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Jayant Misra

Director Corporate & COO

CORPORATE MESSAGE

stVol. XXXVII, Issue 1 Jan. 2017

In this Issue

?CORPORATE MESSAGE

?EVENTS

?QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

?SPECTRUM

?H S E

?TOUCHING LIVES BEYOND BUSINESS

Bansidhar & Ila Panda

Foundation Activities

Dear colleagues,

Operations are satisfactory so far this year; which is well timed to coincide with improved international and domestic market for ferro chrome. With proper planning and control on operational and statutory aspects, it is possible to record highest ever mining output, power generation and ferro chrome production this year.

stWe shall shortly complete the 1 stope of Mahagiri underground mines successfully, which is a significant milestone and gives us confidence in this pioneering initiative. Quality Improvement Projects and good procurement planning has helped to keep power generation and ferro chrome production costs under control. It is important to continue on the same intensity of work ethic, to achieve consistency in our operations.

I wish you all a Very Happy and Prosperous 2017.

IMFA Plant at Therubali in the 1960’s

EVENTS

Foundation Day : SMC

At SMC the 55th Foundation Day began with distribution of blankets to needy senior citizens of the locality. A meeting was held at Mahagiri Enclave wherein Sri P R Gharai, MLA - Sukinda, Sri R K Das, Collector - Jajpur, Sri J K Misra, Director (Corporate) & COO, Sri Sanjeev Das, SVP, Head-Mining BU and Sri S. Patni, SGM – SCM were present. Sri J K Misra said “People Centric, Resilience & Extreme optimism are the three basic approaches of IMFA which Dr. Panda has always stressed upon.” The Collector, praised IMFA's CSR initiatives. Chief Guest Mr. Gharai encouraged IMFA to diversify into other fields so that both IMFA and the society shall be mutually benefited. Mr Sanjeev Das, also addressed the gathering. Awards were presented to some employees for Long & Dedicated Service and winners of various sports events organised at IMFA. The meeting was followed by a cultural event.

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55th Foundation Day Celebrations & Birthday of Dr. Bansidhar Panda

Foundation Day : NCM

At NCM the celebration started with lighting of Candles and Birth Day Cake cutting of our Founder Chairman Dr. Bansidhar Panda. The Long & Dedicated Service awards were presented to the employees for their valuable service to the Company.

Foundation Day :CHQ

At CHQ , Bhubaneswar, all the Senior Executives, employees and staff members of IMFA and UMSL felicitated th

Dr. Bansidhar Panda, Executive Chairman IMFA on his 85 birthday in presence of MD Mr. Subhrakant Panda and Director IMFA Ms Paramita Mahapatra at the Chairman's residence. Long and Dedicated Service Awards were presented to deserving employees in the AGM Hall. MD Mr. Subhrakant Panda said “ IMFA is looking forward to expansion in the coming days”. He also emphasized on more commitments from all quarters. He observed that he was proud of the dedicated team of IMFA employees. Mr J K Misra, COO, who completed 35 years of service at IMFA received the LDS Award along with many other employees for their long and dedicated service to the company.

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Foundation Day : THV

th thAt Therubali the 55 Foundation Day and 85 Birthday of Dr Bansidhar Panda, Executive Chairman, in which Mr C R Ray, Whole-time Director was the Chief Guest. The meeting began with garlanding the statute of Late Kunja Bihari Panda the illustrious father of beloved Executive Chairman. Students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Therubali sang a song. The welcome address was given by Mr R N Praharaj, VP-Mfg(FA). Long & dedicated Service Awards were presented to employees who have completed 35,30,25,20,15 & 10 years of long & dedicated service. Housekeeping award was given to Electrical dept. after an audit by corporate HSE & Compliance team. Swara Sagar, Rayagada presented an hour long dance performance.

