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Contents

06Happenings at

Paloncha

28NEZL News

14Events at

Kharagprasad, Odisha

24Corporate

News Hyderabad

30Maamba

Collieries Limited

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Dear Readers,

The year started off with our company undertaking different activities on a smaller scale.

NBVL Paloncha felicitated the employees who had completed 25 years of service. Our CSR Activities have proceeded very well and we have been able to complete the various programs outlined earlier in the year.

NBVL Paloncha VP, Mr Sreenivasa Murthy has been elected Chairman of the Indian Institute of Metals – Paloncha Chapter. Here’s congratulating him in his new role.

Mr Yashobanata Pattanaik has also been felicitated by the District Magistrate & District Collector for having donated books for the setting up of the knowledge centre at the District Employment Exchange at Dhenkanal.

The Employee Champions have been active with the session on Chair Yoga & Geet Sangeet which was very well appreciated by the employees.

A new Initiative which has been introduced from this year is to recognise and wish employees on

their birthdays and making feel special. This has been carried out across the offices globally.

As we headed into March, there has been a surge in COVID cases which resulted in increasing infections across the country which has taken the infections to new soaring levels and we hope by doing things right, we can come out of this stronger.

I take this opportunity to ask everyone to practice safe hygiene and maintain a social distance at all times.

Stay Healthy. Stay Safe.

Regards,

Rishad John, Editor, Vision Nava Bharat

rishad@nbv.in

Editor’s Desk

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Paloncha, Telangana

The Quarter Gone By

Seminar on “Awareness of Bank loans for Women Entrepreneurs”A seminar on “Awareness of Bank loans for Women Entrepreneurs” was held on 7.1.2021 at our Nava Bharat Auditorium. The Govt Schemes offered through Nationalized Banks – Emphasis on unorganized sector, Govt Schemes for women entrepreneurs, Financial Assistance to Women Entrepreneurs, Project reports and Entrepreneurship Development Programme were the topics covered by different officers like AGM, NABARD, Regional Manager, SBI, General Manager, District Industries Centre, Lead district Manager, Industrial Promotion officer and District programme officer. SIDIBI have also participated in the program. 250 budding entrepreneurs have participated in the seminar.

Participants at the seminar on Awareness of Bank Loans for Women Entrepreneurs

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Seminar on Financial loans being Inaugurated

Orell Digital English language LabLearning English, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, is often a big challenge for many students in India even after they complete their graduation or post-graduation.

Perceiving both the significance of English language and the challenges students face in learning the language. Nava Bharat established a language lab at the institute. The institute procured the language leaning software “Orell digital language Lab” developed by Orell Techno systems (India) PVT LTD, based in Kochi. The software will be used to train tribal and non-tribal students in the district free of cost.

A certain level of proficiency in the English language is essential for graduate to gain employment as well as to excel in their careers in today’s world. In the rural areas, for a large number of students, the medium of instruction continues to be Telugu till high school. They will switch to English at intermediate and graduation level and find it difficult to gain a command over the language. Many times, even academically strong graduates are turned down by companies because of their poor English skills. The Digital language lab was aimed at imparting both oral and written skills to students and improve their chances of landing jobs. Nava Bharat Women Empowerment Centre has been offering a four-month course in DTP &

Tally, accounting software for graduates and post graduates. There are around 60 students for whom classes are being run in two sessions. 30 students in each session in the morning and evening. Besides local instructors of Orell will also be availed online to clarify the doubts brought by the students.

Students learning English as a subject to gain a competitive edge

Official Visit by Government OfficialsMr A Venkata Ramana, IAS, Project Officer, ITDA, Chittoor and Sub Collector Yetipaka (Andhra Pradesh) visited Nava Bharat Vocational Institute and Nava Bharat Women Empowerment Centre on 26th February. He was very happy about the training facilities done by Nava Bharat. He has planned to send ST candidates of cherla area to Nava Bharat Vocational Institute for training.

Voluntary Organisation (old age home), BhadrachalamThe company has arranged a facility of Wash rooms to M/s Manava Seva Voluntary Organisation (Old Age Home), Bhadrachalam.

In this connection we have organized Inaugural function on 12th March, 2021 at M/s Manava

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Seva Voluntary Organisation (Old Age Home), Bhadrachalam. Dr G Vineeth, IPS, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Bhadrachalam graced the function as Chief Guest and expressed immense happiness for the facility provided in the Old age home. Sri Y Sreenivasa Murthy, Vice President, NBVL gave away the formal letter of  handing over of Washrooms building structure to Smt Sarojini, President of Manavaseva Voluntary organization.

Smt Sarojini in her speech said that she was extremely touched by the good gesture of Nava Bharat aimed at promoting the society to a better form.

Mr MGM Prasad, GM (Civil) attended the program

Wash rooms constructed at the Tahsildar OfficeThe company has arranged a facility of Wash rooms to at Tahsildar office, Paloncha for public use.

