Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge, RSP graced the occasion as the Chief Guest unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took the salute at an impressive march past to the tune of Gyan Jyoti Public School Band by 61 contingents. Scouts, Guides, Combat and Civilian troupes from various educational institutions of the City, troupes from CISF including RSP’s Fire Services, Nurses Training Institute and SAIL Hockey Academy added colour to the splendid march past. The team of students of Delhi Public School presented the national anthem. Mr. Ratan Kumar, DIG, CISF was present on the dais.

In his Republic Day address, the Director In-Charge said that the spirit of patriotism resonated across the Steel City on the occasion. He highlighted the 150^th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, the iconic composition that inspired India’s freedom struggle, and underscored Odisha’s pioneering role in the movement including the historic Paika Rebellion of 1817, martyrs like Veer Baji Rout, as well as the legendary freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai.

Quoting the inspiring words of Odisha’s legendary freedom fighter, Ramadevi, that “Freedom is meaningful only when women stand equal to men,” the DIC highlighted that the Rourkela Half Marathon witnessed a remarkable participation of women, accounting for nearly 30% of the runners.

The DIC congratulated each and every employee of RSP and all other stakeholders for the outstanding achievements in calendar year 2025 which saw strings of records, new benchmarks and newer products enriching the product basket.

“Viksit Bharat – 2047 is the shared dream and responsibility of all 140 crore Indians. From this land of Rourkela, where steel is made to strengthen the Nation, let us give our absolute best through our energy, innovation, and integrity, so that our country touches the pinnacle of self-reliance,” the DIC added.

The DIC also presented Ati utkrishtha and Utkrishtha awards to CISF Personnel, Jawahar Awards, RSP Gaurab Awards, and the best performing contingents award on this occasion.

A similar function was held at Sector-22 Mini Stadium, in which Mr. Verma unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took the salute at the colourful march past presented by 36 contingents. He also presented awards to the best contingents of the Republic Day parade. The DIC also declared a special award of Rs. 10,000/- each to Junior Boys Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Kainthabasa and Girls team of Birsa Munda Adarsha High School for their beautiful March past.  The Band platoon of SSRV Ispat English Medium School, Sector- 22 presented the band on this occasion.

Present on  the occasions were Mrs. Namrata Verma, President (Deepika Mahila Sanghati), Mr. B K Giri, ED (MD-CMLO), Mr. Biswaranjan Palai, ED (Works), Mr. Anil Kumar, ED (MM), Mr. M P Singh, ED (Mines), Mr. Sudip Pal Chowdhury ED (Projects), Mrs. Smita Giri, Dr. (Mrs.) Pratigna Palai, Mrs. Reeta Rani, Mrs. Bandana Singh, Mrs. Navaneeta Pal Chowdhury, all Vice President of Deepika Mahila Sanghati and other senior officers of RSP and  a large number of spectators. The programmes were organised by the Social Welfare wing of RSP in association with other departments of RSP.

A similar function was organized by Deepika Mahila Sanghati at Deepika Jagriti Sansthan, Sector-2 to celebrate Republic Day. Mrs. Namrata Verma hoisted the National Flag in the presence of the Vice Presidents, and  office bearers of the Sanghati.

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Speaking further Mr. Verma said, “Safety should be our foremost priority and we have to ensure that every employee that comes to the plant goes home safely.” Mr. Verma also underscored the importance of taking small steps for achieving success. “Devise a roadmap and take a small step everyday towards your goal in order to bring transformational change in your life, plant’s productivity, and also towards safety” he added. The Director In- Charge reflected upon the growth of steel sector in the upcoming days and motivated the young workforce to give their best in the plant.

Mr. A K Behuria gave a detailed presentation on the ‘Present Steel Scenario and Way Forward’. In his presentation, he outlined the financial performances of all SAIL units and gave a detailed analysis of cost distribution. Through his presentation, he also motivated the RSP collective to be self driven and be cost champions in their own area so as to improve the financial conditions of RSP.

Earlier, the session commenced with the rendition of the National Anthem. This was followed by showcasing a film made by Public Relations Department comprising motivational video as well as the performance of RSP in current fiscal in various endeavours, targets, achievements and new facilities in the township. Later, during the interaction session, employees gave suggestions pertaining to production, productivity, maintenance and safety issues. Happy with the quality of suggestion given during the interaction, the DIC announced an instant ‘Best Suggestor’ award for three employees including an executive.

Mr. K K Jaiswal, DGM (HR-L&D)  coordinated the programme.

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Under Mr. Bhowmick’s dynamic leadership, Rourkela Steel Plant has seen significant advancements in both operational excellence and sustainable initiatives, including important projects.