Foundation Day: CDR

thThe 55th Foundation Day celebration was organised at the IMFA Staff Club Premises on 26 November, 2016. The function was graced by Chief Guest Mr Pravat Ranjan Biswal, MLA, Choudwar- Cuttack; Guest of Honour Mr Sanjeev Arora, DCP, Cuttack; Mr. Subhrakant Panda, MD, IMFA; Mr B Mohapatra, Sr VP, Head – PBU, Mr D Senapati, VP – Mfg (FA) & EIC, Choudwar and others . Students from different schools participated in a Science Exhibition. Long & Dedicated Service Awards were presented to the deserving Employees. Best Housekeeping Award, Winners of Inter-department Volley Ball Tournament, Best Suggestion Award and Inter-School Science Exhibition Awards were also presented. The programme concluded with a cultural programme staged by the Artists of Sangita Kala Sansad, Choudwar, Cuttack.

LDSA Awards at Delhi Office.

At Delhi office Long & Dedicated Service Awards were presented by Sri Subhrakant Panda, MD, IMFA

thon 19 December 2016. Seven employees from Delhi Office, IMFA were presented with the awards. This was followed by High-tea. The oldest Employee at Delhi receiving the Awards were Kamal Kant Soni - 20 Years and P R S Negi - 20 Years

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IMFA at “Make in Odisha Conclave”

The Government of Odisha, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Government of India, and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) collaborated to organize “Make in Odisha Conclave 2016” at Janta

th ndMaidan, Bhubaneswar during November 30 - December 02 , 2016. The objective of the Conclave was to showcase the manufacturing prowess of the State and the investment opportunities across focus sectors. IMFA put up a stall at the said Conclave which was inaugurated by Mr Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director, IMFA, on

th30 Nov 2016 .The Stall displayed all of IMFA's facilities and functions at different sites and showcased the company's CSR activities undertaken by the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation.

Mr Subhrakant Panda, MD and Senior executives of IMFA and important dignitaries like Mr Subhendu Das, ED Rourkela Steel Plant, Mr Madhusudan Padhy IAS, Principal Secy. Rural Development, Mr Sanjeev Chopra IAS, Principal Secy. Industries Deptt., and others who visited the stall, praised the IMFA Stall for being among the best designed stalls at the Conclave.

National Energy Conservation Day: CDR

The National Energy Conservation Day was observed th

on 14 December, 2016 to spread awareness on the importance of energy conservation and energy efficiency. Sit and draw competition for Employees' children and quiz & awareness programme were organised at Kalinga Vidya Pith and Kalinga Public School. Pamphlets were distributed in Colony No.1 & 2 and banners were displayed at all the gates.

Celebration of MEMC Week: - SMC

The 19th MEMC Week 2016-17 (Mines Environment & Mineral Conservation Week) was observed under the aegis of IBM, BBSR Region from 19.12.2016 to 24.12.2016. On 19.12.2016, two inspection teams comprising of Sr. executives of different mines of Odisha led by Sri N.R Swain and Sri N. Sahu conducted inspection of SMC in Group 1 & MMC in Group 2 category respectively. Competitions like drawing, debate, quiz, slogan & posters were organised amongst nine participating schools & for employees of SMC & MMC. The employees of SMC & MMC had organised street shows to create awareness .

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EVENTS

Sarala Puraskar 2016

The Sarala Puraskar 2016 instituted in 1979 by IMPaCT, the charitable wing of IMFA, was conferred upon poet th

Hrusikesh Mallick for his outstanding contribution to Odia Literature at Bhubaneswar on 26 Oct 2016. Chief Guest and eminent Kannada writer Sri Chandrasekhar Kambar presented the award carrying a cash prize of Rs 500000/- and a citation to Mr Mallick for his work: “Jeje Dekhi Nathiba Bharata”. On the occasion Dr Gopal Chandra was awarded with Ila Panda Memorial Music Award and Dr Dinanath Pathy posthumously received the Ila Panda Memorial Art Award. The awards carry a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh each along with citations. Mr. Kambar said “It is not only our languages that are shrinking under the influence of globalization. Our memories, hopes and thoughts are also threatened. Our languages have to survive this onslaught for our literature to grow. Smt Paramita Mahapatra, Trustee IMPaCT, Sri Santanu Acharya, President Sarala Advisory Body and Sri Rajkishore Mishra, Secy Sarala Advisory Body also graced the function.

