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According to the unauditedfinancial results for the first 3-month period of the financial year2007-08 taken on record in theBoard of Directors meeting held

in New Delhi on July 30, theCompany has achieved a net profit

of Rs.446.66 crore, with a salesturnover of Rs.1287.12 crore.However, during the 1stquarter of previous fiscal, the

First Quarter Results of 2007-08NALCO ACHIEVES Rs.446.66 CRORE NET PROFIT

figures were up at Rs.622.30 crore and Rs.1620.82 crorerespectively. Despite achieving all the physical targets,the lower realization is primarily because of lower globalalumina prices and importantly, a rising rupee.

In the production front, the Company achieved higheralumina production of 3,87,800 tonnes, compared to3,58,100 tonnes in the first quarter of the previous year.But the metal production was slightly down at 88,550tonnes, compared to 88,584 tonnes achieved duringthe corresponding period of the previous fiscal.

Letters to the EditorSetting StandardsYour monthly newsletter Parichaya has proved to be veryeducative and informative for our employees as well. We hope,Parichaya would continue to set standards with its valuable inputs.

F.C. Murmu,Hindi Nodal Officer, Hudco, Bhubaneswar

For Further ImprovementI sincerely appreciate the efforts put in for continuousimprovement of Parichaya. I would appreciate, if you couldinclude the addresses of employees, who have retired, takenVRS and tendered resignations. In the obituary column too,the address of the bereaved family would also be of greathelp. Besides, I would also suggest to include the interviewsof employees attaining the age of superannuation or ofemployees completing 25 years of service in Nalco.

Binod Satpathy,Sr. EA(HRD), Training Institute, S&P Complex, Angul

CorrectionThis refers to the news in Page 17 of the Parichaya of May-June,2007, where the success of Master Swagat, S/o Shri P.C. Agastihas been highlighted. Our congratulations to Master Swagat. Atthe same time we would like to point out that Shri P.C. Agasti,has been transferred from Corporate Office since 09.07.2003and continuing as on date in the rolls of Smelter Plant and hisdesignation at present is Executive Asst. Gr.I. We would,therefore, request you to kindly arrange to correct his designationand unit in the next issue of Parichaya.

A.K. SahuDGM(HRD),

Smelter Plant, Angul

Extraordinary ContentNalco sponsored 15-minute Oriya TV serial ‘Bhinna Manisha’which is being telecast in Doordarshan, is a uniqueprogramme. The serial presents the real life accounts ofordinary people with extraordinary attitude, therebymotivating them and encouraging others. Besides, the twoadvertisements of Nalco aired during the serial are excellent.In one of the ads, it shows a cat entering a room and lookinginto a glass jar. As a result, the fish swimming in the jar fallson the floor, out of fright. The cat then picks up the fish withits mouth and drops it back into the water in the jar. Then thecat kisses the fish from outside the jar. This symbolizes the

extraordinary attitude, which that ordinary cat epitomizes. Iam sure such ads and serials would help in developing apositive attitude among the viewers and contribute towardsformation of a healthy society.I would request you to increase the duration of the serial to30 minutes.

Ganeshwar SubudhiTulasipur, Banki, Dist: Khurda

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I would like to share some of my thoughts on threeprimary issues concerning our Company, which makeme restless all the time.

First, let’s look into our system of working. As you mayrealize, there is a yawning difference between ‘systemof working’ and the ‘system that works’. In all fast-growing organizations, the system takes care ofeverything. Nothing is individual-centric. People aremere facilitators. Hope, you will fully agree with me,when I say that with changing times, our working systemhas become old and obsolete. What was prevalent inyester-years are perhaps no more relevant today. Rather,those are becoming deterrents. We must do away withall those systems, which do not facilitate to achieve ourtasks and targets. I am sure, most of us, by now, knowthe strengths and weaknesses in our systems. If we canplug the loopholes and overhaul our systems, I am surethe right system shall take care of most of our problems.As employees, it is but natural, to be concerned aboutindividual promotion, perks and benefits. But, it is theorganization that is the source of all such sustenance.And the truth is, unless we transcend the orbit of routinetasks and enter the higher orbit of introducing innovativepractices, inculcating systems in lieu of ad-hoc practicesand try to add value to everyday jobs, the future maynot be brighter.

Secondly, I feel that a sense of complacency has creptinto our system. Although it may sound contradictory,somewhere along the line, our profits have been our

SHRI C.R. PRADHAN ONTHE 3 PRIMARY ISSUES CONCERNING OUR COMPANY

undoing. Perhaps, there is a pervasive feeling of inertia,instead of buoyancy, in the Company and this can be adangerous trend. This trend needs to be stalled as soonas possible. For this, we must ensure that employeesare motivated towards sel f -actualizat ion andorganizational goals.

Lastly, I would like to sound a note of caution. As youknow, we have been quite benefited by the favourablemarket conditions. No doubt, we achieved a net profitof Rs.446.66 crore during the 1st quarter of presentfiscal. But this is 28% less than what we had achievedlast year during the corresponding three months. Thisis primarily because of lower global alumina prices andimportantly, a rising rupee. Come to think of it, thishappened to us despite achieving all the physical targetsduring 1st quarter of 2007-08.

No doubt, Nalco is built on strong fundamentals. Ourslogan has been: ordinary people, extraordinary attitude.And as you know, the difference between ordinary andextraordinary is that little extra. And that little extra in thecollective attitude of more than 7000 diligent anddedicated workforce of Nalco can bring about a world ofdifference. What we need to do is to muster our collectivewill and wisdom. Anything we save, anything we generate,or anything we create – tangible or intangible – must go along way in ensuring our progress and prosperity, andmake us the worthy citizens of our country. Through Nalco,we have all the opportunities to serve the Nation. On thisauspicious occasion, let us resolve to do so.

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Nalco has bagged the prestigious Industrial Trade Quality

Achievement Award, for the highest-ever production and

export performance during 2006. The award has been

inst i tuted by the Council for Industr ial & Trade

Development (CITD). On behalf of the Company, Shri C.R.

Pradhan, CMD I/c, received the award from Shri Rameshwar

Thakur, His Excellency the Governor of Andhra Pradesh,

on July 20, at Hyderabad.

CITD AWARD for NALCO

Benchmark of ExcellenceTo meet the increased requirement of baked anodes,following the capacity expansion of Smelter Plant, Nalco’sBake Oven II at S&P Complex, Angul, was commissionedin 2003 with the technology of Aluminium Pechiney (AP)and technological support from M/s Setaram of France.

The plant has an installed capacity of producing 288baked anodes per day and it is operating with full capacitysince August 2005.

