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.

Mr. Tarun Misra, Executive Director (HR), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Mr. B. R. Palai, Executive Director (Works), and Mr. M. P. Singh, Executive Director (Mines), were also present on the occasion.

Addressing the newly inducted trainees, Mr. Tarun Mishra welcomed them to RSP and highlighted the plant’s township and work environment. He stated that Rourkela Steel Plant has one of the best townships and is among the best places to work.

Mr. B. R. Palai, Executive Director (Works), emphasised the importance of adopting a multiskilling work culture and urged them to focus on their career roadmap and work systematically towards achieving their professional goals.

Mr. M. P. Singh, Executive Director (Mines),  encouraged the trainees to make the most of the learning and professional opportunities available within the organisation.

The programme provided the trainees with an overview of the organisation, its work culture and the opportunities available for professional growth at SAIL, RSP. It is worth mentioning that the central induction of all the Management Trainees (Technical) joining SAIL was carried out at   Bhilai Steel Plant. Thereafter, the trainees have been posted to different units for local induction.

The distribution was carried out under the project “Waste to Wealth: Sustainable and Innovative Organic Farming Techniques especially for Women Farmers of the Peripheral Areas of RSP.” The beneficiaries were provided the materials to enable them to start vermicompost preparation and make productive use of organic waste in their own farms.

The initiative seeks to encourage the adoption of organic farming practices and promote the conversion of biodegradable waste into nutrient-rich manure. Besides supporting environment-friendly agriculture, vermicomposting can help farmers reduce their dependence on external inputs and improve the availability of organic manure for cultivation.

Notably, an MoU was signed between SAIL-RSP and NIT Rourkela on 8th October 2025 for a period of three years for implementation of the project. The project covers training and demonstration for 600 local farmers from four revenue blocks — Lathikata, Nuagaon, Bisra and Kuarmunda — on organic farming techniques, with special emphasis on women farmers. The project also envisages demonstration of techniques such as vermicomposting, preparation and use of bio-fertilisers and bio-pesticides, and seed treatment, through a third party. Free synthetic bags for vermicompost preparation are to be distributed to each trained farmer.

The programme was inaugurated by Mr. B.R. Palai, ED(W), RSP. Also present on the occasion were Mr. R. Dasgupta, CGM, Finance, holding additional charge of ED, Finance; Mr. S. Chattopadhay, CGM, RDCIS, RSP Centre; and Mr. Sumit Kumar, CGM, BF, RSP.

In his inaugural address, Mr. Palai highlighted that the primary objective of the workshop was cost reduction and urged participants to come up with practical and implementable ideas that could bring measurable improvement in key techno-economic parameters. He emphasised the importance of translating technical discussions into actionable outcomes that would contribute to the plant’s overall performance.

The workshop focused on strengthening iron-making practices and improving Blast Furnace performance through structured sessions on productivity enhancement, cost optimization and operational discipline. The sessions were designed to encourage practical exchanges among plant personnel and to generate actionable ideas for improving process efficiency and product quality.

Technical sessions began with discussions on iron-making fundamentals and BF operation, during which experts explained the key process parameters influencing hot metal quality and furnace efficiency.

Throughout the day, technical presentations covered methods for improving plant performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing cost-effective measures in day-to-day operations.

In the afternoon, the participants engaged in syndicate preparation, where they were divided into groups to deliberate on specific performance issues and suggest practical interventions. Each syndicate later presented its recommendations in the final session, outlining measures to improve productivity, reduce hot metal silicon and optimise operational costs.

The PIW was recognised as an important initiative for reinforcing operational excellence and promoting a shared understanding of furnace performance management. The program was coordinated by Mr. BBK Behera, DGM, BF along with Ms Jyoti Oreya, AGM, HR-L&D, Ms. Jyotirmayee Routia, Sr. Manager, HR-L&D.

Speaking on the occasion Ms. Kartha encouraged the spouses to support the retiring employees in navigating the changes of post-retirement life and have a smooth and positive transition.

A session on “Mindset for smooth Transition to a new phase of life after Retirement” was conducted by Mr. Babula Nahak, AGM (CP-2) while Mr. K K Verma, DGM (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 K 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.

NPM also registered its best first-quarter (Q1) performance for FY 2026–27 in both production and dispatch. Compared to the corresponding period last year (CPLY), production grew by 11.55% while dispatch increased by 5.29%.

Congratulating Team NPM, Mr. Alok Verma, Director In-Charge (RSP) has appreciated the outstanding achievement of the team, leadership and all supporting departments and commended their collective effort. He added that, at this critical juncture for Rourkela Steel Plant, performance must be raised further so that the plant can emerge stronger.

The achievement reflects coordinated efforts across operations, maintenance, quality, logistics and other supporting departments, and underscores NPM’s commitment to operational excellence and timely delivery to customers.

Finished-steel facilities delivered equally notable results. Both the Plate Mill and the New Plate Mill posted their best quarterly performances, and HR plate output from the Sheet Shearing Line of the Hot Strip Mill also achieved record quarterly production. The New Plate Mill produced 2,66,263 tonnes of plate in Q1, an 11.6% year-on-year growth,  while HR plate output from the Sheet Shearing Line rose by 14.9% to 82,514 tonnes, reflecting healthy growth in high-value product segments. Operational improvements helped maximize the road despatch coefficient, delivering a record June road despatch of 48,564 tonnes. RSP also achieved its highest April–June direct despatch figures of 8,27,871 tonnes, surpassing the previous best of 7,95,521 tonnes.

By prioritizing both road and direct despatch, RSP has also reinforced its focus on working capital optimization. High contributions from value-added segments such as Plate Mill and HR plate production have positively impacted the plant’s bottom line.

On the first day pulse polio was administered at different booths set up in the steel township. In IGH alone, 297 children were administered the polio vaccine. Subsequently the door to door campaign is going on in the township to ensure 100 percent vaccination of children in the age group 0 -5 years living in the township.