Ekalabya Puraskar 2016

thThe prestigious 24 Ekalabya Puraskar 2016 for Sports, instituted by IMPaCT , charitable wing of IMFA was awarded to Odisha's Ace Athlete and Olympian Ms Srabani Nanda. The Award carries a cash prize of Rs. 500,000/- and Citation. Srabani received the Ekalabya award from India's legendary Athlete Mr. Milkha Singh

ndfamously known as the “Flying Sikh of India” at a formal Function held here at Bhubaneswar on 2 November 2016. Two other emerging Sports persons , Ms Deep Grace Ekka & Mr Dipsan Tirkey both International level Hockey players from Odisha, were felicitated with Citations and cash award of Rs 50,000/- each for their outstanding performance at both the national and International level Hockey Tournaments.

Mr. P K Jena, IAS, Principal Secy. Dept of Water Resources & Electronics & IT was the Guest of Honour. Speaking on the occasion Sri Baijayant Panda, Hon'ble MP, Kendrapada and Trustee IMPaCT said “ We feel humbled yet proud that most of our Ekalabya Winners have gone on to excel nationally and Internationally in their respective field of Sports.”Milkha Singh, the Octogenarian Athlete and Chief Guest said: “I am waiting for India to produce another Milkha Singh who will bring for India the Olympic Medal that I missed by a whisker ”

The function was attended by a large and enthusiastic crowd consisting of mainly sports persons, bureaucrats and public from different sections of society. The audience was also regaled by sports persons dancing to the tune of popular Hindi songs on stage.

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Safety Week Celebration: SMC/ MMC

The Metalliferous Mines Safety week celebration was observed from 15.11.2016 to 25.11.2016. On 15.11.2016. Mr. N K Sriram, DDMS-BBSR hoisted the Safety flag. Senior executives & employees of different mines were present at the function held in Katepurty stadium of TISCO and hosted by M/s. BAL. On the inaugural evening, First-aid & quiz competitions were held for all. SMC & MMC bagged various prizes in categories like First Aid & Quiz competitions.

On the day of Mines Inspection , Safety Models, Slogans, Posters etc were displayed. In the evening, a short play "Ajira Pratijna" was performed by the Security personnel. Subsequently, a safety drama titled "Jibanata Eka Bhangaa Khelana" was presented by the employees . Prizes were distributed to the winners of different competitions on Debate, Poster & Slogan. The concluding function of Safety week was held at Bargarh ACC Plant. Dignitaries like Mr D Acharya, MLA of Bargarh, Mr. N Subramanion, DMS BBSR, Mr. M K Malaviya, DMS Electrical, Mr. N K Sriram, DDMS BBSR, Mr.N Chaddha, Advisor ACC plant, Mr. A Singheshwar, Director ACC plant, Mr B Biswal and senior Executives and staff from various mines were present. SMC & MMC Contractors like CIL-SMC & MMPL-MMC bagged the following prizes : SMC:-1.Health and welfare -1st; 2.Training Category-1st; 3.Safety & compliance-1st; 4.First-Aid competition-3rd in B & D group.; 5.Overall-1st.in group B; 6.Safety model stall-2nd.

stMMC:- 1.Overall - 1st.in group C; 2.First Aid competition overall in A & C group- 1

Mr. Sudhanshu Patni, Sr. GM-SCM received the prestigious Award of “Best Model Employee” in the Executives category for his significant contribution in the field of Mining.

Annual Function of Chinmaya Vidyalaya Therubali

thChinmaya Vidyalaya Therubali, celebrated its 34 annual day on 15th December 2016. Mrs Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, IAS, Collector & Dist Magistrate Rayagada was the esteemed Chief Guest. She inaugurated the Science and Arts exhibition and presided over the meeting. Other dignitaries present were Mr R N Praharaj VP Mfg (FA), Mr R R Mohanty GM-HR & Admn, Mrs V Indira Rao, Principal Chinmaya Vidyalaya. Mr R R Mohanty, Vice president

of the School formally welcomed the guests. Mrs V Indira Rao presented the annual report of the school. This was followed by prize distribution to the students for academic achievements. 25 yrs Long service awards were given to Mr B D Nayak & Mr T K Paikrai. Parents, teachers, students & guests enjoyed the colourful cultural programme presented by the students.