In a recent assessment of AP’s Baking Furnaces worldwide,it was found that the specific fuel oil consumption atNalco’s Bake Oven II (2.1 GJ/T) is the lowest. Thisoutstanding performance has made Nalco’s Bake Oven IIa benchmark among all AP plants. All credit goes to itsoperation and maintenance group for adopting stringentprocess control by adhering to standard operating practices.

On behalf of Nalconians, Parichaya congratulatesthe team.

Distinguished Visitors

Shri Mrutyunjaya Nayak, Hon’ble Member, National Commission forScheduled Castes, Govt. of India, held meetings with Shri C.R. Pradhan,CMD I/c and other senior officials of Nalco, as well as Office-bearers ofNalco SC/ST Employees Welfare Association on August 26, to review theimplementation of Reservation Policy and other related matters pertainingto SC employees of Nalco

Shri J.P. Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, on a maidenvisit to Nalco Corporate Office on July 15

Dr. Khazan Singh, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests (Central) andDr. V.P. Upadhyaya, Director (F), visited Nalco’s S&P Complex, Angul,and participated in a plantation programme on August 4

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Nalco has sponsored 83 students for industrial trainingin the State-run ITIs for the academic year 2007-08. Anagreement has been reached with the Director ofTechnical Education, Orissa, for the purpose. Underthe agreement, Nalco would contribute Rs.35 lakh forthe fully-funded training of these students who comefrom land displaced families of Angul area.

It may be mentioned here that so far Nalco hassponsored 461 wards of such displaced families, out ofwhich 425 have been provided employment andabsorbed in Company’s rolls.

Training & Employment of Displaced Persons by Nalco

Nalco in its endeavour to beautifythe Nalco township at S&PComplex, Angul, has completedcertain beautification projects.Elegant arches at the entrance ofthe township as well as at the Plantsites add to the aesthetics of thearea. Besides, avenue plantation,Ambedkar Park, fountains withcolourful lighting, deer park andsculpture of Mahatma Gandhi’shistoric Dandi March are among thesights worth appreciation.

As a whole, Nalco has been playing a catalytic role inimproving the quality of life of people living in the villagesaround its plants at Damanjodi and Angul. For setting upits huge integrated complex in 1981, 7420 acres of landwas acquired at Damanjodi (4532 acres of private landand 2888 acres of govt. land) and 4457 acres at Angul(3824 acres of private land and 633 acres of govt. land).As a result, 630 families in 51 villages were displaced –596 families in Damanjodi sector and 34 families in Angulsector. Besides, 1473 families were substantially affected(i.e. parting with 1/3 or more land) in Angul sector, whileno family was affected as such in Damanjodi sector.

Beautifying Nalco Township

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Smt. Sukanti Mahapatra, Director, Subhashree Sangeet KalaNiketan, Damanjodi, has been honoured with NrutyaPrabha Samman, while her colleague, Shri Manna BhanjanaJena, has been awarded the Rupa Sajja Samman. Institutedby the State Council for Artistic Research & Training,Cuttack, the awards were handed over at a function inBhubaneswar on the occasion of Mahabishuba Sankrantiand Utkaliya Naba Barsha.

Accolades

Gyanara ArthanitiBy : Dr. C.R. MishraPublished by : Basanta Publications,

Dagarpara, CuttackPrinter : Deepak Press,

Stony Road, CuttackPages: 254 Price: Rs.180

Dr. C.R. Mishra, DGM(R&D),Corporate Office, a noted Oriyawriter and columnist in the fieldof popular science, has come upwith a new book ‘Gyanara

Arthaniti’. In his book, Dr. Mishra emphasizes the immensepower of knowledge, in strengthening a nation’s economy.He cites the example of India and its pioneering efforts inestablishing a knowledge society. The book also talks aboutthe vast opportunities for India as a result of being aknowledge superpower. Through this book, the writerwants to drive home the message that ‘Knowledge is Power’and the present shift of the global economy towards Asiancountries bears testimony to this fact. The 21st century has

Dr. C.R. Mishra, DGM(R&D), Corporate Office, receiving the ‘UdayaBhanu Jyoti Samman – 2007’ from Prof. (Dr.) Dhaneswar Mahapatra,President, Udaya Bhanu Sahitya Sansad, Cuttack, on April 14 for his

contributions to Oriya Scientific Literature.

come with a new ray of hope for India and the nation’seconomy is already experiencing the difference. Our focuson developing India as a knowledge centre would take usstill ahead, feels Dr. Mishra.

International ConferenceDr. P.K. Majhi, CMS, Nalco Hospital,Angul, on an invitation from AmericanDiabetic Association attended the 67th

Annual Diabetics Conference, held inChicago from June 22 to 26. Dr. Majhiinteracted with the top medical expertsfrom various countries and later paid a visit

to the University Hospital of Chicago.

Qualified RefereeDr. Nirod Pradhan, PET, Saraswati VidyaMandir, Damanjodi, has qualified as aState-level volleyball referee and secured3rd posi t ion in the State RefereeExamination, 2007, conducted by the StateVolleyball Association at Barabati Stadium.Shri Pradhan is the first Volleyball Referee

from Koraput district to get this honour.

Awarded

Shri P.C. Agasti, EA, Smelter, has been awarded the‘Ra j iv Gandhi Rash t r iya Ek ta Samman’ , fo r h i soutstanding services, achievements and contributionstowards the society. Shri Agasti received the award onthe occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebration in NewDelhi on August 19.

Honoured

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As part of Hindi teaching scheme, Hindi Pragyanexamination was held during November 2006 atPanchpatmali Bauxite Mines, Damanjodi. The followingemployees were declared successful and received citationand cash awards (equal to their 12 annual increments) onAugust 15. Shri R.K. Mishra, DM(Civil), scored the highestaggregate marks in the Damanjodi Centre.

Best Performing Mining OperatorsIn order to motivate mining operators, amonthly performance evaluation scheme isin operation. The scheme monitors individualperformance by calculating machineoperation, hours of operation in mainproduction machines and productivityachieved as against norms. Shri K.S.Sreedhara, GM(Mines), distributed the awardsamong the winners for the first seven months,in two phases. Following are the details:

Academic AchievementShri Sankarsan Biswal, Sr. Foreman,

Mechanical Maintenance Dept,

Alumina Refinery, topped the

Hindi Pragyan Examination scoring

75.5%, conducted by Hindi Cell,

under Hindi language

implementation scheme.

Hindi Teaching Scheme

Shri R.K. Mishra, DM(Civil), receiving citation from Shri K.S. Sreedhara,GM(Mines), on being successful in Hindi Pragyan Examination.

Shri R.K. Mishra, DM (Civil) Shri P.K. Mohapatra, Sr. ForemanShri A.K. Padhi, Tech. (Elect.) Shri D. Behera, Manager(Mech.)Shri S.C. Maiti, Tech. (Mech.) Shri G.K. Sahu, Tech. (Mech.)Shri S.K. Pati, Operator (HEMM) Shri K.C. Khara, Ex. Asst. (Mat.)Shri K.C. Nayak, Foreman (Auto.)

