From the Chairman's Desk

From the Chairman's Desk
Dear Colleagues,
It’s been a while since we have stepped into the new fiscal. The journey ahead is gruelling with tough MoU
targets to meet and deadlines to keep.
We have ended the first quarter of FY15-16 with improved production performance as compared to previous
year and hope HCL collective will strive to maintain the momentum. Production from Surda mine has also
started from 17th June’15 which will give much needed support to the production of ICC smelter plant.
It gives me immense joy to announce that we have a new member in our family fold. We have recently acquired
the smelter and refinery plant of Jhagadia Copper Ltd (JCL) at Bharuch and it has been rechristened as the
"Gujarat Copper Project". The plant has the capacity to produce 50,000 MT of LME "A" grade Copper Cathodes
annually. The acquisition will complement our existing operations. The refurbishment work of the plant has
started and we are planning to commence the production from current fiscal.
It is heartening to inform that work at site of our flagship expansion project, Malanjkhand underground mine of
capacity 5 million tonne per annum has commenced. The project was inaugurated on 12th April 2015.
Back home, our financial performance is also influenced by LME Copper price. Copper price scenario for 2015
is very grim with LME hovering well below US$ 6,000 and will continue to face headwinds on the backdrop of
uncertain global economic scenario. Our rising cost of production is a matter of immense concern with respect
to the bottom line and sustainability of the Company. The need of the hour is to lay stress on curtailing expenses
on all possible accounts.
Keeping in mind the global instability of the Copper price, it is imperative to become more vigilant and industrious
on our part in every possible way. It is about time we woke up and took notice of our shortcomings and adopted
remedial action on all fronts.
At this hour of crisis, we ought to be grounded and focused on making the Company sustainable in long term.
Here and now we need to tighten our belts and pool in our best efforts to steer clear of the brewing storm.
Best wishes,
Kailash Dhar Diwan
Chairman cum Managing Director

The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Malanjkhand
Expansion Project (from 2 Million tonnes per annum Open
Cast to 5 million tonnes per annum Underground Mine),
was graced by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief
Minister, Madhya Pradesh, as the Chief Guest. The function
was also presided over by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar,
Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, Govt. of India.
Corporate News
Malanjkhand Expansion Project inaugurated
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh and Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, during the Bhoomi
Puja. Also in the picture were Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble Minister of State, Steel
& Mines, Govt. of India, along with Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing
Director, Hindustan Copper Limited and other dignitaries
S/Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, Govt. of
India , Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble Minister of State, Steel & Mines, Govt. of India, along
with Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited
and Shri. D.C.Sagar, IG, Balaghat interacting with the media
S/Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble Minister of State, Steel &
Mines, Govt. of India, Gauri Shankar Bisen, Hon'ble Minister
of Agriculture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Rajendra Shukla,
Hon'ble Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources, Govt. of
MP, Bodh Singh Bhagat, Hon'ble MP, Balaghat-Seoni and
Sanjay Uike, Hon'ble MLA, Baihar – Balaghat, were also
present as the Guests of Honour.
Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited,
presenting a memento to Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines
and Steel, Govt. of India
Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited
greeting Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, on
the dais with a bouquet
S/Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, Narendra
Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble
Minister of State, Steel & Mines, Govt. of India, along with Shri K. D. Diwan,
Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited and other dignitaries
after unveiling the Foundation Stone of MCP Underground mine
The entire programme was hosted by Shri K. D. Diwan,
Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper
Limited, along with S/Shri Anupam Anand, Director
(Personnel), Subhendra Nanda Director (Operations),
V.V. Venugopal Rao, Director (Finance), and O. N. Tiwari,
General Manager, MCP, and Unit Head, and other senior
executives of HCL. The event was enthusiastically covered
by all the print and electronic media at a local as well as
national level.
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The total investment by HCL on this project is estimated to
be around Rs 1856 crores. The opening of the underground
mines is expected to generate several direct and indirect
jobs in and around the region as well as help bolster the
regional economy. After fruition, the project will promote
development of micro, small and medium enterprises apart
from adding value to the Government exchequer.
Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited
greeting Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, Govt.
of India, on the dais with a bouquet
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, Govt. of India,
interacting with Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan
Copper Limited
Chanting of Vande Mataram in progress
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh and the Chief
Guest addressing the gathering on the occasion
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, Govt. of India,
addressing the gathering on the occasion
Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited,
delivering the welcome address
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh and Shri
Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Mines and Steel, Govt. of India,
interacting with the media
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Minister visits the Underground Mine site
Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble Minister of State, Steel &
Mines, Govt. of India, paid a visit to the site of the 5 mtpa
Underground Mine after the inauguration of the foundation
stone on 12.04.2015.
The Hon'ble Minister also chaired a meeting with Shri K.
D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan
Copper Limited, along with S/Shri Anupam Anand, Director
(Personnel), Subhendra Nanda, Director (Operations), V.V.
Venugopal Rao, Director (Finance), O. N. Tiwari, General
Manager, MCP, and Unit Head and other dignitaries.
Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble Minister of State, Steel & Mines, Govt. of India, with
S/Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited,
Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), Subhendra Nanda Director (Operations), V.V.
Venugopal Rao, Director (Finance), O. N. Tiwari, General Manager, MCP, and Unit
Head and other dignitaries during Mine visit
Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble Minister of State, Steel & Mines, Govt. of India, with
S/Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited,
Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), Subhendra Nanda, Director (Operations), V.V.
Venugopal Rao, Director (Finance), O. N. Tiwari, General Manager, MCP, and Unit
Head and other dignitaries on a visit to the Plant
Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon'ble Minister of State, Steel & Mines, Govt. of India, with
S/Shri K. D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited,
Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), Subhendra Nanda, Director (Operations), V.V.
Venugopal Rao, Director (Finance), O. N. Tiwari, General Manager, MCP, and Unit
Head and other dignitaries in a meeting
New Mines Secretary takes over
Shri Balvinder Kumar, an IAS officer
of UP cadre, took over as Secretary,
Ministry of Mines, on 01.07.2015. Prior
to joining the Ministry of Mines, Shri
Balvinder Kumar held the position of
Vice-Chairman, Delhi Development
Authority under the Ministry of Urban
Development.
Born in 1957, Shri Balvinder Kumar has an M.Sc. and M.Phil
in Botany. He has served the Central and Uttar Pradesh
Governments in various capacities. Some of his assignments
were, Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture &
Cooperation and Development Commissioner (Handlooms)
under the Ministry of Textiles. He was also the Director in
the Department of Fertilizers from May 1999 to March 2001
and then the Joint Secretary till July 2004 in the Ministry of
Chemicals & Fertilizers. He also worked as Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Noida Authority, Vice-Chairman,
Lucknow Development Authority, Managing Director of
Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation
and as District Magistrate in Moradabad and Rampur
districts. He was the Principal Secretary in Departments
of Social Welfare, Women and Child development, Trade
& Taxes, Revenue, Science & Technology and Non-
Conventional Energy Sources etc. in Uttar Pradesh.
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MoU for 2015-16 with the Ministry
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the
Company with the Ministry of Mines in New Delhi on
31.03.2015, outlining the business plan for the financial year
2015-16.
The MoU was signed between Shri K.D. Diwan, Chairmancum-Managing
Director, HCL, and Dr Anup K. Pujari, the
then Secretary, Ministry of Mines, in the presence of other
senior executives of the Ministry and the Company.
Shri K. D. Diwan, CMD, Hindustan Copper Limited, and Dr Anup K. Pujari, the then Secretary, Ministry of Mines, after signing the Memorandum of Understanding in the
presence of S/Shri R. Sridharan, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Arun Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, N.K. Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, S. K.
Mishra, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Hans Kumar, Deputy Manager (Mktg.), HCL, and Manoj K. Choudhary, Liaison Officer, HCL
Gujarat Copper Project –the new member of the Copper Family
Hindustan Copper Limited has taken over the secured
assets of Jhagadia Copper Limited (JCL), located at Bharuch,
Gujarat, on 30.04.2015 that include lease hold land, buildings
and plant and machinery. The plant is located in the GIDC
Mega Project Area at Jhagadia and is around 10 Kms from
Ankhleshwar and 90 kms. from Vadodara.
JCL was previously in the possession of Asset Reconstruction
Company (India) (ARCIL) and was in liquidation under
Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and
Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI).
The plant would be the fifth Unit of the Company and has
been christened "Gujarat Copper Project".
The plant has the capacity to produce 50,000 MT of LME
"A" grade Copper Cathodes annually and has the versatility
to treat various Copper bearing materials in an eco-friendly
manner.
It has the flexibility to process various grades of Copper/
precious metal bearing raw materials that includes E-scrap
and is the largest secondary recycler in India capable of
producing LME "A" grade Copper Cathodes that is among
the best in industry. The Cathode produced contains
99.998% Cu as compared to LME "A" Grade standard of
99.995%.
Gujarat Copper Project is a Zero discharge plant. The plant has
eco-friendly technology and employs world-class
environmental protection measures to conform to all
regulatory compliances and Basel Convention Norms. The
plant is highly automated and ensures high quality output
at a low cost.
The Smelter Technology Supplier is Boliden Contech AB,
Sweden, and Refinery Technology Supplier is Mount ISA
Mines Ltd. (now Xstrata Technology, Australia).
Metal Taprng from Kaldo
Anode Casting
Metal Taprng from Kaldo Glimpses of Gujarat Copper project Anode Casting
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Mining Indaba 2015
Hindustan Copper Limited was the nodal organization
deputed to showcase India in the Mining Indaba 2015 from
09.02.2015 to 12.02.2015 at Cape Town, South Africa.
The Company was entrusted by the Ministry of Mines
with the job of coordination and setting up the country
pavilion. The India Pavilion was befittingly showcased and
appreciated by the international audience.
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of
Mines and Steel, Govt. of India, inaugurated the India
Pavilion amidst enthusiastic media coverage. Shri Tomar
was also invited as a speaker representing India during the
Non-African Government session on 11.02.2015.
The pavilion was monitored by HCL. It recorded a huge
footfall of visitors from the world over and was appreciated
largely for its uniqueness of design and concept.
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister of
Mines and Steel, Govt. of India, attending the Mining
INDABA Meet with other global representatives
Representatives from India at the India Pavilion in INDABA
2015
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon'ble Union Minister
of Mines and Steel, Govt. of India, addressing the
gathering at INDABA 2015
A glimpse of visitors at the India Pavilion
Skill Development
Skill development is an emerging concept and has become
a priority area. Hence all the stakeholders including the
PSUs are required to participate in the programme under
the mission mode.
There had been an interface meeting between Ministries
of Steel and Mines and that of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship at the level of the Cabinet Ministers in
New Delhi on 12.05.2015.
A meeting was organised at the Corporate Office on
14.05.2015 to brief the executives of the Company on the
importance of this topic and for taking expeditious action.
The meeting was chaired by Shri K D Diwan, CMD, HCL,
and the presentation was given by Shri Anupam Anand,
Director (Personnel), HCL, to the gathering of Board
Members, senior executives, Heads of Departments and
Section in-Charges.
In a recent interface of PSUs under the Ministries of
Steel and Mines and the Ministry of Skill development &
Entrepreneurship, the agenda of Skill development initiative
of Government of India to meet the skill requirement of
the country and to generate more employment for skilled
manpower was taken forward.
The Hon'ble Minister of State for Skill development &
Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, highlighted
the areas of cooperation between the Ministries as
providing infrastructure for training, identifying industry
requirements, earmarking CSR funds for skill development,
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contribution to National Skill Development Fund, providing
for trainers, handholding schools for vocational training,
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), ITI adoption and
apprenticeships. Emphasis was laid on a 100% utilization
of the seats for apprentices in the PSUs. Some of the action
points that emerged for HCL were:
• Skill development to be taken up in mission mode
• Apprentice seats to be filled up immediately
• For coordinated efforts, a strategy to be developed in
consultation with Ministry
• A percentage of CSR funds to be earmarked for skill
development
• Determination of target for training of employed work
force
MoU signed with Units
A Memorandum of Understanding for the Financial Year
2015-16 was signed between the Corporate Office and the
Units on 24.04.2015. In this MoU, the targeted parameters
and savings by reduced cost of production and energy
consumption was finalized.
The MOU was signed between Shri K.D. Diwan, CMD, HCL,
and the Unit Heads namely, S/Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED,
KCC, O.N. Tiwari, GM, MCP, H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC,
and Nandeesh H.N., GM, TCP.
Memorandum of Understanding being signed between Shri K.D. Diwan, CMD, HCL, and the Unit Heads namely, S/Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED,KCC, O.N.Tiwari, GM, MCP,
H.C.Shrivastava, GM, ICC, and Nandeesh H.N., GM, TCP
Announcement
Shri Santosh Sharma, GM (Operations), Corporate Office,
along with his current responsibilities, has taken over
additional charge to look after jobs of Unit Head, Gujarat
Copper Project.
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Official Language Implementation Committee Meeting at the CO
On 11.05.2015., a meeting of the Official Language
Implementation Committee was convened at the Corporate
Office Conference Room. The meeting was chaired by
Shri K.D. Diwan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, HCL,
and Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), HCL,
addressed the gathering.
The welcome note was given by Shri A.N. Singh, CM
(Admn. & OL). Shri Kamlesh Soni, DGM (HR), highlighted
the developments in implementing Hindi as the Official
Language in the year 2014-15 and also apprised the
gathering of the targets set by the Ministry of Home Affairs,
Government of India, with respect to implementation of
Hindi.
Shri K.D. Diwan, CMD, HCL, chairing the Official Language Implementation Committee
Meeting in the presence of S/Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), S. Nanda,
Director (Operations), V.V. Venugopal Rao, Director (Finance), Rakesh Kumar, Chief
Vigilance Officer and other senior executives
A workshop on Official Language was held at the Corporate Office on 22.05.2015.
The workshop was presided over by Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel) and
eminent poet in Hindi, Shri Buddhi Nath Mishra shared his views as the chief speaker
on the occasion.
Announcement
Shri Kamlesh Soni, DGM (HR), Corporate Office, has been
appointed as the Appellate Authority of Hindustan Copper
Limited from 01.07.2015, under Section 19 (I) of the Right to
Information Act, 2005.
The Meeting in progress
MoU with ISM, Dhanbad
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian School of
Mines, Dhanbad (ISM), at the Corporate Office, HCL, on
12.05.2015.
The MoU was signed by Shri S Nanda, Director (Operations),
HCL, and Dr Vishnu Priye, Dean (Research & Development),
ISM Dhanbad, in the presence of senior executives of both
HCL and ISM, Dhanbad. The MoU ensures collaborative
work primarily in the areas of training, research and
consultancy.
Shri S Nanda, Director (Operations), HCL, and Dr Vishnu Priye, Dean (Research &
Development), ISM Dhanbad, signing the Memorandum of Understanding
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MCP NEWS
CMD visits MCP
Shri K.D. Diwan, CMD, HCL, addressed an open forum of
employees and their families on 01.02.2015 in the recently
renovated Pragati Park. Shri Diwan informed that the longawaited
ambitious project of development of underground
mining at Malanjkhand Copper Project is all set to start.
He visited different departments of the project and followed
it up by a meeting with the departmental heads wherein
discussions were held on different issues and the necessary
instructions given.
Dr Smt Arti Diwan inaugurating the newly constructed tiled pathway
Shri K.D.Diwan, CMD, HCL, inaugurating the Pragati Park by unveiling the
commemorative plaque along with Dr Smt Arti Diwan, his better haif
Shri Diwan also informed that all the Government
clearances that were necessary for opening underground
mining at MCP have been obtained and hopefully a
formal inauguration of the work will be on the cards. The
productive life of MCP Open Pit mining has expired and
its output has failed to meet either of its rated capacity and
MOU targets that were set for the year. In addition, the LME
price of Copper has considerably plummeted in the recent
times. Under these circumstances, austerity measures were
the only tools to keep the production activities continuous.
Shri Diwan expressed his hopes that team MCP would keep
alive its tradition of team spirit and good work culture to
tide over the crisis.
Shri Diwan invited Shri G.N. Rajawat, General Secretary of
recognized Union, BKMS, and Shri B.K. Singh, President
of Officers' Association, to express their views on the
occasion. They were fully convinced by his appeal and
strongly assured all support to help the Company combat
the present challenges.
Shri Diwan along with his better half, Dr. Smt Arti Diwan,
inaugurated the recently renovated Pragati Park.
On this occasion Shri Diwan also expressed his views on
the necessity of recreational zone for the mine workers after
a hard day's work. With special mention to the Honorable
Prime Minister's view of building a chain of Smart Cities in
the country, Shri Diwan assured of making Malanjkhand a
similar place with all possible amenities and connectivity.
Shri K.D.Diwan, CMD, HCL, performing a Puja to mark the inauguration
Shri K.D.Diwan, CMD, HCL, addressing employees after the inauguration.
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CMD inaugurates VIP Guest House extension at MCP
Shri K.D. Diwan, CMD, HCL, inaugurated the ten additional
rooms of the VIP Guest House of MCP on 13.04.2015 in the
presence of the Directors, senior executives, office bearers
of recognized Unions e.g. BKMS, Officers' Association and
others.
Shri Diwan was accompanied by S/Shri Anupam
Anand, Director (Personnel), Subhendra Nanda, Director
(Operations), V.V. Venugopal Rao, Director (Finance),
O.N.Tiwari, GM (MCP) and S.K.Bhattacharya, GM (Mines),
MCP, while he cut the ribbon and joined in a brief ceremonial
ritual.
Shri Diwan followed this up by unveiling the inaugural
plaque. Accompanied by the Directors, he also inspected
the construction and gave his inputs to further improve the
look of the building and the facilities therein.
Shri K.D. Diwan, CMD, HCL, inaugurating the additional rooms at the Guest House
Shri K.D. Diwan, CMD, HCL, unveiling the plaque commemorating the event
Lecture on Management of Discipline at Workplace
Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), Hindustan
Copper Limited, delivered a lecture on "Management
of Discipline at Workplace" as faculty on 23.02.2015 and
followed it up by a Power Point presentation.