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Ferro Alloys Business Unit, Choudwar

Electrical Maintenance ( Unit II ): Reduction in maintenance cost of Air compressor at

Unit-II.The OEM oil stop valve was replaced with M/s Schrader Bellow low cost oil stop valve without affecting the performance of air compressor. The life and performance of oil stop valve of M/s Schrader Bellow is better than the OEM . This has resulted in reduction of maintenance cost of air compressor at Unit-II.

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Production ( Unit I & II ): Mechanized lime coating of CS Ladle at Unit I & II

CS ladle internal surface is required to be coated with lime before collection of liquid metal/slag for easy stripping of skull. It was decided to mechanize the process of lime coating, by developing an in-house system with a tank and compressed air connection at both Unit-I & II. The mechanized lime coating has resulted in uniform coating of the internal surface of CS ladle and reduced the stripping problems.

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Power Business Unit, Choudwar

Revival of boiler – 1 operation at 108 MW PP

Due to aging & prolonged service , Fire bar holders were getting stuck with broken parts of sealing blocks leading to stoker jamming and stoppage of grate. Hence Boiler was out of service since 29.09.2015. Indigenous LHS sealing blocks were developed and manufactured by reverse engineering at very low cost to solve the problem. Consequently Boiler-1 was successfully made operational from 04.08.2016.

Cooling towerClarified water is used in place of raw water in main cooling circulating water system of 30 MW PP. The benifit :

·Reduced water consumption due to less blow-down to maintain high cycle of Concentration. ·Condenser Vacuum is maintained at high level due to less scaling effect on tubes.·No use of chemicals for slit dispersant and reduction in consumption of sulphuric acid by 33%.

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Interconnection of UPS in 30 MW PP

Earlier both the UPS of 30 KVA capacity each, were connected independently to two load distribution boards mainly for DCS & Turbine supervision and protection system. In case of failure/tripping of any one of the UPS, the unit was getting tripped for protection, leading to generation loss. Now both the UPS have been interconnected by switching logic with hot-standby mode for each other. In case of failure/tripping of any one UPS, the other UPS takes over uninterruptedly to avoid tripping of unit; thereby increasing system reliability.

Renovation /Technical Upgradation / Key Initiative : SMC,MMC

·Fatigue sensing devices have been installed at 6 Tippers of SMC & MMC. This device will give warning (audio visual) to the drivers of the vehicles in case of fatigue to drivers.The driver fatigue monitoring system specifically includes a camera placed behind steering column which is capable of eye tracking, via infrared LED detectors. In case the driver is not paying attention to the road and feeling drowsy, the system will warn the driver through warning sounds

·To improve performance of mobile water tankers during water sprinkling activity on haul road, we have adopted pressurized sprinkling system by use of 5 HP diesel pumps and conical shape nozzles. This will ensure reduction in skidding of vehicles on haul road as well as reduce the water consumption by covering a longer distance.

Bhumi Puja of 3 MW Solar Power Plant - THVThe Bhoomi puja of 3 MW Solar Power Project was

ndheld on 2 Dec'16 in the presence of Mr R N Praharaj,VP-Mfg(FA) and other senior officials.

New Transformer Installation At Tcp-1 - THVThe old 10 MVA transformer was replaced with a new Transformer at TCP-1. This task of shifting and commissioning of a huge transformer could be done without any problem.

Mines Business Unit

Therubali

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Sri Subhrakant Panda, MD, participated in a Panel Discussion titled “ Redefining the Industrial Landscape of Odisha” during the first edition of “ Odisha Nirman Conclave 2016”, organized by Kanak

thNews & Sambad Group. The event was held on 10 Dec 2016 at Bhubaneswar. Mr Panda observed “ Even though the bulk of the investment in Odisha is Mineral based , today it is important for Odisha to diversify away and attract investments in other areas. “ He also said that the way forward for Odisha is value addition. The welcome address was given by Sri Soumyaranjan Pattnaik, Editor Sambad and CMD Eastern Media Ltd. Sri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Minister of State, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt of India, Inaugurated the event.

