A signature campaign was organised at Indira Gandhi Park on 2nd October 2026, drawing participation from visitors to the park. This was followed by a zoo outreach programme for students of Vivekananda School, Sector-1, Rourkela on 3rd October. Later during the day, a wildlife quiz competition was also organised at Indira Gandhi Park. More than 65 children participated in the quiz enthusiastically and interacted with the quiz masters, namely Mr. Sampad Mishra, DGM (Coke Ovens), and Mr. Purab Das, Senior Manager (Flux & Refractories).

A sit-and-draw competition, organised on 4th October was another major attraction of the week that witnessed participation of more than 300 school students, who expressed their thoughts on wildlife and nature conservation through art.

On 5th October a webinar on wildlife trafficking was conducted for school students to create awareness about the threats posed by illegal wildlife trade and the collective responsibility of society towards wildlife protection.

As part of the observance a tree plantation programme was also organised at Indira Gandhi Park on 6th October 2026. Mr. Manas Ranjan Rath, CGM (HR) with additional charge of ED (HR), Mr. C. M. Chug, CGM (TE & Horticulture), Mr. T. G. Kanekar, CGM (TS & CSR), and  other senior officers of the plant and town, planted saplings to reinforce the message of environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation. The programmes were coordinated by Dr. Satya Narayan Mishra, AGM (Horticulture) & Curator & Biologist under the guidance of Dr. A Biswas, GM(Horticulture) & in charge ZDP.

Set for completion over a 36-month period, the project will feature 13 modern classrooms, five specialized laboratories, a digital classroom, a library, and separate sanitation facilities. Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), the upgraded complex aims to enhance practical learning and provide better academic, digital, and co-curricular access to children from economically weaker communities.

Under the partnership, CWC will deploy standardized pest control practices tailored to DFCCIL’s facilities. The inter-PSU agreement is expected to boost operational efficiency, maintain clean working environments, and ensure consistent service quality across the complex.

Speaking at the gathering, CEO Shri Ashok Kumar Sehgal highlighted PVUNL’s goal of achieving 100% ash utilization and outlined how converting ash into a productive resource can generate employment, boost entrepreneurship, and spur inclusive economic development in the region. To facilitate ease of doing business, PVUNL committed to making ash directly available from the ash mound to eligible local users in accordance with applicable guidelines. Key industry leaders, including Shri Shivam Singh, Secretary of the Jharkhand Small Industries Association, further emphasized the vast potential ash-based products hold for empowering MSMEs and expanding local livelihoods.

The session featured technical presentations from Shri C. Pandey, AGM (NI), NTPC Raipur, and Shri N. Kalidas, Director of INSWAREB, who shared domain expertise on innovative applications for fly ash and bottom ash. With over 70 local stakeholders attending, the meet established a strong foundation for future collaboration between PVUNL and the surrounding community to build a sustainable, eco-friendly industrial ecosystem.

Addressing the 11th edition of Metering India 2026 in New Delhi, Joint Secretary (Distribution) in the Ministry of Power, Shashank Misra, said that smart metering is entering a crucial phase in India’s power sector digitalisation journey. Mr Misra highlighted that under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), 20 crore smart meters have been sanctioned and more than seven crore meters have already been installed across the country.

He said that smart meters should become useful tools for consumers, while also helping discom engineers and field staff make better decisions through data. The Joint Secretary further said that junior engineers and distribution company staff should not merely act on instructions from corporate offices, but should be able to directly understand and use smart meter data in the field.

He noted that less than 20 percent of consumers with smart meters are currently using the associated mobile applications and stressed the need to address this gap. He also underlined the need for stronger consumer engagement and better data-driven solutions.

Metering India, organised by IEEMA—the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association—began today and will continue till tomorrow, with the theme ‘Smart Metering – The Catalyst for Power Sector Digitalization’. The event is structured across five focused sessions designed to spark substantive dialogue on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in smart metering.

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As part of the initiative, awareness camps and e-waste collection box were established at ECL Headquarters and various Areas to promote proper collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste through authorised channels. This encourages employees to adopt responsible and sustainable waste management practices.
The initiative promotes a cleaner and sustainable workplace, while strengthening ECL’s commitment to swachhata, environmental responsibility and sustainability under Special Campaign 6.