Name Jan Feb March April May June July

Shri I.P. Gomango 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st —Shri P.K. Mohapatra 1st — 4th — 4th 1st —Md. N. Ansari 1st 1st — — — 1st 4th

Shri P.K. Behera 1st 1st 1st 1st — 4th 4th

Shri K.C. Sahu 1st 1st 1st 4th — 1st 4th

Shri K.C. Singh 1st 4th — — 1st — 1st

Shri B.K. Mohanta 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st

Shri M.C. Hansda 2nd — 2nd 3rd — 2nd 2nd

Shri H.K. Patra 2nd 1st 1st — — 1st 1st

Shri R. Mahanandia 2nd 1st 1st 1st — 1st 1st

Shri A. Bag 3rd 4th — 3rd — 4th —Shri Hari Khora 3rd 2nd 2nd 4th — 2nd 4th

Shri S.N. Muduli 3rd 2nd 3rd — — 1st 1st

Shri Biplaba Nayak 3rd 3rd 2nd 4th — 1st 1st

Shri H.K. Sethy 3rd — 4th 4th 4th 1st —Shri B.C. Siya 4th 4th 1st — — — —Shri G.N. Murmu 4th — 3rd 4th — — 4th

Shri D.K. Singh 4th — — — — — —Shri J.K. Pradhan 4th — 1st — — 1st —Shri H.N. Patnaik 4th — — — — 4th 4th

Name Jan Feb March April May June July

Shri C.S. Nayak 4th 3rd 4th 4th — 4th —Shri A.K. Pradhan 4th 4th — 4th 4th 4th 4th

Shri C. Soren 4th — — — — — —Shri C. Gouda 4th 4th 1st 4th — — 4th

Shri J. Pradhan 4th 4th 1st — — — —Shri M.D. Mustafa 4th 4th 1st 4th — — —Shri P. Bachhar 4th — — — — — —Shri B.K. Sardar — 1st 1st 4th — 4th 4th

Shri Animon T. — 1st 1st 2nd 4th 1st 1st

Shri B. Gour — 1st 1st — — 4th 4th

Shri K.B. Singh — 1st 1st 1st — 1st 1st

Shri S. Narayan — 1st 1st 3rd — 1st —Shri L. Hembram — — 1st — — 3rd —Shri T.B. Sabat 4th — 2nd 2nd 4th 1st 1st

Shri A.R. Lal — 3rd — — — 4th —Shri P.K. Sahoo 4th 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th — —Shri G. Besra — 4th 4th 4th 4th — 4th

Shri K. Pradhan — — 4th — — — —Shri T.P. Hemram — — 4th — — — —Shri R.K. Sahoo — — 4th — — — 4th

Shri R.K. Behera — — 4th — — — 4th

Shri G. Siya — — — — — 1st 2nd

Shri K.C. Sahoo — — — — — 3rd —Shri G.C. Sahoo — — — — — 3rd 4th

Shri P.U. Lakra — — — — — 4th 4th

Shri N.R. Pradhan — — — — — 4th —Shri A. Meena — — — — — — 2nd

Shri P. Sahu — — — — — — 4th

Shri A.K. Jena — — — — — — 4th

Shri K. Sarkar — — — — — — 4th

Shri H.K. Yadav — — — — — — 4th

Shri I.C. Besra — — — — — — 4th

Shri P.K. Sethi — — — — — — 4th

Shri G.R. Kumar — — — — — — 4th

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TPM Circles InauguratedFor invigorating the TPM activities, 10 TPM Circles have been constituted in different areas of Alumina Refinery, duringJune & July ’07.

AR/TPM/01 Ground Floor, Boilers, SPP

Shri P.K. Das, SM (Inst.) LeaderShri S.N. Panda, DM (Mech.) Dy. Leader-1Shri D.B. Rao, Chargeman Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/02 Ball Mill & Pre-desilication Area

Shri N.K. Jena, SM (Mech.) LeaderShri D.K. Sahu, JM (Chem.) Dy. Leader-1Shri B.S. Rao, JM (Inst.) Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/03 Seed Filter, Phase 1 & 2, 06/07 Area

Shri A.B. Gajbhiye, Mgr.(Chem.) LeaderShri M.P. Sethi, AM(Inst.) Dy. Leader-1Shri Uday Guian, Sr.Foreman(Mech.) Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/05 CHP-1, SPP

Shri Gobind Mandal, Mgr.(Mech.) LeaderShri Shankar Sethy, Technician Dy. Leader-1

AR/TPM/08 DM Plant, SPP

Shri S.M. Sahu, CM (Chem.) LeaderShri A.K. Nayak, DM (Inst.) Dy. Leader-1Shri Asit Roy, Sr. Foreman (Mech.) Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/09 TG Area, SPP

Shri S.K. Sahoo, SM (Mech.) LeaderShri N.S. Sudhakar, SM (Elect.) Dy. Leader-1Shri Sudhakar Nayak, DM (Elect.) Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/11 Firing Floor, SPP

Shri Abhay Sarma, CM (Elect.) LeaderShri G.S. Parida, SM (Elect.) Dy. Leader-1Shri P.K. Subudhi, Mgr.(Mech.) Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/12 CHP-2, SPP

Shri S.D. Satapathy, AM (Mech.) LeaderShri B.K. Nayak, Sr. Foreman Dy. Leader-1

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KAIZEN CompetitionA unit level KAIZEN competition was organized in AluminaRefinery in which various TPM Circles presented their KAIZENs.The best three KAIZENs were selected and cash awards werehanded over to the winners by GM(AR) on June 16.

AR/TPM/13 Ground Floor, Phase-1 & 2, 06/07 Area

Shri R.C. Duvvada, AM (Mech.) LeaderShri P.K. Swain, AE (Chem.) Dy. Leader-1Shri G.C. Patra, Sr. Foreman Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/14 Precipitation, Phase-1 & 2, 06/07 Area

Shri J.K. Nayak, AM (Mech.) LeaderShri K. Swambhu, JM (Mech.) Dy. Leader-1Shri D.K. Gouda, Chargeman Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/15 Phase-3, 06 Area

Shri J. Pasayat, AM (Elect.) LeaderShri Prabhat Sahu, Asst. Foreman Dy. Leader-1Shri P.K. Mondal, Chargeman Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/16 Digestion, Sand Separation & Post-desilication Area

Shri K. Biswas, SM(Elect.) LeaderShri S. Pradhan, SM (Chem.) Dy. Leader-1Shri S.K. Mishra, DM (Mech.) Dy. Leader-2

AR/TPM/17 Settler & TTD Area

Shri S.K. Roy, SM (Inst.) LeaderShri L. Ghanto, Mgr. (Mech.) Dy. Leader-1Shri T.K. Chakraborty, DM (Mech.) Dy. Leader-2

A new Quality Circle ‘Invention‘ was inaugurated in Miningdepartment of Panchpatmali Bauxite Mines, Damanjodi,by Shri K.S. Sreedhara, GM (Mines), on June 25.