S/Shri O.N.Tiwari, GM, MCP, and the Unit Head,
S.K.Bhattacharya, GM (Mines), MCP, departmental
heads, along with thirty-five senior executives attended
the seminar. Shri Tiwari welcomed Shri Anupam Anand,
Director (Personnel), and the seminar started with a short
prayer.
The discussions and deliberations on certain case studies,
together with questions made the session lively, interesting
and informative. Shri Anand felicitated the participants
with certificate at the end of the session. Shri Krishna Mohan
Pasi, Sr.Mgr. (HR) proposed the vote of thanks.
Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), delivering his lecture
The session in progress
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MCP observes Productivity & Oil Conservation Week
Annual Productivity and Oil Conservation Week was
observed at Malanjkhand Copper Project from 12.02.15
to 18.02.15 with the inaugural function on 12.02.15. Shri
O. N. Tiwari, GM, MCP, and Unit Head, addressed the
departmental heads, employees, representatives of the
Officers' Association and Trade Unions as the Chief Guest
of the occasion and said that productivity is the key to
prosperity of a nation and getting more from less is its
quintessence.
Shri O. N. Tiwari, GM, MCP, and Unit Head, addressing the gathering on the occasion
of Oil Conservation Week
He added that the check on wastage of materials, time and
labour, higher skill of workforce, minimum breakdown of
equipments, good housekeeping, and production as per
targets, improved quality, work satisfaction in employees
etc. are the obvious indicators of higher productivity of an
organization.
Highlighting on the theme of Productivity Week 2015,
Make in India—With Zero Defect and Zero Effect, Shri
Tiwari explained that it entails generating more and more
employment opportunities through manufacturing of more
and more goods indigenously. At the same time the quality
of products should meet the international standards, so that
the nation can compete in the world market.
Beside this, the manufacturing process should not affect
the environment and community. He appealed to ensure
zero wastage of energy sources through just and optimum
utilization of fuels, lube oil, grease and electricity.
Shri S.K. Bhattacharya, GM (Mines), MCP, in his address
said that zero defects are not only necessary for the goods
produced indigenously, but the process of manufacturing
should also ensure operations without defect.
Addressing on the occasion, Shri G.N.Rajawat, General
Secretary of recognized Union, BKMS put forward some
useful suggestions to control the wastage and to increase
the overall productivity.
Shri J.P. Gupta, AGM (Mines)-Operations and Chairman,
Organising Committee of Productivity Week, welcomed
the guests. Shri S.K.Verma, Officer-in-charge-PR while
Dr.S.K.Ray, Chief Manager (R&D) and Secretary of the
Week, conducted the proceedings of the function and
proposed the Vote of Thanks.
In order to achieve the set objectives from this celebration,
the Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Departments
organized slogan and essay competitions for the employees.
A glimpse of the gathering on the occasion
Achievements
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Miss Arunima Garai, D/O Shri
R.N.Garai, Manager (Finance), MCP,
secured the Gold Medal for Excellence in
the 9th All India KV Child Art Exhibition
organized by the Kendriya Vidyalaya,
ONGC, Rajahmundry (Hyderabad
Region) for the session 2013-14. A student
of Class III in KV Malanjkhand, Arunima
was awarded with the Gold Medal by the
organizing institution.
Master Virendra, S/O Shri Ramesh Singh
and Smt. Santosh Devi, Peon, Purchase
Department, secured an aggregate of 85%
Marks in Class 12th Science stream from
Vayu Sainik Sr. Secondary School, Rajota
and obtained distinction in the Board of
Secondary Education Examination 2015,
Ajmer.
Congratulations. The Copper Family is proud of
you all.

Metalliferous Mines Safety Week flagged off
Metalliferous Mines Safety Week (MMSW) in the
Metalliferous Mines under the jurisdiction of Directorate
General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Nagpur Region, started
on 02.11.2014 and continued till 09.11.2014. Malanjkhand
Copper Mine of Hindustan Copper Limited was nominated
as the host mining unit for organizing MMSW 2014.
On the occasion of the flagging off ceremony for the Safety
Week, inspection teams were organized at 11.00 a.m. on
02.11.2014 at the DGMS Office, Nagpur.
Shri Nageshwar Rao, Director of Mines Safety, Nagpur Region-II, flagging off the
Inspection Teams for inspection and evaluation of safety in different mining units of
the region
The conveners and members of the inspection teams were
addressed by Shri Nageshwar Rao, Director of Mines
Safety, Nagpur Region-II and Co-Convener of MMSW
2014. Inspection kits were handed over to the conveners
and necessary instructions were given to the members of
the inspection teams to make the week long inspections
effective and meaningful.
The celebration involved a number of activities and
campaigns aimed at improving the safety standards in the
mining units as well as enhancing awareness about mine
safety.
All the winning mines were awarded with cups and shields
in the concluding function on 14.12.2014 at the Malanjkhand
Copper Project.
Present on the occasion were S/Shri Supriyo Chakravarty,
Dy. Director of Mines Safety, Nagpur Region-I, B.Dayasagar,
Dy. Director of Mines Safety, Nagpur Region-I, both as
Members of MMSW 2014, S.K.Bhattacharya, GM (Mines),
MCP, as Co-chairman of MMSW-2014, M.C.Katare, AGM
(Mines), MCP, as the Convener of Safety Inspection Team,
Sree Kumar, AGM (Mines) as Organising Secretary of
MMSW-2014, delegates of participant mining units and
members of all the inspection teams.
MCP observes Annual Mine Safety Week
The Annual Mines Safety Week in the metalliferous mining
units, under the jurisdiction of Nagpur Region I & II of
Directorate General of Mines Safety, was observed from
03.11.2014 and was inaugurated by Shri S.K.Bhattachaarya,
GM (Mines), MCP, by unfurling the safety flag. Shri
J.P.Gupta, AGM (Mines), MCP, welcomed the guests while
Shri Thakre, one of the Workmen's Inspectors, administered
the safety oath.
In his inaugural address Shri Bhattacharya appealed to
team MCP to achieve Zero Accident in Mines and all other
sections of the Project by employing their long experience
and determined efforts.
Shri S.K.Bhattachaarya, GM (Mines), MCP, addressing the gathering on the occasion
of Mines Safety Week
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He also informed that MCP has been entrusted with the
responsibility to host the Annual Mines Safety Week
celebrations 2014 for the metal mining units under the
jurisdiction of DGMS, Nagpur Region I & II. In view of this,
everyone has great responsibility to contribute the biggest
possible share of assistance and support. Shri Bhattacharya
added that safety should always come first. Safety is an
inseparable component of any kind of production activity.
He appealed for maximum participation in the various
programs to be organized under this week and wished for
all success of this week.
As a Convener of the Inspection Team, Shri M.C. Katare,
AGM (Mines) spoke on the technological advancements in
the area of mining. Shri Anand Bagde, one of the members
of the Inspection Team shared his experience on mines
safety. Shri G.N. Rajawat, General Secretary of recognized
Union, BKMS presented his views on the present scenario
of production and productivity.
The inaugural function was concluded with the Vote of
Thanks by Shri Sree Kumar AGM (Mines) & Chief Safety
Officer, and also the Secretary, Organising Committee of
Metalliferous Mines Safety Week-2014 of Nagpur Region
I. & II. Shri Lalji Yadav, Executive (Mines), conducted the
proceedings of the inaugural function.
A glimpse of the gathering on the occasion of Mines Safety Week
Fire Services Week
Annual Fire Services Week commenced at MCP from
14.04.2015 and was formally inaugurated on 15.04.2015.
Shri O.N.Tiwari, GM, MCP and Unit Head, addressed the
gathering as the Chief Guest of the occasion. Speaking
on the nature of fire incidents in the previous year, he
emphasized on better maintenance of HEMEs, electrical
installations along with good housekeeping.
Shri O.N. Tiwari, GM, MCP and Unit Head, addressing the gathering on the occasion
of Fire Services Week
Shri Tiwari congratulated the fire fighters of MCP for
successfully combating fire incidents in the surrounding
villages. He advised the Heads of Departments to constitute
departmental committees in order to carry out fire safety
audits in the respective professional areas for effective
control over fire hazards. Shri S.K.Bhattacharya, GM
(Mines), MCP, also addressed the gathering.
Shri Tiwari unfurled the flag to mark the opening of the
week. Silence was observed for two minutes in the memory
of the firemen who went down fighting fires. It was followed
by an oath administered on fire-safety.
Shri Sree Kumar, AGM (Mines), received the guests while
Shri S.K. Dagliya, AGM (Mines) and Chief Safety Officer,
presented a report on Fire Safety. Shri S.R.Gour, AGM
(Conc.) proposed the vote of thanks and the proceedings of
the programme was conducted by Shri V.N.Singh, Manager
(Mines) & Safety Officer.
In order to spread awareness among the employees on the
fire hazards and fire safety, various competitions including
questionnaire, slogan competition and demonstration of
fire safety drill were organized in the different departments
of the project.
Among the audience, Departmental Heads, executives,
employees, representatives of OA and different labour
unions were present on the occasion.
In ICC, the Fire Services Week was formally inaugurated
on 14.04.2015 by Shri Sanjay Singh, AGM (ES-W) & Factory
Manager. S/Shri H.C.Shrivastava, GM, ICC, K.P.Bisoi,
AGM (HR&A), President and General Secretary of ICCWU,
employees and representatives of different Unions were
present on the occasion.
Various competitions were held and Fire Safety Drills
were demonstrated in different departments to make the
employees aware about the hazards of fire and the safety
measures thereof.
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HCL Officers' Association, MCP Unit, reconstituted
The Officers' Association of MCP has been reconstituted after
expiry of the tenure of the previous body. The nominations
were invited from the officers for reconstitution of the
association. It turned out that no election is required and the
office bearers were declared elected unopposed. The new
body took charge of the office w.e.f .01.04.2015 for a period
of two years.
Shri B.K.Singh, Manager (Mines) became the President
consecutively for the fifth time.
The executive body has been reconstituted as follows:
President : Shri B.K.Singh, Manager (Mines)
Vice President : Shri S.D.Pashine, Dy.Manager
(Finance)
General Secretary : Shri P.K.Pandey, Manager
(Survey)
Joint Secretary : Shri A.K.Singh, Asstt. Manager
(Mech.)
: Shri L.S.Rahangdale, Asstt.
Manager (R&D)
Treasurer : Shri P.V.N. Rao, Dy.Manager
(Finance)
Executive Members : Shri S.K.Naidu, Jr.Manager
(Mech.)
: Shri Saurabh Kushwaha, Manager
(Instrumentation)
: Shri Ashish Kumar, Dy. Manager
(Exploration)
Co-opted Members : Shri A.K.Pandey, Asstt. Manager
(Exploration)
: Shri Basant Katre, Dy. Manager
(Materials)
New set of LED lights at the Corporate Office
The Corporate Office welcomed a set of new LED lights
as a part of renovation in the first phase whereas the
second phase will cover the basement, the staircase and
the electrical room. As a part of the project, 484(40x2=80
W) age-old tube lights were replaced by (19 x 2=38 W)
new-age LED lights resulting in a remarkable difference
in the brightness without any damage to the false ceiling.
In addition to the above, it is an eco-friendly and
economical option in terms of elimination of
maintenance/replacement cost for a period of two years.
The prominent benefits of LED lights as compared to
the existing lights are as under:
• LED gives 70% more light hence has a greater
potential for saving energy.
• LED lights give 110 deg pattern compared to 360 deg
of the existing system where most of the lights are
wasted and generate a lot of heat.
• Existing light system use heat to generate light
whereas LED use energy to produce light directly.
• Efficiency of air conditioner increases and hence cost
is reduced
• Improved visual accuracy
• Longer life (2 years) and hence saving in maintenance
• LED has no mercury and hence disposal of LED after
its use does not harm the environment
• Unlike existing lights, LED does not emit light in the
non-visible light spectrum (UV/IR) hence does not
cause colours to fade in signages, walls, fabrics etc.
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KCC News
Program on SAMVAD and Suggestion Scheme
As per the MOU targets, a programme on SAMVAD as well
as Suggestion Week was organised at the R&D Auditorium,
KCC from 23.12.2014 to 29.12.2014. The programme was
inaugurated by Shri S C Mahato, DGM (M&C) and attended
by the Departmental Heads, Shri Banwari Lal Phagna,
Secretary, KTSS (Recognised Union) and other members,
members from other Unions, office bearers of the Officers'
Association and about one hundred and fifty employees.
PPC and Ms Suman Verma, Mgr (Fin.) respectively. An
interactive session was also held amidst active participation
from the employees. In conclusion, vote of thanks was given
by Shri R. S. Bhandari, Sr. Mgr (R&D)-HR.
As per MOU targets, a programme on SAMVAD as well as
Suggestion Scheme was organised on 30.03.2015 at the R&D
Auditorium, KCC. Shri A.K. Ghosh, ED, KCC, inaugurated
the event that witnessed a great turnout of senior executives,
Departmental Heads, members of the Unions, office bearers
of the Officers' Association and employees.
Shri K. P. Bisoi, the then AGM (HR), KCC, addressing the gathering during the course
of SAMVAD
Shri S C Mahato, DGM (M&C), while inaugurating
the programme emphasized on a change of mind-set
in the greater interest of the organization and advised
that suggestions helpful in enhancing production and
productivity of the organization should come from the
employees.
Shri K. P. Bisoi, the then AGM (HR), KCC, highlighted the
main objectives of the programme. He also brought forward
the major initiatives taken by the HR Department for the
welfare of the employees at KCC and pointed out that
during the last three months only twenty six suggestions
were received out of which thirteen were not as per the
Company's Schemes. He stressed upon regular submission
of suggestions and requested everyone present to actively
participate in the programme which is open all the year
round.
Silence was observed for two minutes to pay respect to the
employees of KCC who have passed away in the previous
five months. S/Shri Banwari Lal, Secy., KTSS, G.R. Panwar,
KCMS Union and K. R. Bairwa, President, Officers'
Association also spoke on this occasion.
During the programme, Power Point presentations on
production and productivity of KCC as well as the cost
analysis were presented by Shri V. Bhandari, CM (Met)-
Shri S C Mahato, DGM (M&C), inaugurated the program and addressed the gathering
Talking about a change in the mind-set for the greater
interest of the organization, Shri Ghosh said that
employees' suggestions which could enhance production
and productivity of the organization were welcome.
Shri B. Alphonsus, AGM (HR), welcomed the gathering and
spoke on the importance and objectives of the program.
Shri R.S. Bhandari, CM (HR), coordinated the program
while highlighting the major initiatives undertaken by the
HR Department for the welfare of the employees of KCC
and emphasized on active participation and submission of
suggestions.
S/Shri V.K. Singhal, DGM (Elect.), S.C. Mahto, DGM
(M&C), Simachalam, AGM (Mech.), K.R. Bairwa, CM
(M&C) and President, Officers' Association (OA-KCC Unit)
also expressed their views.
Shri V. Bhandari, CM (Met)-PCC, presented the production
and productivity scenario of KCC through a Power Point
presentation. An interactive session was also held in
which the gathering of about hundred employees actively
participated. Shri R.S.Bhandari, CM (HR), presented the
vote of thanks.
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Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, addressing on the occasion of Samvad
Vacuum Circuit Breakers installed
in KCC
A total of 13 Vacuum Circuit Breakers of 3.3 KV each has
been successfully installed and commissioned at the 33KV
Substation of Kolihan Copper Mine on 30.04.2015.
The existing Minimum Oil Circuit Breakers were
approximately thirty five years old and were throwing up
problems frequently. Original Equipment Manufacturing
National Government Electrical Factory (OEM NGEF) exists
no more and no spares are available from them now. Also,
many critical spares of these breakers are not even available
in open market or from any other source.
Removal and dismantling of old existing panels and
erection, installation and commissioning of all new panels
A glimpse of the gathering
Women's Sports Meet at KCC
Women's Sports Meet under the aegis of the Sports and
Cultural Council, Khetrinagar, was held at Khetri Nagar
from 09.12.2014. to 12.12.2014. Eighty women employees
took active part in four events namely a) tug of war, b)
musical chairs c) spoon race and d) 50m race. This sports
meet was held for the first time in KCC and was largely
lauded. The winner and runners-up were awarded on
Republic Day, 2015 by Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC.
Race about to begin
The team that did the job
within the allotted fifteen shifts were the main challenge
of the project. With detailed planning and scheduling, the
project was successfully done within stipulated time by the
electrical team of Kolihan Copper Mines.
S/Shri K Sharma CM (Elect), V S Shekhawat Sr. Mgr.
(Inst.), Sachin Soni, Mgr. (Inst.), Alok Singh GET (Elect.),
Babu Lal Jangid, Chargeman (Elect.), Satveer, Helper, and
other members of KCM Electrical played very important
roles in the project under the guidance of Shri V K Singhal,
DGM(Elect.).
Participants interacting with Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC
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Computer Centre inaugurated
A Computer Centre was built at the Ramakrishna Mission,
Khetri, under the CSR Scheme 2014-15. Shri Amal Kanti
Ghosh, ED, KCC, inaugurated the Centre and handed it
over to the Ramakrishna Mission, Khetri on 28.05.2015 to
impart computer training to underprivileged youths.
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, inaugurating the Computer Centre at the Ramakrishna Mission, Khetri, also in the
picture, is Shri Naresh Kumar, GM (HR), KCC
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, inside the room
Election for recognition of Unions of KCC
Election for recognition of the functioning Unions of
KCC was successfully conducted under the supervision
and guidance of the Department of Central Labour
Commissioner on 23.04.2015.
Khetri Tamba Shramik Sangh (KTSS) affiliated under the
AITUC was declared winner in the contest in which the
maximum number of workers had cast their votes.
