Amongst the Non-executives the 1^st three places were bagged by Mr. Purusottam Meher, Engineering Associate (Coke Ovens), Mr. Kedar Nath Hui,    Junior Engineer (Silicon Steel Mill) and Mr. Bhagirathi Jena, Junior Engineer (Coal Chemicals).

In the Executive category, Ms. Khushboo Mishra, Senior Manager (R & C Laboratory) secured the first position, followed by Ms. Kavita Bisoyi, Senior Manager (Contract Cell) in the second position, and Ms. Prangya P. Nath, Assistant Manager (Safety Engineering) in the third position.

It is worth mentioning here that My RSP-My Identity, an unique initiative that  encourages employees to share their positive thoughts, emotions and experience of being part of the organisation. As per this initiative, employees are required to write at least one complete sentence of positive thoughts about RSP everyday over a span of 15 days.

In the 7^th edition of the competition that was launched on 1^st January and continued till 15^th January 2026, 2972 employees of made entries in RSP PORTAL- EMPLOYEE ZONE link OR MOBILE APP KARMI-MITRA.

A Committee of senior officers evaluated the responses online and submitted their marks on daily basis.

The objective of the initiative is to strengthen the connect of the employees with the organization and making them the brand ambassadors of the company.

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Notably, the 34-metre bridge will provide smooth passage for the participants as well as dignitaries to Ispat Stadium which is the venue of the Mega Sporting Event to be held on 24^th January, 2026. The Structural & Fabrication Shop with support from Design Department and Civil Engineering (Services) Department has safely erected the massive structure using in-house resources. Around 12 tons structural have been fabricated in the bridge. The in-house effort has resulted not only in saving substantial cash outflow, but also showcases the technical expertise and collaborative effort of RSP collective.

With more than 5,800 runners from across the country expected to participate in the mega sporting event, elaborate arrangements are being put in place to ensure easy access, seamless movement and smooth conduct of the marathon. Adequate infrastructural facilities and coordinated efforts of various departments are ensuring that the event is conducted in an efficient and well-organised manner. Banners displaying detailed route charts have been installed at strategic locations to inform commuters about road closures and alternate traffic routes.

For the smooth conduct of the event, some major roads of the city will remain temporarily closed from 12:00 midnight of 23rd January (Friday) to 12:00 noon of 24th January (Saturday). During this period, the following routes will remain completely closed to traffic: Sector-6 BSNL Chowk to Ispat Stadium; Ispat Stadium to Sector-4 Madhuban Chowk; Madhuban Chowk to Ambagan Chowk; and Airport to Airport Chowk via Ring Road up to the Estate Office. However, till 6:00 a.m. on 24th January, and thereafter only in cases of medical emergencies, pedestrians will be permitted to cross at DPS Chowk, Sector-7/17 Chowk, Rourkela Club Chowk and Sector-5 Maintenance Booth Chowk. The students who are appearing JEE Main Entrance Examination and have Padmanav College as examination centre can reach the venue by using the road connecting Traffic Tower Chowk –Pantha Nivas- Sector-5 Trainees Hostel (Along with the IG park Boundary). The general public is requested to plan their travel accordingly, use alternate routes during this period and cooperate in making the event a grand success.

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Addressing the gathering, Mr. Palai underscored the paramount importance of human life in the context of road accidents. He urged everyone to strictly adhere to traffic and safety rules and also motivate others to do the same, both within the plant premises and outside, for the well-being of self, family members, colleagues and society at large.

A Suraksha skit by Mr. R.C.Mohanty, Junior Engineer (T&RM) and his team was staged and a signature campaign owning the responsibility for safety was organised. A Safety Bulletin was released on the occasion, and awards were presented to two executives, two employees, and two agencies in recognition of their consistent practice of defensive driving throughout the year.

The Road Safety Pledge was administered by Mr. R K Muduli, CGM(NPM, SPP & Digitalisation), Ms. Sunita Singh, CGM (PPC) and Mr. A C Sarkar, CGM In-Charge (Services) in Odia, Hindi and English respectively.

The two Suraksha Raths equipped with a public announcement system, were decked with colourful posters carrying road safety messages and do’s and don’ts. One Suraksha Rath, will travel across various plant units to spread awareness, while the other will cover the RSP township to sensitise residents on road safety practices.

As part of the ongoing month-long campaign, Road Safety Human Chains are being organised at strategic locations by various departments in association with the Safety Engineering Department. The campaign also includes leaflet distribution and vehicle stickering at all plant gates, road safety awareness programmes, competitions and safety training sessions for different segments of employees and contract labour.

The various initiatives are being organized by the Safety Engineering Department under the guidance of Mr. Hiralal Mohapatra, CGM (Safety & Fire Services), Mr. Abaksa Behera, GM  (Safety Engineering)and Mr.B.K.Padhi,AGM(SED).

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Mr. T G Kanekar, CGM (TS&CSR) was the Chief Guest of the valedictory function and handed over the Certificate of completion to all the trainees. Present on the occasion were Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM In-Charge (CSR), Mr. T B Toppo, DGM (CSR), Mr. S K Sukula, Deputy Manager (CSR), Mr. Guru Prasad Mohanty, Project Manager, Gram Utthan and other Officials of RSP and concerned agencies.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Kanekar appreciated the CSR endeavours taken towards economic empowerment of the women of peripheral villages. He urged all to make the best use of the opportunity to reap maximum benefits. Best of the products made by the trainees during the training such as clothings for men, women, children as well as Kitchen Apron, Embroidery and Applique Work,   etc were also displayed on the occasion.