Winners: 1st : Shri Ajay Senapati, Technician, SPP & Shri P.Padhiary, Technician, SPP, 2nd: Shri H.K. Panigrahi, Technician,Inst. & Shri P.K. Sahoo, Technician, Operation, 3rd : Shri S.C. Samal,SM(E), SPP & Shri A.K. Dash, Technician, SPP

New QC - Invention

Sitting L-R: Shri D.K. Mohanty, CM (Mines), Shri A. Chakraborty, DGM(Mines), Shri K.S. Sreedhara, GM (Mines), Shri S.K. Patnaik, Manager(TQM), Shri A. Choudhury, AM(Mining) & QC facilitator; Standing L-R:Shri K.K. Rout, Foreman & Leader of QC, Shri B. Gajendra, Master mate,Shri S. Ojha, Blaster, Shri B.C. Das, Jr. Foreman, Shri P.K. Patel, Blaster.

Shri B.L. Bagra,Director (Finance),laid the foundation-stone at Damanjoditownship for a bankbuilding on April 14.Rs.35 lakh has beenearmarked for thebuilding.

Foundation-stone Laid

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FarewellShri R.K. Maheswari, ED(P&T), Corporate Office, afterputting in more than 25 years of service, retired from theservices of the Company on attaining the age ofsuperannaution on August 31, and was accorded anemotional farewell by friends and colleagues in theauditorium of Nalco Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Among others,Shri G. Kameswara Rao, CVO, Shri N.K. Jain, ED(CP&BD),Shri P.K. Parida, ED(Marketing) and Shri P.K. Padhi, ED(Materials), shared their feelings at the farewell meeting.Shri Maheswari’s most favourite song ‘Sajanre jhoot matbolo, khuda ke paas jana hai…’ was played on the occasion,which transcended the audience to a philosophical level.

Shri S.K. Vasudeva, GM (Materials), M&R Complex,Damanjodi retired from the services of the Company onattaining the age of superannuation on August 31. Afarewell meeting was organized at the HRD Centre, whereShri R.P. Swain, GM(H&A), handed over the servicecertificate to Shri Vasudeva and Shri A. Jha, GM (Project),presented him a memento on behalf of the employees.Many employees came forward and spoke very high ofShri Vasudeva, who was associated with the Company formore than two decades.

Shri R.C. Pati, GM (Projects), on attaining the age ofsuperannuation, retired from the services of the Company,on June 30. A farewell meeting was organized at the HRDCentre, M&R Complex, Damanjodi, to mark the occasion.Shri S.K. Vasudeva, GM (Materials), Shri B.N. Mohanty,GM(AR), Shri S.V. Rao, GM (Finance), Shri A. Jha, GM(Construction), Shri G.M.P. Sharma, GM(O&M), Shri R.P.Swain, GM(H&A) and others recounted their experienceof working with Shri Pati, besides highlighting hispersonality attributes.

Shri N.G. Sharma, GM(RPU), retired from the services ofthe Company on attaining the age of superannuation. ShriSharma was given a touching farewell by the employees ofRPU, Smelter and Members of Nalco Officers’ Association,S&P Complex, Angul, on July 31. Friends and colleaguesshared their working experiences with Shri Sharma, as wellas recounted his contributions to the Company. Shri S.S.Patnaik, GM(H&A), handed over the cheque to Shri Sharmawhile Shri A.K. Sharma, GM (Smelter), presented him amemento and Shri S.S. Manurkar, GM(CPP), handed overthe service certificate on the occasion.

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Shri A.C. Dash, JM(IE), Smelter, retired from the servicesof the Company on attaining the age of superannuationand was accorded a touching farewell at the S&P Complex,Angul, on June 30. Shri A.K. Sharma, GM (Smelter), handedover the plaque and memento to Shri Dash. Earlier, theemployees of HRD department had organized a get-togetherto bid Shri Dash adieu at Swagat Hotel.

Shri C. Sanyal, DGM(CA), Smelter, retired from the services ofthe Company on attaining the age of superannuation on August31. At a farewell meeting organized at the HRD ConferenceHall, Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), Shri S.S. Patnaik, GM(H&A),Shri S.K. Sinha, GM (Materials), Shri D.C. Sahu, GM (Finance)and others fondly recalled their association with Shri Sanyal.According to the speakers, Shri Sanyal not only contributed tothe organization through his long association but also addedlife to the cultural canvas of S&P Complex.

Shri Bhaskar Sahu, DGM (Electrical), CPP, retired fromthe services of the Company on June 30, on attainingthe age of superannuation. Shri Sahu was given atouching farewell by his colleagues and friends. ShriS.S. Manurkar, GM(CPP), presented a memento andhanded him the service certificate. Shri Manurkarreminisced the sincerity and dedication of Shri Sahuduring his service period. Shri Sahu thanked all for theircooperation and support in discharging his duties.

Shri S.N. Behera, Manager (Admn.) and Shri I.B. Mridha, Manager (Civil), M&R Complex, on attaining the age of superannuation,retired from the services of the Company on July 31. Shri Behera and Shri Mridha were given a touching farewell at the HRDCentre. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), attended the function, along with Shri B.N. Mohanty, GM(AR) and Shri R.P. Swain,GM(H&A) and handed over the service certificates and mementoes to Shri Behera and Shri Mridha. Many colleagues cameforward on the occasion to share their professional and emotional bonding with the retiring officers.

Parichaya also joins others in bidding the retiredofficers adieu and prays for their good healthand happiness.

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At BhubaneswarAt the Corporate Office, Shri C.R. Pradhan, CMD I/c, hoistedthe national flag and paid homage to the freedom fighters. Hedescribed the occasion as an opportunity to emulate the idealsset forth by our martyrs and take resolve to build a peacefuland prosperous India. Expressing pride over the tremendousprogress made by our country in almost all segments, ShriPradhan emphasized that our industries need to be morecompetitive, especially in the present scenario of globalization.He also added that each one of us must contribute individually,or collectively, to the cause of socio-economic developmentof our country.

At DamanjodiEmployees of M&R Complex celebrated the occasion withgreat pomp and show at Netaji Stadium. Twelve contingents

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comprising platoons from CISF and Speed Smart Security Services(Township Security) as well as NCC cadets and scouts from SVMand DPS participated in a grand parade. Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R),unfurled the tricolour and addressed the gathering. Ten best turnoutprizes were handed over to the contingents of the parade.