ICC News
New Medical Equipments at the ICC Works Hospital
A new dental chair and one portable X-ray machine were
inaugurated by Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, and the
Unit Head, at the ICC Works Hospital, Moubhandar on
25.09.2014 in the presence of Shri Kamlesh Soni, the then
DGM (HR), ICC, Dr P.N. Mishra, AGM (M&HS), Dr. S. K.
Rakesh, Chief Medical Superintendent and the paramedical
staff of the hospital.
Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, and the Unit Head inaugurating the dental chair at the
ICC Works Hospital
Basuki Singh Memorial Cricket Tournament
Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM,ICC, inaugurated the 22nd
Basuki Singh Memorial Cricket Tournament as the Chief
Guest by offering floral tributes to the Late Basuki Singh
and unfurling the flag on 16.11.2014 at the Sports Club
Ground, Moubhandar. S/Shri Umesh Kumar, DGM (Met),
ICC, Kamlesh Soni, the then DGM (HR), ICC, were the
Guests of Honour.
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A total of hundred and four teams took part and the final
match was played between BCA-B, Jamshedpur, and Sriram
Furniture, Jamshedpur, on 28.12.2014 which was won by
the former. Shri Santosh Shrma, GM (Op.),Corporate Office,
was present on the occasion.
S/Shri Sanjay Singh, AGM (ES-W), B.N.Singhdeo, President,
ICCWU, O.P.Singh, GS, ICCWU, N.L.Patel, S.P.Dhal, and
officials of Tournament Committee were present along with
a huge gathering of cricket enthusiasts.
A Group Photograph of the team
Events organized by the ICC Ladies Club
Smt. Geeta Shrivastava, better half of Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, took over as the President, Ladies Club, ICC in July
2014. Following activities were organized under her active leadership and guidance:
Teacher's Day Celebrations were organised at Toddler's Roost Nursery School and
Smt. Geeta Shrivastava, President, Ladies Club, received the Principal and presented
a memento to her. Members of the Ladies Club served lunch to the school children
on 05.09.2014
Smt. Geeta Shrivastava, President, Ladies Club, addressed the members of Ladies
Club on 20.09.2014 during Raj Bhasha Saptah at the Ladies Club.
Smt. Geeta Shrivastava, President, Ladies Club, giving away prizes to the children
who took part in the competitions organized by the Ladies Club, Moubhandar on
Children's Day at the Toddler's Roost Nursery School.
Ladies Club, Moubhandar organized a Seminar by VLCC on 15.12.2014. Smt. Geeta
Shrivastava, chaired the inaugural session where the demonstrator of the core team
of VLCC elaborated on the process of slimming therapy.
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Shri K D Diwan, CMD, HCL, accompanied by Shri S.
Nanda, D (Op) and erstwhile Non-Functional Directors,
S/Shri V K Srivastava and Puneesh Kapoor visited Taloja
Copper Project on 03.01.2015. They were received by Shri
TCP News
CMD visits TCP
Nirmalya Mukherjee, DGM, and the then Unit Head, TCP.
The dignitaries visited the plant and held discussions on
relevant issues and also undertook a plantation program.
Shri K D Diwan, CMD, HCL, being received by Shri Nirmalya Mukherjee, DGM, and the
then Unit Head at the Taloja Copper Project
Shri K D Diwan, CMD, HCL, accompanied by Shri S. Nanda, D (Op) and erstwhile
Non-Functional Directors, S/Shri V K Srivastava and Puneesh Kapoor on a visit to
the plant
Shri K D Diwan, CMD, HCL, inspecting the Copper Wire Rods
Shri K D Diwan, CMD, HCL, planting a sapling
TCP Quality Circle Team brings laurel
Quality Circle Team Udayan of Taloja Copper Project took
part in the 'National Convention on Quality Concepts'
organized by Quality Circle Forum of India, Pune, between
19.12.2014 and 22.12.2014 and won the 'Meritorious' Award.
Team Udayan with the Trophy and the Certificate
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National Safety Day was observed at Malanjkhand Copper
Project on 04.03.2015. Shri O.N.Tiwari, GM, MCP, and the
Unit Head addressed the departmental heads, employees,
representatives of the Officers' Association and Trade
Unions, as the Chief Guest of the occasion. He was of the
opinion that an industry can achieve its all-round excellence
only when safe and healthy working conditions are
provided to the employees.
National Safety Day
on safety at workplace. Shri G.N.Rajawat, GS, BKMS, the
recognized Union also expressed his views. The proceeding
of the function was conducted by Shri S.S.Kushwaha,
Manager (Instrumentation), and Dr S.K.Ray, CM (R&D)
proposed the vote of thanks in conclusion. To inculcate
safety awareness, a quiz competition was organized for the
employees.
Shri O.N.Tiwari, GM, MCP, and the Unit Head addressing the gathering on the
occasion of National Safety Day
Shri Tiwari took note of the theme "Build a Safety Culture
for Sustainable Supply Chain" prescribed by the National
Safety Council for National Safety Week 2015 celebrations
and said that the supply chain encompassing transfer
of materials, information and finance to the ultimate
consumer needs to be less detrimental with respect to
environment, ethical, cultural and health standards. In this
context, Shri Tiwari cited the example of shifting the mode
of transportation of concentrate from open trucks to closed
containers, which was an important step to achieve the
objective of sustainable supply chain.
Shri Ajay Giri, AGM (Conc.), welcomed the guests and
expressed his views. Employees were administered an oath
A view of the audience.
In KCC, Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED,KCC, and Chief Guest
of the occasion unfurled the National Safety Flag while Shri
Mohar Singh, Workmen Inspector(Mines) administered the
Safety Pledge to the employees at the mine premises on
04.03.2015. S/Shri D.R. Mehta, AGM (Mines), and A.J. Khan,
Safety Officer, presented the analysis of accident figures
during the last year and suggested preventive measures.
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, gave away cash prizes
to the employees of accident-free departments for the
quarter. He expressed grave concern over the accidents that
occurred in 2014 and also requested the workers, especially
the contractual labourers, and officers to follow safety rules
to achieve the "0" accident target.
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC delivering the Safety
Message on National Safety Day in KCC
Shri Mohar Singh, Workmen Inspector (Mines),
addressing the gathering on the occasion of National
Safety Day
A glimpse of the gathering on that occasion
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REPUBLIC DAY
Republic Day
The 66th Republic Day was celebrated at the Units with a lot
of zeal and patriotism.
KCC
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, hoisted the Tricolour at
the Nehru Maidan as the Chief Guest of the occasion on
the Republic Day 2015 and inspected the Guard of Honour
comprising of parade contingents of security personnel
and school students. Tricoloured gas balloons were also
released.
On this occasion Shri Ghosh expressed his concern about
the present position of KCC and sought full cooperation
awarded by Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, under the
Rajbhasha Saptah. He also awarded fifty two employees for
their various suggestions.
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC addressing the gathering on the occasion of Republic
Day 2015.
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, inspecting the Guard of Honour
from everyone as the need of the hour. A grand show
of Rajasthani folk dance and music by a troupe of artists
from Jaipur was put up. School children also organized
programmes on the theme of 'Swachh Bharat' and received
cash awards for their sterling performances.
In order to promote Hindi in day-to-day official work,
twenty one employees in seven Hindi competitions were
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, inspecting the parade by the girls contingent of
Sophia School, Khetri Nagar
Central Academy, Khetri Nagar, put up a skit on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, inspecting the
Guard of Honour
Parade contingents belonging to different schools were
awarded with shields. The best parade was performed by
the boys from Sophia Secondary School. At the end of the
programme, Smt. Rajlaxmi Ghosh, the better half of Shri
Amal Kanti Ghosh, distributed fruits among the inmates of
KCC Hospital.
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Traditional Rajasthani folk dance by a dance troupe on the occasion of Republic Day
2015
Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, inspecting the Guard of Honour
The National Flag was hoisted by Shri Shrivastava as
the Chief Guest of the occasion followed by the National
Anthem at the Tamra Pratibha Manch Ground. He also
inspected the Guard of Honour presented by the security
personnel and the school children.
Smt. Rajlaxmi Ghosh, better half of Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, Executive Director, KCC,
distributing fruits to the inmates of the KCC Hospital
ICC
Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, paid floral tributes to the
martyrs at the Shahid Sthhal on the Republic Day 2015 in the
presence of S/Shri Umesh Kumar, DGM (Met.), Kamlesh
Soni, the then DGM (HR), ICC, S.Bhaskar Rao, President,
Officers' Association, B.N.Singhdeo, President, ICCWU,
O.P.Singh, GS, ICCWU and other senior executives who
also offered floral tributes.
School children engaged in a march past the Tricolour
In his address Shri Shrivastava emphasized on putting more
effort in achieving the production targets in the coming
months as production was affected in the last few months
due to shortage of concentrate. However he also conveyed
his satisfaction as ICC could achieve more than the targeted
production (@105%) in terms of by-products.
He further announced that the Company has taken all
initiatives to re-open Rakha and Kendadih Mines shortly.
He informed that ICC has undertaken several socioeconomic
development programmes in its adjoining
rural areas under the Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Scheme. ICC has also joined hands with the Nation
Building Programme of the Hon'ble Prime Minister and
has constructed toilets for girls and boys in thirty schools of
different districts of Jharkhand.
Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, saluting the National
Tricolour
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MCP
Shri O.N. Tiwari, GM, MCP, unfurled the National Tricolour
as the Chief Guest of the occasion on the Republic Day 2015
which was followed by rendition of the National Anthem
by the school students. The students rendered patriotic
songs and, together with the security personnel, presented
a spectacular Guard of Honour.
Cultural events in progress
Shri Shrivastava gave away cheques to the employees
whose suggestions have been selected under Srijan, the
Suggestion Scheme.
Shri O.P.Singh, GS, ICCWU, in his address appealed to
the employees to come forward and extend all support
and co-operation in achieving the desired production and
productivity.
School children presented a cultural programme and sports
including a tug-of-war competition for married women
were also organized.
Smt Geeta Shrivastava, President, Ladies Club, hoisted the
National Flag at the Toddlers' Roost Nursery School run by
the Ladies Club, Moubhandar.
The Tricolour was also hoisted at the Moubhandar Works
by Shri Umesh Kumar DGM (Met.), at the ICC Workers'
Union Office by Shri O.P. Singh, GS, ICCWU, and at the
Shri O.N. Tiwari, GM, MCP, hoisting the tricolour
Smt Geeta Shrivastava, better half of Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, giving away
prizes to the school children.
Bari Maidan by Shri. B.N. Singhdeo, President of ICCWU,
as well as at various other registered Union Offices, Clubs
etc. within the township.
Smt Geeta Shrivastava, President, Ladies Club was
accompanied by the members of the Ladies Club in
distributing fruits to the inmates of the ICC Works Hospital.
She also distributed prizes to the winners of various
competitions organized on the occasion.
Shri O.N. Tiwari, GM, MCP, addressing the audience
Shri O.N.Tiwari, GM, MCP, addressing the gathering
highlighted the work done by the Project for the welfare and
elevation of living standards of the surrounding population,
especially the Baiga tribes, under the CSR Scheme. He also
informed that giving highest priority to quality education
to children of the surrounding population was the task of
the moment and the Corporate Management of HCL had
sanctioned the functioning of a new DAV Group school in
Malanjkhand from the upcoming session.
Shri Tiwari hailed the efforts of the Project for connecting
with the local population by means of different events and
activities from time to time. He praised the Ladies Club for
undertaking its welfare activities and Trade Unions and the
other social fora for maintaining healthy industrial relations.
The Republic Day Celebrations witnessed a display of
colorful tableaux by various cultural organizations. The
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S/Shri M.R. Chaudhary, Working President. BKMS;
G.N.Rajawat, GS,BKMS, B.K.Singh, President, Officers'
Association; Office Bearers of other registered Trade
Unions, Munish Tiwari, Director, Central Academy, and
others were present during the event. The program was
conducted by Shri S.K.Verma, Officer-in-charge- PR.
A glimpse of the tableau presented by the Adiwasi Cultural Association
Day was also celebrated as the concluding ceremony of
Annual Sports, under which day long group events and
other athletic events were organized. The celebration was
spiced up with the food stalls where different regional
dishes were served.
The athletic events were followed by felicitation of
employees for their suggestions selected under the
employees' Suggestion Scheme, Srijan. A total of forty
employees of different departments were awarded with
Letters of Appreciation and cash by the Unit Head.
Twenty six wards of employees were given Scholarships and
Certificates under the Grant of Scholarship to Employees'
Children, Rules-2007 for the Academic Year 2013-14.
TCP
Shri N Mukherjee, DGM and the then Unit Head, TCP,
unfurled the National Flag and addressed the gathering
of employees and their families on the Republic Day 2015.
Sports was also arranged for the employees and their
children. The winners as well as all the participants were
awarded by Shri N Mukherjee.
Shri N. Mukherjee, the then DGM, TCP, unfurling the Tricolour
Shri O.N. Tiwari, GM, MCP, giving away awards under the Suggestion Scheme to the
employees
Smt. Nirmala Tiwari, President, Ladies Club, Smt. Sutapa
Bhattacharya, Vice-President and the Office Bearers
distributed sweets and fruits to the inmates of the project
hospital.
The day concluded with the prize distribution by the Unit
Head to the winners of Annual Sports and to participants
of the tableaux and parade. Shri S.K. Bhattacharya, GM
(Mines), Smt. Nirmala Tiwari, President, Ladies Club, and
Smt. Sutapa Bhattacharya, Vice-President, Ladies Club, also
shared the stage during the prize distribution.
Wards of employees taking part in the sports on the occasion
A view of employees participating in a round of musical chairs
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Superannuation
January 2015
Name Designation Unit
R. N. Prasad AM (Conc.) MCP
B. L. Choure AM (Mech.) MCP
Jitendra Kr. Rana Sr. Overseer MCP
Ravindra Kr. Naidu Sr. Fitter MCP
Ravi Kr. Chourasiya Sr. Draughtsman MCP
P. L. Badai Sr. Mech. MCP
Hari Mohan Singh Sr. Rigger MCP
Promod Ramteke Time Office Supr. MCP
R. N. Sindhupe Sr. Assistant MCP
Chainlal Rahangdale Salesman MCP
Sambhu Prasad Electrician 'B' KCC
Ramkishan Meena Manager (Electrical) KCC
Ram Nagina Prasad Sr. Operator (A&F) KCC
Rajendra Dubey Tank House Techn. KCC
Sunil Kumar Singh Sr. Tank House Techn KCC
Sube Singh Yadav Mining Mate KCC
Jaipal Mine Fitter 'C' KCC
Mahender Kumar Mechanic 'C' KCC
Kishan Lal Miner KCC
Jagdish Prasad Store Keeper KCC
Rameshwar Lal Jack Hammer Driller KCC
Chandar Pal Sr. Manager (R&D) KCC
Roop Singh Kharkwal Sr. Rectifier Techn. KCC
Kaushalya Devi Teacher KCC
Bilokan Toppo Sr. Instrument Tech. KCC
Name Designation Unit
K. L. Sahwal Dy. Manager (Elect.) KCC
Purushottam Mazdoor 'A' KCC
Shiv Bachhan Asstt. Ropeway man KCC
Nand Kishore Helper KCC
Sanjiban Behara Operator-I ICC
Dukhu Ram Murmu Sr. Store Keeper ICC
Ajit Kr. Banerjee Chief Store Keeper ICC
Swapan Kr. Dutta Sr. Operator ICC
Nirmal Saha Sr. Asstt. Comp. ICC
Shyam Murmu Sr. Instrn. Mechanic ICC
Shib Shankar Roy Sr. Tech. Supv. ICC
Jiten Singha Sr. Tech. Supv. ICC
Ashok Kr. Singha Sr. Tech. Supv. ICC
Sushil Kr. Ekka Sr. Charge man (W) ICC
Santi Ranjan Das Sr. Charge man (W) ICC
Ratu Jamuda Sr. Charge man ICC
Kamal K. Gope Sr. Charge man ICC
Arjun Behra Sr. Charge man (W) ICC
Sikha Shome Sr. Office Asstt.-cum- ICC
Typist
Narayan
Jr. Accountant
ICC
Roychoudhury
Nikhil Ch. Dey Operator-II ICC
Tapan Kr. Baul Manager (Civil) ICC
Raj Kumar AGM (Elect.) ICC
February 2015
Name Designation Unit
Madhukar Geed Sr. Elect. MCP
Megh Raj Tech. Gr. II MCP
D. K. Panchbhave Sr. Elect. MCP
Ganesh Prasad Sr. Driver / Mech. MCP
Baustale
Yuvraj Singh Turkar H.V.D. MCP
Shyam Lal Welder 'C' KCC
Tara Chand Ropeway man KCC
Sukhdeo Saini Instrument Tech.'A' KCC
Vinod Kr. Meena Welder 'B' KCC
Name Designation Unit
Razak Ali Mining Mate KCC
Data Ram Helper KCC
Triveni Shankar Sain Charge man (Mechn.) KCC
Ajmat Ali Welder 'C' KCC
Ashim Kr. Das Sr. Manager (Mechn.) KCC
Ram Singh Blaster KCC
Mahabir Prasad Welder 'B' KCC
Neena Kumari Sister In-Charge KCC
Khosla
Tara Chand Helper KCC
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February 2015 (Continued)
Name Designation Unit
Nathu Ram Baghotia Machinist 'B' KCC
Raghubir Sharma Helper KCC
Radhey Shyam
Winding Engine Driver
'B'
KCC
Sastipada Roy Sr. Charge man ICC
Jura Bodra Sr. Charge man (W) ICC
Budha Deb Das Operator-I ICC
N. N. Das Sr. Operator ICC
Name Designation Unit
Nirdosh Topno Sr. Charge man (W) ICC
Shyama Kanta Sr. Charge man (W) ICC
Sharma
Rajendra Das Sr. Operator ICC
B. C. Ray Manager (Fin.) ICC
Tarun Kr. Das Dy. M (Fin) CO
P. C. Reddy Manager (Sectt.) CO
March 2015
Name Designation Unit
P. Tadav AM-Nursing MCP
BaijnathVerma Sr. Tech. MCP
Kamal Pd.