Under the first phase of 15 days training, the women were taught installation of sewing machines, repair and servicing, designing and pattern formulating, measurement techniques and cutting, sewing and stitching, garment fitting, hemming and interlocking, packeting and fasting and other specific garment tailoring training. After the completion of the first phase, a Training cum Production Centre (TCPC) will be set up at Bondamunda with sewing machine of both normal and commercial category and a multi functional sewing machine. The second phase would be a 10 days refresher onsite training course after a period of six months. In the third phase the trainees would be imparted with 10 days specialized training in cutwork appliqué training as a measure towards value addition. After complete training the trained women shall be registered as a Producer Group and linkage with ORMAS shall be established for large orders. The total cost for the training and establishment of the Training cum Production Centre (TCPC) at Bondamunda Gram Panchayat will be Rs. 11.98 lakh which includes Rs. 35,000.00 as seed money for starting commercial business activity.

At the outset Ms. Mittra delivered the inaugural address. Mr. S K Sukula proposed a formal vote of thanks while Md. Zahid Akhtar, Section Associate (CSR)coordinated the function.

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The team of doctors of RSP who examined the patients were Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Sahu (Surgery), Dr. B S Roychoudhury (O&G), Dr. Debashish Ray (Medicine), Dr. Anindita Debta, (Ompthalmology), Dr. Avilash Sahoo (Pediatrics), Dr. Geetansh Saini, (Ompthalmology).  They were assisted by Mr. Lingaraj Pradhan (CPSK), Ms. Banita Jalli (Pharmacist), Ms. Purnima Thakur and Mr. B K Mohapatra, CSR Coordinator.

233 patients were examined in the camp and were provided free medicines and consultation. Besides, 12 patients were identified for further treatment at Ispat General Hospital under various CSR schemes.

It is worth mentioning here that the Medical camps are being organised by RSP in peripheral villages not only reach out to the people living in remote villages but also extend expensive surgical interventions for free treatment at IGH to the identified people suffering from grave ailments.

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In his address, Mr. Prasad highlighted the crucial role of Safety Officers in ensuring statutory compliance and sustaining a strong safety culture across industrial units. He elaborated on important provisions of the Odisha Factories Rules, 1950, focusing on the duties and responsibilities of Safety Officers, maintenance of statutory safety records, safe operation and guarding of machinery, welfare and working condition requirements, worker training and competency development, emergency preparedness measures, and accident prevention strategies. He emphasised the need for proactive safety management and strict adherence to rule-based practices to minimise risks in the workplace.

At the outset Mr. Behera welcomed the gathering and coordinated the event along with Mr. S R Biswal, Senior Manager (SED) while Mr. B K Padhy, AGM (SED) proposed a formal vote of thanks.

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The advanced emissivity coating enhances the thermal performance of the furnace by improving heat absorption and re-radiation from refractory surfaces. The initiative is expected to bring about a 5% reduction in Specific Heat Consumption, which translates into both significant cost savings and a meaningful reduction in greenhouse gas emissions such as CO₂ and NOₓ. The project, implemented at a cost of Rs 23.50 lakh, reinforces RSP’s ongoing efforts to minimise its carbon footprint and adopt cleaner production practices.

In addition to fuel efficiency, the coating ensures more uniform heat distribution within the furnace, which directly translates to improved quality and consistency of reheated slabs, an essential prerequisite for achieving superior downstream plate production. Another major benefit is the extended life of furnace refractories, owing to reduced thermal stress, which in turn enhances overall equipment availability and lowers maintenance requirements.

This initiative highlights the New Plate Mill’s leadership in driving innovation aligned with environmental responsibility. It brings long-term advantages across the value chain, from strengthened furnace reliability for operators and measurable cost efficiencies for the organisation, to enhanced sustainability credentials and improved product quality for customers.

The successful execution of this pioneering project was made possible through constant monitoring by Mr. Nilamani Mohapatra, HoS, NPM (Operation), under the active guidance of Mr. R.K. Muduli, CGM (NPM,  SPP & Digitalisation).

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In the National Safety Conclave – 2025 organized at Bhubaneswar on 19^th November 2025, Mr. Biswaranjan Palai, ED (Works), Mr. Abakash Behera, GM (Safety) and Mr. Chitta Ranjan Mishra, GM In-Charge (SSM) received the award on behalf of RSP.

Mrs. Surama Padhi, Hon’ble Speaker of Odisha presented the award. The award has reinforced RSP’s commitment to occupational safety, health and environment.

The function was organised by IQEMS in association with Institute of Public Enterprises, Hyderabad.

This recognition once again shows RSP’s strong commitment to keeping its employees, contract workers, and everyone on site safe. The plant’s focus on identifying risks early, training people regularly, and improving its technology has been key to achieving such high standards in safety.

The 16th National Safety Conclave, organized by OSSC, brought together safety professionals, experts, and organizations from across the country to share best practices, innovations, and experiences in occupational safety and health.

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