In this connection an Inaugural function was held on 20th March, 2021 at Tahsildar office, Paloncha. Sri Ch Swamy, Tahsildar graced the function as Chief Guest and appreciated the company effort to arrange modern washrooms. He expressed that the washrooms will benefit the general public visiting the office for official work. Sri Y Sreenivasa Murthy, Vice President, NBVL gave away the formal letter of handing over of Washrooms building structure to the Tashildar, Paloncha.

Our staff Mr MGM Prasad, GM (Civil), Mr VV Rajeswara Rao GM (HR&A), Mr V Khaderendrababu, Chief Liaison Officer attended the program

Wash rooms inaugurated at ZPHSchool – Old PalonchaNava Bharat Projects Limited, Hyderabad has arranged Washrooms facility at ZPHSchool – Old Paloncha.

In this connection we have organized an inaugural function on 29th March, 2021 at ZPH School –

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Old Paloncha. Sri Vanama Venkateswara Rao, Hon’ble MLA graced the function as Chief Guest and expressed pleasure over Washrooms facility provided in the ZPH School – Old Paloncha. Sri Y Sreenivasa Murthy, Vice President, NBVL gave away the   letter of hand over of WASHROOMS building structure to Head Master, ZPH School – Old Paloncha.

Mr Sudhakar, Head master in his speech said that he was extremely touched by the good gesture of Nava Bharat aimed to promoting education in  the society programmes like free tutorials, computer faculty arrangement, Dual desks arrangement, Mobile science laboratory and supplementary spoken English programme in government schools, Provided K-Yans etc., our staff Mr MGM Prasad, GM (Civil), and Mr B Rrama Rao DGM (PP) attended the program.

Safe drinking Water Plants Handing Over to Paloncha MunicipalityThe company has arranged Safe drinking water facility neighbouring Hamlets of at Erragunta & Jagguthanda.

In this connection We have organized Inaugural function on 29th March, 2021 at Erragunta & Jagguthanda. Sri Vanama Venkateswara Rao, Hon’ble MLA graced the function as Chief Guest and expressed immense happiness for the safe drinking water facility provided in the villages of Erragunta & Jagguthanda and the municipality would bear the operational expenses and look after the maintenance of the plants. Sri Y Sreenivasa Murthy, Vice President, NBVL gave away a letter of  hand over of Safe drinking water plants building structure to Commissioner, Municipality of Paloncha.

Our staff Mr MGM Prasad, GM (Civil), Mr N Sureshchandra, GM (Production), Mr B Rama Rao DGM (PP) and Mr V Khadrendrababu, Chief

Liaison officer were present in the program.

Handing over of safe drinking plant to Paloncha Municipality

Certificate Award Ceremony for Tailoring & Embroidery courseThe Certificate award Ceremony of the 27th batch of the Tailoring and Embroidery course was graced by Mr Suneel Dutt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Bhadradri Kothagudem as Chief Guest, held on 16.2.2021 in the Women Empowerment Centre premises. He expressed that young women will be benefited through such short term courses and feel confident regarding their financial stability. He appreciated efforts of both aspirants and NBVL as well as the facilities provided to the Women at Women Empowerment Centre.

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Certificate Award Ceremony for Welder TradeCertificate award ceremony of the 17th batch Welding trade was graced by Dr Vineeth G, IPS, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Bhadrachalam as Chief Guest, held on 1.3.2021. He visited Nava Bharat Vocational Institute and Nava Bharat Eye Centre. He took an initiation to create awareness among the youth of Cherla area. Under his guidance, CI of Cherla police station invited applications for our courses through local news papers.

The candidates receiving the certificates from Dr Vineet G, IPS

Certificate Award Ceremony Tailoring & Beautician CoursesA Certificate award ceremony of the 28th batch for Tailoring and Embroidery and Beautician course was graced by Mr B Rohit, IPS, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kothagudem as Chief Guest, held on 17.3.2021 in the Women Empowerment Centre premises. He expressed that young women will be benefited through such short term courses and feel confident regarding financial stability. He appreciated efforts of both aspirants and NBVL company for the facilities provided to the Women at Women Empowerment Centre. He visited Nava Bharat Vocational Institute and Nava Bharat Eye Centre also.

Certificate Award Ceremony Tailoring & Embroidery CourseA Certificate award ceremony of 29th and 30th batch Tailoring and Embroidery course was graced by Mr Ashwin Devineni CEO, Nava Bharat as the chief guest held on 24.3.2021 in the Women Empowerment Centre premises. He said that the core values of our company have become a base to initiate this kind of skill development programs. He also expressed that the company and its management are proud of women who are part of skill development programs and utilizing the services of NBVL. He wished that all the aspirants should start business independently or work for a firm with skills learnt here. He outlined that all the aspirants must promote the best to the society.

Mr Ashwin Devinineni CEO NBVL presenting the award certificates

visiting the Women Empowerment Centre at NBVL Paloncha

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FelicitationThe Management has been felicitating the employees who have completed 25 years service in the company on the occasion of annual day celebrations on 26th January every year.