Sr. Elect.
MCP
Choudhary
Dhaniram Elect. Gr. II MCP
Rajkumar Soni Sr. Technical Asstt. MCP
Rajendra Kr. Rajabhoj Sr. Air Cond/Ref/ MCP
Mech.
Govind Prasad Sr. Denter/Rad. Mech. MCP
Vishwakarma
Anand Singh Sr. Welder MCP
Ramesh Chandra Sr. Pl./Pipe. Fitter MCP
Wania
Tejlal Katre
Ch. Off. Equipment MCP
Operator
Ram Pd. Karosiya Asstt. Sanitary Insptr. MCP
Tula Ram Gujar Helper KCC
Banwari Lal Melting man 'A' KCC
Sohan Saini Millman 'B' KCC
Jagadish Pandey Sr. Mill Technician KCC
Nathu Ram Saini Charge man (Mechn.) KCC
Kurda Ram Miner KCC
Udmi Ram Asstt. Mgr. (D.M.M.) KCC
Om Prakash Khatik Sr. Operator (Acid &
Fertilizer)
KCC
Name Designation Unit
Rama Kant Jha Manager (Mines) KCC
Banshidhar Blaster Assistant KCC
Bhagirath Mal Mazdoor 'A' KCC
Pratap Singh Blaster Assistant KCC
Mahabir Prasad Optr. (Acid & Fertilizer) KCC
Mange Lal Mazdoor 'A' KCC
Geeg Raj Safai Karamchari KCC
Indra Devi Ward Ayah KCC
Banwari Millman 'C' KCC
Suresh Kumar Electrician 'A' KCC
Karam Singh Mill Technician KCC
Prahlad Ram Charge man (Electrl.) KCC
Jeevani Devi
Franklin Machine Optr. KCC
Cum Peon
Parsu Ram Mazdoor 'A' KCC
Budh Ram Ward Boy KCC
Debabrata Sarkar Chemist ICC
Satyendra N. Deo Chemist ICC
Mahendra Sharma Sr. Tech. Supv. ICC
Gurubari
Female Safai
ICC
Karmachari
S. Basu Dy. M (Sectt.) CO
K. L. Chakraborty Manager (Admn.) CO
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April 2015
Name Designation Unit
Joginderanath Sr. Tech.
MCP
Chadda
Sariff Khan Helper MCP
Ummedlal Lilhare Head Carpenter MCP
Ishwar Dayal Bhagat L.V.D. MCP
Pirmulal Kherwar Sr. HEME. Optr. MCP
S. N. Ali HEME Optr. Gr.I MCP
Jogilal Tarware Helper MCP
Bajrang Lal Sr. Mill Technician KCC
Virendra Kumar Smelter man 'A' KCC
(Process)
Shri Ram Crane Operator 'A' KCC
Suresh Kr. Sharma Light Vehicle Driver KCC
Rameshwar Dayal Sr. Operator (Acid & KCC
Fertilizer)
Onkar Mal Mill Technician KCC
Heera Lal
Slag Car Cum Dumper KCC
Operator
Kailash Chandra Helper KCC
Vikram Singh Duplicating Machine KCC
Operator
Mangu Singh Helper KCC
Name Designation Unit
Banwari Lal Signal Man KCC
Jagdish Prasad Jack Hammer Driller KCC
Vinod Kumar Pump Operator KCC
Basant Lal Mining Mate KCC
Baljinder Singh Fitter 'A' KCC
Mahendra Kumar Dy. Manager (Mines) KCC
Ram Chander Singh Jack Hammer Driller KCC
Shyamala V Nair Sister In-Charge KCC
Lichman Mali 'B' KCC
Ghawer Singh Cook KCC
Dr. VandanaMathur AGM (Medical & KCC
Health Services)
Balbir Singh Stores Issuer KCC
Prakash Chand Yadav Field Clerk KCC
Bhoop Singh Electrician 'C' KCC
Indra Karwa Assistant-I ICC
Amullya Karwa Assistant-I ICC
Md. Ibrahim Sanitary Inspector ICC
Mary Elizabeth Sr. Office Asstt.-cum- ICC
Typist
A. K. Behera AGM (Chem.) ICC
Ananga Mahapatra Sr. Manager (Mines) ICC
May 2015
Name Designation Unit
Devilal Helper MCP
Tejram Thakre Elect. Fitter Gr.II MCP
Khalil Mohammad Sr. Chem. Asstt. MCP
Kadeer Mohammad Helper MCP
Mohelal Bahe Sr. HEME Optr. MCP
Sukhdas Security Supvr. MCP
Deva Ram Sr. Ropeway man KCC
Ghisa Ram Charge man (Elect.) KCC
Sardara Ram Refractory man 'A' KCC
Sumer Singh Heavy Vehicle Driver KCC
Bihari Lal Smelter man 'B' (Process) KCC
Ram Awatar Alha Charge man
(Concentrator)
KCC
Name Designation Unit
Shyam Lal Dresser KCC
Ram Niwas Arya Crane Optr. 'B' KCC
Dharmpal Singh Blaster Assistant KCC
Sanwar Mal Jr. Mgr. (Chemical) KCC
Phool Chand Rigger 'C' KCC
Shree Ram Welder 'B' KCC
Matadeen Blacksmith 'C' KCC
R. Shankar Sr. Operator (Acid & KCC
Fertilizer)
Baljit Singh Charge man (Mech.) KCC
Bhagirathmal Blaster Assistant KCC
Mahabir Prasad Light Vehicle Driver KCC
Vidyadhar Jack Hammer Driller KCC
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May 2015 (Continued)
Name Designation Unit
Deo Karan Sharma Mining Mate KCC
Parmanand Soni Slag Car Cum Dumper KCC
Operator
Dhura Ram Mazdoor 'A' KCC
Pratap Singh Machinist 'C' KCC
Nagarmal Helper KCC
Shekharchand Joshi CM (Materials) KCC
Shiv Kumar Kala Machinist 'C' KCC
Name Designation Unit
Dwarka Prasad Mobile Crane Optr. KCC
Chagan Lal Electrician 'C' KCC
Abhilal Mukhi Head Rigger ICC
Krishna Mohan Das Head Cook ICC
Durga Ch. Karwa Mechanic-I ICC
D. K. Shah Dy. M (HR) CO
June 2015
Name Designation Unit
S. S. Prasad AM (Mech) MCP
K. Subhu Raj Jr. Mgr. (Conc.) MCP
Hargovind
Manager (R&D)
MCP
Swarnkar
M. K. Ansari Sr. Inst. Mech. MCP
Nehrulal Jr. Draughtsman MCP
Madhukar Ukey Sr. Pump Optr./Mech. MCP
Bhuwanlal
Sr. Mech.
MCP
Chourasiya
J. N. Gouda Sr. HEME Optr. MCP
Samelal Parte Time Office Supr. MCP
Phool Chand Saini D.H.D. Assistant KCC
Madan Lal Helper KCC
Ghisa Ram Saini Tank House Techn. KCC
Bhanwar Singh Helper KCC
Babu Lal Meena Dy. M (Electrical) KCC
Nand Lal D.H.D. Assistant KCC
Toda Ram Fitter 'A' KCC
Ranjeet Singh Sr. Tank House Techn KCC
Rama Nand Rock Breaker Optr. KCC
Mani Ram Saini Control Room Operator KCC
'A'
Jagdish Singh Helper KCC
Vishambhar Helper KCC
Name Designation Unit
Shambhu Singh Charge man (Mechanical) KCC
Shekhawat
Kunwar Singh Charge man (Elect.) KCC
Yadav
T. R. Suthar Sr. Manager (Mines) KCC
Santosh Kumar Helper KCC
Bhanwar Lal Sr. Time Keeper KCC
Seema Pandey Dy. M (Admn.) KCC
Syobaks Singh Assistant KCC
Sidha Nath Sr. Manager (Electrical) KCC
Jugal Kishore Fitter 'C' KCC
Ram Singh
Smelter man 'C' (Process) KCC
Chauhan
Mohru Ram Mazdoor 'A' KCC
Kailash Helper KCC
Mohan Lal Helper KCC
Durga Prasad Fitter 'C' KCC
Provakar Mishra Sr. Operator ICC
Biswanath Das Sr. Charge man (W) ICC
Baharan Bibi Female Mazdoor ICC
Tapas Kr. Ganguly Sr. Manager (HR) ICC
Manik Chatterjee Dy. M (Metallurgy) ICC
Parul Dasgupta AM (Matl.) CO
Keeping in mind their dedication and valuable service rendered to the organisation, the Copper Family wishes them
all a long, healthy and productive life.
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Corporate Office
In-house Management Development Programme
Shri Gopal Hari, an alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur,
and a veteran HR professional, conducted an in-house
Management Development Programme on 'Management
of Discipline at Workplace' at the Corporate Office, Kolkata
during 18th and 19th February, 2015.
Shri Hari has been the author behind 'Guidebook on
Disciplinary Actions & Proceedings with Case Studies',
which serves as a ready reckoner for shopfloor managers
and HR executives.
The program was inaugurated by Shri Anupam Anand,
Director (Personnel), at the Corporate Office. Senior
executives from across HCL participated in this program
and it was a great learning experience for the participants
since vital case studies were discussed and there was a quiz
competition at the end of the program.
Considering the importance of Preventive Vigilance, Shri
Rakesh Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer, HCL, was invited
to conduct an in-house program at the Corporate Office,
Kolkata on 19.02.2015 as the main speaker and facilitator
of a half-day Workshop on 'Management of Discipline at
Workplace' in the second half.
The program was inaugurated by Shri Anupam Anand,
Director (Personnel), HCL, at the Corporate Office, and
was attended by senior executives and all the Heads
of Departments of the Corporate Office. The workshop
stimulated a great level of interest among the participants
and hence the presentation was followed by a prolonged
interactive session.
NIPM National Seminar
National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM)
organized a two-day National Seminar on 'Management
by Results' in January 2015 at The Hotel Dreamland
Lataguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The seminar focused on
SWOT and Business Challenges, Key Result Areas and Key
Performance Indicator System and other useful concepts.
S/Shri Naresh Kumar, GM (HR), KCC, and Sitendu Dash,
CM (Systems), CO, attended the program.
Training course on "Behavioral Context of
Communication & Transaction for the Officers of the
Commercial PSUs (Gol)"
The Training Division of the Department of Personnel &
Training (DoPT), Government of India (Gol), had sponsored
a training course on "Behavioral Context of Communication
Training Program and
Activities
& Transaction for the Officers of the Commercial PSUs (Gol)"
at the Administrative Training Institute (ATl), Government
of West Bengal, from 27.01.2015 to 29.01.2015. Smt Aparajita
Sanyal Roy, Dy.M (CC) and Shri Saurabh Chaturvedi, AM
(Mktg.) attended the program from the Corporate Office.
CSR Workshop
Shri R.S Sajwan, CM (HR), CO, attended the CSR Workshop:
Implementation, Impact & Reporting, organized by
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) by ITC Centre for
Excellence in Sustainable Development on 10.02.2015 at The
Claridges Hotel, New Delhi.
Workshop on 'Constitutional and other Statutory
Provisions on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
with case studies and Judgments'
Ms Chitra Subramaniam, Dy Mgr (HR) and Mrs Tapasi
Banerjee, Dy Mgr. (Admn), Corporate Office, attended
Training cum Workshop on 'Constitutional and other
Statutory Provisions on Sexual Harassment of Women at
Workplace with case studies and Judgements' organised
by M/s Powergen Technical Services Pvt Ltd, Kolkata on
23.02.2015 and 24.02.2015 at The Sonnet (Hotel), Kolkata.
The workshop equipped the participants with knowledge
on Constitutional Provisions on the Fundamental Rights
and engagement of women employees, important Supreme
Court Judgments on Sexual harassment of women at
workplace and other relevant aspects.
MCP
Vocational Training for College Students: In February,
March and April vocational training was conducted for
forty five, four and five Engineering/Technology/MBA
students respectively from different institutions pursuing
degree/diploma courses in engineering and technology
and management, registered for getting practical training
in the project.
Trade Apprentice Training (Trade Apprentice Act - 1961):
Regular classes on both theoretical and on-job course under
Trade Apprentice Act-1961 in various trades, including,
Welder, Turner, Electrician, Mechanical (Diesel Mechanic)
was conducted for fifty-eight apprentices in February,
March and April.
Training for Apprentices on Discipline and Punctuality:
Forty apprentices participated in the training for apprentices
on Discipline and Punctuality conducted on 25.02.2015.
Disciplinary Actions and Proceedings: Three executives
were nominated to attend a Training Programme on
Disciplinary Actions and Proceedings at ICC with the help
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of XLRI Jamshedpur on 18.02.2015. Shri Gopal Hari of the
Institute was invited as the faculty of the programme.
Application and new technologies in the field of
Maintenance Welding: A day long programme on
application and new technologies in the field of Maintenance
Welding was organized at MCP on 23.02.2015 with the help
of Associated Agencies. The Seminar was attended by eight
executives and twelve non-executives. Shri S P Roy and
team from Diffusion Engineers Ltd. was the faculty of the
programme.
Programme on ISO 9001:2008 - Surveillance Audit: A
three-day programme on ISO 9001:2008 - Surveillance
Audit at MCP was held from 18.03.2015 to 20.03.2015. The
programme was inaugurated by Shri O.N.Tiwari, GM,
MCP, and the Unit Head. The objective of the programme
was to educate the departmental representatives nominated
for ISO certification to stick to the parameters laid down by
ISO so that the overall performance of the Unit remains as
per the laid down norms. Shri S.K.Singh, an Auditor from
IRQS Kolkata, was the faculty of the occasion.
S/Shri S.K.Bhattacharya, GM (Mines), Ashish Deb, DGM
(Mech.) and Umesh Kumar, DGM (Metallurgy) were also
present. Shri Sree Kumar, AGM (Mines) and HRD received
the guests and Shri S.K.Dagliya proposed the vote of
thanks. Eighteen departmental representatives attended the
programme.
Basic Training Course: Training course under MVTR-1966
was conducted in April for sixty three contract labourers.
The course of program was designed to give exposure on
the working of open cast mining, maintenance of heavy
equipments, safety precautions, material handling and
housekeeping etc.
Training Programme on Fire Fighting: A day long training
programme on fire fighting was arranged under the
aegis of Annual Fire Safety Week between 14.04.15 and
20.04.2015. The programme was attended by twenty four
nominated Fire Officers and employees, both executives
and non-executives, from different departments of the
project. Shri Sudipto Chatterjee, an expert from M/s Adola
& Co., Jabalpur, conducted the programme and informed
about the recent modifications in different types of fire
extinguishers while also explaining about their advantages
over old extinguishers in terms of working, composition
and effectiveness. He demonstrated a mock drill on fire
fighting as well.
Refresher Course: Three employees attended the week long
programme conducted in two batches in April wherein the
participants were exposed to working of open cast mining,
technological update in drilling, blasting and material
handling, team building and the safety aspects.
TCP
Workshop on Right to Information Act, 2005
A day long workshop on "Right to Information Act, 2005"
was organized on 27.04.2015 at TCP from 10AM to 5 PM.
Shri Anupam Anand, Director(Personnel) was the Chief
Guest and Shri S K Tiwari, IAS (Retd.), the key facilitator of
the workshop. They were received by Shri Nandeesh H N,
Unit Head, TCP.
Shri Nandeesh H N was the session chairman and Ms. Sujata
Kumari was the co-ordinator. The program was attended
Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), and the Chief Guest, along with S K Tiwari,
IAS (Retd.), the key facilitator of the workshop and Shri Nandeesh H N, Unit Head,
TCP and the session chairman
by twenty five executives. The session conducted by Shri S
K Tiwari consisted of presentation and related discussion
including live examples. Shri Anupam Anand also shared
his knowledge on the topic. It was an educational session
and was found to be quite useful by the participants.
A view of the participants
ICC
Workshop on Self Development for Organisational
Excellence
A two-day Workshop on "Self Development for Organizational
Excellence" was organized from 13.11.2014 to 14.11.2014 at ICC
by the Central Board for Workers' Education, Jamshedpur.
Shri H. C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, inaugurated the program and
addressed the gathering.
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Shri H.C. Shrivavstava, GM, ICC, addressing the participants of the workshop
S/Shri Kamlesh Soni, the then DGM (HR), ICC, and O. P. Singh,
GS, ICCWU, also addressed on the occasion. The program
highlighted the present scenario of the global competitive
market conditions and reiterated that the objective of
organizational excellence could not be achieved unless skills
of the individuals were upgraded. Thirty participants from
different departments of both supervisory and technician
cadres attended the programme.
In-house Management Development Programme
Shri Gopal Hari, an alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur,
and a veteran HR professional, conducted an in-house
Management Development Programme on 'Management
of Discipline at Workplace' at the Indian Copper Complex,
Ghatsila.
The program was inaugurated by Shri H.C Shrivastava,
GM, ICC, and Unit Head. Senior executives from across
HCL participated in this program and it was a great learning
A group photograph of the participants on the occasion of the workshop
experience for the participants since vital case studies were
discussed and there was a quiz competition at the end of
the program
KCC
'Basic Training' Programmes were conducted for a total
of one hundred and ninety employees and contractual
workers.
Refresher Training programmes were conducted for a
total of two hundred and six employees and contractual
workers.
GETs / MTs Training for seven GETs/MTs was conducted
during this period.
Induction Training was conducted for twelve executives.
Training programme on 'Maintenance Manager' was
conducted on 06.05.2015 by Shri P.K. Mohanty for twenty
executives.
Seminar on 'Latest Trend in Reclamation & Hard Facing':
A seminar on 'Latest Trend in Reclamation & Hard Facing'
was organized on 26.05.2015 for thirty one executives and
six non-executives.