Odisha Nirman Conclave 2016

IMFA Bags Best Exporter's Award

IMFA bagged the “Best Exporter Award” for 2013-2014 in a felicitation ceremony held by the MSME Department here recently. Mr. M Venkatesh , GM Sales & Marketing ( Ferro Alloys) , received the award on behalf of IMFA, from the Finance Minister , Govt of Odisha Sri Pradip Kumar Amat in presence of MSME Minister Sri Jogendra Behera, MSME Secretary L N Gupta and Export Promotion and Marketing Director Mr B K dash.

Employee Volunteer Programme:THV

Mr. S. B. Das has taken classes for Fitter students at Therubali Pvt ITI (TPITI) and earned 160 happy points. Mr. Arvind K. Rout has taken classes in Science

thand Math for 10 Class at Govt. IMFAL Campus High School, Therubali and earned 160 happy points.Mr. Sayang Bhuba Das, Sr Manager-Mechanical & Mr Arbind K. Rout, Officer-QC received mementoes for Best Employees Volunteer from Mr. C.R. Ray, Chief Guest at Therubali on the Foundation Day

thfunction held on 26 Nove.2016.

Mining Official Get-together: SMC

For greater coordination & bonding between different

Mining Companies in the area like OMC, TATA,

Balasore Alloys, Jindal, FACOR & IMFA etc, SMC

organised a get-together of Senior Executives of the

neighbouring Mines of Kaliapani chrome zone on

19.11.2016. Mr. Sanjeev Das, SVP, Head – Mining

IMFA, graced the occasion along with other Senior

Executives and SMC PR team.

Great Going: SMC

• Sri Aryan Swain of Std – V, SAI International School stood first in the School Science Exhibition . He exhibited the project on “Hydro – power” explaining the methodology of generating electricity from flowing water. He is the son of Mr. Ashok Ku Swain, Manager (Accts) at SMC.• Sri. Siddharth Behera,son of Mr. Bhabesh Ch Behera, Asst Manager (Mines), SMC Class -X , DPS Vidhyapitha, Bhadrak received Platinum Award with a cash of Rs. 5000/- from Hon'ble Energy Minister Mr. Pranab P. Das in a state level quiz competition on Energy Conservation on Energy Conservation Day.

Employee Volunteer Programme - CDR

Under Employee Volunteer Programme. Mr Monish Ray, Manager, PP(O)138 MW, taught classes on basic computer education at Janmejoy UP School of Kapaleswar, Choudwar. He is also actively involved in other volunteer programmes like General Health Camps & Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Mr Ray got 590 Happy Points & was felicitated by the MD, IMFA.

NCM: Sri Sudhir K. Mahapatra, Asst. Mgr. (PR.) has spearheaded a number of voluntary social service works and coordinates the Employees Volunteer Programme at NCM.

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SMC

Sri Nirakar Mohanta, Asst. Foreman -Mines & statutory Blasting Foreman of Sukinda Mines(Chromite) participated in many programmes like Public health camp, imparting safety training to workers, Employee Volunteer Programme ,etc organised by IMFA .

nd• Sri Basudev Satapathy, S/o Mr. R L Satapathy of SMC +2 2 Year Science student in

stVyasanagar Autonomous College, Jajpur Road.has won 1 position for his Model “Dish Antenna & Solar Panel for the betterment of Society” in “Eureka – 2016” - an Innovation

thPromotion Competition sponsored by AICTE, Govt of India held on 5 November 2016 at Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar.

Inter High School Debate competition - THV

An Inter High School debate competition on “Samprati Paribesa Ebang Amara Kartabya' (“Environment and our responsibility”) was organized among seven high schools from five panchayats at

th thIMFA Club on 15 Nov'16. 20 students of class 9 & th10 participated. Dr. A A K Chatterjee, Regional

Officer, OSPCB, Rayagada was the Chief Guest. Mr D.K. Mohanty, Sr Manager (QC), Mrs Lemona Deo, TGT, Chinmaya Vidyalaya & Mr Satyajit Mohanty, Sr. DGM-Environment of J.K.Paper judged the participants. Miss Tapaswini Panigrahi, Mr Dhaneswar Majhi of Khedapada Govt High School & Mr Srikant Mohanty, IMFAL Campus Govt High School were

st nd rdadjudged as 1 , 2 & 3 respectively.