On the occasion, three operators of Mines viz. S/Shri K.C. Singh,B.K. Maharana and C. Goudo were awarded for their outstandingperformance and four other employees viz. S/Shri B.K. Mahanta,Md. N. Ansari, R. Mahanandia and A.K. Sethy were awarded fortheir role in dousing the fire in a Dumper. Also, the meritoriousstudents of DPS, SVM and other peripheral schools like JP HighSchool, MS High School, Alumina Girls’ High School andAurobindo Study Circle, as well as School for Visually Challenged,Koraput and School for Hearing Impaired, Sunabeda, werefelicitated with certificates of excellence and cash prizes.

Nalco joined the Nation in celebrating the 61freedom and nationalism. On the auspicious octo achieve the organization’s mission, with a sethe national mainstream. Flag hoisting, marcthe celebration at various sites and offices of t

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A contract labourer Shri J. Benia from M/s Fab Erectors, working inthe Alumina Refinery was felicitated for his commendable job indetecting a spare cooler bundle of Calciner being tampered insidethe Plant, which could be retrieved due to his timely intervention.

Besides, many employees were awarded under Sarjana SuggestionReward Scheme and given incentives for passing Hindi PragyanExamination. The Ladies Club, Damanjodi, also extended financialand other support to the needy students and employees of theComplex. On the occasion, sweet and fruit packets were distributedin the tribal residential schools.

At AngulThe occasion was celebrated with great spirit and enthusiasm bythe employees of S&P Complex. Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), hoistedthe tricolour, took the guard of honour and inspected a joint paradeorganized by jawans of CISF and G-4 Security Force, as well as

1st Independence Day, with renewed spirit ofccasion, Nalconians pledged to work selflesslyense of discipline and dedication, thereby joinch past, sports and cultural activities markedthe Company.

NCC cadets and scouts of SVM and DPS, at Biju PatnaikSports Complex, Nalconagar.

In his address, Shri Patnaik urged the employees torededicate themselves for the growth, progress and timelycompletion of the expansion project of Smelter & CPP. Onthe occasion, best matriculates from peripheral HighSchools, DPS and SVM were awarded with certificates andcash prizes of Rs.1000 each by Shri Patnaik. Besides,Sarjana Suggestion Awards were given away to the winnersfrom CPP and Smelter by GM(S) and GM(CPP) respectively.

Later, Shri A.K. Sharma, GM(S), unfurled the national flagat a hutment school near the Smelter Plant. Shri S.S.Manurkar, ED (Production), inaugurated a fountain streamin the township. Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), inaugurated anew park to mark the occasion.

The Nalco Shramik Congress Union also celebrated theDay at Nalconagar. On the occasion, Shri R.C. Jena,President (INTUC), unfurled the tricolour and urged theMembers of the Union to dedicate themselves towardsnation building. Shri N.K. Satapathy, Working President,Shri P.C. Jena, General Secretary, Shri G.C. Mishra, VicePresident and other office-bearers were present on theoccasion.

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Aluminium World

The Aditya Birla group had initially acquired a 20% stakein Utkal Alumina when it bought out Indal in 2000. Later,it increased its stake to 55%.

(Source: The Financial Express, 19.07.07)

Hindalco’s Q1 net profit: Rs.602.9 crore

Hindalco Industries, the country’s largest aluminiumproducer, reported a flat net profit of Rs.602.9 crore in thefirst quarter of 2007-08 fiscal, compared to Rs.601.5 crorein the corresponding period a year ago. This performancecan be attributed to lower prices for alumina, which offsetthe gain from rise in metal output.

The company, which bought Canada’s Novelis in a $6billion deal in April, registered a 9 per cent increase in netsales at Rs.4,677.9 crore in the first quarter, compared toRs.4,273.7 crore in the corresponding period a year earlier.Other income grew 61 per cent to Rs.124.6 crore.

Analysts said low realization of alumina and frequent cutsin domestic aluminium prices hit Hindalco’s profit. Theysaid aluminium prices, which were stable in recent months(while other metals were on record highs), are expected torise in coming quarters which would have a positive impacton Hindalco’s profitability. Hindalco’s Chief FinancialOfficer S. Talukdar said the integration of Novelis hadbegun but the full benefits of the acquisition would accrueonly after 2010.

(Source: Business Standard 31.07.07)

Birla to up Hindalco stake to deter bidders

Kumar Mangalam Birla plans to take majority control ofHindalco Industries to forestall a takeover in what’spotentially a record year for metals and mining mergers.

“I would like our stake to be more than 50% and, if not, atleast 40% in the next two years,” Birla said. His familyowns 31.4% of the $5.6 billion company, according to itswebsite.

(Source: DNA, 25.07.07)

Rebate end may hit China aluminium export

China’s exports of aluminium products were likely to fallsharply in the July-September quarter because of the endof some tax rebates, industry sources said. Up to 130,000tonnes of aluminium products destined for export in Julymight stay in the domestic market, they added. A drop inexports of products was likely to dampen primaryaluminium prices in China, but might help to support theworld aluminium market.

(Source: Business Standard 21.06.07)

Vedanta to invest Rs.100 cr in forestconservation

The Orissa government has asked for Rs.100 crore fromVedanta Resources for conservation of ecology in theNiyamgir hills. Out of this amount, Rs.42 crore will bespent on the wildlife in the area, where the Vedanta group’sSterlite Aluminium will mine for bauxite.

State Steel and Mines Minister Padmanabha Behera toldthat the latest in scientific technology would be used formining of bauxite in Niyamgir hills. Only 20 hectares willbe allowed for mining at a time. Steps will be taken toplant 16 lakh trees under a compensatory afforestationprogramme.

Under a peripheral development project, Rs.12 crore willbe spent for the betterment of the lives of 7000 tribalsliving in the surrounding 21 villages.

(Source: The Financial Express, 04.07.07)

Hindalco buys Alcan’s 45% in Utkal Alumina

Aditya Birla group’s flagship company Hindalco Industriesannounced an agreement to buy out Canadian aluminiummajor Alcan’s 45% stake in Utkal Alumina Internationalfor an undisclosed amount. The Utkal joint venture wasestablished in 1992 and involves the development of anew bauxite mine and setting up an alumina refinery inOrissa. The transaction will be complete in a month,Hindalco Industries has stated.

The transaction marks the complete exit of Alcan, andHindalco becomes the 100% owner of the Utkal project.

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Shri Bholeswar Nayak (45), who wasworking as Sr. Executive Assistant(CPP), Angul, passed away on July 9due to illness. Born on 09.02.1962,Late Shri Nayak had joined Nalco on23.08.1982 as Assistant in SmelterPlant. He is survived by his wife Smt.Kshirodini and children.

