Brown Coal Brown Coal January - April 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL OF NEYVELI LIGNITE CORPORATION LTD. Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal visits Neyveli Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal visits Neyveli Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Shri S.K.Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India with our CMD Shri B.Surender Mohan, Directors, Senior Officials and Employees at the Lignite Bench of Mine-I during their visit to Neyveli on 04.04.2013. Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Shri S.K.Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India with our CMD Shri B.Surender Mohan, Directors, Senior Officials and Employees at the Lignite Bench of Mine-I during their visit to Neyveli on 04.04.2013.
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Brown CoalBrown CoalJanuary - April 2013
HOUSE JOURNAL OF NEYVELI L IGNITE CORPORATION LTD.
Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal visits NeyveliHon'ble Union Minister of Coal visits Neyveli
Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Shri S.K.Srivastava, Secretary,
Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India with our CMD Shri B.Surender Mohan, Directors, Senior Officials and
Employees at the Lignite Bench of Mine-I during their visit to Neyveli on 04.04.2013.
Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Shri S.K.Srivastava, Secretary,
Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India with our CMD Shri B.Surender Mohan, Directors, Senior Officials and
Employees at the Lignite Bench of Mine-I during their visit to Neyveli on 04.04.2013.
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Awards
The Community Development Initiatives of NLC, particularly, the effort towards empowering rural women were honoured, by the Forum of Women in Public Sector (WIPS), a professional body functioning under the aegis of Standing Conference of Public Enterpr ises (SCOPE), by conferring ‘Best Enterprise Award’ for the year 2012 (Third Prize). This National Award recognizes the effort put in by individual enterprises towards the growth and development of women employees and the Corporate Social Responsibility of the organization towards the betterment of women, with emphasis on girl children in the periphery.
NLC is regularly imparting Entrepreneurship Development Training to the women from the peripheral villages. Through this effort, NLC has successfully imbibed the self esteem in them. Apart from that,
N L C i s o r g a n i z i n g m a n y awareness programmes on global warming, conservation of electricity and LPG, housekeeping and health affairs to housewives belonging to nearby villages. These efforts won NLC, this prestigious award by competing in the Maharatna and Navratna Public Sectors category amidst many contenders.
At the 23rd National Convention
of the Forum of WIPS, held at New
Delhi on 12th February 2013,
Smt. Panabaka Lakshmi, Hon’ble
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, presented
the Award to NLC. Smt. K.Loganayaki, Smt. L.Rajeswari and other
office bearers of WIPS Chapter, Neyveli, received the award on
behalf of NLC. This is the sixth time that NLC is winning this Award
as it has won the same award for the years 2001, 2003, 2007, 2010
and 2011.
NLC's Women Empowerment Initiatives Once Again Recognized!The Company won the Best Enterprise Award for the Sixth Time
NLC won the State Level Small Savings AwardNLC mobilized an amount of `1,59,16,543/- for the year 2011-12 towards small savings through payroll scheme. Our effort was recognised by the Directorate of Small Savings, Government of Tamil Nadu, by awarding the ‘State Level First Prize for the Pay Roll Saving Scheme Group Leader for the year 2011-12’, to NLC. The award comprises a Shield and a National Savings Certificate worth ̀ 5000/-.
At the World Thrift Day celebrations held at Chennai on 26.11.2012, Smt. B.Valarmathi, Minister for Social Welfare and Nutritious Noon Meal Programme, presented the Award to NLC and Shri P. Jayakumar, Chief Regional Manager/Chennai Office received the award on behalf of NLC. Browncoal is proud to recall that NLC won the Trophy many times in the past years.
Brown Coal adjudged as Best House Journal
Public Relation Society of India, (PRSI) a National level premier professional body has selected our House Journal (Brown Coal) for the National Special Jury Award 2013. The Hyderabad Chapter of PRSI organized the 12th Andhra Pradesh Public Relations Conference on 9th February 2013 at Hyderabad. As part of this Conference, PRSI honoured the outstanding talent and creativity of PR practitioners across the country
by presenting awards to the best house journal. Brown coal was nominated for the competition and competed with the creatives of leading Corporates and Multi-National companies. Based on the layout design, contents and innovative methods used, Browncoal was selected for Special Jury Award.
Our house journal had a long journey to achieve this status. Our first House Journal was published during April-June 1962 by the name, 'Lignite Jothi'. It was a combined edition of Tamil & English. During seventies, it was published separately in Tamil & English with names 'Neyveli Seithi chudar' and 'Lignite Calling'. During eighties, the English version was renamed as 'News Flash'. The present 'Minmalar' and 'Brown Coal' version were published from May 1985. From 2003 onwards the Hindi version of Brown Coal joined our family.
While NLC grew, the quality of house journal also grew. It has witnessed the letter press to the offset regime. In the era of computer revolution, it perfectly used the development of computer based printing technology. Awards are not new to Brown Coal as it has already received the third prize among the Corporates of India and the first prize among the Public Sector Enterprises at the 29th All India Public Relations Conference held at Chennai during December 2008.
The World HRD Congress presented, ”Organisation with
Innovative HR Practices Award”, to NLC for efficient
administration. In the “ET NOW Talent & HR Leadership
Conference Award” presentation ceremony held on
15.02.2013 at Mumbai, Shri Arun Arora, Chairman, Advanced
Pre-School Private Limited presented the award to NLC, in the
presence of Shri Baskar Chatterjee, Director General and
Chief Executive Officer of Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.
On behalf of NLC, Shri V. Soundararajan, CM/IR received the
award.
NLC won Organisation withInnovative HR Practices Award
Team Brown Coal with CMD & Director(HR)
Smt. Panabaka Lakshmi, Hon'ble Union Minister of State presenting the Award to NLC and Office bearers of NLC Chapter of WIPS receiving it on behalf of NLC.
Smt. B.Valarmathi, Hon'ble Minister ,Govt. of the Tamilnadu presenting the Award to NLC and Shri P. Jayakumar, CRM, Chennai receiving the same.
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CMD Message
From the Desk of CMDDear Colleagues,
My heartiest greetings to you all.