Refresher Training Programme: Under the Factories
Act.1948, Refresher Training Programme on Safety &
Health was conducted from 10.03.2015 to 14.03.2015 for six
employees.
Programme on 'Safe Operation of Material Handling'
was conducted from 09.03.2015 to 13.03.2015 for seventeen
employees.
Safe Operation of Hoisting System Training was
conducted on 31.01.2015 for nineteen employees.
102 nd All India Trade Test of Apprentices was conducted
from 21.05.2015 to 25.05.2015 for eight trade apprentices.
In-house Development for Testing
CC Rods by Spectrometer
The Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES) installed at TCP
was suitable for analyzing Copper samples having sizes
13mm dia. and above and the Quality Control Department
was able to analyze only Cathodes and CCR above 16mm
dia. The analysis of 8mm to 12.5mm dia CC Rods by Optical
Emission Spectrometer (OES) was a challenge for the Quality
Control team. The cost of sample holder for analyzing 8mm
to 12.5mm dia. CC Rods is Rs 1.25 lakhs approximately.
With the help of Mechanical team, a sample holder for testing
8mm to 12.5mm dia. CC Rod was developed in-house. This
has helped TCP save Rs 1.25 lakhs approximately and test
chemical compositions of both Cathodes (input) and CC
Rods (output).
Obituary
Shri Tuklu Murmu, Operator-I, I.D.No.
79093, Tank House Department, who had
joined ICC on 04.04.1979, passed away on
22.08.2014. He is survived by his wife, two
sons and a daughter.
The Copper Family offers condolences
to the bereaved family.
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Anti-Terrorism Day
Anti-Terrorism Day was observed at the Corporate Office as well as the Units on 21.05.2015.
At the Corporate Office, the pledge was administered to the employees by S/Shri S. Nanda, D (Op) and Rakesh Kumar, CVO.
In MCP, Shri O.N.Tiwari, GM, MCP, administered the pledge to employees. Shri Santosh Sharma, GM (Op.), Corporate Office was also present
In KCC, Shri Amal Kanti Ghosh, ED, KCC, administered the pledge to the employees of General Office. Banners were also displayed at prominent places on the occasion.
In ICC, Shri H.C. Shrivastava, GM, ICC, administered the pledge to the employees of
General Office. Banners were also displayed at prominent places on the occasion.
In TCP, Shri Nandeesh H.N., GM, TCP, administered the pledge to employees
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The inaugural address of Shri K.D. Diwan, Chairman cum Managing
Director, Hindustan Copper Limited, at the NIPM National Seminar on
"Making A Winning Company-Strategies and Actions" held at Shillong
on June 12-13, 2015
Shri K.D. Diwan, Chairman cum Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited,
lighting the inaugural lamp at the NIPM National Seminar. Also in the picture are Shri
Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), Dr. Smt Arti Diwan and others
Programme Director, Dr. K K Choudhary, Programme
Facilatators, Dr. Tapas Ghoshal, Dr. R T Goswami and Shri
Anupam Anand Mr. S N Singh, ED, NIPM, participants to
the Programme, friends from media, ladies and gentlemen,
I am extremely thankful to NIPM for this wonderful
opportunity to be with you in this picturesque setting of
Shillong for this Workshop. I am also thankful to Mr. S N
Singh for all the kind words spoken in my introduction.
The extensive participation here from a large number of
organizations only reflects the concerns and sincerity that
participating organizations associate with the theme of
the workshop. It also reflects the intrinsic desire amongst
all present here to learn through experience sharing of all
others.
Indeed, today, we need not reinvent the wheel any more.
We can pick up threads from each others' experiences and
learnings, weave our own patterns and move ahead creating
new designs and models of excellence.
The theme of the workshop is well-timed and synchronous
with our Hon'ble PM's clarion call of 'Make in India'. Every
organization, now has the onerous responsibility of aligning
itself in this direction and not only excel in its limited way
but also spread its wings to become a world player in its
own way.
Geographical boundaries are fast melting when it comes to
better business. And, it is more relevant today, to enlarge
our visions and seek well-being of other economies. Truly,
international brotherhood, has come to have a meaning as
never before.
Shri K.D. Diwan, Chairman cum Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited,
delivering his address at the NIPM National Seminar on "Making A Winning Company-
Strategies and Actions" held at Shillong on June 12-13, 2015
In all our endeavours as we seek well-being and sustenance
for one and all, let us have at the back of our minds, that this
onerous responsibility can be met only if we team up in a
way we never did ever before.
For every organization to have a Wining Mind-set, 'Business
Ethics' is a must. But, at what cost? We need to be alive to
our environment and its needs. To my mind the following
are a MUST.
1. Emancipation of one and all.
Even the lowest employee of the Company may have the
capability to suggest ideas for improvement. Are we aware
about it?
- Let us be alive to it. Let us learn to listen to him. Let us try
his ideas. And, appreciated it openly.
- Let us learn to reprimand in private. This improves respect
for the individual. It does not denigrate him in a group
situation.
- Let us be reminded not to do to other what we would
not like to be done to us. Somewhere, as we grew up, we
seem to have missed out on this learning received from our
childhood days.
2. Choosing to focus on our failure than publicizing
only our success.
We should publicise our success. But need to stop short of
trumpeting. Else, we may miss our focus.
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Failures are important to our learnings. They provide the
food for thought. They give us the motivation and directions
for our future course of actions.
But, they cannot be taken as an alibi for non-compliance.
This fine distinction has to be appreciated, understood and
considered as the 'seed' to development and improvement.
3. 'Stakeholders' are generally given a pride of place
while evolving future strategies. But, I have found,
we miss out on the families of our employees who
are equally important stakeholders.
They are the ones who really suffer for no fault of theirs as
their bread-earners toil.
Do they really deserve this? Let us ask ourselves this
question. Do not our own spouse and families complain
about it? And, what do we do about it? Only pass a deaf ear.
Why? Have we ever thought about it? Does it not deserve
consideration?
They could have suggestions to improve our performance.
Did we ever think of giving them an opportunity?
Did we ever try to take them to the workplace of their breadearners
to see what conditions they work in?
Are we afraid of do so? If yes, Why? If not, why have we
waited all the time?
4. Environment is our greatest friend. Let us promise
to ourselves to give a better place to our next
generation.
Let us not try to find shortcuts to managing inspectors but
actually doing what is required of us to ensure compliances
of environment laws.
We can do it. Yet, we look for short term solutions. And,
with time, it appears to have become a habit. Today, let us
put a full stop to it.
Let us not deceive our own self. More so, on such occasions
like today's workshop.
Think, how we feel when our near and dear ones speak a
'good purpose lie'. How it irritates us! Why should we do it
to others only for the sake of managing compliances.
5. The bottom line
It is important. Desirable. And, it speaks volumes about
organisation's well being and health.
But, it is not something to be seen in isolation. It is the final
culmination of all our endeavours. Hence, it should be
respectable. Growing profits and increasing net worth are
obviously important. But, business have to be conducted
with ethics. This is not negotiable. It is also not negotiable
that we turn a blind eye to sustainable development process.
We existed yesterday. We exist today. Tomorrow is a
question. Do we want to be there? The option is ours.
Demming, the 'quality guru' said, 'survival is not necessary'.
No one should have issues about it. We can perish and relax!
But, this does not seem acceptable to the group here today,
or they would not be here at all! They wish to survive. Let
this workshop give them the encouragement to follow their
dreams.
Let's do things differently
As I conclude, let me sum up by saying:
'We look before and after, and pine for what is not'.
And in the words of the Hindi poet,
"Koshish karney walon ki kabhi haar nahin hoti"
Best wishes.
Jai Hind.
Shri K.D. Diwan, Chairman cum Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited, being
felicitated at the NIPM National Seminar
Shri K.D. Diwan, Chairman cum Managing Director, Hindustan Copper Limited, along
with Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel) at the Seminar
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On the eve of D-day
at MCP
Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), HCL
Dated : April 12, 2015, Sunday
Baishakh 8, Krishnapaksha, Vikram Samvat 2072
It is 2.00 a.m. now, two hours past
midnight.
The final countdown is knocking at
the door. Only twelve hours to go. We
are all awaiting with bated breath for
that historical moment to unfold. Also,
many of us are sleeping, exhausted
from the rigours of the day, to wake up
rejuvenated while some are dreaming of wonderful things.
But I am unable to sleep. I know not why.
The day ahead is full of challenges. It is going to be a day
that will culminate into the tolling bell for the fulfillment of
a long-cherished desire of our countrymen. It is a unique
and certain step, taken wholeheartedly, and the entire
nation has its eyes set on it.
Hindustan Copper Limited will open the doors of its largest
project and lay the foundation stone of the expansion
programme. No doubt, it is a historical day!
Every year, the month of April beckons us with new hopes,
new thoughts and renewed energy. Our financial year
begins this month as well as our new projects and their
expansions.
This is the zero-point of budgeting and we calculate our
gains and losses of the previous year. Once again from this
month, we start our endeavours to attain greater heights to
the best of our capabilities and faith in our hearts. We await
another dawn.
The month of April, according to Hindu astrology, is the
month of Aries. People born under this zodiac are full of all
the signs of victors. They are knowledgeable and fearless
in accepting challenges and to work upon them with the
required tact and harmony keeping the benefit of the people
in mind.
The same holds good for this expansion program as
well. This project, with the sole objective of service to the
nation, will not only bear the well-being of the people and
communities in its heart, but also its entire focus will be on
the all-round development of the region and its surrounding
environment.
As I am associated with this project, I am also aware of the
expectations that are there. My team and I, having been
fully aware, are totally committed to this - by means of our
thoughts and actions.
I am here with my team from the 10th of April. I am more
than delighted to see how, hierarchy irrespective, each one
is focused towards the success of this event. They strongly
believe that no matter how many challenges time hurls at
them, everything will be fine in the end and expectations
will be lived up to.
To make a public event a success, we need a gathering. This
issue is troubling me from even before my arrival here.
First, because of the inclement weather with heat so severe.
Secondly, in this season of Mahua, the locals are in a state of
ecstasy with this fruit and its partaking.
But, it is said that even the Gods and the nature have to
relent and support a cause, in the way of a blessing if it is
honest and selfless.
The 10th of April was a hot day but people were confident
of a better future. As if the Almighty heard our prayers,
by 3p.m, clouds started gathering and there were rains in
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the adjacent areas. A cool breeze started blowing and the
entire atmosphere just changed. We started our work with
renewed enthusiasm.
The 11th of April will be a brand new day with a new bunch
of challenges, troubles and issues. As if they had sided to
only taunt us, to tell us that we will help you. But we do not
take anything for granted. Now is the time for continuous
evaluation so stick to your respective work, step forward
and keep going.
In the meantime, guests have started to pour in. They have to
be provided for. In addition is the inspection and review of
the ongoing work. There were discussions on the obstacles
arising. Some were satisfied while a few
feathers were ruffled. Some could not
reach any conclusion. But, overall the
atmosphere was charged with the belief
that everything will fall in place at the
right time.
In this country, immaculate planning,
from the macro to the micro levels, is
imperative. But when it comes to the
implementation part, God knows why
we always seek his assistance. And He
always comes to our rescue. I now have
full trust and faith in Him that He will
never fail us.
It was the desire of the Almighty that
all the Gods and Goddesses, along with
the Yakshas and the Kinnaras should
contribute in their own way towards
this unprecedented job and ensure its success. The powers
got together in blessing us. There were challenges galore
and the plans kept changing on a real time basis. The
weather chose not to be a spoilsport and around 3 p.m. the
sting of the heat gradually started to diminish. The workers
were enthusiastically working in the open. But what next?
Has the Almighty some other plans for tomorrow? Will it
rain during the day? This thought clouded my mind. The
cloud cleared as my colleagues chided me and said ‘Please
talk of something pleasant, not this.’
Then it was dark and the stars started to appear in the sky.
A soft breeze was blowing. I, along with my colleagues and
some others, am staying at a distance of about 10 km from
the project. It is a resort named Bagh Resort near the Kanha
National Park. The surroundings are absolutely green and
stunning with an array of flora and fauna. Chirping of birds
and calling of crickets fill the atmosphere. The way to the
resort is through narrow pathways. It is a village packed
with all modern amenities and an excellent and credible
effort at creating an atmosphere of urban survival within
a jungle.
From here one could go to an excursion to the Kanha forest.
If one is lucky, around 5 to 7 a.m., one may spot the mighty
tigers. Whether one understands or not, the guide will show
one the pug marks of the tigers. It is a common practice that
people returning from such trips never admit to not seeing
a tiger. But one should go there once at least, to be fooled
or not to be, to at least soak in the nature’s bounty which
is in no way any lesser than spotting a tiger. This is my
second visit to this place but I have not been to Kanha. I will
certainly go for the excursion at least once in future.
And now, I can hear a strong wind blowing outside. I am
pleased that the day is going to be cool. It seems that all the
powers, from all directions, have joined
hands to make the event a success.
Just now, there was a flash of lightening
and a thunderbolt as I looked on.
There is a bulb glowing in the outside
verandah, with its light spread within a
limited confine. Once again, it is pitch
dark outside.
The spattering of raindrops can be heard
now. Suddenly it gains momentum as
the wind picks up.
I am unable to stop myself. I come out
of my room in the verandah and switch
the bulb off. The absolute darkness is
likeable. At the same time it is also scary
with this abundance of vegetation. This
is almost a jungle. There is the fear of
insects and spiders. Even snakes maybe
lurking somewhere out there. I switch on the light and sit in
the verandah. For a long time, I keep on enjoying the winds
and the rains.
Suddenly there is a sound from somewhere close by. Is it a
snake? A tiger will not wander so near, I am sure. There is
guard at the gate. I see a buffalo regally walking the path.
Who knows, there may be a jackal around!
Now the rains are gradually coming to a stop. I am also
ecstatic. It is quite late in the night. Why tomorrow? It is
today and in a matter of a few hours history is about to be
created!
04.50 a.m.: Dawn break is round the corner. I must take
some rest.
The original write-up is in Hindi. It has been translated in
English by Shri Prabhat Upadhyay.
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Vigilance
Corner
Preventive Vigilance – An Important Management Tool
Rakesh Kumar, IDAS, CVO, HCL
An effective vigilance machinery in any
organization, particularly in a PSU, is
very crucial for the overall functioning
of the organization. Men, material and
money form essential constituents of any
Public Sector and hence the probability
of corrupt activities taking place cannot
be ruled out. It needs to be realized that
money being swindled as a result of corrupt practices is tax
payers' money.
Generally speaking, Vigilance is perceived to be playing
a negative role, mainly because of the punitive role
that it is obligated to play to safeguard the interest of
the organization. Punitive role, though important
to convey a right message to wrongdoers and act
as a deterrent, is not the only role supposed to be
played by the vigilance. In fact, punitive action
generally comes into play when damage is already
done. Thus, what is required is to institutionalize
certain mechanism in place so that preventive action can
be ensured.
In order to make preventive vigilance effective, a total
understanding of the role and function of the organization
becomes very essential. It is only with full awareness about
the functioning, that such areas could be identified where
special emphasis is required. This management task is
not confined to Vigilance Division of any organization
alone. Rather, the officials working in various wings of the
organization are better placed and equipped to identify
corruption prone areas and accordingly plan/execute
measures, in collaboration with the Vigilance, to plug
loopholes. Thus, vigilance is the responsibility of everyone
in the organization.
It cannot be denied that Image of any organisation plays a
very important role in the environment. Allegations / cases
of corruption undoubtedly reflect poorly on the profile
of the organization. This can be taken care of to a large
extent by making the preventive vigilance effective. And
thus, vigilance can play a very important positive role in
upholding the credibility of the organization.
In the light of above, the Vigilance Division have suggested
some systems improvement measures in recent past to the
management. These include :
• ensuring proper scrutiny of various certificates at the
time of recruitment/induction;
• ensuring correct and prompt processing of medical
matters; to adopt a uniform policy for medical
facilities to avoid vagueness; to streamline matters
related to procurement/handling of medicines
to ensure both employees' welfare, as well as,
effective internal control;
• avoid use of brand names in tender
enquiry; follow transparent procedure of
receipt of tenders;
• avoid procurement on STE basis;
• necessity of pre-disclosing splitting ratio in TE;
• incorporation of e-payment clause in TE and ensure
compliance;
• regular internal audit and financial reconciliation with
proper checks and balances to be ensured;
• various manuals on procurement, contract, HR etc
need to be in place, duly up-dated;
• ensure prompt release of EMD of unsuccessful bidders;
• rotational transfer from sensitive posts to be ensured;
In addition, the Vigilance Department is also making
efforts to sensitise the employees about the need to
exercise vigilance by one and all. Special sessions are being
organized both at the Corporate Office and various units to
create vigilance awareness in true sense.
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Imbibing OCTAPACE Culture
at Workplace
Smita Singh, Manager (Law)
In the growing market instability, where
you need to be glocal, the only way to
sustain is a performing organizational
culture. The word 'Glocal' signifies having
a global outlook, while retaining ones
innate local distinctiveness.
Organizational performance is directly
proportional to dynamic organizational
culture. Understanding organizational culture helps to
increase the organizational effectiveness and development.
Organizational culture is the collective behavior of humans
who are part of an organization and the meanings that the
people attach to their actions. It is the set of assumptions,
beliefs, values and norms that are shared by an organization's
members. Its niche is the values, which give a distinct
character to a group. This is the basic ethos of the group.
Then comes the climate, which comprises of the tangible
• Facilitates solution oriented capabilities.
• Builds team spirit.
• Endows enough ownership to take initiative.
• Has open channels of communication.
• Grows on mutual trust and sincerity.
