IMFA Staff Club on 2nd March 2018. All employees Choudwar plant celebrated holi with gusto. Breakfast and lunch were arranged for all employees.

GREAT GOING

Diptisikha Prusty, daughter of Sri Suresh Prusty, Sr. Manager Geology, has secured the first position with 96% in Std-VIII, ICSE in Stewart School, Sukinda. In addition to this she got two gold medals in IIO ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l I n f o r m a t i c s O l y m p i a d ) a n d I T H O (Inter na t iona l Ta lent Hunt Olympiad) and one silver medal in

IOS (International Olympiad of Science ) for the year 2017-18.

Monika Pattanaik, daughter of Sri Manoj Behari Pattanaik, DGM, Inst.(PP),won First Prize in TOASTMASTERS competition. She is working as Business Analyst in TCS, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad,

Toastmasters is a monthly magazine that is published at the State level. The contestants from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,

Telangana, Goa & Madhya Pradesh participated in the contest. The First Prize in "Contest of the Month" was won by Monika Pattanaik for the month of January'18.

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Saraswati Puja celebrated with joy in Nuasahi Chromite Mines, ladies Clubs in Choudwar and Mahagiri Enclave & Staff colony.

Mahasivaratri was celebrated at Champakeswar temple; CDR, Sri Laxmi Narayan Temple; THV & Nilakantheswar Temple, Mahagiri Enclave; SMC & MMC.

Astaprahari Nama Yajna:CDR

Astaprahari Nama Yajna & Sankirtan was organised at Champakeswar temple premises, Colony No.II from 24th to 26th January 2018. The employees of IMFA, local people and Kirtan Mandalis from the neighboring villages were present. Sri Bhagyadhar Mohapa t r a o f Supp l y Cha in Department performed the rituals as Karta .

Sri Ram Navami & Basantika Puja: CDR

Sri Ram Navami & Basantika Puja was celebrated at Choudwar from 17th to 25th March 2018. Smt & Sri AK Dash performed the Puja as Karta & Kartri. Purnahuti was done by Smt & Sri Bijayananda Mohapatra SVP, Head PBU & EIC . Basantika Durga Puja was also celebrated from 23rd to 25rd March 2018. Smt & Sri B B Dash performed as Karta & Kartri.

Pratistha Divas of Lord Sri Ram Temple : CDR

The Pratistha Divas of Lord Sri Ram Temple was celebrated in the Colony No.1 on 3rd March 2018. Smt.& Sri Sunil Krishna Dash performed the ritual as Karta and Kartri. Dr Gauranga Charan Tripathy attended the programme & beautifully narrated the life of Lord Sri Ram. Further a Homa Yajna was conducted in the temple premises.

Mandira Pratistha Barsika Utsava : SMC & MMC

The Mandira Pratistha Barsika Utsav of Lord Sri Nilakantheswar was celebrated on 30th January 2018 at Mahagiri Enclave. The employees ( Executives & Non-Exe) and family members participated in the event. Local public represenetatives, villagers and guests participated in the ceremony. Around 2000 devotees had prasad.

Bhumipuja of 1.5 MW Solar Power Plant: THV

The Bhoomipuja for 1.5 MW Solar Power project was conducted on 7th March 2018. Sri K.V Rao Sr. GM Mfg-(FA) and other senior executives of the company were present.

Inter-Unit Day & Night Cricket

Tournament: CDR

IMFA, Choudwar hosted Inter-UnitDay &

Night Cricket Tournament on 10th February

2018. The teams formed in different groups

by the selected employees of Mines,

Corporate Head Quarters, Theruvali,,

Choudwar, ORTEL ,UMSL participated in

the tournament. The Tournament was

inaugurated by Sri B Mohapatra, SVP,

Head – PBU & EIC.,Choudwar. Team

Choudwar bagged the Championship

Trophy beating Team Mines in an exciting

nail -biting final match.

Inter Unit Volley Ball Tournament :

SMC & MMC

SMC and MMC had organised an Inter- location

Day & Night Volley ball tournament at Mahagiri

Enclave on 24th February 2018. Employees of

CHQ, Choudwar, Therubali, ITC – Sukinda,

UMSL and Mining division teams participated in

the tournament. The tournament was

inaugurated by Sri Sudhanshu Patni, Sr. GM

SMC. Sri Narayan Chandra Dhir, General

Secretary, SRCKMS, Smt. Kalpana

Jena,Sarpanch, Kaliapani & Smt. Sangeeta

Pradhan, Samiti Sabhya were present to

encourage the players. In the final, Therubali

team beat Choudwar team by 25-18 & 25-16

to win the trophy.

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