Mr. Manas Ranjan Rath, CGM (HR) with additional charge of ED (HR), RSP, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Mr. Bivabasu Malik, GM (CSR), welcomed the gathering, while Mr. Rath urged students and villagers to adopt responsible sanitation practices. An engaging Nukkad Natak presented by the team of Sagar Rythms conveyed important messages on cleanliness and waste management. Mr. Purushottam Sahoo, DGM (CSR), proposed the vote of thanks.

Earlier a massive cleanliness drive at Bhanja Bhawan Complex in Sector-19 on September 20, 2026. Around 40 volunteers from the Swachchta Swabhiman Groups of the Steel Township, guided by the Public Health Department of RSP, participated in the intensive cleaning activity.

Senior officials, including Mr. C. M. Chugh, CGM (TE & Horticulture), Mr. Alok Kumar Behera, CGM (CCW), Mr. Hafik Kumar Say, CGM (Internal Audit) and many senior officers joined the drive. The participants also took the Swachhata Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and a healthy environment. Under the supervision of TE-Public Health, the entire ground and surrounding areas of the complex were cleaned and accumulated waste was removed.

Through these initiatives, RSP reaffirmed its commitment to cleanliness, behavioural change, community participation and healthier living conditions.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Sarkar encouraged the spouses to support and empathize with the retiring employees, helping them navigate the changes of post-retirement life for a smooth and positive transition.

A session on “Mindset for smooth Transition to a new phase of life after Retirement” was conducted by Mr. B Nahak, AGM (CP-2) while Mr. Pappu Kumar, AGM (F&A) deliberated on various aspects of Financial Security Planning.  Mr. T B Toppo, DGM (Horticulture) shared tips on Post Retirement Engagement while Dr. S Kumar, Additional CMO (OHSC) spoke about ‘Ensuring good health, well-being and holistic approach for a meaningful Life.’

Mr. S P Majhi, Assistant Manager (HR) welcomed the gathering and also proposed a formal vote of thanks. The workshop was co-ordinated by Mr. S C Nayak, Deputy Manager (HR) under the guidance of Mr. Avinash, AGM (HR) with the support of and HR- ER&C team.  It is noteworthy that the workshop is being held at regular intervals covering the spouses of the -to-be-retired employees.

The main function was held at the DIC office, where Mr. Alok Verma, DIC, RSP along with other officers and employees took the pledge.  Similar pledge taking ceremonies were also organised in the Offices of the Executive Directors, CGMs and Hods  along with other officers and employees, reaffirmed their commitment to promoting Hindi in official correspondence and documentation.

A similar puja was also offered at Beginner’s Academy, Sector – 5 by the President, Vice Presidents and Governing Body members of Deepika Mahila Sanghati.

Ganesh Puja was also celebrated with zeal and zest in the different educational institutes of the Steel city, in which a large number of students, teachers and parents participated enthusiastically.

It is noteworthy that Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the Birthday of Lord Ganesh on the fourth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrava month of Hindu calendar. It is among the most celebrated of the festivals in India. The making of the idols by the traditional craftsmen start months before the festival. The idols are being placed on the ornately decorated altar in homes as well as in the majestic splendour of the outdoor pendals, with much pomp and ceremonies.

A thematic video on Vigilance Awareness Week was screened during the programme, along with a message from Mr. Alok Verma, Director-in-Charge (DIC). Highlighting the significance of this year’s campaign theme, “Probity for Prosperity” Mr. Bharti exhorted participants to uphold the highest standards of integrity in their work and treat vigilance as a shared responsibility for sustainable growth.

Mr. Sandeep Bansal, DGM (Vigilance), delivered a detailed presentation on public procurement, discussing various procurement procedures and emphasising the importance of strict adherence to PCP (Purchase Contract Procedures), SBD (Standard Bidding Documents), and CMMG (Corporate Materials Management Group) Guidelines in every procurement action. Mr. A.K. Biswal, DGM (Vigilance), took a session on ‘Preventive Vigilance’, apprising participants of various vigilance functions and explaining how planning officers can practice transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making in their roles. Mr. M.K. Singh, Senior Manager (Vigilance), conducted a session on ABMS (Anti Bribery Management System) . The programme was coordinated by Mr. Sandeep Bansal, DGM (Vigilance).