The eight dimensions of OCTAPACE culture are Openness,
Confrontation, Trust, Authenticity, Pro - action, Autonomy,
Collaboration, and Experimentation which are essential for
a strong and successful organization. Keeping the above in
mind, the OCTAPACE model can be explored for a greater
chance of achieving higher performance because of the
eight core values it possesses. A culture with OCTAPACE
values has the greater chance of achieving high involvement
and satisfaction, team work, growth and free-flow of
communication within the organization. Each of the eight
core values of OCTAPACE is explained in detail below.
traits of the organization and its constituents, followed
by atmosphere, which is responsible for the creation and
growth of someone or something. This implies that the
organizational culture depends on the speed at which the
organizational change in behavior occurs. Therefore the
organization needs to be increasingly supple, adaptive and
receptive to perform in the rapidly changing environment
To be able to sustain oneself in these changing times, it is
necessary that the culture of the organisation has most of
the following characteristics.
• Knowledge absorbing capability.
• Brings out the potential of people.
• Identifies and develops new competencies.
• Experiment oriented.
• Gives job satisfaction.
OPENNESS means freedom to communicate directly
with each other. It comprises of willingness to take risks
and experiment with new ideas, e.g. receiving feedback
from customers and giving suggestions to team members.
This improves the implementation of processes, supports
innovation and helps obtain clarity in setting the objectives.
CONFRONTATION is facing challenges, taking risks, not
shying away from the problems and working jointly to find
solutions. People can be relied upon to treat issues not as a
personal assault but as focal areas needing improvement.
It develops problem solving skills and fosters cooperation
and integrity while inspiring communication.
TRUST is maintaining confidentiality and mutual
faith. One can feel its presence when people believe in
each other and act on the basis of verbal messages and
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instructions without having to wait for written instructions
or explanations. It leads to a higher degree of empathy,
timely support, knowledge sharing and simplification of
systems and procedure.
AUTHENTICITY means congruence
between what one feels and says. It is the
value underlying trust and can be seen
when there is a free sharing of feelings.
People endeavour to implement their
promises without reminders. A failure is
not understood as negligence but presence
of extraordinary circumstances which
prevailed over the initiative. It should not
act as a deterrent but as a motivation for
further betterment realizing the dictum
'failures are pillars to success'. It leads to a cohesive
and consistent culture with improved interpersonal
communication and reduced distortions in communication.
PRO-ACTION is taking initiative, pre-planning and taking
preventive action. New activity as well as new modus
operandi is encouraged. Such pro-activeness can be in any
area including creating a job profile, expanding it, work
methodology, cost reduction, quality improvements, etc. It
leads to motivation and a higher degree of innovation.
Autonomy is willingness to use power without fear, and
helping others to do so. Employees do have some freedom to
act independently within the boundaries imposed by their
roles. Using and giving freedom to plan and act by way of
empowerment or delegation develops mutual relationships,
ability to take initiative and self-confidence. This factor rests
at the top and is valued the most in any industry and plays
an integral part in the culture and performance.
COLLABORATION deals with working together and using
one another's strength for a common cause. Giving help
to and accepting from others in the team increases timely
execution of work, improved communication, resource
sharing and team competency. Cohesiveness of small
groups has as enabling and empowering effect on building
organizational identity. This is where the organizational
goals govern decision making and not departmental
loyalties. Also, overheads are reduced as there is no need to
resolve intra-departmental conflicts.
EXPERIMENTATION is the orientation
on the part of the employees to explore
new ways of doing things. Although, while
experimenting, high stakes are involved, it
is well known that without the ability to
take risk one loses the ability to grow. Using
and encouraging innovative approaches to
solve problems leads to development of
new knowledge and learning and again
fosters innovation. Thus there is a priori
relationship between them. This factor rests quite high in
the importance matrix as genuine attempts are made to
change the behavior of employees on the basis of feedback.
From various studies, it can be clearly deduced that though
our industries are expanding and entering into international
markets, they lack the components which make the
organizational culture meet the glocal challenges in the fast
growing economy. With the core values like openness, trust
and collaboration missing, from the whole industrial sector
as such, there is utmost need of a restructuring exercise
focused at smoothening the communication process as well
as encouraging creativity by creation and delegation of more
and more work both to the managers and non managers,
automatically leading to optimization of employee potential
and higher organizational performance.
Work Cited:
Aggarwal Babita and Mishra D. P., "Impact of OCTAPACE
Culture in Banking Sector: An Indian Perspective." Indian
Journal for Training and Development. Volume 45 No.1
(Jan-March-2015): p. 49
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MANAGERS WHO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE
Abhishek Srivastava, Manager(Mech.), TCP
A manager is someone who gets things
done. He starts with an objective given to
him by others (Organization, Department,
Top Management, Superiors, Bosses etc).
He understands and interprets his goals.
He prepares an action plan and mobilizes
his resources (men, material, budgets etc)
required to achieve them.
He then sets about achieving his goal while monitoring the
progress along the way.
Once upon a time that was the definition of a manager.
Over a couple of decades, however the world has changed
radically.
Here are just some of those changes that impact
our workplace today:
‣ People's preferences have come into
sharper focus
‣ Economic activities have gone up leading
to greater employment opportunities and
amenities
‣ Education levels are going up
‣ Talented people are scarcer
‣ People have become more conscious of their rights and
have become less negotiable
‣ People have become more conscious of costs and
benefits
The definition of a manager had to change with changing
times. The implication is that a manager's job is to set new
goals, new standards, mobilize new resources, review
methods, set and reset new technologies etc.
The thrust is more on the dynamic process here.
The manager is a dynamic entity and not merely an achiever
of someone else's goals.
The modern manager may be required to initiate new goals,
define a vision and chart out a course of action.
You are the master of your thought, the moulder of your character
the maker and shaker of your condition, environment and destiny.
Man is buffeted by circumstances as long as he believes himself
to be the creature of outside conditions. But when he realizes that
he is a creative power and that he may command the hidden soil
and seeds of his being out of which circumstances grow, he then
becomes the rightful master of himself.
James Allen, As a Man Thinketh
Each of us possesses both external as well as internal
tendencies. Some of us are dominated by internal tendencies,
some by external tendencies.
While there are many internal and external tendencies
required to become a successful manager I have tried to
shed light on traits that are a must to become a successful
and performing manager.
v Creativity
v Team Building
v Communication
v Motivation and leadership Styles
CREATIVITY
Most managers /leaders who make a difference
are also creative individuals. When faced with
a problem they are quick in solving them. They
also take initiative in implementing solutions.
It is these two qualities which distinguish them
from others. Initiative and creativity are the
two qualities missing in our culture. While
initiative is the ability to do things without
being told, creativity is the ability to think
fluently and in unusual ways when faced with
a problem. These qualities are complementary and both can
be cultivated.
It is commonly believed that creativity is an inborn talent
but sociological researches have shown that this is not
necessarily true. Creativity can be developed in a number
of ways. Most importantly though it needs to be practised
constantly. A manager does not hesitate to try and come up
with innovative solutions to problems encountered. Many
of your suggestions may ultimately get rejected but what's
important is to keep thinking and build a reputation as a
creative thinker. Never lose your ability to think creatively
however difficult the problem may be.
Whenever encountered with a problem see it as an
opportunity for your creativity. When a problem is seen as
an opportunity, the mind works more creatively.
TEAM BUILDING
Managers often work in many contexts e.g global, country,
family, region and so on. The most important of all these
contexts is the immediate work group which may be a
project team or a department or any other form of work
unit.
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As organizations grow there
is division of work and
there are boundaries, norms
and expectations set. If the
teams don't perform well the
organization does not do well
and if most organization don't
do well the economy of the
nation is affected which in
turn affects individuals and
their growth, quality of life etc.
There are managers who forget this important context and
believe they're working in isolation and for themselves.
This is a mistake. We are always interdependent. We need
to understand these interdependences well.
What is Team?
A team is a small number of people with complementary
skills who are committed to a common purpose, set of
performance goals and approach for which they hold
themselves mutually accountable.
The first aim of an effective manager is to create a cohesive
team where members collaborate with each other.
The basic building blocks of organizations are teams and one
of the basic building blocks of organization development is
team building.
The more integrative the manager, the more collaboration
needs to be encouraged from the micro to the macro level.
The following are the characteristics that promote teamwork:
‣ Listening to each other
‣ Communicating transparently and freely
‣ Willingness to share
‣ Building trust on each other
‣ Focusing on maintaining group morale and motivation
‣ Committing to larger goals
COMMUNICATION
Communication is the only way that one's thoughts, values,
dreams, experiences, actions and talent become known to
others. Everyone has to communicate constantly. At the low
end, managers communicate about practical, work-related
matters. The more effective the manager, the more they
manage to tie in larger issues in their communication.
Communication is a two-way process. It involves the sender,
a receiver, a message, and the medium through which it is
transmitted. All managers thus are not just communicators
but receivers of information.
There are 2 types of Managers:
ü DOERS : Doer managers, in varying degrees, take but
don't give information. They take for granted the goals,
tasks, and methods given to them and follow blindly
and perhaps faithfully.
ü ACHIEVERS: Achievers constantly communicate.
They give instructions and try to understand problems.
They try to ascertain from their juniors if they have
understood their tasks and roles well and also try to
influence them to stretch their goals and apply their
talent.
The key to effective communication is not how much we
communicate but how credibly we do so.
MOTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT STYLES
The final and perhaps the most challenging weapon you
need in your armoury is the ability
to create other managers.
Trust your subordinates and give
them enough freedom to plan their
own ways of doing work. By giving
them freedom the subordinates /
workers own the problems take it
as a challenge and try to solve them
more effectively and efficiently.
That's my personal experience on
the shop floor.
A manager's efficacy depends not just on his technical
competence, functional knowledge and management skills
but also on his management style.
Managers should always approach problems with
confidence, face them squarely, work out mechanisms to
solve them and constantly work to overcome problems.
They should derive satisfaction from this struggle even if the
outcomes are not always positive, and inspire subordinates
to imitate their initiative.
Some managers however see everything as a potential
headache and postpone solutions to problems or delegate
them to someone else. Workers are also quick to imitate this
avoidance.
A manager's management style may filter down the
hierarchy and influence employees several grades below.
Good supervision and good work habits make the manager's
job easier in two ways: His own tasks are completed
more efficiently and a climate is created for making the
department or unit more efficient.
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Many managers like them to be seen as the Boss. They
adapt to authoritarian styles to manage their subordinates.
They believe if they are lenient, their subordinates will
take liberties and may not work sincerely. This leads to
low self esteem, resentment towards the boss, job tension,
fear etc among subordinates and is very damaging for the
organization.
A manager should never neglect human aspect for the
concern of task while dealing with subordinates.
CONCLUSION
Your role as a manager is connected to the way you are as
a person and the traits you possess. While some traits are
internal driven, some are external driven. Many traits can
be developed by experiences, learning and patience. A good
manager will have lived his life fully, actively and served
others and left something for the rest of the world, this is
what we should all aim for.
HR @ HCL
Completed Staff Work
Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), HCL
As per practice, decisions on proposals
are taken by the concerned authorities
on the basis of facts relating to merits of
cases. This dispensation is an elementary
requirement of the Notesheet system
followed in our organisation. However,
it is noticed that preliminary exercises
in this regard are not completed at
the desired levels in the organizational hierarchy. Hence,
our decision-making process is beset with the avoidable
problem of delay. As a corrective measure, it is herby
brought to the notice of all concerned that the doctrine of
'Completed Staff Work' be followed by staff members and
the executives in their respective areas. This will reduce
unnecessary paper work, save time at
all levels and increase the speed and
efficiency of work.
1. The doctrine of 'Completed Staff
Work' should be a doctrine of
this organisation. Completed
Staff Work was circulated among
all executives vide Circular no.
HCL/HR/14 dated 20.10.2009
and was subsequently followed
for reiteration so that people can follow it by spirit and
adhere to it in the day-to-day function. Content of the
circular is given in this article for ready reference.
2. 'Completed Staff Work' is the study of a problem
and presentation of a solution by an executive or staff
member, in such form that all that remains to be done on
the part of Head of the Unit/Division/Branch/Section is
to indicate his approval or disapproval of the completed
action. The words 'Completed Action' are emphasized
because the more difficult the problem, the more is
the tendency to present the problem to the chief or
superior officer in piecemeal fashion. It is your duty as a
subordinate officer/staff member to work out the details.
You should not consult your chief in the determination
of those details, no matter how perplexing they may be,
unless he desires such consultation. You may consult
other staff members. The product, whether it involves the
pronouncement of a new Policy or affects an established
one, should, when presented to the chief for approval or
disapproval, be worked out in finished form.
3. The impulse which often comes to the inexperienced
staff member to ask the chief what to do, recurs more
often when the problem is difficult. It is accompanied by
a feeling of mental frustration. It is so easy to ask the chief
what to do and it appears so easy for him to answer. Resist
that impulse. You will succumb to it
only if you do not know your job. It is
your job to advise your chief what he
ought to do, not to ask him what you
ought to do. He needs answers, not
questions. Your job is to study, write
and rewrite until you have evolved a
single proposed action, the best one
of all you have considered. Your chief
merely disapproves or approves.
4. Do not worry your chief with long explanations and
notes. Writing a note to your chief does not constitute
'Completed Staff Work', but writing a note on any other
form of communication for your chief to send to someone
else does. Your views should be placed before him in a
finished form so that he can make them his views simply
by signing his name. In most instances, 'Completed
Staff Work' results in a single document prepared for
the signature of the chief, with little accompanying
comment. If the proper result is reached, the chief will
usually recognize it at once. If he wants a comment or
explanation, he will ask for it.
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5. The theory of 'Completed Staff Work' does not preclude a
'draft for approval' but the draft must not be a half baked
idea. It must be complete in every respect except that it
lacks the requisite number of copies and need not be neat.
But a draft must not be used as an excuse for shifting to
the chief the burden of formulating the action.
6. The 'Completed Staff Work' theory may result in
more work for the staff member but it results in more
freedom for the chief. This is as it should be. Further, it
accomplishes two things.
a. The Chief is protected from half-baked ideas, voluminous
notes, and immature oral presentments.
b. The staff member who has a real idea to sell is enabled
more readily to find a market.
7. When you have finished
your 'Completed Staff
Work' the final test is
this:
"If you were the chief
would you be willing
to sign the paper you
have prepared and
stake your professional
reputation on its being
right?
8. The illustrative list of Do's and Don'ts based on the above
is annexed to aid you in this process.
Do's
1. Introduction of subject matter - what is this about ?
2. Facts relating merits of the case or the problem in brief
and concise manner.
3. Points in question.
4. Practices followed in the past in such cases or similar
problems; why the work / job cannot be combined
with existing similar jobs or eliminated.
5. Rules / Policies / Practices / Guidelines.
6. All the possible solutions.
7. Implications - Financial / Others.
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4. Questions.
5. Attempt to direct the superior authority to consult the
matter with someone else.
6. Cutting / over-writing.
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8. Emotional words.
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Copper
WORLD
Malanjkhand Underground Expansion Project
Sunrise at Chartola Lake, Malanjkhand
Malanjkhand Copper Project, the flagship project of HCL,
plans its mine expansion from 2 Million tonnes per annum
(Mtpa) open cast to 5 Mtpa underground.
Malanjkhand Copper Project (MCP), a Unit of HCL, at
present contributes around 65% of HCL's production. The
Project was approved by the Government of India in 1978
to develop the country's largest open cast mine of 2.0 Mtpa
capacity with matching concentrator plant.
Commercial production started in July 1982. No Copper
mine has been commissioned either by HCL or by any
other private company thereafter. The country's Copper ore
production has been stagnating around 3.4 million tonnes
per annum for more than a decade now.
Details of the Project
Malanjkhand Copper Project has the richest extractable
Copper reserve of 141 million tonne with average Copper
grade of 1.18%, which is more than 70% of the known reserve
in the country. The ore grade of Malanjkhand Copper mine
compares favorably with global average of Copper ore
grade which is around 0.7%. MCP is currently mining 2
million tonnes per annum of Copper ore through open cast
method. In terms of depth, open mine pit is limited to 340
meter and beyond 340 meter the mining of ore through open
cast is unviable as cost of ore production through open-cast
will be more as against by underground mine.
The project seeks to develop an underground mine
under the existing open cast mine. Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs (CCEA), in its meeting held on 30.09.2011,
approved investment of Malanjkhand Underground Project
at a cost of Rs 1856.36 crore. The Internal Rate of Return
(IRR) of the project is 34.77% considering earning at a fixed
LME Copper price of 6000 US$/T and exchange rate of Rs
46 per US$.
i. The project will be executed by Engineering Procurement
and Construction (EPC) contractor and is expected to take
five years for completion. After completion of the project,
Malanjkhand will be the biggest underground mine in
the country. Successful implementation of the project
will also reduce the country's dependence on imported
Copper Concentrate. The proposed project synchronizes
well with the life of open-cast mine and provides smooth
transition to underground mine ensuring continuity of
the mining operation.
ii. The ore production from the proposed underground
mine will start in the third year and the target production
of 5.0 million tonne would be achieved in the 6th year.
The mine life is of 30 years. The fund required for the
project will be met by HCL and no budgetary support
will be taken from the Government of India.
iii. The Company has obtained all Statutory Clearances
required for commencement of the MCP underground
project. Environment Clearance of the Project was
received from Ministry of Environment and Forests
(MoEF), New Delhi, on 17th June 2013 and National
Wildlife Board approval in December 2014.
iv. The Project on commissioning will generate direct
employment of around 2200 people.
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Malanjkhand Copper Project Fact Sheet
□ Located in Madhya Pradesh, 90 Kms from Balaghat.
□ Nearest broad gauge railway stations - Gondia (150 km)
and Durg (130kms)
□ Single largest Copper deposit of India with nearly 70%
of country's reserves and contributes around 70% to
HCL'S production.
□ Detailed Project Report prepared in 1976 by
Russian Consultants
□ Mine design was done by M/s RTZC in 1978
and Bishimetal Exploration Co., Tokyo, Japan
in 1992.
□ Project approved by the Government of India in
1978 to develop country's largest open cast mine
of 2 mtpa (million tonnes per annum) capacity with
matching concentrator plant.
□ Commercial production started in July 1982 on schedule.