Due to COVID-19 impact, this year Annual Day Celebrations were not held. However, to continue the tradition of felicitating the employees who completed 25 years service, a programme was organized in Nava Bharat School Auditorium on 26th January, 2021. Vice president has felicitated them.

The following staff have completed 25 years service in the Company as on 31.12.2020.

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Emp. No Name Designation Plant

Paloncha

1 10325 Mr R Prem Kiran Deputy General Manager – PP 114MW PP

2 10326 Mr Ch Sanjeeva Reddy Crane Operator – A Grade Ferro Alloy Plant

3 10350 Mr K V V Raja Kumar Deputy Manager – DMPP 114MW PP

4 10351 Mr K Prasad Senior Manager – QC Ferro Alloy Plant

5 10352 Mr M Srinivasa Rao Manager – QC Ferro Alloy Plant

6 10353 Mr P Ravi Kumar Manager – Mechanical Ferro Alloy Plant

7 10354 Mr B Rama Rao Deputy General Manager – PP 150MW PP

8 10355 Mr I Srinu Deputy Manager – Mechanical Ferro Alloy Plant

9 10356 Mr Ch Sreekanth Assistant General Manager – Mechanical 150MW PP

10 10357 Mr B Srinivasa Rao Deputy Manager – Mechanical 150MW PP

11 10358 Mr G Ramesh Deputy General Manager – Mechanical 150MW PP

12 10360 Mr A Sreenivasa Rao Manager – Mechanical 150MW PP

13 10361 Mr Ch Venkateswar Rao Deputy Manager – EPP Deputed to NEZL, Zambia

Employees felicitated on completing 25 years of service

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Republic Day CelebrationsRepublic Day celebrations were held in factory premises in a simple manner. Vice President hoisted the National Flag and received guard of honor from security personnel.

Presentation of Annual Performance Report of the Plants on 26th January, 2021 by Plant HeadsThe Plant Heads of Ferro Alloy Plant, 114MW PP & 150MW PP have submitted Performance Reports of the Plants at Nava Bharat School Auditorium, Nava Nagar on 26th January, 2021.

Mr Y Sreenivasa Murthy, Vice President

Virtual TrainingMr MV Ramakrishna Ravi, Assistant Manager – HR & Admin has attended 4 days Virtual Training programme on Labour Codes, Industrial Relations and Labour Administration organized by VV Giri National Labour Institute, Noida. He was awarded the course certificate by the Institute.

Mr R Pradeep Kumar, Officer – HR & Admin has attended 2 days Virtual Training programme on Fundamentals of Labour Codes organized by VV Giri National Labour Institute, Noida on 03.02.2021 & 04.02.2021. He was awarded Course Certificate by the Institute.

Mr VV Rajeswara Rao, General Manager – HR & Admin, Mr A Srinivas Reddy, Senior Manager

– HR & Admin and Mr MV Ramakrishna Ravi, Assistant Manager – HR & Admin have attended 4 hours virtual training on “Talent Rewards” organized by Deloittee India on 05.03.2021.

IIM Paloncha Chapter MeetingIIM Paloncha Chapter General Body Meeting took place on March 22nd 2021 at our Training Hall at NBVL Paloncha.

Members included officials from NBVL, NMDC, Govt Polytechnic Kothagudem and Singareni Collieries Company Limited.

Mr Y Sreenivasa Murthy VP, NBVL Paloncha was elected Chairman of the Indian Institute of a Metals, Paloncha Chapter. Mr VV Ramana Rao has been elected Secretary and Mr Nishant Tapoo will continue as treasurer.

Mr N Suresh Chander Rao was the guest of Honour and Mr Y Sreenivasa Murthy was the Chief guest of honour.

Mr Y Sreenivas Murthy launched the website of the IIM Paloncha Chapter.

Prize distribution to the winners of the Technical quiz

IIM Paloncha Chapter Group Members at NBVL Paloncha

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Mr CH SateeshManager – Accounts Department

had died on 09.03.2021

The Management of NBVL express our deep felt condolences

to the members of the family of Mr CH Sateesh on this occurrence.

Passed AwayIntegrated Management System

(IMS) renewal audit was

conducted by our Audit agency

M/s Indian Register Quality

Systems (IRQS) from 22-27th

February 2021 for both NBVL and

NBEIL through remote mode.

The audit was completed

successfully and Auditors have

recommended for renewal of our

ISO certificates for three more

years (i.e., till 2024).

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Kharagprasad, Odisha

The Quarter Gone By

Inauguration of Toilet Blocks – Anchalika School We had constructed Toilet Blocks for “Boys” & “Girls” at Anchalika Higher Secondary School, Kharagprasad under our CSR activities for the year, 2019-20. The Toilet Blocks were handed over by Mr Yashobanta Pattanaik, Vice President – Odisha Works to School Committee in presence of local villagers & other NBVL Officials on 07.01.2021.