We have just completed the Fiscal Year 2012-13. I am very much delighted to note that the year 2012-13 was a successful year for NLC. I take this opportunity to share with you my immense pleasure and satisfaction on our excellent performance during the year 2012-13.
I am very glad to note that we have exceeded the targets in all categories of the production front and registered a significant growth when compared to the previous year 2011-12. Overburden
3removal from all the Mines put together comes to 1674.97LM showing a growth of 1.42% over the previous year 2011-12. Total Lignite production has come to 261.97LT (Lakh Tonnes), which is 6.54% more than that of previous year. In power generation, all the Power Stations put together have generated 19901.79 Million Units, registering a growth of 5.92% over the previous year 2011-12. We can proudly tell, this is the ever time high production level in the history of NLC. Also, I am very happy to say that 139.32 LT of Lignite production in Mine II and Power generation of 11238.26 MU in Thermal Power Station–II and 3319.70 MU in TPS-I Expansion are the highest for any year since inception. Our Thermal Power Stations have achieved the Plant Load Factor (PLF) 77% in TPS-I, 90% in TPS-I Expn. and 87% in TPS-II against the respective norms of 72%, 80% and 75% prescribed by CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission), in which TPS-I Expn. and TPS-II have achieved ever highest PLF since inception. Barsingsar Mine and Power plant are also performing well and started setting new records in its successful operation.
I congratulate all the Employees and the Contract workers for their hard work and dedication for this incredible achievement. As you aware, Our Hon’ ble Union Minister of Coal Shri Sriprakash Jaiswalji. Shri S.K. Srivastava, Secretary, MoC and other MoC Delegates visited Neyveli recently and reviewed the production performance and overall activities of NLC. Really, I am overwhelmed and feel very proud of NLC when the Hon’ ble Union Minister mentioned that NLC is a GOLDEN COMPANY under the Ministry of Coal. Definitely such kind of reference is a true recognition of our overall performance and we must assure that we shall carry forward this distinction with same vigor and spirit and to get many more accolades in future.
We must improve the availability factor of plants and equipments to operate all the existing power plants at the peak level. While we are achieving the growth in the Physical Performance, it is also necessary to achieve the growth in the profitability. To this effect, all of us have to take necessary steps to keep O & M cost within the specified norms and also to improve the productivity by increasing the volume of Production /Generation. Barsingsar Power Plant also has to work at PLF of at least 75% so as to recover the fixed cost.
Regarding our ongoing Projects, works are progressing in 2x500 MW NTPL project at Tuticorin and it is expected to be commissioned in this Financial year, i.e, First Unit by December’ 2013 and Second Unit by March’ 2014. With regard to the 2x250 MW TPS-II Expansion Project, M/s BHEL, Main Plant Package Contractor, is being closely followed-up to expedite the rectification work and to commission the Units by December’ 2013 and January’2014. With the commissioning of these two projects, our Power generation capacity would be increased to 4240 MW from the present capacity of 2740MW
Further for the 12th Plan, we have planned three Mine projects viz, Restructuring of Mine I & IA at 1.50 Million Tonne per Annum
My Best wishes to all.
B.Surender Mohan
(MTPA), 2.00 MTPA Devangudi Mine and 2.50 MTPA Hadla & Palana Mine. In Power sector, projects viz. First unit of 2x 500 MW Neyveli New Thermal Power Project, 250 MW Barsingsar Thermal Power Station Expansion, First unit of 3 x 660 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Project (GTPP), our Joint Venture Project with UPRVUNL (NUPPL) are planned to be executed. 50 MW Wind Power Project and 25 MW Solar power Project are also on anvil. At the end of 12th plan NLC will have a total lignite mining capacity of 36.60 MTPA and a total power generating capacity of 5725 MW.
Obviously, we should have a committed fuel linkage to the proposed coal based power projects for its sustained operation. It is now our endeavor to identify domestic sources as well as coal blocks abroad. We have already taken action towards this direction and applications have already been submitted to Govt. of India for the allotment of coal block in Kente extension block in Chattisgarh for our NTPL project and coal blocks in Bhalamuda & Banai in Chattisgarh, Chandrabilla & Kudanali Laburi in Odisha and Pachwara south in Jharkand for the GTPP. We have also floated EOI (Expression of Interest) tender for identifying suitable coal assets abroad for acquisition or strategic partnership in development of coal mines. It must be in our priority to expedite the process for establishing coal linkage from domestic source as well as abroad to support our Growth Plan.
It gives me immense pleasure to note that our company has bagged the 'SCOPE Meritorious Award for Environmental Excellence and Sustainable Development for the year 2011-12' instituted by the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises in recognition of Environment Protection.
In addition, our company has won the following prestigious awards:
l‘Best Enterprise Award-2012’
l ‘State Level Small Savings Award for the year 2011-12’
l ‘Organisation with Innovative HR Practices Award’
lOur house journal ‘BROWNCOAL’ has won the 'National Special Jury Award -2013'
Our Annual Plan for the year 2013-14 has been approved by GOI and we have signed the MoU with Ministry of Coal and our Internal Targets have also been fixed. I expect that we shall work with a clear sense of perception and rededicate our efforts to achieve the targets set for 2013-14. I am confident that with our concerted and collective efforts we would be able to accomplish all our goals.
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Events
Tribute to a Trail BlazerShri Jambulinga Mudaliar, the Man who sowed the seed to NLC
Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC unveiled an impressive life-size bronze statue of Shri Jambulinga Mudaliar at Neyveli on 25.02.2013. Shri Jambulinga Mudaliar, was a great land lord from the erstwhile South Arcot District. He was born at Thirukandeeswaram, a place near Cuddalore, to Shri Masilamani Mudal iar and Smt. S o r n a m b a l o n 22.06.1890.
A c o m m i t t e d educationist, a land lord, a prominent citizen and a progressive farmer, Shri Mudaliar had a great zeal for the spread of literacy among rural population. He occupied many important posts. To honour his services, the British Government conferred Rao Bhahadur Award to Shri Mudaliar.