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Training on Fire Alarm Smoke Detector System

Training on Fire Alarm Smoke Detector System has th

been conducted at CHQ on 27 December 2016 by Bhagabat Prasad Behera (Sr. Officer-HSE and Compliance). He explained the basic working principle of fire alarm system and necessary action to be taken in case of fire.

Training on Goods & Service Tax (GST)- THVMr K Sricharan, Asst. Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax, Rayagada conducted a training program on GST at the Conference Hal on 14-12-2016. 120 persons including employees, service providers, suppliers etc. attended the training program.

Training on” Waste Water Treatment - Recycle and Reuse” The training was conducted at SMC & MMC on Waste Water Treatment-Recycle and Reuse by Mr Sudam Barik, DGM (HSE & Compliance), who elaborated on the Zero Liquid Discharge Concept, Evolution and Technology Options.

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IMFA Scholarships: THVOn IMFA's Foundation Day one-time scholarships were also awarded to the following toppers of different Schools at Therubali by the Chief Guest Mr C R Ray.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya

·Mr Rahul Pattnaik, S/o: Mr V Prasan Kumar - Std-XII

·Mr Satyajeet Pradhan, S/o Mr Aviram Pradhan - STD-X

·Mr Sidhanta Patra, S/o Mr Bankim Behari Patra of STD-X Govt. IMFAL Campus High School

th·Mr Ganesh Patnaik, S/o: Mr Srinivas Pattnaik - 10 class

th·Mr Kartika Kandagiri,S/o:Mr Shyam Kandagari – VII Class Govt. Project Upper Primary School V

th·Mr Subhendu Patra, S/o: Mr Prafulla Ku Patra – V Class

IMFA Group Student Scholarship Scheme: NCM

Ms Ananya Samal D/O Sri Girish Chandra Samal of Personnel department, Sri Anil Kumar Moharana S/O Sri Rabindra Kumar Moharana of Electrical department and Ms. Laxmipriya Nayak D/O Sri Santosh Kumar Nayak of Mining department received scholarship under the IMFA Group Student Scholarship Scheme for pursuing Graduation Course .

Ms Madhusmita Behera,D/o : Mr Rabindra K. Behera , Office Asst., CHQ, has been awarded for recurring Scholarship, IMFA Group Student Scholarship Scheme for pursuing Graduation course .

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BANSIDHAR & ILA PANDA FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES

TOUCHING LIVES

Ideate-2016

Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation and Global Health Strategies (GHS), partnered to organize Ideate 2016, a th

panel discussion to create awareness and find solutions to critical social issues on 19 November 2016 at Bhubaneswar. This year, the theme was “Immunization for All: Improving Child Health”. Experts from across fields came together to discuss the important role immunization plays in child health. The event aimed to find ways in which vaccine awareness can be raised and how interventions can become more accessible across all levels of society. Ms. Shaifalika Panda,CEO, BIPF welcomed the guests. Eminent virologist and child health specialist Dr. T. Jacob John, Emeritus Professor, Christian Medical College, Vellore, delivered the keynote address .He emphasized that the Government of India, both at the centre and state level, must focus on creating public health systems for a substantial change in the health outcomes.

The panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Supriya Bezbaruah, Senior Director, Global Health Strategies, analysed immunization and child health through diverse perspectives. The panel included Dr. Hemanta Kumar Mishra, Additional Director of Child Health, State Expanded Program of Immunization, Government of Odisha; Mr. Joe Madiath, Founder, Gram Vikas; Dr. Rajiv Tandon, Technical Director - Maternal Neonatal and Child Health and Nutrition, PATH; and Dr. Amir Ullah Khan, Policy Advisor, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Participants included members from civil society organizations, the Odisha state government, development professionals, media persons, representatives from state offices of UNICEF, UNDP, Save the Children, Action Aid and other prominent local NGOs, as well as pediatricians and child health experts.