Inauguration of Toilet Blocks for “Boys” & “Girls” at Anchalika Higher Secondary School, Kharagprasad by Mr Yashobanta Pattanaik, Vice President-Odisha Works

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Inauguration of Community Centre at Nadhara VillageWe had constructed a Community Centre at Nadhara Village under our CSR activities for the year 2019-20. It was inaugurated on 11.01.2021 on the occasion of Silver Jublee Function of Ramchandi Mahostav. The function was presided by Sri Sudhir Kumar Samal, Hon’ble MLA, Dhenkanal Sadar, wherein Smt Simarani Nayak, Hon’ble MLA of Hindol was present as “Chief Guest”, Sj Braja Kishore Pradhan, Hon’ble MLA, Talcher & Sri Yashobanta Pattanaik, Vice President – Odisha Works of NBVL present as “Guest of Honour”. All the dignitaries present at the function highly appreciated the periphery developmental activities of M/s NBVL. Lighting of lamp by Sri. Yashobanta Pattanaik, VP-OW

Furnace-1 Lining Work of Ferro Alloy Plant - Odisha UnitFurnace-1 of Ferro Alloy Plant-Odisha Unit has been shut down at 00:00 Hrs on 30.11.2020 for lining work. The lining activities have been successfully completed on time. Furnace-1 was switched “ON” at 09:00 PM on 20.01.2021 after performing a Puja.

Furnace-1 Switched “ON” on 20.01.2021Performed small Puja before restarting of Furnace-1

Distribution of Nose MasksAfter the reopening of Schools, an awareness programme on COVID-19 was conducted by Mr Jitendriya Kumar Pradhan, Chief Manager-HR & Admn of NBVL-Odisha Unit at Brahmani Public School, Kharagprasad and Nose masks were distributed to the students present at the School.

Distribution of Nose masks to the students of Brahmani Public School

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KharagprasadCelebration of 72nd Republic DayThe 72nd Republic Day of India was celebrated in the Plant Premises of NBVL – Odisha Unit on 26th January, 2021. Mr Yashobanta Pattanaik, Vice President – Odisha Works hoisted the National Flag following March Past by Security Personnel. On this occasion, some Contractor Workers of FAP(O) & PP(O) were rewarded for their special contribution towards timely, safely & successfully completion of annual shutdown work of Power Plant Unit-2 and lining work of Furnace-1 of Ferro Alloy Plant.

Group photos on 72nd Republic Day

March Past by Security Personnel Patriotic Dance by Colony Children

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Visit of Vice President-Commercial to NBVL – Odisha UnitDuring the month of February 2021, Mr Nikhil Devineni, Vice President-Commercial of NBVL Group visited NBVL-Odisha Unit from 01.02.2021 to 03.02.2021. During this period instead of his stay, he visited all sites of operation of NBVL-Odisha Unit and discussed / interacted with all concerned HODs about the process going on at both Ferro Alloy Plant & Power Plants. He also visited the ongoing CSR activities at the Skill Development Centre and Meramandali Government Hospital undertaken by NBVL-Odisha Unit.

VP-Comml visited Control Room & DM Water Tank of NBVL-Odisha Power Plant Units

Vice President-Comml visited ongoing CSR Activities – 2020-21 – Skill Development Centre

Vice President-Commercial visited Brahmani Public School, Kharagprasad

Health Camps held near the plantFour General Health Camps were organized by NBVL-Odisha Unit at different Villages (Kharagprasad, Charadagadia, Sana Ranibania & Nadhara) under CSR activities for the year 2020-21 in collaboration with a service provider Social Organization for Voluntary Action (SOVA), Dhenkanal.

1st Health Check-up Camp was organized at Kharagprasad Village of Odapada Block in the district of Dhenkanal on 09.02.2021. The Camp was inaugurated by Sri Sudhir Kumar Samal, Hon’ble MLA Dhenkanal Sadar in presence of Shri.Narottam Rout, Sarpanchm Kharagprasad Gram Panchayat and officials of NBVL-Odisha Unit. A magic health show was also organized by Mr Bimal Kumar Biswal within this program to keep the Villagers aware on health issues, causes of health problems and information on health services and different schemes of Government to get the required health services. About 366 patients from Kharagprasad Gram Panchayat got their medical check up at the Camp.

Distribution of Nose Masks by NBVL-Odisha Unit at Health Check-up Camp, Kharagprasad Village

Distribution of Nose Masks by NBVL-Odisha Unit at Health Check-up Camp, Kharagprasad Village

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2nd Health Check-up Camp was organized at Charadagadia Village of Odapada Block in the district of Dhenkanal on 13.02.2021. The Camp was inaugurated by Mr M Srinivas, General Manager-Ferro Alloy Plant along with Mr DK Panda, General Manager-Finance & Accounts of NBVL-Odisha in presence of local dignitaries and officials of NBVL-Odisha Unit. A Total 302 patients from Sibapur Gram Panchayat got their medical check up at the Camp.