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“HPCL Partners with Apollo Hospitals’ UR.Life to Enhance Employee Health and Wellness”

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has partnered with Apollo Hospitals Group’s innovative healthcare platform, UR.Life, to provide comprehensive health and wellness services for its employees and their families across India. The partnership was formalized at HPCL’s Corporate Headquarters in the presence of Ms. Upasana Kamineni Konidela, Vice Chairperson of CSR at Apollo Hospitals and Founder of UR.Life, along with HPCL’s Director – HR, Shri K S Shetty. This collaboration underscores HPCL’s commitment to employee wellness by offering a range of contemporary healthcare benefits, ensuring a healthier and stronger future for the HPCL workforce.

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The dozer, procured in 2011, had been non-operational due to a defective engine assembly, hydraulic pump, worn-out undercarriage rollers, and a rusted cabin body. With the monsoon approaching, the need for a functional chain dozer at the coke ovens and Traffic & Raw Materials Yard became critical. Previously, dozer requirements in these areas were managed by shifting equipment from the CFO or CPP-I areas, leading to increased wear and tear on moving parts and road damage. The FM (M) team in the RMD zone took up the challenge to revamp the BD-155 dozer to address the issue.

The overhaul of the BEML chain dozer involved several key steps, including the overhauling of a Cummins engine of the same horsepower and modifications to the engine foundation base, coupled with the dozer’s power transmission system. A new hydraulic pump replaced the defective one. The undercarriage rollers were dismantled, reconditioned, and refitted along with the chain assembly. The dozer cabin was repaired, with all accessories and the electrical wiring system successfully installed. Finally, the dozer was painted and tested for optimal operation. These refurbishments are expected to extend the dozer’s life by another five years, ensuring reliable deployment at the operational site.

It is worth mentioning that the company would have to spend around Rs. 3 Crore to procure a new chain dozer. The in-house repair cost of the equipment was only Rs. 3.55 lakhs, which also resulted in a cost saving of around Rs. 40.00 lakhs due to the in-house reconditioning of the engine and track rollers. The revamped dozer was tested successfully and pressed into service on 26^th July 2024 in the presence of Mr. R N Rajendran, CGM(M) and Mr. Ravi Ranjan, CGM (Design & Shops).

The high performance FM (M) expert technicians comprising Mr. K B Sahoo, Mr. Sarat Parida, Mr. Manmohan Behera, Mr. Badri Maharana, Mr. K C Bandha, Mr. G N Murmu and Mr. Rajendra Sahoo, led by Mr. B K Nayak, Junior Officer, FM (M), executed the project under the supervision of Mr. Pritam Kujur, DGM, FM (M) and Mr. S S Paul, GM In-Charge, FM (M), and the guidance of Mr. Abaksh Mallick, GM In-Charge (FM (M) & Transport) executed the job

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The van worth Rs. 16.00 lakhs was procured by the Transport Department under CSR Head as a part of Assistive Devices Distribution to the Divyangjans, reiterating RSP’s commitment to social responsibility and inclusivity.

The van would ensure a safe and convenient mode of transportation for the children with special needs, facilitating their daily commute to and from school. It will help in children’s accessibility to education and other essential services.

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The dignitaries distributed Battery Operated Motorized Tricycles, Hand Propelled Tricycle, Wheel Chairs, Hearing Aids, Smart/ Sugamya Cane, Smart Phone, Crutch Axilla besides other assistive devices to 66 Divyangjans and Senior Citizens. It is noteworthy that the program was part of the initiative launched by SAIL to provide such useful aids to the disabled persons across all its units.

It is noteworthy that RSP has signed an MoU with ALIMCO for the distribution of aids and assistive devices to differently abled persons and senior citizens. Similar programmes are scheduled to be held at other neighbouring areas and Blocks.

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The campaign focused on a range of activities aimed at preventing the breeding of mosquitoes, which are responsible for the transmission of dengue. Volunteers engaged in extensive bush cutting and the destruction of potential larvae breeding sites. They also carried out door-to-door awareness drives, educating residents about the importance of maintaining cleanliness and taking preventive measures against mosquito bites. The medical professionals, including doctors provided crucial health advice and information about dengue symptoms and treatment.

It is noteworthy to mention that Public Health Unit of Town Engineering Department has deployed 50 volunteers chosen from the plant   to conduct the house to house survey and spread awareness for prevention of dengue. The volunteers have been assigned the job of ensuring completion of the survey in 15 days and assess the factors responsible for transmission of dengue and prioritizing areas for vector control.

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Action plans with assigned responsibilities and timelines were presented by the six teams formed to discuss various issues. Some of the key findings and suggestions for improvements were, establishment of testing  laboratory  of Iron Ore at Barsua valley loading point for quality improvement of raw materials in Mine, installation of CBM system for HT motors at Bolani Ores Mines for better monitoring and optimal utilization, implementation of Double Screen as a cost control and manpower optimization measure, improvement of communication system and techno-economic parameters and modernization of the plant for smooth operation and dispatch.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Verma urged the participants to adhere to the action plan and time line to get good quality raw materials for boosting productivity and efficiency in iron making.

At the outset Ms. Subhasmita Das, AGM (Central Coordination Mines) welcomed the gathering and anchored the event. The programme was jointly coordinated by L & D Department and Mines.

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