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Volume 22, No.1 April – June, 2016

NEWS INSIDE…..

Awards & Achievements

Projects - Overseas

Management Systems

Celebrations

Social Development

Education

Laughing Corner

Think It Over

Farewell

We Miss

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Let’s all pledge to this year’s theme

GO WILD FOR LIFE

“ZERO TOLERANCE FOR THE ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE”

5th JUNE

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Projects – Overseas The construction works of 2 x 150 MW Power

Project are nearing completion at Maamba,

Zambia.

During the quarter the following major

milestones were achieved:

1. 330kV Double Circuit Transmission Line &

330kV Switchyard have been charged, facilitating evacuation of power generated by MCL from Maamba to the grid.

2. Steam Blowing and Boiler Light up of Boiler-1 have been completed.

Awards & Achievements

JSW Steel Limited gave an “Appreciation Memento” to the Company for continuous support through supply of SiMn, at an event organized by it for its Main Vendors, on 20th & 21st May. Mr. N. Suresh Chandra, Deputy General Manager (Production) and Mr.V.S. Vasu, Senior Manager (Sales) participated in the vendors’ meet. STG – 2 of Unit-I (32 MW) of the 114 MW Power Plant at Paloncha has been continuously available for 550 days and despite being operated in island mode on 32 occasions due to external disturbances, the Unit achieved a PLF of 86.57% and crossed the milestone of 300 days of uninterrupted operation. The Management congratulates the FAP (T) and PP(T) staff for their achievements.

Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL), Zambia, a step-down subsidiary of NBVL, received

another Award “Project Finance Deal of the Year 2016” from World Finance for the

project finance transaction involving an estimated outlay of US$ 843 Million. World

Finance is a multi-platform Media Company with over twenty years of experience,

specializing in print, digital media, broadcasting and events – across key financial

sectors.

World Finance has commended the support that the project has gained from Chinese

Banks and the new standards it has set in Sub Saharan African project finance deals.

Mr.Ashwin Devineni, Resident Director, MCL and Mr.P.J.V.Sarma, Director, NBPL received the Award in London.

Appreciation Memento

received from JSW

STG -2 of Unit 1 (32 MW)

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3. 200MVA Generator Transformer of Unit-1 has been back charged.

4. Unit-1 has been synchronized with the grid.

Management Systems

External audits of the following systems were conducted, in June at our Units: 1. En MS (ISO 50001) at NBEIL, Paloncha. 2. QMS (ISO 9001) at NBVL, Paloncha. Convinced with the effective

implementation of the above systems, the

Auditors recommended continuation of the

respective accreditations.

Celebrations The “National Fire Service Day” was

celebrated at our Units on 14th June. As

part of the celebrations, awareness training

programme on fire safety and use of fire

safety equipment was given to the

employees and contract workmen.

Social Development The Paloncha Unit hosted “Entrepreneurship Development Programme” for Women aspirants, organized by M/s Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of India, a Central Government organization. Dr. K. Sriram, Sector Manager (Handicrafts) spoke on the occasion. A total of 70 women attended the programme.

200 MVA Generator Transformer of Unit - 1

View of 330 kV Switchyard

Awareness Training on Prevention of Fire

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NBVI entered into MoUs for improving employment opportunities for the rural youth in and around the Paloncha Works. The MoUs entered into and their purposes are as follows: 1. With M/s Schneider Electric Foundation,

Bengaluru, for “Train the Trainer Programmes”, Certification and placement of students trained in

Electrical Trade at NBVI.

Social Development Contd… The participants of the 3rd batch of Tally and DTP course, 9th batch of Tailoring & Embroidery course and 7th batch of Beautician course completed their training successfully. A certificate awarding ceremony was organized for the participants of these courses at Nava Bharat Vocational Institute (NBVI), Paloncha, in April. Dr.N. Kishore Reddy, Director, Sri Ramananda Tirtha Rural Institute (SRTRI) and Mr. G. Raji Reddy Municipal Commissioner, Paloncha, the Chief Guest, gave away the certificates to the candidates. Dr. N. Kishore Reddy, appreciated the efforts of the Company to improve the employability of youth and empowerment of women. The Paloncha Unit laid BT roads and constructed drains in notified slum areas viz. Punukula, Somulagudem, Sativari-gudem, Pinapakapatti Nagar, Palokoyya-thanda, Jagguthanda, Yerragunta and Maseedugutta.

Enhancing the skills of trainees of “Electrical Trade”

Certificate being awarded to one of the trainees of

“Tailoring & Embroidery” Course

“Entrepreneurship Development Programme” in

progress at NBVI, Paloncha

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Social Development Contd… 2. With Kirby Building Systems, Hyderabad,

for placement of students in Welder Trade.

3. With TVS Motor Company, Hosur, for “Train the Trainer Programmes”, Certification and placement of students trained in Two Wheeler Mechanic Trade.

4. With Association of Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP), Hyderabad, for training rural women in Jute Bag making.

5. With SRTRI, Jalaalpur, for “Train the Trainer Programme” for Tailoring & Embroidery Course.

Vocational training in

“Two Wheeler Mechanic Trade”

Education

Nava Bharat Public School (NBPS) at Paloncha has once again achieved cent per cent results while Nava Bharat High School (NBHS) achieved ninety eight percent results in 10th Class, during the academic year 2015-16. All the 105 students of NBPS, who appeared for the examination, secured distinction. Out of the 105 students, Twenty Nine students obtained the maximum possible GPA of 10. Brahmani Public School, Kharagprasad, Odisha (managed by Nava Bharat) achieved excellent results during the academic year 2015-16. Out of the 46 students who appeared for 10th Class examination, 25 students secured maximum possible GPA of 10.

Employee: I need salary increment. Three other companies

are after me.

Boss: Really….? Which three?

Employee: Electricity, Telephone and Credit Card…!!

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Son: Dad, a small get together has to be arranged in school.

Dad: What do you mean by small get together?

Son: Between you, me and Principal.

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Farewell The following employees retired from the Company’s services during the quarter April –June:

Sl. No.

Name Designation Retired on Length of

Sevice (Yrs)

Location

1 Mr. K.V.N.V. Prasada Rao General Manager (Materials)

30.04.2016 35 years FAP (T)

2 Mr. M. Narasaiah Senior Manager (Electrical)

31.05.2016 31 years FAP (T)

3 Mr. S. Venkateswarulu Asst. Foreman (Mech.)

30.04.2016 38 years FAP (T)

4 Mr. V. Chandar Asst. Foreman (Prod.)

30.04.2016 36 years FAP (T)

5 Mr. D. Dharma Raju Asst. Foreman (Mech.)

31.05.2016 38 years FAP (T)

6 Mr. D.S.N. Reddy Electrician – “A” Gr.

30.04.2016 40 years FAP (T)

7 Mr. Sk. Raheem Electrician – “A” Gr.

30.04.2016 36 years FAP (T)

8 Mr. M. Venkataratnam Senior Tapper 30.04.2016 36 years FAP (T)

9 Mr. Y. Kotaiah General Manager (Agri. & Admn.)

10.06.2016 5 years Sugar

Division

10 Mr. B. Satyanarayana Seasonal Worker 31.05.2016 36 years Sugar

Division

The Management appreciates the long service rendered by the above employees and

wishes them a happy and peaceful retired life!

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. – Michael Jordan.

------------- The difference between winning and losing is most often

not quitting. – Walt Disney.

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We miss ……

Mr. B. Kishore, Trainee Workman, Paloncha, expired on 09.05.2016. May his soul rest in peace!

The Management conveys condolences to the members of the bereaved family.

5th – 21st August