3rd Health Check-up Camp was organized at Sana Ranibania Village of Odapada Block in the district of Dhenkanal on 16.02.2021. The Camp was inaugurated by Mr V Ramakrishna, General Manager-Power Plant along with Mr BJ Rao, Dy General Manager-Mech – Power Plant of NBVL-Odisha Unit in presence of local dignitaries and officials of NBVL-Odisha Unit. About 327 patients from Tala Ranibania & Upar Ranibania villages got the medical checkup done in the Camp.

4th Health Check-up Camp was organized at Nadhara Village of Odapada Block in the district of Dhenkanal on 20.02.2021. The Camp was inaugurated by Mr Yashobanta Pattanaik, Vice President – Odisha Unit in presence of Smt.Anuradha Goswami, Child Protection Officer, Dhenkanal, Mr Prasant Nayak, Sarpanch, Nadhara Gram Panchayat & local dignitaries and officials of NBVL-Odisha Unit. A magic health show was also organized by Mr Bimal Kumar Biswal. With this program the villagers were made aware on health issues, causes of health problems and information on health services and the different schemes of Government to get health services. About 306 patients from Nadhara Gram Panchayats got the medical checkup in the Camp.

Health Check-up by the Doctors at Nadhara Health Camp

Ward wise visit of Team Members of NBVL-Odisha Unit along with Smt.Anuradha Goswami, Child Protection Officer,

Dhenkanal at Nadhara Health Camp

Inauguration of Knowledge Centre at Dhenkanal Employment ExchangeUnder CSR activities for the year, 2020-21, NBVL-Odisha Unit had provided 349 number books of different types, covering from Engineering & Medical subjects and books required for preparing Civil Services exams and other state level competitive examinations at the District Employment Office. The development of library-cum-study center on the occasion of inauguration of Knowledge Centre at Dhenkanal Employment Exchange was done on 17th of Feb’2021. Mr Bhumesh Chandra Behera, District Collector

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& District Magistrate inaugurated the Centre in presence of other dignitaries in the meeting, Mr Narottam Behera PD-DRDA, Dhenkanal, Nodal officer Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), Mr Yashobanta Pattanaik VP-OW Nava Bharat Ventures Ltd & representatives from other Government Offices along with students from colleges & other skill development centers. The support by Nava Bharat Ventures Ltd was very much appreciated by all present in the inauguration programme.

Mr Y Pattanaik, VP-OW felicitated by Mr Bhumesh Chandra Behera, District Collector & District Magistrate, Dhenkanal for providing Books to

Knowledge Centre

Inauguration of Knowledge Centre at Dhenkanal Employment Exchange

District Level Industry / MSME WorkshopA district level Industry / MSME Workshop was organized by District Employment Exchange, at DRDA Hall at Dhenkanal on 10.02.2021, to discuss about prospects of employability of local youths in the industries operating in Dhenkanal District. As invited by District Employment Exchange, on behalf of NBVL-Odisha Unit, Mr Sukanta Kumar Upadhyaya, Head-CSR & Mr Bidyut Ranjan Rath, Asst Mgr-HR & Admn participated in the meeting.

District Level Apprenticeship Promotion WorkshopA district level Apprenticeship Promotion Work-shop was organised by District Administration on 17.02.2021 at DRDA Conference hall, Dhenkanal. On behalf of NBVL – Odisha Unit, Mr Bidyut Ranjan Rath, Asst Mgr-HR & Admn & Mr Sanjaya Kumar Mohapatra, Asst Mgr-HR & Admn attended the workshop.

Visit of Executive Director to NBVL Odisha on 17 & 18.02.2021

Group Photos with Executive Director along with Senior Officials of NBVL-Odisha Unit

VP-OW, GM-FAP(O) & GM-PP(O) with Executive Director

Mr GRK Prasad, Executive of Director of NBVL presenting bouquet to Mr Shenbagam Manthira, CEO of Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution

Limited (TPCODL) on 18.02.2021

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Cultural Function (Sangeet Sandhya)On 10th March, 2021 a Cultural Function (Sangeet Sandhya) by renowned artists of “Door Darshan” & “All India Radio” was arranged by Cultural Committee Members of NBVL-Odisha Unit.

On this occasion, the prizes were also distributed to the winners participated in Annual Games & Sports organized by Sports Committee for the year, 2020.

Observation of 50th National Safety WeekAs per the schedule of National Safety Council of India, the 50th National Safety Week-2021 was observed at NBVL-Odisha Unit from 4th March, 2021 to 10th March, 2021. On this occasion different safety training & awareness programmes, such as demo on occupational Health & Safety, Fire Prevention & Protection Method along with a Fire Mock drill were conducted by the Safety department.

Safety Pledge taken by the Employees & Contractor Workers.