Inauguration of BIPF Sukinda ITI (Pvt)

BIPF Sukinda ITI was formally inaugurated on 08/12/2016 by Sri Debi Prasad Mishra, Hon'ble Minister - Industries, School & Mass Education in presence of Sri Pritiranjan Gharai, MLA-Sukinda, Sri Priyadarshi Mishra, MLA- BBSR (North), Smt. Shaifalika Panda, CEO-BIPF and Sri T C Hota, EVP- BIPF. Sri Debi Prasad Mishra, expressed his pleasure over this noble initiative of IMFA and appealed to the CEO-BIPF to take up sensitisation about skill development programmes at School and Intermediate level which the current State Govt is focusing on. Sri Pritiranjan Gharai appealed the youth to develop entrepreneurial skills for self-employment as well as to create employment opportunities for more youths rather than running after jobs after getting trained from such

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Institutes. Smt Shaifalika Panda CEO, BIPF in her welcome address said “Our aim is to raise the bar of vocational training in the state and contribute towards the “Skilled in Odisha” mission. The programme was attended by Public representatives, Media persons, Students & their parents and other local dignitaries as well as villagers of the locality.

Exposure visit of SHGs :

The 1st & 2nd batch of Exposure visit of 13 SHGs was organized on 21st & 23rd Dec 16 to Jajpur & nearby local areas related to Agriculture & Horticulture activities along with best practices adopted by successful entrepreneurs. Scope of Learnings included Mushroom Cultivation, Nursery Development, Floriculture, Vegetable cultivation & Plantation. Mr. P K Bastia, Horticulture Extension Worker, Mr. Surendra Sahoo, Udyana Sathi from Horticulture Dept. Damadorpur, Sukinda provided support & guidance during this exposure visit.

Project Unnati

Refresher Skill Training on Goat Farming: Refresher skill training on Goat Farming was organized on 9th, 12th & 16th Dec 2016 at Kushatikiri under Dhanurjayapur GP, Tanala & Raighati under K. Baliapal GP. Training programs were on:

Why & How Goat farming is a profitable business for

rural women; Shed preparation ;Selection of Breed

;Food Habit ; Diseases & precautions ;Vaccination; and Marketing Strategy. Mr. Satrughan Sethi & Mr. Manoj Kumar Mishra from Veterinary Dept. Maregaon facilitated the program.97 members from 6 SHGs participated in the Training Programme.

Orientation Program: Health & Hygiene:

Personal hygiene habits and techniques should be instilled into children by parents, at a very young age.More than just staying clean: it can affect your self-esteem and how others view and approach you. Orientation programs on personal Health & Hygiene for AWWs, Parents, and Children under Project Su-Swasthya was organized at Nuasahi, Kusatikiri, Siadimalia, & Nuarugudisahi Anganwadi Centers under Dhanurjayapur GP on 9th, 10th, 15th & 16th Nov 2016.Total 250 children, parents, AWWs, ASHAs & ANM participated in the programs.

Project Su- Swasthya

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Observation of Global Hand Washing Week

thGlobal Hand Washing Week was observed from 17 -21st October 2016 at Dhanurjayapur High School, Siadimalia Primary School, Gopabandhu Nodal School & at Kushatikiri SHGs. A rally was organized followed by focus group discussion & interaction with school management committee & community. The objective was to make Hand washing a habit. While habits develop over time, programs like this emphasize the importance of hand washing as a ritual behavior for long term sustainability. 400 school children, teachers, SHG members participated in the programme.

Health Check-up Camp at Choudwar

A free health check-up camp was organised at Saraswati Shishu Bidya Mandir, Sarada Nagar, Daulatabad, Choudwar on 23.12.2016 to address basic health needs of Choudwar Municipality ward no 13,14, 15, 16 & nearby village of Indranipatna GP. Five Medical Officers including a Pediatrician from Shishu Bhawan, Cuttack provided free medical health care services. 539 patients attended the camp & received free medicines. Mr Kailash Ch Prusti, Chairman of Choudwar Municipality, inaugurated the camp . For greater participation meetings were conducted with Shishu Mandira Management Committee,Health Workers and Anganwadi workers. Banners, leaflets and public announcements were used for wider publicity.

Project Arogyadhara

General Health Camp On 22.12.2016, a general health camp was held at Koilo Primary School of Koilo village in Bandhagaon GP. A group of doctors from Danagadi CHC & Kuhika PHC, malaria detection technicians from Sukinda CHC ,Dr L P Mohanty and paramedical staff of SMC extended medical care to the patients. A total of 377 patients were treated and given free medicines.