Shri Prakash Chandra Amanta (41),who was working as Chargeman,Smelter, Angul, expired on July 17 ina tragic road accident. Born on14.01.1966, Late Shri Amanta hadjoined Nalco on 26.12.1987 asMazdoor in Smelter. Shri Amanta issurvived by his wife Sanjulata,daughter Prangya Paramita and son Priyabrat.

Shri Gokula Nanda Parida (51), whowas working as Chargeman in theUtility department of Smelter, Angul,passed away on June 25, following atragic road accident. Born on06.10.1955, Late Shri Parida hadjoined Nalco on 12.03.1984 as a Pump

Operator in Smelter. He is survived by his wife Mamini,daughter Subhalaxmi and sons Gourinath, Amarjyoti &Deepak.

Obituaries

A Kind GestureThe employees of Carbon Areaof Electr ical department,Smelter Plant, donated anamount of Rs.12,400 to Smt. S.Hansdah, wife of Late ShriRamachandra Hansdah, whowas a Mazdoor in thedepartment. Shri A.K. Pattnaik,DGM (Electrical) and Shri S.K.Patel, CM (Electrical), handedover the cash to Smt. Hansdahon July 23, in the presence ofother employees of thedepartment. Shri Hansdah hadpassed away on July 3 followingprolonged illness.

Shri Girish Chandra Behera (56), whowas working as Sr. SSW, Smelter,Angul, passed away on July 11 due toprotracted illness. Born on 01.04.1951,Late Shri Behera had joined Nalco on10.11.1992 as Mazdoor-cum-Cleanerin Smelter. He is survived by his wifeUrmila, daughters Kalpana & Itishreeand sons Gajendra & Upendra.

Shri S.K. Dhar (45), who was workingas Chargeman, Smelter, Angul, expiredon August 18 due to prolonged illness.Born on 27.02.1962, Late Shri Dharhad joined Nalco on 06.06.1988 asJOT. He is survived by his wifeGitanjali, three daughters and a son.

Shri K. Khora (39), who was workingas SSW, in Medical department at M&RComplex, Damanjodi, passed away onAugust 17, following prolonged illness.Born on 28.07.1968, Late Shri Khorahad joined Nalco on 26.08.1989 asSweeper. He is survived by his wifeSushila, sons Duraj and Anil.

Parichaya prays to the Almighty to rest the departedSouls in peace and provide strength to the bereavedfamilies.

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At Angul

The Safety, Health & Environment Department of S&PComplex, in association with the Horticulture Department,celebrated the day in the premises of Scrap & SalvageRecovery Cell office building. Shri A.K. Pattnaik,DGM(SH&E), delivered the welcome address. Inauguratingthe programme, Shri A.K. Sharma, GM(S), emphasized onthe importance of social forestry and afforestation, as rapidindustrialization and mining activities are leading to thedepletion of forests and natural surroundings. Amongothers, Shri A.K. Pattnaik, DGM(SH&E), Shri P.K. Pattnaik,

Nalco celebrates

World Environment Day – 2007& Van Mahotsav

DGM(Mech.), Smelter, and Shri D.K. Choudhury,DGM(Mech.), planted saplings to mark the occasion.

At CPP, Shri Bijoy Dash, GM(O&M), addressed a largegathering and expressed concern over growingenvironmental pollution due to extensive deforestation.Shri S.C. Mishra, Sr. Manager (Environment), presentedthe highlights of various environmental measures taken upin CPP during 2006-07. To mark the occasion, a massplantation programme was also organized near the DisplayHall of Main Gate.

The United Nations General Assembly established WorldEnvironment Day in 1972 to increase worldwide awarenessof environmental issues and to help motivate both individualand political action. Since then it is celebrated every yearon June 5. The city of Tronso in Norway was the officialinternational host community for the celebrations this yearand the theme was ‘Climate Change’, with the slogan ‘MeltingIce – A Hot Topic?’. World Environment Day – 2007 mainlyfocuses on the challenges and effects that climate change ishaving on polar ecosystems and communities. However, thisis not just a polar issue. The theme reflects the impact thatclimate change is having in all regions.

As in previous years, Nalco joined the world in celebrating the 35th World Environment Day. The Company has set highstandards in environmental management while achieving sustainable industrial growth. The Environment ManagementSystems in all production units conform to the ISO 14001 norms. Among other recognitions, the two highest NationalAwards viz. Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Puraskar for afforestation and Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar forenvironment management, conferred on the Company by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, arefurther indicative of Nalco’s commitment towards a pollution-free environment. As part of the celebration, plantationdrives were undertaken at various sites and offices of the Company. Besides, competitions were organized on theoccasion to generate general awareness.

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World Environment Day was also celebrated with muchenthusiasm at the Bauxite Mines. To mark the occasion, anEnvironment Symposium was organized at the MinesConference Hall and was attended by all the HODs of Mines,besides office-bearers of recognized Union and otheremployees. Speaking on the occasion, Shri K.S. Sreedhara,GM (Mines), Shri Virendra Singh, DGM (Mines)–I and Shri A.Chakravarty, DGM (Mines)–II, highlighted the EnvironmentManagement Systems at Mines and responsibilities ofemployees. Subsequently, a plantation drive was also takenup at the backfilling area of Mines.

At the Refinery too, various activities were taken up to markthe World Environment Day, including hoisting of

At Damanjodi Environmental Flag, display of Banners and distribution ofspecial news bulletin on environment. An exhibition ofMedicinal Plants and Pesticides was also organized on theoccasion. An interactive Meet among farmers and the officialsof Agriculture Department, RRTTS, Semliguda, Lamtaput andNarayanapatna was also organized. Shri R.C. Pati, GM(Project)and Shri G.M.P. Sharma, GM(OM)I/c, graced the function aschief guest and guest of honour respectively. Shri NimaiCharan Mishra, Associate Director, RRTTS, Similiguda, ShriNilachala Mishra, Agriculture Officer, Lamtaput, participatedand interacted with the farmers. Shri S.K. Patnaik,DGM(SH&E), made a presentation on various environmentalissues. In the end, participating farmers were handed overfertilizers and fruit bearing saplings.

58th Van Mahotsav

GM(H&A), along with employees of Horticulture departmentparticipated in the plantation programme that was organizednear Kula Brudha Madhusudan Niwas (JOT Hostel), on July07. To mark the occasion, teachers and students of SVM Schoolalso planted saplings in their school premises.

Similarly at CPP, a plantation drive was taken up byHorticulture department near the Display Hall. Shri S.S.Manurkar, GM(CPP), Shri B.K. Dash, GM(O&M), along withemployees of CPP participated in the plantation programme.

At Damanjodi

Initiated in 1950, by the noted freedom fighter and former Union Minister of Agriculture and Food,Shri K.M. Munshi, Van Mahotsav is being celebrated every year across the country to encourageconservation of forests and social forestry. In keeping with its tradition, Nalco joined the Nationin celebrating this week-long plantation programme from July 1 to 7 at different Units.