Lignite Deposit was a chance finding when some ‘brown substance’ gushed out with water in Shri Mudaliar's own farm artesian well during 1934. He acted swiftly and contacted the then British Raj, which sent Geologists to Neyveli. It was later identified as ‘Lignite’. He generously extended substantial portion of the sprawling land-bank for soil exploration. Through his effort, the Madras Government started a mining company in Neyveli on 05.03.1953, under the Industries Department of the
State Govt. with an annual capacity of 16,000 Tonnes of lignite per annum.
Later, the company was taken over by Government of India and NLC was incorporated on 14.11.1956. Now, the sapling has grown into multifold as a giant tree spreading its branches in all parts of the
country with a yield of 3.06 Crore tonnes of lignite per annum and 2740 MW of power. Shri Jambulinga Mudaliar, will be remembered forever for his untiring efforts. Earlier, a main road in Neyveli Township was named after him. In continuation of the same, statue of Shri Mudaliar at a cost of ` 9 lakh was ins ta l led a t Doub le B r i d g e S q u a r e o f
Neyveli Township.
On this occasion, CMD honoured the grand son, grand-daughter and great grand son, of Shri Mudaliar, viz. Shri Amaran, Smt. Ranjitham and Shri Shriraman, respectively, who were invited from distant places. CMD also honoured the sculptor of the statue, Shri Natarajan Sthapathi from Chennai. Directors, Shri R. Kandasamy, Shri J. Mahilselvan, Shri Rakesh Kumar, Senior officials, Representatives from Trade Unions, Associations and general public participated in the function.
Shri S. Rajagopal, the Chief Executive Officer of NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL), Thoothukudi, assumed office as Director (Power) of NLC Limited on 01-03-2013.
A Mechanical Engineering Graduate from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, he passed out in the year 1977 and joined the NLC family on 06.06.1977. His career spans more than three decades of service in NLC, starting from Junior level Executive to CGM. Shri Rajagopal has worked in various capacities in erection, commissioning and rejuvenation of
Specialized Mining Equipments, Conveyor Systems and Ground Water Control Division.
While he headed the Mine-IA project, he has put in sustained efforts to complete the project without any time and cost overrun. In recognition of this, the Mining, Geological, Metallurgical Institute of India presented the ‘Coal India Trophy for the year 2003-04’ to NLC. Deservingly, he was elevated to the rank of GM in February 2002 and CGM in January 2009. He was the CGM of Material Management Department for a period of 20 months. Since October 2011, he was heading the NTPL Power Project, at Thoothukudi.
As Head of NTPL, he has taken various steps to expedite the progress of works by his close monitoring in a methodical manner. Due to his untiring effort, the actual overall progress made during the recent 11 months was 24.2%, against the targeted progress of 16.67% for the above period. He had been to foreign countries like Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, and China on official tour. His vast exposure in almost all spheres of NLC will facilitate him to take NLC to further heights of glory.
NUPPL IncorporatedThe Third Joint Venture Company Formed by NLC
Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd., and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidhyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) have jointly incorporated a new company named ‘Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd.,’ (NUPPL) on 09.11.2012. The new Company has proposed to set up a 3x660 MW coal based Thermal Power Project at Ghatampur in Kanpur Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh as a joint venture at an estimated cost of Rs.14375.40 Crore. While the project will be funded through equity (30%) and loans (70%), NLC & UPRVUNL will contribute the equity portion in the ratio of 51:49 respectively.
This Coal-fired Super Critical Power Project envisages the use of about 11.35 Million Tonnes of coal per annum. Allocation of separate coal blocks is under consideration by Union Ministry of Coal for this project. UP Government has already accorded clearance for acquisition of 2500 acres of land. It has also allocated 80 cu.secs of water for this project from the Allahabad Western Canal, near Bidhnu Kasba.
The power generated from this project will be supplied to Uttar Pradesh and nearby states as per the allocation to be made by Union Ministry of Power. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was already signed with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). The next stage, clearance from Public Investment Board and Government of India, as well, is being processed. The units would be completed in the time schedule of 52, 58 and 64 months respectively from the date of Government of India sanction.
Second Joint Venture Company:
NLC entered another joint venture ‘MNH Sakthi Ltd.,’ promoted by Mahanadi Coal Fields Ltd., (MCL), NLC and Hindalco. While, the earlier has a holding of 70% stake in the JVC, the others are holding 15% stake each. The JVC is planning to implement a coal mining project (20 Million Tonnes Per Annum) at Talabira, Odisha.
Brown Coal Wishes all success to the new Director.
Brown Coal introduces ourNew Director (Power)
CMD making floral tribute to thestatue of Shri Jambulinga Mudaliar
Wards of Shri Mudaliar withCMD and Directors.
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Life Time Achievement Award to CMDShri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC, has been awarded “Life Time Achievement Award” for his loyal and dedicated service in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, on the occasion of Achievers’ Day Celebrations organized by Arunai Engineering College at Tiruvannamalai on 15.03.2013. Arunai Engineering College is a reputed institution affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The Award was presented by Dr. Surjit Singh Barnala, former Governor of Tamilnadu and received by Shri K.Veeraprasad, Executive Director (Mines), NLC on behalf of CMD.The award was conferred on CMD for being a personal example of leadership, competence, concern and for maintaining highest standards of excellence and serves as an inspiration to all. This is the seventh award won by our CMD.
Managerial Skill of The Mining Engineer Honoured Shri S.K.AcharyaMost talented HR leader
The world HRD Congress and Institute of Public Enterprise(IPE), jointly declared Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Director(HR), NLC as one among the ‘30 Most Talented HR leaders in PSUs‘ at the World HRD Congress 2013 held at Mumbai between 15th and 17th February 2013. This is the sixth award won by our Director(HR), after he assumed office as Director(HR) in NLC. It may be recalled that his name has been placed in the book ‘Most Powerful HR Professionals in India’, released by Asia Pacific HRM Congress.
Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal visited Neyveli on 04.04.2013. A red carpet welcome was given to him at Neyveli helipad by our CMD and Directors. The Hon’ble Minister was accompanied by Shri S.K. Srivastava, IAS, S e c r e t a r y , M i n i s t r y o f Coal(MoC), Shri Piyush Anand, IPS, Pvt. Secretary and Shri Awadesh Yadav, Asst. Pvt. Secretary to Hon’ble Minister. Shri V. Peddanna, Director, MoC, joined them at Neyveli.
The Hon’ble Minister visited the Lignite Bench of Mine-I and observed the mining operations. While visiting the Township View Point at the high dump area of Mine-I, he was very much impressed by the aerial view of the Township, which looked like a place covered by green carpet. He planted a sapling in the Afforestation area of Mine-I. His Industrial visit concluded at TPS-I Expansion.
In the afternoon, he met our Unit heads at the review meeting held at Neyveli House. Hon’ble Minister and the Coal Secretary appreciated the dedicated and committed works of NLC employees in creating new records. They assured that the Ministry would consider NLC’s request on allocation of Coal blocks for its coal
Union Coal Minister Visits Neyveli
based power projects at UP and Sirkali. He met the represen- tatives of Trade Unions and Associations and congratulated them for their co-operation in achieving the targets.
Hon’ble Minister concluded his trip to Neyveli with a Press Meet. He called NLC as the ‘Golden Company’ of Union Coal Ministry. The Minister noticed the improvements made by the Company in al l spheres, compared to his earlier visit three years ago.
Shri Srivastava added that but for the dedicated works of the officers and employees, NLC would not have obtained this position. He informed that NLC will start power generation in its 2x250 MW TPS-II Expansion Project at Neyveli and 2x500 MW NTPL Power Project at Thoothukudi within this financial year. To that effect, a joint MoU was signed by NLC & BHEL with Ministry of Coal. Regarding the 4000 MW coal based power project at Sirkali, he asked our officials to speed up the preparation of project report, for finding the ways and means to establish coal linkage both from domestic and abroad. The Minister left Neyveli in the evening with pleasant memories.
Shri B.Surender Mohan, our CMD, has been awarded with ‘CEO with HR Orientation Award ‘ at the World HRD Congress 2013 held at Mumbai on 17.02. 2013. The award was instituted by World HRD Congress, the largest rendezvous of HR Professionals from across the world, bringing
several global personalities under one roof. This year, Shri B.Surender Mohan was selected for the Award for his leadership and contribution to talent management in NLC, by bringing out the best in people for organization and nation building process. The award was given away by His Excellency Shri Lyolpo Dorji Wangdi, Hon’ble Minister for Labour & HR, Government of Bhutan, in the presence of Shri Ranasom, CMD, National Mineral Development Corporation at the IPE Global HR Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony. Shri K.Veeraprasad, Executive Director (Mines), received the award on behalf of Shri Surender Mohan.
VIP Visit & Awards
Brown Coal Congratulates Our CMD and Director (HR)
Hon’ble Minister planting a sapling
While feeding the deers... At the UCB of TPS-I Expansion... While addressing the media representatives...
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New Pension Scheme Launched!
Based on the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), NLC Management has introduced Superannuation (Pension) scheme for the employees of the company who were/are on the rolls of the company as on 01.01.2007. This is the Fourth Benefit, other three being Gratuity, Employees Contributory Provident Fund, and The Employees Pension Scheme.
In order to implement the scheme, NLC has constituted two Trustee Committees with representatives of Trade Unions, Associations and senior officials as members. According to this scheme, NLC will deposit an amount equal to 10% on Basic Pay & DA of the employee’s salary. The deposited amount will be managed by a fund manager, recognised by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA).
The amount accumulated alongwith interest will act as the corpus fund for distributing pension to the employees. NLC will purchase the Annuity from the IRDA recognised Annuity Providers at the time of retirement, making use of the accumulated corpus amount of the employee concerned. The Annuity Providers will disburse the monthly pension based on the option selected by the employee.
The first step towards this endeavor started with a function organized at Employee Development Centre on 08.02.2013 for Distribution of Annuity Contracts to the Pensioners.
Shri B.Surender Mohan, the Chief Guest, said that the pensioners had worked hard to attain “Navratna” status and it is for us to work hard to sustain the status and aim Maharatna status.
Shri R.Kandasamy, Director (Mines and P&P), Shri J.Mahilselvan, Director (Power) and Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Director (HR), graced the function. CMD and Directors presented the Annuity Certificates to the Pensioners. Senior officials representatives of Trade Unions, Associations and Employees witnessed the event.
By introduction of the scheme, about 17500 employees are benefitted. NLC spends a sum of ̀ 96 Crore every year. Presently, for those who retired from 01.01.2007 to 30.09.2012 have been issued Annuity Contracts. 1304 retired employees have benefitted for a value of ̀ 9.48 Crore.
Representatives from LIC, SBI Life Insurance and ICICI – Prudential Life Insurance Co, the annuity providers have participated in the function. Shri R.Mohan, CGM/Finance welcomed and Shri M.Maheswaran, GM/HR thanked the gathering.
guidelines of
Special Health Camp for Senior Citizens
NLC, National Insurance Company Limited and T.T.K. Health Care Pvt. Ltd., jointly organized a special screening camp on 05.01.2013 at NLC General Hospital for the retired employees, covered under “NLC Post Retirement Medical Insurance Scheme”.
Specialists' accompanied by para medical staff from M/s.Johnson & Johnson, TOSH Hospitals,Chennai and Aravind Eye Hospital, AG Padmavathy Hospital, Puducherry screened around 400 beneficiaries including their spouse. Branches of screening done were Diabetology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology and Cardiology. Retired employees thanked the NLC management for this effort.
The Fourth Terminal Benefit for NLC employees
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To become eligible for this scheme one has
to render minimum service of fifteen years.
Minimum service of 15 years is not
applicable in the case of death of a member
while in service or in the case of cessation of
service of the member due to permanent
total disablement.
Minimum service includes, the period of
past service in NLC prior to 01.01.2007 and
the service if any rendered with other
Central Public Sector Enterprises prior to
commencement of his/her service in NLC.