Demo on Fire fighting at site to Employees & Contractor Workers

Training Programme on Fire Prevention & Protection Method to Security Personnel

On the closing ceremony on 10th March, 2021, a mass Surakshya Sabha (Annual Safety Gathering) was conducted. On this occasion Mr Sudhansu Sekhar Sahoo, Asst. Director of Factories & Boilers, Government of Odisha, Dhenkanal was present as “Chief Guest” and Col. Sujan Mohanty (Retd.), Ex-Army Officer from Bhubaneswar was present as “Chief Speaker” in the meeting.

Prizes & Appreciation Certificates were distributed to the Winners who participated in the different Safety Competitions, Surakhita Shramika Bandhu & Corona Yodha being selected by different departments.

VP-OW addressed to the Employees & Workers on Closing Ceremony of 50th National Safety Week, 2021

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Prizes & along with Appreciation Certificates distributed to the Winners participated in various Safety Competitions, selected Surakhita Shramika

Bandhu & Corana Yodha on Closing Ceremony of 50th National Safety Week

Mr Asish Gupta, AGM-Ferro Alloy Conversion (FA&MD) & Mr Bibhudutta Nanda, General Manager of M/s. Tata Steel Mining Limited had also attended and participated in the Safety Programme and appreciated the continuous improvement and sustaining of safety culture & standard of NBVL-Odisha Unit since the last few years to till date and encouraged NBVL Employees with some good tips on disaster preparedness.

Mr Ashish Gupta, AGM-Ferro Alloy Conversion (FA&MD), M/s. Tata Steel Mining Limited attended the Safety Programme at NBVL-Odisha Unit

Mr Bibhudutta Nanda, GM of Ms.Tata Steel Mining Limited attended the Safety Programme at NBVL-Odisha Unit

Full Scale Mock DrillUnder Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning Preparedness and response) Rules, 1996, 2 (Two) mock drills were conducted by M/s. GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited & M/s.Tata Steel BSL Limited on 16.03.2021 & 17.03.2021 respectively.

On behalf of NBVL-Odisha Unit, the key persons of On-site Emergency Plan, Dy GM-Mech -PP (O), AGM-Engg-FAP (O), Dy GM-Elect -FAP (O), Chief Mgr-Safety & Fire Supervisor had witnessed the Mock Drills conducted by M/s.GMR Kamalanga Energy Ltd & M/s.Tata Steel BSL Ltd on 16.03.2021 & 17.03.2021. Asst Director of Factories & Boilers, Officials of State Pollution Control Board, Inspector In-charge, Kantabania & other members of District Crisis Group had also witnessed the Mock Drills conducted by both the industries. M/s. Tata Steel BSL had assigned Chief Mgr-Safety of NBVL as one of the observer.

Mr B Srikanth - Dy GM - Elect-FAP(O), Mr DK Baral - Chief Mgr - Safety & Mr Tapan Kumar Mahanta - Fire Supervisor witnessed the Mock Drill on leakage of BOF Gas conducted by M/s Tata Steel BSL Limited on 17th March, 2021.

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KharagprasadSafety Audit by the Officials of M/S Tata Steel Minining LimitedOn 26.03.2021, Mr Jagdish Padhy, Sr Mgr - Safety & Mr Mr Ganeswar Panigrahi, Dy Mgr Safety of M/s Tata Steel Mining Limited (TSML) visited NBVL-Odisha Unit to audit Contractor Safety Management System. Apart from this, they have also given training on “Felt Leadership” to the Supervisors and Line Managers of both Ferro Alloy Plant & Power Plant.

Retirement from Company ServicesThe Management appreciates the following employees of NBVL – Odisha Unit retired during the month of January & February, 2021 for services rendered and wishes them a happy & peaceful retired life.

S No Name Designation Retired on Length of Service Location

01 Mr Kanheyalal Sahu Sr Tapper 10.01.2021 31 Years Production Department – FAP (O)

02 Mr A Srinivas Rao

Receptionist-cum-

Telephone Operator

23.02.2021 31 years 6 months HR & Admn Department

Farewell to Mr Kanheyalal Sahu, Sr. Tapper of Production Department

Farewell to Mr A. Srinivas Rao,

Receptionist-cum-Telephone Operator of HR & Admn.

Department

Training on “Felt Leadership” by TSML Officials to the Supervisors & Line Managers of both FAP(O) & PP(O)

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District Crisis Group MeetingDistrict Crisis Group Meeting was held on 23.03.2021, presided by Asst Director of Factories & Boilers, Govt of Odisha under the Chairmanship of the Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Dhenkanal.

On behalf of NBVL-Odisha Unit, Chief Mgr-Safety & Dy Mgr Administration attended the said meeting. A PPT presentation on Emergency Response Plan and Accident Prevention Strategies was presented by Chief Mgr-Safety, which was reviewed by Collector-cum-District Magistrate in presence of members of District Crisis Group, Authorities of District Administration and representatives of other industries of Dhenkanal District were present in the meeting.

