Ms. Anju Dung Dung, a resident of Kate basti, is one such beneficiary, whose life has taken a new turn because of the package. After completing her intermediate studies and an ANM course, Anju was surviving on a monthly wage of just Rs. 4,000 as an assistant at a nearby beauty salon. She was staying in a hutment without having the legal documents of the land. Her family has today received a financial compensation package and she has joined a contractual job in RSP with a starting salary of Rs. 22,500 along with all statutory benefits. Her family is also now eligible for medical benefits. With a steady income and renewed confidence, Anju’s ambition is to start afresh, to build a house of her own on the land provided by RSP and live a more dignified and stable life.

Anju’s story mirrors that of many families rehabilitated by RSP. Mr. Alok Xaxa, who is an under-matric, previously took on small jobs that barely covered daily expenses. Employed now with a secure salary and workplace benefits, Alok plans to build a pucca house on land allotted under the compensation package. He shares that once basic needs of roti, kapda aur makaan are met, a person can aspire to higher goals. He and his family are looking forward for a brighter future.

Housewife Mrs. Anita, who had no prior formal work experience, is another beneficiary who found livelihood through agency employment at the plant. Her eyes shine as she speaks of enrolling her children in good schools with her regular salary- a mother’s aspiration that was previously beyond reach. For many beneficiaries, access to steady income has changed not only economic reality but also life outlooks and family priorities.

The same hopes and energy resonate in the accounts of Mr. Asis Minz, Ms. Priyanka Minz, Ms. Veronica Lakra, Mr. Sameer Lakra, and many others whose lives have been changed for better because of the the rehabilitation programme.

RSP has provided transit shelters equipped with essential utilities to these families, easing the transition for families awaiting permanent accommodation. Plots earmarked for affected hutments are being prepared to welcome families, enabling construction of permanent homes and community rebuilding.

Rourkela Steel Plant’s compensation package is transforming the lives of the hutment dwellers from instability to security.

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Mr. Tarun Misra, Executive Director (Human Resources) of RSP will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. Krushna Keshab Sarangi, an acclaimed scholar of Bhanja Literature will be the key note speaker and deliver an erudite speech on the literary legacy of Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja. Another highlight of the evening will be presentation of songs penned by Kabi Samrat by eminent Odishi singers. A beautiful Odishi dance recital based on his poetry will also be performed by the artists of Bhanja Kala Kendra.

Winners of various competitions organized earlier to mark the occasion will be awarded on this occasion.  Notably around 200 students had already participated in the painting, essay, elocution, song and recitation competitions organized last week, while the Odishi dance competition will be organized on 17th morning.

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The Performance Excellence Award for Shift In-charges, instituted in 2004, aims to motivate high performers at the Shift In-charge level by recognizing outstanding contributions in production, maintenance, services, cost, quality, industrial relations, and safety. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 7500/- along with a memento and a merit certificate.

This year the award received by Mr. Shanu Sinha, Deputy Manager, Sintering Plant-III, Mr. Managobinda Parida, AGM, Blast Furnaces, Mr. Udaya Narayan Shial, AGM, Steel Melting Shop-I, Mr. Simanchal Gouda, Senior Manager, New Plate Mill, Mr. Umakanta Rout, Asst Manager, Town Engineering, Mr. Vikash Kumar, Deputy Manager, BOM, OGOM, CMLO, Bolani and Mr. Kalandi Charan Behera, Junior Engineer, Cent. Mech. Maint.

Similarly the “Outstanding Performer as Leader” award, introduced in 2022, aims to motivate Heads of Departments/Principal Heads in the E7–E8 scale who demonstrate vision, resilience, excellence, and the ability to inspire teams and drive innovation. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- along with a memento and a merit certificate. This year the proud recipient of the award was Mr. SS Roychowdhury, CGM, Incharge, Maintenance.

In similar line , the Safety Champion of the Year Award, introduced last year by DIC, aims to promote a strong safety culture by recognizing individuals who demonstrate leadership, proactive risk prevention, and commitment to workplace safety. The award honors those who go above and beyond to inspire safe practices and lead by example. Mr. Tripati Narayan Mishra, Deputy Manager, Power Distribution received the award this year that carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- along with a memento, a merit certificate, and a Safety Helmet labeled “Safety Champion.”

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