If the member of the scheme so desires, he
may make additional contribution monthly to
the pension fund at any time during
employment with the company subject to
one month notice to the Trustees and such
contribution will start on the ensuing
1st April. Such employee contribution
should compulsorily be for minimum
duration of one year from 1st April.
The Pension shall be paid to the Member as
per the frequency chosen (monthly,
quarterly, half yearly or yearly) and as per
the pension option selected by him from the
various options as offered by the
Insurer(s)/Empanelled Annuity Provider(s).
The benefits under the Scheme shall be
payable only in the form of pension.
However, if the member, so desires, a part of
the pension may be commuted for a single
payment.
Though the scheme was recommended for
E x e c u t i v e s a n d N o n - U n i o n i s e d
Supervisors, as a gesture of goodwill, NLC
Management has extended the benefit to
Non-Executives and Workmen also. Only a
few PSUs have introduced this scheme.
Contributions made by NLC (10% on Basic
Pay & DA of the employee’s salary) is
highest percentage when compared to other
Central Public Sectors Undertaking.
Salient Features of theNLC Pension Scheme
Focus
CMD presenting the annuity certificate to a retired employee.
Senior citizens being treated at the special medical camp
Sneha Opportunity Services (SOS), a Society functioning under the aegis of NLC which is creating a sensitive social environment by rehabilitating the differently abled children, observed the National Day of Mentally, Challenged at NLC Employee Development Centre on 11.03.2013.
Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD NLC, the Chief Guest of the function while speaking, expressed that special children are gift of God, therefore one should not feel them as burden to the society. He advised the parents, to approach the special centres, if they find any abnormal symptoms in their child. Early identification and treatment has more chances of bringing them to normalcy. He lauded the efforts of SOS for its noteworthy performance and the noble efforts of the Principal Smt. Salma Philip, Teachers, Vocational Trainers and Staff of the SOS. He assured to present a Paper Cup Manufacturing Machine, to
strengthen the f inancial resource of SOS. While speaking on the CSR acitivities of NLC, he announced that NLC has planned to double the C S R b u d g e t f r o m t h e forthcoming financial year.
Smt. Swarnakumari Surender Mohan, the President of SOS,
The National Day of Mentally Challenged Observed
wh i l e add ress i ng sa id ‘Sneha Opportunity Services functioning since 1987 with a vision to educate these special children and to bring them in regular forum of education with other children’. She highlighted on the talents of these special children in singing, acting, making of handicrafts and painting.
Directors, Shri R. Kandasamy, Shri S.K. Acharya, Shri Rakesh Kumar and Shri S.Rajagopal spoke on the occasion. A pledge pertaining to the rights of these children was administered by the Executive Committee members of SOS, Dr. K. Janardhan and Dr. K.Usha. Shri A.
Perumalsamy, Secretary, Sneha Opportunity School presented the Annual report. CMD, Directors, Smt. Swarnakumari Surender Mohan, Smt. Yogamaya Acharya, Smt. Kanchan Rakesh Kumar and Smt. Lalitha Rajagopal distributed mementoes to the Teachers, Vocational Trainers, Staff and Students of the school. The programme was compered by Dr. S.Vijayakumari, NLC GH.
The handicrafts made by the SOS were exhibited in the Corridor of the EDC for sale. The function ended with the cultural programme staged by Sneha children which won the hearts of all the audience.
International Women’s Day CelebratedThe NLC Chapter of Forum of
Women in Public Sector (WIPS)
celebrated 102nd International
Women’s Day on 08.03.2013 at
Lignite Hall. WIPS is a forum
functioning under the aegis of
Standing Conference on Public
Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy
Industries and Public Enterprise,
Govt. of India.
NLC is the most e l ig ib le
o rgan i sa t i on t o hos t t he
International Women’s Day as it
has won the Best Enterprise
Award instituted by WIPS, six
times for empowering women.
This year the UN Charter declared
the theme for the day as “A PROMISE IS A PROMISE – TIME FOR
ACTION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN”. While
addressing, Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC, the Chief Guest of
the function underscored that the best gift, parents could give their
daughters is to impart education. He announced cash prizes to two
girls who become toppers in Neyveli. While we give importance to
worship of Goddess, we should treat the arrival of a new born female
child as a treasure to the family, he added. He was concerned over the
practice of sex determination being done
to commit female foeticide. Because of
such practices, there was a drastic
reduction in sex ratio of children (939
women for every 1000 men). Considering
the present scenario, he announced that
NLC will train Girl Students of Class VIII to
Class X in Self-Defence skills.
Smt. Manjula Ramesh, Editor of Tamil periodicals ‘Snehithi’ and ‘Gnana Aalayam’ participated as Guest of Honour and addressed the participants that “unfortunate incidents takes place when parents attempt to fulfil their dreams through children. She cautioned parents to refrain from such acts. She also advised to cultivate the habit of respecting opposite gender in the minds of the male child at home.
S m t . R . R a j a l a k s h m i , Superintendent of Prisons, Vellore, Guest of Honour recalled the history of International W o m e n ’ s D a y a n d t h e
transformation of lifestyle of women from old to new era. On this occasion, WIPS, Neyveli Chapter extended financial help to a woman and two girl students of Jawahar Science College. Smt Swarnakumari Surender Mohan released the souvenir titled ”Breaking The Mould : Women – Organisation Reciprocity”. The first copy was received by Shri B.Surender Mohan. Smt Surender Mohan distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions, conducted on the eve of International Women’s Day.
Directors, Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Shri Rakesh Kumar and Shri S Rajagopal fe l ic i tated the gather ing. Smt K.Loganayaki, President, WIPS, Neyveli Chapter welcomed the gathering, Smt. N.Ramalakshmi CM/TPS-II, compered, and Smt. L.Rajeswari, General Secretary proposed vote of thanks. The function ended with a colourful cultural event presented by the members of WIPS.
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Celebrations
CMD flanked by VIPs lighting the traditional lamp.
Cultural programme presented by members of WIPS
Smt. Swarnakumari was greeted by a student of Sneha.