Shri G.K. Behera, ED(M&R), inaugurated the plantation driveby planting a sapling at the new Neem Park at Sector – I oftownship, in the presence of Shri B.N. Mohanty, GM(AR),Shri S.V. Rao, GM (Finance), Shri R.P. Swain, GM(H&A), ShriS.D. Sahoo, DGM (Finance) and others. Subsequently, massplantation was also carried out at the Mines and SVM SchoolComplex.

At AngulAt S&P Complex, Van Mahotsav was observed with muchenthusiasm. Shri U.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P) and Shri S.S. Patnaik,

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Celebrations

Rath YatraAs in previous years, this year too, Nalconianscelebrated the festival of Rath Yatra withenthusiasm in the townships of Damanjodi andAngul on July 16.

the township and nearby villages thronged the place toseek divine blessings. Local Administration, in associationwith CISF and Temple Committee, successfully conductedthe festival.

At S&P Complex

Rath Yatra and Gundicha (Bahuda) Yatra wascelebrated for the 14th year in succession withreligious fervour at S&P Complex, Angul. ShriU.B. Patnaik, ED(S&P), as Thakur Raja sweptthe chariot floor. Devotees from nearby placesrejoiced in pulling the holy chariot fromSrimandir to Mausima temple. To mark theoccasion, various cultural programmes likeJanana , Bhajana and Discourses wereorganized in the premises of Srimandir.

At M&R Complex, Damanjodi, the threeDeities – Lord Jagannath, Brother Balabhadra& Sister Subhadra – were taken to the chariotin a grand procession called ‘Pahandi’. ShriG.K. Behera, ED(M&R), had the privilege ofperforming the traditional Chhera Panhara(sweeping God’s chariot with a broom).During Rath Yatra and Bahuda Yatra (thereturn journey) thousands of devotees from

Raja UtsavRaja Sankranti, the Festival of

Swings, was celebrated withgreat enthusiasm at theNalco Community Centre,

Bhubaneswar, from June 14 to16. On this occasion, theCommunity Centre Welfare

Committee organized agrand fair with variousstalls and joy rides forchildren. Children ofNalconians were

encouraged to participate

in various cultural programmes, which were witnessed by alarge number of visitors. Shri C.R. Pradhan, CMD I/c and wifeSmt. Sushma Pradhan, inaugurated the dance drama and thecultural programme.

At M&R Complex

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Our Unions

New Office-bearersNalco Employees’ Central Union (NECU)

The following members of Nalco Employees’ CentralUnion, Bhubaneswar, were unanimously selected for2007-09:

President : Shri Niranjan DasVice-president : Shri Abhimanyu DakuaGeneral Secretary : Shri Pradipta DasJoint Secretary : Shri Gyana Ranjan SahooTreasurer : Shri Tarunsen Barik

Nalco Employees’ Association (Kolkata)

The following office-bearers of Nalco Employees’Association, Kolkata, were unanimously selected for2007-09:

Chief Advisor : Shri P.B. BanerjeePresident : Shri Niranjan DasWorking President : Shri S. DasguptaVice-President : Shri S.N. PodderGeneral Secretary : Shri S.K. NaikOrganizing Secretary : Shri P.L. RoyJoint Secretary : Shri Santosh SahaTreasurer : Shri C. Murmu

Recognition CertificateThe Nalco Mines Employees’ Union has been accorded

recognition for a period of two years from June 5, on

recommendation of RLC, Central, Bhubaneswar. In afunction attended by the members of the union and other

senior executives of Mines. Shri K.S. Sreedhara, GM

(Mines), handed over the Recognition Certificate to Shri

A.C. Samal, President and Shri Bipin Khemundu, General

Secretary of the union.

Nalco Officers’ Association (S&P)The following office-bearers of Nalco Officers’ Association,S&P Complex, Angul, were elected:

President : Shri S.N. SahuVice-President : Shri P.K. MallikGeneral Secretary : Shri Arun SahuJoint Secretaries : S/Shri B. Sethi, C.R. Bisoi & P.K. PadhiTreasurer : Shri K.K. Behera

Oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected office-bearersof NOA, S&P Complex was held at Kalyan Mandap,Nalconagar on July 20.

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Fire Services Week Eid-e-Miladunnabi

Kaleidoscope

To create awareness among the employees, Fire ServiceWeek was celebrated at the CISF Fire Station Unit, M&RComplex, Damanjodi from April 8 to 14. The inauguralceremony was held at the Main Fire Station and Shri B.L.Bagra, Director (Finance), graced the occasion as the chiefguest, along with Shri B.D.S. Roy, Sr. Commandant, CISF.Shri Bagra inaugurated a Fire and Safety exhibition andwitnessed a Fire Fighting demonstration. On the occasion,prizes were distributed to the winners of variouscompetitions. Shri B. Raju, Asst. Commandant, CISF,proposed a vote of thanks.

The holy birthday of Prophet Mohammed was celebratedby the residents of Nalconagar and adjoining areas at theSal’amin Masjid Complex, Angul, on April 21. On thisoccasion, Anjuman-e-Nalco, Nalconagar, organized acultural function in the Masjid Complex. Shri M.K.B. Nair,GM(R&D) and other senior officials of Nalco were presenton the occasion. Many learned Islamic Scholars attendedthe function and spoke on the life and contributions ofProphet Mohammed. Md. Quasim, CM (Training), S&P,delivered the welcome address, while Shakil Ahmad,SM(CPP), proposed a vote of thanks.

CME ProgrammeAssociation of Physicians of India (API), Orissa State Branch,organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME)programme on ‘Recent Trends in Malaria and Hypertension’at Nalco Club, Damanjodi, on July 14. Shri G.K. Behera,ED(M&R), inaugurated the programme. Dr. S. Misra,DGM(MS), Nalco Hospital and Organizing Secretary ofCME delivered the welcome address. Around 70 delegatesfrom various parts of the State actively participated in theworkshop.

TOLIC Meet

The 19th meeting of Town-level Official LanguageImplementation Committee (TOLIC) was held at thepremises of Mahanadi Coaldfields Limited, Talcher, on June22. Shri Sudarshan Tarai, Member-Secretary of TOLIC andManager (Rajbhasa), Nalco, delivered the welcome address.Shri Upendra Kumar Singh, Executive Assistant, CPP,proposed the vote of thanks.

Industrial Visit

A 15-member team of lady employees of CPP went on anindustrial visit to Port Facilities, Visakhapatnam from May30 to June 2. The team visited Port Area and RINL site toexchange views and have a first-hand experience of theirwork-culture.