District Crisis Group Meeting Presided by Asst Director of Factories & Boilers under the Chairmanship of Collector-cum-District Magistrate, Dhenkanal

Accident Prevention Strategies was reviewed by Collector-cum-District Magistrate in presence of members of District Crisis Group, Authorities of

District Administration and representatives of other industries of Dhenkanal District present in the meeting

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Corporate News – Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana

New Joinee

The Quarter Gone By

Ms. Akhila Anamolu has joined us as Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) on 04th February, 2021, at Corporate Office, Hyderabad, She is a Chartered Accountant and has about 4 years of post-qualification experience with AEG Green India Pvt. Ltd and Tata Steel Ltd. She reports to Mr Sultan Baig, Chief Financial Officer.

Let’s welcome Ms. Akhila Anamolu to the Nava Bharat family and wish her a long and fruitful career.

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Mr GRK Prasad, ED being felicitated by the Chairman, the Managing Director & the Director (Business Development)

Felicitation to Mr GRK Prasad, Executive DirectorMr GRK Prasad, Executive Director was felicitated on 15.02.2021 for completion of 25 years of service with the Company on 15.08.2020. The function was attended by Chairman, Managing Director, Director (Business Development) and other senior employees of Corporate Office. The Management appreciates Mr GRK Prasad for his contribution to the Company and his guidance.

Let’s join hands in thanking Mr GRK Prasad for his contribution & guidance and wish him greater days ahead with us.

Retirement from Corporate OfficeMr Nageswara Rao Ravipati, Deputy Manager (Sales), retired on 28.02.2021, after serving the Company at the Corporate office, Hyderabad for about 24½ years. The Management appreciates Mr Nageswara Rao Ravipati for the services rendered and wishes him a happy and peaceful retired life.

Mr RN Rao being felicitated by the Managing Director & the Director (Business Development)

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Unlock Your Potential – The journey so far...With the aim of providing multiple platforms to employees to focus on Sharing & Learning, Results, Contribution & Strengths, towards realising best of oneself.

The Employees Champions, bearing the torch of achieving the above objective, through the intervention “UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL”, had conducted two sessions in this quarter.

The above sessions were widely appreciated by the employees, who participated. The video recording of the session on “Chair Yoga” was shared with all the employees across our Indian Operations & Zambian Operations, as per the request received from multiple quarters.

Awareness Programme on ‘Insider Trading’The Compliance Team, CO, Hyderabad, with the aim to help Employees of Indian Operations in learning to handle RIGHTLY the ‘Unpublished Price Sensitive Information’ received about the Company from various sources, had conducted an awareness session on “Insider Trading”, on 5th March. Insider trading can cause significant harm to a company’s reputation. Hence it is essential to have comprehensive policies and procedures in place and to educate all employees about what constitutes material Unpublished Sensitive Information and how to handle the compliance. The awareness programme was conducted by proCS Technoloy, Hyderabad.

Feel Good FactorBirthday Celebrations at Corporate OfficeThe HR Department has planned a number of initiatives to keep employees engaged at workplace, first being making employees of Nava Bharat feel special on their birthdays. Giving an employee special attention on their birthday makes them feel valued and recognized. Employees who feel appreciated are likely to be more productive and committed to the organization. The journey commenced with multiple birthday celebrations at Corporate Office and at the plants.

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Mr P Venkatesh, CHRO in SIBM, Hyderabad’s National Leadership Summit – 2021As part of “Corpaganza – National Leadership Summit 2021”, Symbiosis Institute of Management, Hyderabad invited & hosted Mr Venkatesh Palabatla, Chief Human Resources Officer as the Chair of the Panel, on 20th March. The panel discussion was focused on the topic – “Productivity and Feasibility in managing a liquid workforce”, to understand the impact of the liquid workforce on overall productivity as well as the feasibility of operating such a workforce.

International Women’s Day Celebrations at Corporate OfficeThe International Women’s day was celebrated at Corporate office on 8th March. All the women employees were felicitated on the occasion.

Women Employees & Sub Staff being felicitated by MD, VP (Commercial), CFO, CHRO & VP-CS

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NEZL

The Quarter Gone By

Letters of AppreciationMr Ambarish S Kumar giving out appreciation letters on 06.01.2021 to MCL seconded engineer – Mr Muyemba Chimboola, for innovativeness

in cost saving measures concerning the repair of critical integrated MOV defective power supply cards required for unit start up.

Machine Shutdown – Major Overhaul Works

Engineers lifting the High and Intermittent Pressure Turbine outer casing during the ongoing Major Overhaul shut down. It commenced on 10.01.2021. Mr B Rama Rao and Mr P Ramesh traveled to Zambia in the month of January for the Major overhaul shut down.

Training & Development Activities

The Plant Head – Mr Ambarish Kumar Srivastava addressed trainee technologists on 14.01.2021 after completion of their one year training. He was accompanied by Head O&M – Mr Laxmi Prasad, People Training & Development HOD – Mr Vasireddy Srinivasa Rao and HR and Administration Officer – Mr Jordan Malawo. The trainee engineers were appointed as Junior Engineers with effect from 13.01.2021.