Cultural programme presented by the special children
Cultural programme presented by the special children
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The Human Resource Department of NLC has conceived a training concept, “Development Centre” (DC) to focus on b u i l d i n g l e a d e r s h i p / M a n a g e r i a l competency for our Senior Executives.
Development Centre is a process wherein the Executives participate in Group Discussion, Case Studies, Business Games, and in Validated Psychometric Instruments in a simulated environment against a set of competencies developed for NLC. The outcome of the DC would result in providing the executives an
individual development plan. Successful implementation of the Development Centre, would culminate in 12 to 18 months which will be unique to every Executive.
150 Senior Executives including CGMs, GMs & DGMs, had been trained between 01.03.2013 and 14.03.2013 at Block-13 Guest House. The training session co-ordination was by Shri N.Muthu, Chief General Manager/HR. 800 Chief Managers' are to be trained in the years to come. NLC had partnered with a UK based consulting company for this initiative.
Development Centre - “A Leadership Development Initiative”
An out bound training programme “Partners in Progress” for Associat ion Representat ives and Management Representatives has been conducted from 05-02-2013 to 07-02-2013 at GRT Regency, Tuticorin. Management Representatives and Association Representatives totalling 23 numbers participated. Shri S.Rajagopal, Director (Power) inaugurated the programme. Shri C.Ramachandran, CEO/NTPL and senior officials from NTPL participated in the inaugural function. Shri V. Harishkumar, International Trainer from Erode and Smt. Aswini Yadav have handled the session.
The year 2012-13 is an unforgettable year for NLC as we broke the previous records in production front. To take this happy moment to the public, a Press Meet was organized at Neyveli House, Neyveli on 01.04.2013. Responding our invitations, about 60 reporters of print and electronic media from Neyveli, Vridhachalam, Cuddalore and Puducherry participated.
CMD informed the all time high performance of NLC during 2012-13 and answered the queries raised by the media representatives. Directors, Shri R. Kandasamy, Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya and Shri S. Rajagopal participated in the press meet.
Earlier, CMD visited all units and congratulated the employees for creating all time high records. He met the Representatives of Trade Unions and Associations as a token of appreciation.
Press Meet at Neyveli
NTPL Inks Pact with Consortium of Banks
NTPL is a joint venture company of NLC and TANGEDCO (Erstwhile TNEB) with Participation Equity Ratio of 89:11. This JV Company is settingup a 2x500MW Coal based TPS at Thoothukudi. Government of India sanctioned the project in May'2008 at
an estimated cost of ` 4909.54 Crore. The
funding of the project will be at a Debt Equity Ratio of 70:30. In which, NLC has to arrange
a financial aid of `3437 Crore as loan. Of
this ` 2500 Crore has already been lent by
Consortium of Banks led by Bank of Baroda in 2010. The balance
of ̀ 937 Crore was sanctioned by the Consortium of Banks led by
Bank of India with Indian Bank and Central Bank of India as members.
A R u p e e t e r m l o a n a g r e e m e n t
to this effect was signed at Neyveli on
18.02.2013 by Shri Rakesh Kumar,Director
(Finance), NLC and Shri S. Gunasekar,
DGM,Bank of India, Mumbai. Shri
S.Rajagopal, Director (Power), Shri
R.Mohan, CGM (Finance), NLC, Shri
R.Jayasarathy, Company Secretary, NTPL,
Shri D.Jayachandran and Shri V.Srinivasan AGMs of Indian Bank
and Central Bank of India respectively were also present.
Partners in Progress
Training Programmes for Officers & Representatives of Associations
Events
Brig. Ramani, an external faculty for DC, addressing the participants.
Director (Power) inaugurating the Training Programme.
Director(Finance) signing the Rupee Term Loan Agreement
CMD and Directors at the Press Meet.
Representatives ofPrint & Electronic Media
Life of SMEs Extended
The NLC Unit of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrated its 44th Raising Day at Neyveli on 10.03.2013. Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD/NLC received the guard of honour and inspected the parade as the Chief Guest.
In his address, he conveyed his felicitation for the hard work put by CISF personnel and appreciated their selfless service. Shri Gopinath, Addl. Inspector General/CISF, Neyveli presided over the function. In his address he pointed out that the CISF, the youngest paramilitary force of our country has achieved itself the distinction of being the largest Industrial Security Force in the World. He further said that
CISF Celebrated its 44th Raising Daythe crime rate in NLC has come down drastically after induction of CISF. Presently CISF provides security cover to 304 industrial units including 82 Fire Wing Units located a l l o v e r I n d i a a l o n g w i t h consultancy services in Security & F i r e P r o t e c t i o n t o G o v t . Organisations as well as Private I n d u s t r i e s . C I S F h a s i t s involvement in the units situated in naxal prone areas.
The function was graced by Shri S.K. Acharya, Director (HR), Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director (Finance),
Shri S.Rajagopal, Director (Power), and Senior Officials of NLC, Senior Officials and Jawans of CISF, and their family members.
The 1400 Litre Bridge Boom Type Bucket Wheel Excavator 1448 deployed in Lignite Mine-IA contributes in removing over burden. This Giant Machine was commissioned during the year 2000.
This Bucket Wheel Excavator with a weight of about 3000 tonnes had logged around 59,000 hours in the excavation of over-burden since inception. This Specialized Mining Equipment (SME) was taken up for major over-haul for the first time between 24.09.2012 and 16.02.2013. During major overhaul necessary components and spares were replaced or reconditioned according to the need. This giant machine was imported from Germany but the major over-haul was taken up by the in-house experts indigenously. The overhaul was completed at a cost of `5.22 Crore.
In Mine - I the 11,000 Tonne per hour Spreader 429 imported from Germany, commissioned on 08.09.1978, has logged 1,89,900 hours. Major over haul of this Spreader was taken up between
03.12.2012 and 16.02.2013. All gear boxes were replaced with reconditioned Units and the work was completed at a cost of ̀ 1.76 Crore and two weeks ahead of schedule.