This session reinforced RSP’s commitment to embedding a culture of integrity, transparency, and preventive vigilance across planning and procurement functions, in line with the Central Vigilance Commission’s directives for 2026.

In a programme held at the ‘Manthan’ Conference Hall on 31st August, Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (DIC), RSP handed over Service Certificate and token gifts to Mr. Misra. Mr. B K Giri, ED (Mines Development-CMLO), Mr. B R Palai, ED (Works), Mr. Anil Kumar, ED (MM), Mr. M P Singh, ED (Mines), Mr. S Pal Chowdhury, ED (Projects), Dr. J K Acharya, CMO In-charge (M&HS), Mr. Rajesh Dasgupta, CGM In-Charge (F&A) with additional charge of ED (F&A) and a large number Chief General Managers of RSP were present on the occasion.

Mr. Vigyan Patra, Deputy Manager (HR-OD) coordinated the programme under the guidance of Mr. R K Verma, GM In-charge (HR-L&D & OD).

Another grand farewell function was held at Hotel Deepti on the same day evening in which the Executives of the Steel Plant bade adieu to Mr. Tarun Misra, and Mrs. Pravati Misra, Vice President, Deepika Mahila Sanghati.

Mr. Alok Verma, Mrs. Namrata Verma, President, Deepika Mahila Sanghati, Mr. B K Giri, Mr. B R Palai, Mr. Anil Kumar, Mr. M P Singh, Mr. S Palchowdhury, and all Vice Presidents of Deepika Mahila Sanghati, namely Mrs. Smita Giri, Dr. (Mrs.) Pratijna Palai, Mrs. Bandana Singh, Mrs. Reeta Rani, Mrs. Nabanita Palchowdhury, adorned the dais and felicitated Mrs. and Mr. Misra.

The DIC presented the scroll of honour highlighting Mr. Misra’s illustrious career. The scroll was read by Mr. Subrat Kumar, CGM (HSMs and AUXs).

In his address, Mr. Alok Verma, described Mr. Misra as a very brilliant, and courageous officer, who never shied away from taking tough decision. “Mr. Misra’s straight forward nature and ability to take instant decisions have been a guiding force for his juniors,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, an emotional Mr. Tarun Misra, reminisced his childhood and young days as well as early days in professional career at Durgrapur Steel Plant and Iisco Steel Plant, that shaped his personality. Reiterating his belief on empowering the juniors and providing the right opportunity to the right person at the right time, Mr. Misra said that he is leaving SAIL with lot of optimism that the Company will grow tremendously in the future days on the dint of its very talented human resources. “I had an extraordinary 37-year long journey in SAIL and memories of a lifetime. I am leaving the company on retirement, but I can never retire from the love, the bonding and the trust I have received here,” said Mr. Tarun Misra in his concluding remarks.

The function commenced with screening of a captivating film on Mr. Misra’s life and achievements prepared by Public Relations Department, setting the stage for an evening soaked with nostalgic memories. Mr. Manas Rath, CGM (HR) delivered the welcome address while Mr. T G Kanekar, CGM (TS& CSR) proposed a formal vote of thanks.

Ms. Sangeeta M Sindur, AGM (HR) and Ms. Divya Sahu, Assistant Manager (HR) were the masters of ceremony. The function ended with a beautiful musical programme.

Before bidding adieu to RSP, Mr. Misra interacted with a large number of employees under the HR functions on different occasions. An interaction session was held at Samadhan Conferencehall on 31st August, in which more than 60 employees including executives interacted with Mr. Misra. He also met the employees of Town Engineering & Horticulture earlier in the day. Earlier, on 28th August, 2026 a similar programme was held at Town Services office where he interacted with the employees and executives of Town Services & CSR.

During July, the order-versus-dispatch fulfilment for critical sections and special steel components from the Plate Mill stood at 91.7%, while the New Plate Mill achieved 91.6% fulfilment. Similarly, HR Plate from the Hot Strip Mill recorded 91.6% fulfilment, whereas HR Coil for sale achieved nearly 92%.