Geology:
□ A total of 96,158 m of drilling in 225 holes was undertaken
to date over a length of 2.6 km and established the
potential of the deposit in this area.
□ Total geological ore Reserves within mining block-
217.44 Mt x 1.31% Cu.
□ Geological ore reserves in the underground area - 158.82
Mt x 1.34% Cu.
□ Geological ore reserves within selected Underground
mine boundary - 149.257 x 1.34% Cu.
□ Major host rock is the quartz vein/reef
□ Ore minerals are Chalcopyrite, Pyrite,
Molybdenite, Magnetite and Sphalerite
□ The ore body dips 60 to 70 degree to the east
and extends over 2,600 m stike length with
width of 60-100 m. Mineralization continues
beyond the explored depth of 600m.
Underground Scheme
□ Detailed Project Report (DPR) based on the study of M/s.
Bishimetal, Japan, has been prepared
□ Mine of capacity 5mtpa designed with concentrator plant
of same capacity
□ Mine with vertical depth of 400 m (from 340 m RL and
minus 60 m RL) has been considered for phase 1. Reserve
to be mined 149.261 Mt of 1.34 % Cu.
Key Technical Features
□ MCP ore body is large and amenable to bulk mining. It is
separated in two parts.
□ The mine is divided into two parts by a 200m wide
aplite intrusion viz. north mine and south mine, each
contributing 2.5 Mt per year. Mine is designed for a
vertical depth of 400 mtr (+340 m RL to minus 60 m RL)
in phase I. Three main levels are - 300 m RL, 120 m RL
and -60 m RL.
□ Three sub-levels are: 300 m RL, 120 m RL and -60 m RL.
□ For mine access, it has one service shaft of 6.5 m diameter
with double drum winder capable of lowering 100
persons at a time. Two declines of 1 in 7 gradient are
provided, one each for each section
□ Ore will be hoisted by single production shaft with two
independent winders for north and south mines of 3.25
Mt capacity each.
□ Ventilation will be from main intake of air through
service shaft, production shaft and ramps and return of
air through 2 ventilation shafts at the ends.
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Tamralipi receives ICE Award 2015
(1 st Runner Up) for Best Cover Page
Tamralipi, the house journal of HCL, has won the Inhouse
Communication Excellence (ICE) Award 2015 in the
category of Best Cover Page as the First Runner Up.
The award was conferred upon HCL at the ICE Awards
Ceremony 2015 organized in Mumbai on 06.06.2015 by the
Shailaja Nair Foundation.
HCL gets National PR Day Award
of Excellence
Hindustan Copper Limited has been awarded the National
PR Day Award of Excellence for External & Internal
Communication by the Public Relations Society of India,
PRSI, Kolkata Chapter on April 21, 2015, the National PR
Day. The trophy and the certificate have been handed over
by the PRSI to the Corporate Communication Department.
Smt. Sampa C. Lahiri, Chief Manager (Corporate Communication), receiving the ICE
Award 2015 in Mumbai on 06.06.2015
The trophy and the certificate
Tamralipi awarded
Tamralipi, the house magazine of the Company has been
awarded the Bronze Award at the 9th Global Communication
Conclave of the Public Relation Council of India, PRCI, held
at New Delhi on 13th and 14th March, 2015.
The certificate and the trophy
The trophy and the citation
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Ameey Anupam, Daughter of Shri Anupam Anand, Director (Personnel), Hindustan Copper Limited,
has a B. Tech (M) and had joined IIT-M as a direct Ph. D scholar in the Department of Material Science.
She has also been accepted for Joint Ph. D with Swinburne University, Australia. Her field of study being
Development of High Entropy Alloy Powder.

FINANCE
Safety drill
Term insurance is easy on your pocket and yet an effective cover for your family
Life insurance companies
offer myriad products with
different features for sum
assured, premium and tenure.
At the end of the tenure, or in
the case of any eventuality,
the customer gets the sum
assured and bonus. The bonus
is not a fixed amount because it
depends on various factors.
Most of us go by the recommendations of insurance agents
or family and friends, who again take advice from other
agents. People typically take a whole life insurance or
endowment plan, which offers a lump sum amount when
the tenure ends.
Why plan for insurance
Financial planning has two facets: investment and insurance.
Just as building wealth for your child's education, marriage,
medical emergency and old age is important, it is also
important to ensure that these needs are met even when
you are not there.
Insurance is important for your financial safety. If you lose
your job or meet an accident that temporarily makes you
unfit for work, insurance comes in handy. Your family
depends on your income. Their life should not suffer
because of any financial crunch arising out of any mishap
that you might have faced. Insurance protects your family
from any liability and loss of income.
Moreover, insurance products come with tax benefits.
Taking a life cover, for example, enables you to claim the
entire Rs 1.5-lakh exemption available for investing in life
insurance products.
With the premium rising for regular endowment policies,
term plans are getting a lot of attention from insurance
seekers. The product has
become quite popular
in recent years. With
the launch of term plans
at competitive prices,
these schemes are all set
to become an integral
part of the financial
planning of investors.
Here are a few reasons
why term insurance should find a place in your financial
planning:
• Term insurance is the cheapest cover with a large sum
assured. The premium for a term plan is a fraction of a
regular endowment plan. The premium may be as low
as Rs 10,000 per year for a sum assured of Rs 50 lakh.
• Term plan is pure insurance. There is payment only
when the insured person meets an eventuality,
otherwise there is no payment. That is, there is death
benefit but no survival benefit. This may seem counterintuitive
to investors used to getting a tidy sum at the
end of a given tenure.
Asset type Tenure Premium
(annual)
OPTION 1
Regular
endowment
plan
OPTION 2
Sum
assured
20 100,000 38,99,273
Term plan 20 15,000 50,00,000
Mutual fund 20 85,000 53,55,212
There are variants of term
insurance plans in the
market that give survival
benefit too but the sum
assured will not be large,
neither will the premium
be low. The sum assured is
given to the dependant or
a family member who has
been nominated to receive
the benefit.
• The advantage of a term insurance is that the nominee
can choose to get the death benefit as a lump sum
amount or as a monthly cash flow.
• The tenure of term insurance is flexible. It can be as
low as five years, or as long as 30 years, or more. This
makes term insurance a better option for planning your
investment horizon.
• Riders on term insurance are also available. Policy
holders can take a few additional benefits (such as
critical illness and loss of income because of disability),
according to their requirement. However, all these new
benefits come at an add-on price. Be ready to pay a
higher premium for any additional benefit.
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Choosing a plan
Term plans must be
chosen based on the
following criteria:
Coverage amount: Your
coverage amount is the
sum assured. It should
take care of your living
expenses and still leave
some for emergencies.
Look at your lifestyle and assume that your family will
continue a similar lifestyle with expenses
similar to what you are incurring now.
Decide the amount and then opt for a term
plan.
Tenure: The purpose of a term plan is to
ensure that you have enough protection
till you build a sufficient corpus for your
family. Decide on a tenure keeping this in
mind. You can even opt for a lifetime or the
longest-tenure plan.
Overall service quality: Look at the service
of the insurance companies rather than
solely going by the premium. A stable
company with a good track record of claim settlements,
hassle-free payment and communication and ease of doing
business is preferable than a company with poor service
even if it is offering lower premium.
Points to ponder
Do not go overboard in purchasing too many plans. A term
insurance along with a good health cover should be enough
to fulfil all your needs. If you want to build wealth for the
future, go for other investments.
Also, when you calculate your needs for the future, take
inflation into account. Figures that look huge today will not
amount to much in the future as their value gets eroded by
inflation and time. For example, the value of Rs 30,000 will
be less than Rs 10,000 in 20 years at a moderate inflation rate
of 6 per cent. Actual inflation rates can be even higher. So,
if you need Rs 30,000 today for your monthly expenses, you
will require about Rs 1 lakh to lead the same life 20 years
from now, assuming an inflation rate of 6 per cent.
A term product is a must in your portfolio not only because
it is cheaper and better, but also because it is easier on your
monthly cash flows (see chart). Let us say you have Rs 1
lakh in hand and want to take an insurance plan. Consider
two options. In the first, you take an endowment plan for 20
years, paying Rs 1 lakh per annum as premium. The sum
assured will be Rs 20 lakh with a bonus component and
assuming a return of 6 per cent.
Alternatively, consider a term plan with a
sum assured of Rs 50 lakh. The premium
will be Rs 15,000. You can invest the balance
Rs 85,000 in mutual funds, which can be
expected to give a 10 per cent return over
the long term.
Now you have two scenarios. If you get a
sum assured from the term plan because
of death benefit, you receive Rs 50 lakh. If
you do not receive it because of no survival
benefit clause, you still have a corpus of
Rs 53 lakh from mutual fund investment.
In the case of an endowment plan, your corpus is about
Rs 40 lakh.
It is evident that a term plan results in a more efficient use
of capital while protecting your family in the case of any
eventuality.
An endowment plan is not a bad choice. However, for a
pure long-term insurance
without putting your
pocket under pressure
and to cash in on other
assets with better yields,
term plans are a better
choice
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Editorial
Chief Manager (Corporate Communications)
Hindustan Copper Limited,
Tamra Bhavan,
1, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue,
Kolkata: 700019
West Bengal
Dear Readers,
You will be happy to know that your house journal,
Tamralipi, has won the In-house Communication
Excellence (ICE) Award 2015 in the category of Best
Cover Page as the First Runner Up.
Our efforts are on to improve Tamralipi with every
edition. In sync with our efforts, your contributions,
comments and suggestions are extremely essential for
the success of our journal.
You are welcome to write to us on any topic of your
choice. Additionally, in the forthcoming issues, we
desire to carry a historical account of each of our Units
pertaining to which you are all requested to contribute.
We will be too happy to publish the print-worthy inputs.
Apart from updating you about the Company, we strive
hard to inform you about health, finance, lifestyle and
other contemporary topics. Do let us know how you want
your house magazine to be. Let us put in our collective
strength to make the forthcoming issues better and more
relevant.
With every issue of the journal, we are including a
feedback form that can be torn and sent to us. We will
appreciate your ratings and comments on it.
Do write to us at : sampa_l@hindustanCopper.com
You can also send your comments by post to the Corporate
Communication Department, Corporate Office, Kolkata.
Regards,
Sampa C. Lahiri
Chief Manager
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SHORT STORY
One evening in Cape Town
Sampa C. Lahiri
February is summer time in Cape Town.
It was six in the evening. The bright sun
streamed through the foliage flooding
the world with liquid gold.
Early next morning Jennifer was to fly
back to Johannesburg and from there back
home. Hence it was her last evening in
the city and she wanted to make the
most of it though her colleagues had forbidden her from
traveling alone after sundown.
It was drizzly and windy at 6.30 in the morning as she
was on her way to work. Later, inside the pavilion, it
was impossible to know
whether it was sunny or
gloomy outside. So the
brilliant sunshine came to
her as a pleasant surprise.
There was a spring in her
stride and joy in her heart.
She would spend the
evening at the Camps
Bay beach, she decided,
watching the sunset.
But after eleven hours of
grinding work, Jennifer
was exhausted. So she
badly needed to wash up
and change before going out for the evening.
Her hotel was only ten minutes' walk from the Convention
Centre. As she walked briskly down the road, a street
boy started following her. He must have been waiting for
some passerby to cross his path. She had been categorically
warned against such kids. Many of them are snatchers, she
was told.
The boy followed her saying, "Mamma, give me some
money. I want to buy food. Mamma, please, I am hungry."
Jennifer clutched her purse firmly and walked faster. The
boy followed her to the hotel gates. Jennifer did not turn to
look back.
Back in her room, she made for herself a cup of strong coffee
and slipped into the silken luxury of a fragrant warm bath.
Soon she had changed into a floral evening dress. With a
dab of Dior and a string of pearls, she was ready for an
evening out at the beach.
A cab was waiting round the corner near the hotel gates.
The chauffeur agreed to drive her down to the Camps Bay
beach. As Jennifer was about to step into it, she turned back
and spotted the street urchin standing a little away, staring
at her sadly. There was none else in sight. Yet he did not
come close to her.
There was something in his eyes that made her heart melt.
He was around twelve years of age. In his grimy T-shirt, it
looked as though he has never had a bath in his life. And he
did look hungry, very hungry – perhaps he has not had a
good meal for a very long time.
Suddenly Jennifer remembered the loose changes of Rands
she was carrying in her purse where she kept her rolledup
Dollar bills as well. Back in her country she will not
even be able to trade them.
Moreover, it was such
a lovely evening…. his
happiness might make her
evening brighter.
Jennifer paused awhile and
beckoned him. His face lit
up and he raced up to her.
She handed over a handful
of coins to him. It seemed
as though he has chanced
upon a treasure trove. She
fished deep inside her
purse looking for some
more change.
The sun had touched the horizon by the time Jennifer
reached the Camps Bay beach at the foot of the Twelve
Apostles Mountains. Like any other evening, Michael Shaltz
sat in the sand strumming his guitar. His tune of the evening
was "I will always love you". The melody seeped through
the liquid saffron of the twilight. The strong Atlantic waves
sighed and left a transient trail of surf behind on the soft
velvety sand.
Jennifer took off her slippers and stepped into the waves.
The water was icy as always. Yet she wanted to feel it for
the last time. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath
of that fresh salty breeze. Who knows, she may never walk
this shore again. Later she sat on the sand not far away from
Michael and let the evening sink deep into her.
Soon the evening blue was spread across the sky. A calm
half-moon came up silently and so did the stars, one by one.
The bay-side restaurants came alive with light and music.
Joe's eatery was choc-a-bloc as usual with candle-lit tables
save a single one by the window waiting for Jennifer.
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Lights shone at the Camps Bay like a bed of twinkling
diamonds. Kenny G's 'Going Home' merged with the soft
moonlit night. Joe's catch of the day was yellowtail fish that
live in the cold Atlantic waters off the Cape.
After leaving behind a generous tip for the waiter, Jennifer
decided to get some Dollars converted to Rands. She would
be checking out early next morning. It would be convenient
to pay the hotel bills in the local currency.
She walked up to the Foreign Exchange outlet
and took out her passport. Then she started
looking for her dollar bills. Her fingers felt
around for them in the compartment where
ten 100 Dollar bills were kept tied in a roll
with a green rubber band. Strangely, she
could not find them anymore. She ran to
the couch at the corner, unzipped all the
compartments of her wallet one by one.
Crazily she started hunting for them in the
places where she could not have kept them –
but they were nowhere to be seen.
Did she drop the dollar bills at Joe's? Did she keep her purse
unzipped after paying the cabbie off? She could not recall
having seen the purse open. Could she have dropped it
inside the cab?
She ran back to the Joe's and searched all over the place. She
ran back to the beach. There was no sign of her dollar bills
anywhere.
Was her wallet picked? Then she remembered the street
boy. God! It must have been him. Why, oh why did she stop
to pay him? He must have pulled a fast one on her. The
loose change of Rands were kept in the same compartment
as the dollar bills – a stupid thing to do, she now realized.
These miserable beggar children – they must be trained in
the profession of picking pockets. Oh why was she kind to
him!
Hot tears ran down her cheeks. For the time being, she
would be able to make her payments using her credit card.
But how can she afford to lose all her hard-earned money?
How? Where will she source the money from?
She still had some Rands to help her take
a cab back to the hotel. Her vision blurred
with tears, she started to assess the price she
had to pay for being kind to people who did
not deserve compassion. Perhaps she should
have listened to her colleagues. Perhaps
she should not have stepped out alone after
sundown.
The cabbie slowed down in front of the hotel
at the Tylbugh Square. She paid and got
off. With a heavy heart she trudged along
towards the hotel gates.
In the shadow lurked the street boy who had
seen her off earlier in the evening. He started approaching
her on seeing her.
Something snapped in her head. She started yelling at him
and cursing him. Robber! Thug! What did he come back for?
What else did he need now? What else? Has he not robbed
her enough! Ungrateful scoundrel!
The scrawny child with pale anaemic eyes stared at her in
dismay. Then he started mumbling an apology and said,
"Mamma, this had fallen from your purse as you got into
the cab!"
In his grubby fingers with dirty nails he held out ten 100
Dollar bills neatly tied in a green rubber band.
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To be ready for an
earthquake
A prepared community is a safe community
What to Do Before an Earthquake
• Repair deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations.
Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.
• Anchor overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling.
• Follow BIS codes relevant to your area for building
standards
• Fasten shelves securely to walls.
• Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
• Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and
china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
• Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away
from beds, settees, and anywhere that people sit.
• Brace overhead light and fan fixtures.
• Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas
connections. These are potential fire risks.
• Secure water heaters, LPG cylinders etc., by strapping
them to the walls or bolting to the floor.
• Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products
securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom
shelves.
• Identify safe places indoors and outdoors.
• Under strong dining table, bed
• Against an inside wall
• Away from where glass could shatter around
windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy
bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over
• In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone
and electrical lines, flyovers and bridges
• Know emergency telephone numbers (such as those of
doctors, hospitals, the police, etc)
• Educate yourself and family members
• Awareness Generation Resources for Earthquake
Diasaster Management
• Disaster(Earthquake) Resistant Construction Practice
• Techno Legal Regime for Safe Construction Practice
(Model Amendment in Town & Country Planning
Legislations, Regulation for Land Use Zoning and
Building Byelaws for Structural Safety)
• Past Programmes/Projects, Resource Materials on
Earthquake Risk Management.
Have a disaster emergency kit ready
• Battery operated torch with extra batteries
• Battery operated radio
• First aid kit and manual
• Emergency food (dry items) and water (packed and
sealed)
• Candles and matches in a waterproof container
• Knife
• Chlorine tablets or powdered water purifiers
• Can opener.
• Essential medicines
• Cash and credit cards
• Thick ropes and cords
• Sturdy shoes
Develop an emergency communication plan
• In case family members are separated from one another
during an earthquake (a real possibility during the day
when adults are at work and children are at school),
develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster.
• Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the
'family contact'
after the disaster; it
is often easier to call
long distance. Make
sure everyone in the
family knows the
name, address, and
phone number of
the contact person.
Help your
community get ready
• Publish a special section in your local newspaper with
emergency information on earthquakes. Localize the
information by printing the phone numbers of local
emergency services offices and hospitals.
• Conduct week-long series on locating hazards in the
home.
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• Work with local emergency services and officials
to prepare special reports for people with mobility
impairment on what to do during an earthquake.
• Provide tips on conducting earthquake drills in the
home.
• Interview representatives of the gas, electric, and water
companies about shutting off utilities.
• Work together in your
community to apply your
knowledge to building codes,
retrofitting programmes, hazard
hunts, and neighborhood and
family emergency plans.
What to Do During an
Earthquake
Stay as safe as possible during an
earthquake. Be aware that some
earthquakes are actually foreshocks
and a larger earthquake might occur.
Minimize your movements to a few
steps that reach a nearby safe place
and stay indoors until the shaking
has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.
If indoors
• DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a
sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON
until the shaking stops. If there is no a table or desk
near you, cover your face and head with your arms and
crouch in an inside corner of the building.
• Protect yourself by staying under the lintel of an inner
door, in the corner of a room, under a table or even
under a bed.
• Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and
walls, and anything that could fall, (such as lighting
fixtures or furniture).
• Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes.
Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless
you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In
that case, move to the nearest safe place.
• Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity
to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, load
bearing doorway.
• Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go
outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur
when people inside buildings attempt to move to a
different location inside the building or try to leave.
• Be aware that the electricity may
go out or the sprinkler systems or
fire alarms may turn on.
If outdoors
• Do not move from where you
are. However, move away from
buildings, trees, streetlights, and
utility wires.
• If you are in open space, stay there
until the shaking stops. The greatest
danger exists directly outside
buildings; at exits; and alongside
exterior walls. Most earthquakerelated
casualties result from
collapsing walls, flying glass, and
falling objects.
If in a moving vehicle
• Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the
vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees,
overpasses, and utility wires.
• Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped.
Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been
damaged by the earthquake.
If trapped under debris
• Do not light a match.
• Do not move about or kick up dust.
• Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
• Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use
a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort.
Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts
of dust.
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Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya, is the preferred
destination for those who thirst for natural beauty. The city,
situated in the northeastern part of India, is also famous as
the "Scotland of the East".
As per the 2011 census, the population of Shillong is 143,007,
which makes it the 330th most populous city in India. The
city is at an average altitude of 1,496 metres above sea level.
The city has long been a favoured popular tourist destination
given its natural beauty and pleasant weather and there are
many places of interest here. Here is a list of popular tourist
attractions in Shillong.
Elephant Falls
Situated on the outer reaches of the main city of Shillong,
the Elephant Falls is a two-tier waterfall. The two falls that
enhance its beauty are known as the Wir Phang Falls and
the Wei Iaplam Falls. It was named 'Elephant Falls' because
a stone near the falls looked like an elephant. The stone was
torn down by an earthquake in 1897, but the name has stuck
on.
KNOWING NORTH-EAST
Destination Shillong
colourful museum, with 1,600 species of butterflies, insects
and moths, is a veritable treat for visitors. The museum
remains open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to
Friday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Lady Hydari Park
The Lady Hydari Park, a children's themed park, derives
its name from the wife of the first Governor of Assam,
Lady Hydari. Established and maintained by the Forest
Department, this park incorporates a mini zoo, a deer park,
and an open area for children to play. The vast stretches of
rose-beds make it strikingly beautiful. The park has been
designed in a Japanese style, as there are several elements
like rhododendron plants, small ponds and willow trees
which remind one of the garden style of Japan.
There is also a museum in a small house located inside
the park. The rich biodiversity of Meghalaya has been
showcased in this museum, which includes photos of rare
species, stuffed leopard, dried skin of python, and skulls of
elephant.
Shillong Peak
The Shillong peak is the highest point in Meghalaya. It is
located 5 km to the south of Shillong and is 6,433 feet in
altitude. From here, one can enjoy the spectacular bird'seye-view
of the city and the countryside.
Butterfly Museum
The Entomological Museum, established in the 1930s, is
more popularly known as the Butterfly Museum. It is a
private property owned by M/s Wankhar, Riatsamthiah,
Shillong. It is the sole museum in India which is dedicated
to preserving the species of butterflies and moths. This
Golf Course
The Shillong Golf Course located at an altitude of 52000 feet,
this is India's first 18 hole golf course. Owing to its beautiful
location, this golf course is sometimes compared to the Glen
Eagle Golf Course in the United States.
Umiam Lake
The Umiam Lake, located in the north of Shillong, combines
beauty and adventure facilities. It is also famous as Barapani
or Big Water. It is an admired tourist destination for water
cycling, kayaking and boating.
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The lake also provides a number of ecosystem services, like
storing water for electricity generation and downstream
irrigation.
But gradual encroachment and exploitation have altered
the ecological balance of the lake, and consequently it is
losing its beauty. The increase in population and pollution,
upstream encroachments, blockage of natural drainage
systems, deforestation, and unscientific mining have
smeared the beauty of the lake, turning it into a sink of
garbage.
Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Culture
This museum displays a vast and very impressive collection
of tribal artifacts along with a gallery on work done by
Christian Missionaries in the area. Compulsory tours last
for an hour and depart every half hour.
Getting Around Shillong
There are local buses and taxis which can help you
get around Shillong. Buses are irregular and taking a
shared taxi will be a better option. But, be prepared
because the taxi drivers usually fill up the taxis with
a lot more passengers than the taxi can accommodate.
Visit Shillong to have an experience to be remembered for
life.
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Often, with our fast paced lives, traffic, work deadlines and
hectic social lives, we find little time to catch up on reading.
When we hear our peers or colleagues speak about new
books, we may seem to wonder how they manage to find
time to read that book, despite having a similar routine as
ours. Here are some ways in which we can try and squeeze
in some reading time, without altering our busy lifestyles...
Take a designated reading break Every day instead of
chatting with friends or going for that extra tea or coffee
break, dedicate at least 15 to 20 minutes to just read a book.
Cut down on social media time Instead of spending
that extra hour checking out profiles and status updates or
playing a random game online, read.
Go digital Read an e-book on your laptop or tablet while
travelling. If you drive, why not insert an audio book
instead of playing the radio.
Find a reading buddy At work, try to find a friend who
likes reading and read the same books and compare notes.
This way, it encourages you to keep up with each other.
Cut down on random browsing Instead of reading those
forwarded blogs or web links, try to utilise that time to read
a book online.
Some bedtime reading? A good time to read is before
you go to bed. Why not pick a book that you and your
partner can read together. This adds to the 'us' time.
Go on a reading date If you're happy with your own
company, head to a quaint coffee shop and read that book
you wanted. The ambience and the coffee perks you up.
Try reading a book in the bathroom Now, this doesn't
need much explanation does it? Instead of the newspaper or
magazine, read that book.
Say no to a bad book If the first 50 pages seem daunting,
read another book. This way a bad book won't put you off
when you're attempting to read more.
Read the movie Yes, if you're planning on watching a new
movie and it happens to be an adaptation of a book, then
read the book first.
Source: The Times of India dated, 11 February, 2015 |The above article
has been abstracted /condensed from the aforementioned newspaper
and all rights of the authors and publishers of the respective article are
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LIFESTYLE
Ten ways to fight your fears - Stress, anxiety and depression
Whatever it is that scares you, here are 10 ways to help you
cope with your day-to-day fears and anxieties.
physically calm down.
1. Take time out
It feels impossible to think
clearly when you're flooded
with fear or anxiety. A racing
heart, sweating palms and
feeling panicky and confused
are the result of adrenalin.
So, the first thing to do is
take time out so you can
Distract yourself from the worry for 15 minutes by walking
around the block, making a cup of tea or having a bath.
When you've physically calmed down, you'll feel better
able to decide on the best way to cope.
2. What's the worst that can happen?
When you're anxious about something–be it work, a
relationship or an exam–it can help to think through what
the worst end result could be. Even if a presentation, a call
or a conversation goes horribly wrong, chances are that you
and the world will survive. Sometimes the worst that can
happen is a panic attack.
If you start to get a faster heartbeat or sweating palms, the
best thing is not to fight it. Stay where you are and simply
feel the panic without trying to distract yourself. Placing the
palm of your hand on your stomach and breathing slowly
and deeply (no more than 12 breaths a minute) helps soothe
the body.
It may take up to an hour,
but eventually the panic will
go away on its own. The goal
is to help the mind get used
to coping with panic, which
takes the fear of fear away.
3. Expose yourself to the
fear
Avoiding fears only makes them scarier. If you panic one
day getting into a lift, it's best to get back into a lift the next
day. Stand in the lift and feel the fear until it goes away.
Whatever your fear, if you face it, it should start to fade.
4. Welcome the worst
Each time fears are embraced, it makes them easier to cope
with the next time they strike, until in the end they are no
longer a problem. Try imagining the worst thing that can
happen – perhaps it's panicking and having a heart attack.
Then try to think yourself into having a heart attack. It's just
not possible. The fear will run away the more you chase it.
5. Get real
These tips are designed for people who are coping with
day-to-day fears and anxieties.
Fears tend to be much worse than reality. Often, people
who have been attacked can't help thinking they're going to
be attacked again every time they walk down a dark alley.
But the chance that an attack will happen again is actually
very low.
Similarly, people sometimes
tell themselves they're a failure
because they blush when they
feel self-conscious. This then
makes them more upset. But
blushing in stressful situations
is normal. By remembering
this, the anxiety goes away.
6. Don't expect perfection
Black-and-white perfectionist thinking such as, "If I'm not
the best mum in the world, I'm a failure," or, "My DVDs
aren't all facing in the same direction, so my life is a mess,"
are unrealistic and only set us up for anxiety.
Life is full of stresses, yet many of us feel that our lives must
be perfect. Bad days and setbacks will always happen, and
it's essential to remember that life is messy.
7. Visualise
Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine a place of
safety and calm – it could be a picture of you walking on a
beautiful beach, or snuggled up in bed with the cat next to
you, or a happy memory from childhood. Let the positive
feelings soothe you until you feel more relaxed.
8. Talk about it
Sharing fears takes away a lot of their scariness. Talk to a
partner, friend or family member, And if your fears aren't
going away, ask your GP for help. GPs can refer people for
counselling, psychotherapy or online help.
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9. Go back to basics
A good sleep, a wholesome meal and a walk are often the
best cures for anxiety. The easiest way to fall asleep when
worries are spiralling through the mind can be to stop
trying to nod off. Instead, try to stay awake.
Many people turn to alcohol or drugs to self-treat anxiety
with the idea that it will make them feel better, but these
only make nervousness worse. On the other hand, eating
well will make you feel great physically and mentally.
10. Reward yourself
Finally, give yourself a treat. When you've picked up that
spider or made that call you've been dreading, reinforce
your success by treating yourself to a candlelit bath, a
massage, a country walk, a concert, a meal out, a book, a
DVD, or whatever little gift makes you happy.
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Ten natural remedies to strengthen your immune system
Here's how to keep yourself safe from infections.
Source: The Health Site. com
Your immunity is the shield that protects your body from a whole host of infections like cold and cough, skin
infections, respiratory ailments, and strengthening it is very essential to staying healthy. While you can do a number of
things to help strengthen it like exercising, eating right and paying attention to your cleanliness there are certain natural
ways to give it a boost. Here are 10 foods that can help give your immune system that much needed boost.
Guavas, oranges and lemons
Guavas, oranges and lemons contain vitamin
C which plays an important role as a natural
antioxidant in our body. Vitamin C also
helps the white blood cells perform their
function of responding quickly to infections
and thus, has an immunity-enhancing action. Apart from
that, guavas also contain a lot of fiber which has a protective
role against high cholesterol and heart disease.
Carrots, red pumpkins and papayas
All orange, yellow and red coloured fruits
and vegetables are rich sources of beta
carotene that is known to have immuneprotective
action. By acting on different
components of the immune system, beta
carotene helps the body fend off infection quite effectively.
So make sure you include a lot of papaya, carrots and
red pumpkins in your diet to keep your immune system
running smoothly.
Garlic
Along with its action against bacterial and viral
infections and anti-inflammatory activity,
garlic has been known for its protective
action against heart disease and high levels
of blood cholesterol. In recent times, studies
have been increasingly finding garlic plays
a role in preventing cancers of different organs. Include
a little crushed garlic in your cooking every day and the
allicin it contains will keep your immune system up and
running in perfect condition.
Flaxseeds
Flaxseed contains alpha-linolenic
acid, omega-3 fatty acid and phytoestrogens
called lignans – all these ingredients are
important in modulating the response
of the immune system. By acting on the
components that mediate the immune
response, these compounds can help keep infections and
autoimmune diseases away.
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Turmeric
Turmeric contains vitamin B6 and a lot of
minerals such as potassium, manganese
and iron that play an important role in
the functioning of different body systems.
Besides, it also contains curcumin which has
valuable antioxidant action and this enhances
the functioning of the immune system.
Yogurt
You may have heard of yogurt as being good
for digestion because it contains probiotics.
Several studies have found that it can also
improve immune function and protect the
body against common bacterial and viral
infections. This action is believed to be a
result of yogurt's ability to stimulate the production of
interferon – a component that boosts the immune system's
functioning. Some studies have also found that consuming
yogurt daily can reduce your chances of developing vaginal
yeast infections.
Almonds
A lack of vitamin E can affect the immune
system's ability to fight infections. Chew on a
handful of almonds which are rich in vitamin
E; this will keep your immune system running
in smooth order.
Green leafy vegetables
If you have always eaten green leafy
vegetables out of compulsion, here is some
news to make you love them. These leaf
veggies are a rich source of folic acid which
has an important role in the working of the
immune system. Studies have found that
people with deficiency of folic acid are unable to secrete
necessary quantities of antibodies that have infectionfighting
properties. Especially if you are pregnant or breast
feeding, make sure you get more of folic acid to supplement
your body's increased requirement during these times.
Green Tea
Green tea is a potent source of antioxidants called the
polyphenols – especially catechins. Some
studies have found that these have the ability
to destroy the influenza – or common cold
– virus. However, when you have green
tea, it is important you leave the milk out
because the proteins in milk will bind with
the catechins, causing it to lose its antioxidant properties.
Adding a little lemon or honey will not have such effects
and can even improve palatability. Make sure you only
have a few cups of green a day, as this excellent health drink
also has side effects.
Foods and products that can weaken your immune
system
While all these foods do help to boost immunity, it is
also vital to avoid those foods that
diminish the immune system's
ability to deal with infection.
Substances that irritate the inner
lining of the stomach –alcohol and
some drugs such as ibuprofen for
example – can have the effect of
reducing immune system responses and therefore, should
be avoided. Several pesticides that are used in growing food
contain metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium; if these
find a way into your food, they can have a harmful effect on
your immunity – yet another reason to switch to organically
grown foods.
So, what are you waiting for? Stock your kitchen with the
foods mentioned here to cut your odds of suffering from
health problems that interfere with the quality of your life.
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How to Get Enough Iron in Your Vegetarian Diet
Iron is a very important mineral which is required to
transport oxygen to the cells that keeps the body well
nourished and healthy. Without iron, your body may not be
able to produce enough haemoglobin, a substance contained
in the red blood cells that helps in the transportation of
oxygen to various tissues in our body. An iron-deficiency
causes anemia, which if left untreated, may cause the cells
to choke due to lack of oxygen. The same haemoglobin
molecule also carries back the waste products from the
micro tissues to the lungs for removal.
There are two basic forms of dietary iron - heme and
nonheme. Heme iron comes from animal products, basically
anything that originally contains haemoglobin. Nonheme
iron is derived from plants. Most vegetarians and vegans
may worry about getting enough iron in their diet as it is
better absorbed from meat sources like poultry and fish. But
iron from plants and veggies is healthier. Here are some of
the top vegetarian sources of iron –
Spinach
We've known about this one. It is one of
the most convenient vegetarian sources of
iron as it can be digested easily. Right from
infants who can be fed with spinach soup
to the elderly who may have problem with
chewing and digestion, it's great for people
all ages. To increase its nutrition value, one can also add
few drops of lemon juice. A combination of Vitamin C and
iron is absorbed better and more easily by our body. (These
Leaves Curb Cravings, Aid Weight Loss)
Lotus Stem (Kamal Kakdi)
The kamal kakdi or lotus stem, we see so
frequently in the markets, is in fact a very
rich source of iron. Lotus stem is a staple
for many vegetarians in some states like
Kashmir. During winters, it helps your
body to build up the blood count. It can
be cooked in several forms, as a vegetable cooked in curd
(nadru yakhni) or as dried chips or simple stir-fried with
few masalas. (Iron Deficiency in Pregnant Women Linked
to Autism in Kids: Study)
Jaggery (Gud)
Jaggery is a winter favourite for many of us.
It is also a very good source of haemoglobin.
Jaggery, to be most effective should be
consumed with peanuts. This combination is
far more powerful than gud alone.
(Nutrient Deficiencies: Shining a Light on
Hidden Hunger)
Beetroot
Beetroot is another great source of iron for
the body. It can be juiced along with carrots
and apples to boost the haemoglobin content.
Belonging to the same family as spinach, it
is rich in iron, calcium, Vitamin A & C and
folic acid.
Spirulina
Spirulina is a plant that is found in the sea
and certain water bodies. It has several
minerals beneficial to the human body.
One of the minerals helps the body in
making better amounts of haemoglobin.
Spirulina is available as tablets or
powdered. The history of Spirulina is very interesting.
Many years ago scientists who were working in a very poor
part of the population in Chad discovered that despite a
very poor diet, the local population was healthy and there
was no sign of malnutrition. This led them to investigate
that the local green stuff the natives were mixing in their
food was in fact a very powerful source of nutrition.
Since then, Spirulina has become popular the world over.
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