COVID Measures been undertaken by NEZL Zambia

Due to a surge of COVID-19 cases globally which included Maamba, Zambia, the Plant Head – Mr Ambarish S Kumar addressed employees at the thermal power plant on COVID-19 matters on 09.01.2021. The objective was to encourage all to take preventive precautionary measures against the deadly pandemic.

Isolation Wards as part of COVID PreparednessThe isolation block of 30 rooms is well managed by the SHEQ team and other concerned offices through frequent fumigation among other care measures.

This is where TPP employees affected with COVID-19 are isolated until they are declared fit.

Overhaul of Turbine

Engineers positioning one of the diaphragms of the Intermediate Pressure Turbine of TG-1 after repair.

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Engineers installing the Generator Rotor (Generator Rotor thread in) after Overhaul. The Major overhaul shut down that commenced on 10th January, 2021 is ongoing.

Maintenance work undertaken

Maintenance Team carrying out Transformer Oil Filtration process of Unit Auxiliary Transformer – 2A during the Major overhaul Shutdown.

Engineers checking and measuring clearances for High Pressure and Intermediate Pressure Turbine glands during the Unit-2 Major Maintenance Shutdown.

Visit by Officials from the Ministry

The Southern Province Permanent Secretary and her entourage visited the power plant on 1st March, 2021. She is a new PS for Southern province and this was a courtesy call to familiarize herself with the biggest thermal Power Plant in Zambia and

located in Maamba. It is owned by MCL and NEZL is tasked with its Operations and maintenance.

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Board of Directors visited the power plant on 22nd March, 2021. This was a familiarization tour and they were very impressed as indicated in their comments “very impressive plant for national economic development of Zambia. Need to be supported and natured for further expansion.” During their visit all COVID-19 preventive measures were observed as follows:

All visitors (including VVIP) were to be thermally screened and mandatory hand sanitization at all point of entry Mine, Main Gate, TPP Gate, Godavari etc.).

Mandatory hand sanitization for all personnel at all entry points and buildings. Alcoholic hand sanitizers were available at these entry points with our security/ SHEQ personnel.

Wearing of mask was mandatory. Masks were provided to visitors without masks.

International Women’s DayOn 8th March, 2021, NEZL women celebrated women’s day at MCL golf club under the theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 World.” It is celebrated globally and people from all walks of life abandon their daily activities to celebrate this special day. This year’s International women’s day was celebrated cautiously at MCL golf club by NEZL women due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MCL Scoops a double at the 2020 Zambia CSR and Responsible Business AwardsZambia’s largest coal-fired thermal power plant recognised for community sustainability projects for the second year running.

Maamba Collieries Ltd

Maamba Collieries Ltd (MCL) scooped the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Implementation and Environmental Stewardship awards at the 2020 Zambia CSR and Responsible Business Awards organised by CSR Network Zambia.

The awards, under the theme Aligning CSR Goals with Vision 2030, aim to recognize excellence in CSR projects by corporate entities across the country.

Zambia’s largest Independent Power Producer received recognition for spearheading a multitude of community sustainability programmes in and around Sinazongwe district, including skills development for women and youth, construction and renovation of health facilities and township roads, as well as supplying clean drinking water to Maamba town.

The second award was for MCL’s extensive environmental restoration activities under its

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Green Maamba initiative. The programme has seen the country’s largest coal mining company plant hundreds of trees and ensure greening across the district to counter decades of deforestation and environmental neglect that the district had experienced before the mine was privatised and taken over by Nava Bharat Singapore Pte Limited (NBS) in 2010.

“One of our main objectives aside from spearheading social and economic development in Maamba and its surrounding areas is to restore the local environment to its former glory,” said Maamba Development Trust Manager Jethro Sikalunda.

The Trust, which operates under the ethos of … making a difference – to help uplift people’s living standards, is a special purpose vehicle that spearheads all community development projects on behalf of MCL.

“Our goal is to make MCL a leading example of an eco-friendly power plant in Zambia and the sub-region,” Mr Sikalunda said.

“As the country grapples with climate change, and as hydro-electric power plants struggle to meet demand, it is important that we all take a stand and do our part to safeguard our environment.”

“Corporate Social Responsibility at Maamba Collieries is its commitment to its stakeholders to conduct business in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner that is transparent and ethical.”

In a keynote address read on behalf of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Mr Mateyo Kaluba and the Chief Portfolio Officer, Mr Henry Sakala said the event presented not only a platform for corporate entities to receive a pat on the back for their community projects, but also allowed responsible companies from different parts of the country and sectors to come together and learn about each other’s sustainability initiatives.

Mr Kaluba urged the award recipients to stay on their current trajectory and ensure that communities benefit from their presence.

“I implore all corporate firms to continue with the great work in CSR they have exhibited over the past year, even as we all strive to make a positive difference for our communities in the years ahead,” concluded Mr Sakala on behalf of the Group CEO of IDC.

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