At the functions held at the respective areas of Mine-I and Mine-IA on 16.02.2013, Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD re-commissioned the Specialized Mining Equipments. Shri R. Kandasamy, Director (Mines, Planning & Projects), Shri K.Veeraprasad, Executive Director (Mines), Senior Officials, Employees and representatives of Trade Unions and Associations participated in the functions.
On the same day, CMD unveiled a plaque to inaugurate New Control Room Building, Ambulance Shed, and other infrastructural buildings worth ̀ 95 Lakh constructed in Mine-I.
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Events
CMD commissioning the energized Bucket Wheel Excavator
BWE-1448 aftermajor overhaul.
Spreader -429 after major overhaul.
CMD inaugurating the New Control Room
CMD presenting a Trophy to a CISF personnel
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Hindi Salahkar Samithi Meeting of Ministry of Coal
The 44th Official Language Implementation Committee meeting was held on 22.03.2013 under the Chairmanship of our CMD, Shri B.Surender Mohan at Conference Hall, Corporate Office, Neyveli. All the Directors, Unit Heads and Unit representatives attended this meeting and submitted compliance report on the activities being carried out in their respective units.
During this meeting, implementation status of OL at various units of NLC was reviewed widely.
A one-day Hindi Workshop was organized on 12.03.2013 at Employee Development Centre, Neyveli for the benefit of our employees, who passed Pragya examination under Hindi Teaching Scheme and Hindi Co-ordinators of various Units on the topic “Administrative Terminology & Official Hindi”. Dr.P.R.Vasudevan, Sr. Hindi Officer, O/o. Principal Accountant General (A & E), Chennai was the faculty for this Workshop. 45 Employees from various Units participated in this Workshop.
The meeting of Hindi Salahkar Samiti of Ministry of Coal (MOC) was organised under the aegis of NLC under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal, Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal on 17.01.2013 at Chennai.
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Patasani, MP
(Lok-Sabha), Shri Gopal Krishna
Pharliya, Shri Mohd. Shahid Ali,
Dr.Yatindra Tiwari, Shri Shambhu
Nath Sukla, Non-official members
and Shri D.N.Prasad, Advisor
(Projects), Joint Secretary (LA),
Economic Advisor, Official Members
& Officials of MOC and the Chairmen
& Managing Directors of all the
member offices along with their
Directors (HR) and Heads of Official
Language Departments participated
in the meeting.
The CMDs of all the subsidiaries
presented the activities of OL
implementation in their respective
companies, with assistance of their
Directors and OL Department
Heads. The Committee members
encouraged the effor ts of
implementing official language in
PSUs under Ministry of Coal.
44th OLIC Meeting Hindi Workshop
Fuel Resource from Flue GasMoU Signed With Pondicherry Engineering College
NLC has initiated a Sustainable Development project on “Sequestration of Carbon di-oxide (CO2 ) and Production of Bio-fuel from Flue Gas of Thermal Power Plants”. To effect the effort, NLC entered into an MoU with the Pondicherry Engineering College for a R & D Project on 13.03.2013 at Neyveli. This MoU was entered under Industry – Institution collaborative mode with a time duration of 4 years and the projects will be executed at a cost of
of ̀ 89 Lakh.
This event places a milestone on the sustainable development strategies of NLC, towards attaining National goal on removal of CO from flue gas 2
by algal cultivation. Subsequently, the algae will be converted into bio-fuel for use in Thermal Power Stations with the aim of conservation of conventional fossil fuel. This project is first of its kind in India on the development of a ‘pilot-scale algal photo bio-reactor’ for sequestration of CO from flue gas. This project also includes 2
direct utilization of municipal sewage & ultimate production of bio-fuel for the use in Thermal Power Plant.
The outcome of the project would benefit in reducing carbon foot
prints and would attain the National perspectives of climate
change, clean technology, environmental, energy conservation,
renewable, biomass energy drive. The project of such nature
would lead to a long sustainable potential energy future and
Engg. Dept, PEC, and Dr M.Velan, Chief Manager, Corporate
Environment Cell, NLC, the Principal Investigators of the project
were also present during the occasion.
OLI, R&D
Hon'ble Minister with the members of Hindi Salahkar Committee
CMD & Directors at the OLIC Meeting Participants of Hindi Workshop
Shri R. Kandasamy and Dr. D. Govindarajulu, exchanging the MoU.
NAVRATNA PARK: An Eco Tourist Spot at Neyveli
New Guest House Inaugurated NLC has extended its hospitality services with a new Guest House, at Block-13. Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC inaugurated the Guest House on 26.01.2013 in the presence of Shri R.Kandasamy, Director (Mines, P&P), Shri J.Mahilselvan, Director (Power), Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Director(HR) and Shri Rakesh Kumar, Director(Finance).
The house can accommodate guests in 16 A/C, 16 Non-A/C and 4 Deluxe Suites. An A/C Conference Hall is also available for small functions. A full-fledged canteen with A/C Dining Hall is also available in the Guest House. The Guest House started its commercial operation from 01.02.2013.
New Building for NLC Girls’ High School, Neyveli-2Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC, inaugurated the new building for NLC Girls’ High School on 22.03.2013 at Mandarakuppam. This new school building had to be constructed since the existing school building falls in the areas of Mine Expansion. This is one of the oldest education institution of Neyveli, started in the year 1957. This school has 484 Girls from peripheral villages. Earlier, this school had co-education system. Last two years, this school has secured cent percent result in 10th standard Board Examinations.
In his address the CMD said, Vocational courses can be introduced to make girls, self – supportive after schooling. He recalled that the school has produced many responsible
citizens. In fact, many of our senior officers, employees and trade union leaders are from this school, he added. Saplings were planted by CMD and Functional Directors in the school premises.
F u n c t i o n a l D i r e c t o r s S h r i R.Kandasamy, Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Shri Rakesh Kumar, Shri S.Rajagopal, Shri C. Senthamilselvan, ED/P&BD and also the President of NLC Common School Committee, Shri C.Joseph Anthony Raj, CEO and Shri Subramanian, DEO Cuddalore participated. Senior officials of NLC, teachers, Students and parents w i t n e s s e d t h e e v e n t . S m t S.Nagalakshmi, Head Mistress of the school proposed vote of thanks.