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One more bride in our family

Member-Secretary VisitDr. B.K. Misra, Member-Secretary, State Pollution ControlBoard, along with Shri N.R. Sahoo, Sr. EnvironmentEngineer, Shri B.N. Mishra, Technical Expert (SPCB), andShri P.C. Raut, Regional Officer (SPCB), Rayagada, visitedM&R Complex, on May 29 and 30. The team went roundthe environmental installations of Mines and Refinery, andinteracted with the senior officers. Shri S.K. Patnaik,DGM(SH&E), also made a presentation on EnvironmentManagement, at M&R Complex.

Shri Santosh Das, working as Operator in Carbon Areaof Smelter Plant, Angul, got married to Geetanjali ofBhuban on February 19.

Parichaya welcomes the bride to Nalco family andwishes the couple a happy married life.

Unique Blend of Fun & Philanthropy

Over the years, Nalco Ladies Club, Bhubaneswar, headedby Smt. Sushama Pradhan, President and Smt. PranatiDash, Secretary, has been engaged in many rejuvenatingactivities like Fete, Husband’s Nite, Cookery and Rangolicompetitions. However, in the midst of these fun games,the members have not lost sight of their socialresponsibilities. As their ongoing philanthropic activities,the Members recently donated Rs. 10,000/- to ‘SaradaMath’, which runs a school of 50 to 60 children andgave away a motor pump to ‘Anand Ashram’, a localorphanage which houses about 60 children.

Nalco Ladies Club, Bhubaneswar

Continuing its philanthropic tradition, Nalco Ladies Club,Damanjodi, headed by Smt. Sandhya Behera, Presidentand Smt. Archana Patra, Secretary, donated crutches toa polio-affected girl named Pratima Baral of Mathalputon August 15. In another noble gesture, the Club donatedRs.7000 in cash to Shri Prafulla Mohanty, an SVMemployee, suffering from kidney ailment. Also, the Clubhas decided to adopt a student of Class-VI of SVM andbear all expenses of the child.

Members of Nalco Ladies Club, Bhubaneswar, celebrating the Monsoonwith ‘Sawan Celebrations’.

Nalco Ladies Club, Damanjodi

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TopperSangeeta, daughter of Shri S.K. Patra,GM(PF), Vizag, has secured 1st positionin the all-India entrance test of NationalInstitute of Fashion Technology for B.Ftech (Design) course. A good artist,last year Sangeeta had secured 1stposition in poster making competitionfor an eye donation campaign,organized by M.P. Birla Eye Clinic in Kolkata and a goldmedal in oil painting competition in 2005, organized bySupracheen Sangeet Kala Kendra, Kolkata.

Little ArtistAkankshya, daughter of Smt. SasmitaDebadarsini Sahoo and Shri JayaKrishna Sahoo, DM(Mech.), CPP, anda student of Class III, DPS, Nalconagar,was awarded for the best painting, inGroup B, at the State-level Child ArtCompetition, organized by Orissa LalitKala Akademi.

Our Children

Academic Excellence

Subhasis, son of Smt. Jyotsnaraniand Shri Purna Chandra Behera,JM(S), Systems department,Corporate Office, has come upwith brilliant performance andqualified in the entrance tests ofAIPMT (CBSE), OJEE (bothmedical & engineering), AIEEEand MAHE. Eventually, he joined the MBBS course inMKCG Medical College, Berhampur. A former studentof DAV Public School, Bhubaneswar, Subhasis hadsecured 92% in Class-X and 86% in +2 Science.

Young Achiever

Swayamprakash , son o f Shr i Sha ra tMahapatra, Sr. PS, Smelter, and a studentof Class-XI (Science) in DPS, Nalconagar,has been awarded the th i rd pr ize inHindustani Instrumental (Tabla) at the State-l eve l Hindus tan i Mus ic & Dance

compet i t ion , o rgan ized a t Sangee tMahavidyalaya, by Orissa Sangeet NatakAcademy, Bhubaneswar. He is also arecipient of nat ional Scholarship inHindustani Music since 2004, awardedby CCRT, New Delhi.

R. Pooja, daughter of Smt. R.Vijaya, SM (Systems) and ShriR.S. Chakravarthy, SM(Metallurgy), Corporate Office,has got admission into MBBScourse in Andhra MedicalCollege, Visakhapatnam afterqualifying in the EAMCET of

Andhra Pradesh. Pooja also secured 257th rank inOJEE (medical), but opted for AP. Earlier, she hadsecured 96.6% in aggregate at the intermediate level.

Mukesh, son of Shri A.N. Patnaik,Asst. Manager (Chem.), PortFacilities, Vizag, is good atacademics and presently studyingMBA in IIM, Lucknow. Earlier, hehad successfully completedB.Tech from National Institute ofScience & Technology (NIST),

Berhampur, with 77% marks in aggregate.

Parichaya congratulates all the six children!

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Hair Loss ?

Health

ARE YOU TENSE ABOUT

Spending sleepless nights over a receding hairline?Excessive hair loss, resulting in hair thinning, is asymptom of baldness. Also known as Alopecia,baldness refers to hair loss or absence of hair, themost common form being Progressive Hair ThinningCondition called Androgenic Alopecia or Male PatternBaldness (MPB). This is the cause of hair loss in almost90% of men of which 35% are in their 30’s.

Symptoms of MPBExcessive loss of hair (loss well in excess of normal 50to100 strands per day)

Hairline recedes from the front

Bald patch on the top of the scalp but no hair loss from the sides

Factors Contributing to Hair Loss

Hormonal and hereditary factors mainly lead to hair loss. When themale hormone Testosterone (responsible for hair growth) is convertedinto DHT, it causes hair loss on the scalp, especially from top and front.

Heredity and genetics also play a major role that affects, at what ageand to which extent baldness can be caused to an individual.

Poor blood circulation to scalps can result in baldness, as each hair fitsin a cavity in the skin called a follicle and when it is deprived of blood,it gradually shrinks over time and cannot nourish hair properly.

Nicotine intake through smoking sensitizes hair follicles to the effects ofhormones leading to increased hair loss.

High levels of mental stress can also cause and aggravate hair loss.

Dandruff and improper hair care can hinder necessary circulationof nutrition to the hair and can lead to hair loss.

Other factors such as diet, medications, natural hormones etc. cancause temporary hair loss. Once the underlying cause is correctlyidentified and eliminated, the hair may grow back. All hair folliclesare formed while the baby is in the uterus. No new follicle is producedafter birth. Each follicle is capable of producing 20 to 30 hairs in alifetime, with each hair having a life cycle of 3 to 5 years.

Although there is no cure for common baldness, but proper care, diet andhabits can minimize hair loss. As hair is mainly constituted of a protein calledkeratin, it is important to take enough protein in the diet to prevent hair damageor loss.