Capacity Building &Training programme on Mother & Child HealthCapacity Building training was organized for members of Kochilanuagaon School Management Committee, Mangarajpur GP, Choudwar. The objective was to help members provide collaborative support system for improved learning of students and to create an enabling condition towards achieving zero student dropout from schools. Training programme on Mother & Child Health was also organised at Mangarajpur and Berhampur Panchayat of Choudwar Block.

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Joy of Giving Week

A gift shows that you care. Giving gifts for unknown faces with the knowledge that it will make a significant difference in their lives, gives an inner joy that is incomparable. The “Joy of Giving” week was celebrated by Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation from 2nd - 8th October 2015 at CHQ followed by other sites of IMFA. Employees of IMFA & BIPF participated in this event by donating materials like books, clothes, accessories, toys etc. The collected materials were distributed to the needy through NGO, “Bakul Foundation”.

Distribution of Sports Materials

Sports equipment like Volley-ball & Nets were distributed by Mr R N Praharaj VP Mfg(FA) & Mr R R Mohanty GM-HR & Admn to the youth of nearby Therubali, Kartikaguda, Khedapada & Dumuriguda Gram Panchayats. 40 players benefitted through this programme.

Distribution of Essential Materials to School

200 mats were distributed to the girls &boys Hostel of IMFAL Campus High School, Therubali. Mr Paramananda Raut, District Education officer distributed the mats in presence of Mr Surat chandra Bartia, Head Master of the school.Distribution of Sankirtan Dresses Sankirtan dresses were distributed by Mr R N Praharaj VP Mfg (FA) in presence of Mrs Meniaka Bamini Sarapanch Kartikaguda, to Pujariguda Sankirtan Mandali of village Pujariguda under Kartikaguda Gram Panchayat, to promote socio-cultural activities in the area.

Blanket Distributionth

On 55 foundation day of IMFA, blankets were distributed to poor people of Kaliapani Village where Smt. Bhagabati Mahanta, Chairman, Sukinda, Smt. Jinita Munda, Sarpanch, Kaliapani GP, local leaders and our officials were present. These blankets are an invaluable protection against the severe cold of winter experienced in the area.

Other Activities

DIVINE & DIVINITY

Campus Interview of Therubali Private ITI

A Campus interview was conducted by M/S Microtech Precision Engineering Hyderabad; a manufacturing company based in Hyderabad at Therubali Private ITI. Out of 40 students in fitter trade of 2016 batch, 15 students got placement by the organization. Mrs Shaifalika Panda, Chief of CSR (Special Initiative) congratulated the Management committee for successfully conducting a campus interview at the Therubali Private ITI for the first time. Parents lauded this placement initiative undertaken by the authorities.

IMFA Premier League Cricket Tournament: SMC

A night cricket tournament under the banner of “IMFA Premier League” was organised on 04.11.2016. The four participating teams were 1) LM Lancers, 2) Jagan Jaguars, 3) Manoj Marathon & 4) Sher – E – Senapati- comprising of players from SMC & MMC. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr. Puranjaya Behera, VP – Mining in presence of Sri Sudhanshu Patni, other Executives and their families. Mr. Sanjeev Das, Head – Mining was present during the final match of the tournament held on 07.11.2016. The team “Manoj Marathan” won the tournament. Everyone enjoyed the friendly Tournament.

Inter Unit Badminton Meet-2016- THVth th

An Inter Unit Badminton Meet-2016 was held at Therubali on 17 & 18 Dec'16 at IMFA Club Premises. Teams from Choudwar, ORTEL, Therubali, Mines & CHQ participated. Mr R N Praharaj, VP-Mfg(FA) inaugurated

ththe tournament . The final between Therubali & Choudwar was held on 18 Dec'16. Choudwar team were the

rdChampions and Therubali team Runners-up for the 3 consecutive years. Mr Pravas Pankaj Dash of CDR TEAM was adjudged 'Player of the Tournament'.

Editor : Dr. Itishree Devi

Associates : Swati Mohapatra, Malay R Kar

Sanjeeb Prusty, Suresh Das