RSP also achieved 100% fulfilment in the case of PET products and plates produced by the Special Plate Plant. Overall, against an order of 1,49,094 tonnes of special steel components during July, the plant dispatched 1,37,397 tonnes, registering 92.2% fulfilment.

During the April–July period of the current financial year, RSP received orders for 6,02,271 tonnes of special and critical sections and dispatched 5,54,818 tonnes, thereby achieving 92.1% fulfilment.

The share of special steel components in RSP’s total saleable steel production also increased significantly. During July, special steel accounted for 39.9% of total saleable steel production. For the April–July period, the share stood at 39.8%, registering significant improvement over the corresponding period last year.

With a clearly defined strategy, RSP is continuously moderating and optimising its product basket to increase the share of special and value-added steel. This focused approach is aimed at creating greater value from its products, improving market responsiveness and strengthening the plant’s bottom line.

The Shivir was formally inaugurated by Mr. Tarun Misra, Executive Director–HR, Rourkela Steel Plant, at the Indo-German Club on 10 August 2026. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Misra said that the programme would provide an opportunity for participants from across SAIL to reflect, learn and exchange ideas on strengthening performance assessment and nurturing talent within the organisation.

Mr. Sanjay Virmani, former Chief Human Resources Officer, Tata Steel, and Mr. Atish Chandra Sarkar, CGM I/c–Services, Rourkela Steel Plant, along with senior officers of Rourkela Steel Plant and officials from BCG, were present on the occasion.

The inaugural session featured addresses by Mr. Atish Chandra Sarkar and Mr. Sanjay Virmani, who shared their valuable thoughts, insights and perspectives on performance management, organisational growth and people development.

It is noteworthy that, DARPAN stands for ‘Driving Advancement by Reimagining Performance Assessment and Nurturing’. The initiative aims to make performance management clearer, more transparent and objective through well-defined roles, SMART Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and measurable targets. It also seeks to strengthen accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement while nurturing employees and fostering a culture of excellence.

The visit commenced from CPTI Building, followed by the Pellet Plant Project Site, Stamp Charge Battery Project site and the Expansion Site of RSP. During the visit to the expansion projects, Mr.  M P Singh, Executive Director (Mines), and Mr. S Pal Chowdhury, Executive Director (Projects), were also present along with other senior officials, who briefed him on the progress of the ongoing works and the implementation schedule.

Later, Mr.  Gupta held a detailed review meeting of the new expansion units with RSP officials at the Manthan Conference Hall of DIC Secretariat, where various project milestones, execution strategies and future course of action were deliberated.

In the evening, Mr. Gupta met officials of the Odisha Group of Mines (OGOM) and reviewed mining operations, raw material availability and other strategic issues related to SAIL’s mining activities in the region. Senior officials from RSP, Project Department, Mines Department and Odisha Group of Mines were present during the review meetings.

Notably, Mr. Gupta reached Rourkela on 29th July evening and is scheduled to visit various mines of SAIL on 31st July.

Notably, Blast Furnace – 4 had commenced its sixth campaign after relining on 8 September 2020 and was subsequently blown down on 5th July 2024. Following an extended shutdown, the furnace underwent shotcreting and associated repair activities, and was readied for restart in July 2026. The successful blowing-in marks the culmination of meticulous planning, coordinated execution, and dedicated efforts by the Blast Furnace collective, with valuable support from various associated departments.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Alok Verma, conveyed his best wishes to the Blast Furnace team for the safe, stable, and successful commencement of operation of BF–4. He emphasised the need to reduce the cost of hot metal by improving operational efficiency and optimising key techno-economic parameters, specifically highlighting the importance of lowering the coke rate, increasing the pulverised coal injection (PCI) rate, and achieving higher hot-blast temperatures to enhance the overall performance and competitiveness of the furnace.

Mr. Palai, congratulated the Blast Furnace team and all supporting departments on the timely completion of the repair and restart activities. He appreciated the collective commitment demonstrated by the teams and stressed the need for sustained efforts to improve the techno-economic performance of BF–4.

Mr. Sumeet Kumar, Chief General Manager, Blast Furnaces, expressed gratitude to the DIC, EDs and other senior officers for their guidance, encouragement, and good wishes. He congratulated the entire Blast Furnace collective and acknowledged the invaluable contribution of all associated departments in achieving this important milestone.