NLC, a Navratna PSU has always thrived to conserve and nurture nature to maintain ecological balance for the benefit of the society. In a befitting manner, NLC has a park with 15 acres of lawn located at Block-8 of Township called “Nehru Centenary Park”. Another park at Block-12 in three acres of lawn is by name Golden Jubilee Park. In addition, an Eco Tourism Spot Viz. Navratna Park has been developed to further strengthen our eco-care activities at Block 22. This park has been created as a sustainable development initiative of the Company.
Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC, inaugurated the Park on 25.02.2013. The area of the park is about 20 acres and is
developed at a cost of ̀ 1.25 Crore. A long walk-way with meadows,
flowering plants and trees are provided inside the park for a length of 1400 metres. This project aims at conservation of rare trees, herbal
and fish species. Ecological experts from nearby institutions are being consulted for this eco-park. A Botanical garden, with rare and medicinal species, very rare and endangered 30 herbal plants like
Gymnema, Sweet Sedge and Euphorbia have been p lanted in th is park . A separate space for native trees & plants have also been provided.
M o r e t h a n 1 9 p l a y equipments are available for children. A Science park with 54 science equipments is to be opened shortly. Shri R. Kandasamy, Director (P & P and Mines), Shri J. Mahilselvan, Director (Power) and Shri Rakesh
Kumar, Director (Finance) planted saplings in the park. Senior Officials, Representatives from Trade unions, Associations and the general public participated.
Infrastructures
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CMD inaugurating the Block-13 Guest House
CMD inaugurating the Navratna Park
View of Navratna Park
CMD inaugurating the NLC Girls’ High Schoolnew building for
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Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Unit-II of TPS-I
Unit-II of TPS-I celebrated its G o l d e n J u b i l e e f o r successful completion of 50 years excellent service (23.01.1963 to 22.01.2013). To celebrate this occasion, the golden jubilee park developed at the adjacent side of the Thermal Power Station-I was inaugurated by Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC on 28.02.2013. The beautiful tiny park has a plaque in memory of 50 years service of Unit-II and a global shape logo. This event was followed by the inauguration of Training Park at the Thermal Power Station premises by Director (Power) Shri J.Mahilselvan. This park consists of a mini hall, wherein the pictorial representation of power generating procedures and diagrams are displayed. This hall will be useful for demonstrating the process of power generation to the engineering college students during their industrial visit.
While addressing, Shri B. Surender Mohan appreciated the employees of Thermal PowerStation for their relentless service. The method of operation and maintenance followed in the power station helps to extend the life of the power plant, he said. He
informed that from 01.04.2012 to27.02.2013 (upto 6 am), NLC power stations has generated 1790 Crore unit of power, which is 113 Crore Unit more than the corresponding period of previous year. He hoped that NLC power stations will definitely create new record in the current financial year. It is expected that NLC will achieve about 1980 Crore Unit in the financial year.
Shri R. Kandasamy, Shri J. Mahil Selvan, Shri Rakesh Kumar, Directors of NLC, Shri S. Rajagopal, Director(Power) (Designate), Shri B. Krishnamoorthy, ED/Thermal and Shri N. Ravindran Nair, General Manager/TPS-I felicitated the function. The event was witnessed by Senior Officials, Employees and Representatives of Trade Unions and Associations.
The Parliamentary Consultative Committee for
the Union Ministry of Coal visited Chennai on
03.04.2013. Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, Hon’ble
Union Minister of Coal and the Chairman of the
Committee and the Members held discussions
on the topic ‘Enhancing Coal Production –
Issues & Remedies’, at the consultative
committee meeting. They discussed the
performance and progress of the Public Sector
Companies under Ministry of Coal(MoC).
Alongwith 14 Members of Parliament, Shri S.K.
Visit of ParliamentaryConsultative Committee
on Coal
Srivastava, Secretary, Dr. A.K. Dubey, Additional Secretary, Shri D.N. Prasad, Advisor,
Projects and Shri V. Peddanna, Director (MOC) represented the Union Ministry of Coal
during the meeting.
Shri Narasinga Rao, CMD, Coal India Ltd.(CIL), Shri B. Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC,
CMDs of Subsidiary Companies of
Coal India Ltd., functional
Directors of NLC and subsidiaries
of CIL participated in the meeting.
The committee was impressed
with our physical performance for
the year 2012-13, and appreciated
our efforts in all fronts particularly
in CSR activities.
Milestones met by Unit-II in the Saga of 50 Years of journey
?Unit II was commissioned on 23rd January 1963 and successfully completed its 50 years on 22nd January 2013.
?During this 50 years, it has generated 1439 Crore and 10 lakh Units of power by working 3,21,093 hours.
?On 1st April 2009, this unit achieved 12,12,000 units, by working with a Plant Load Factor (PLF) of 101%, which is the maximum generation in any day
?During March 2000, the unit worked with a PLF of 100.02 %, which is the highest for any month.
?This unit was in continuous service for a maximum duration of 185 days between 5th April 1985 and 6th October 1985.
?In the past 50 years history, the unit has recorded 100% availability for 152 months.
?After completion of 32 successful years, Life Extension Programme (LEP) was carried out for the Unit dur ing 1995-96 and was re-commissioned on 27th May 1996. Consequent to the LEP, the unit worked for 15 more years and was taken up for major overhaul during 2011. Till date the unit is working nearer to its rated capacity of 50 MW.
?Even at the age of around 50, this unit achieved a PLF of 95.92% with 100% availability in August 2011.
Events
CMD unveiling the plaque for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Unit-II of TPS-I
Golden Jubilee Park
Hon'ble Union Minister, with Secretary, Addl Secretary, CMDs of Coal India Ltd., and NLC
Shri Yashwant Sinha, Shri K.S.Alagiri and the members of Parliament Consultative Committee
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Photo News
News in PhotographNews in Photograph
CMD greeting His Excellency Dr. K. Rosaiah, the Governor of Tamil Nadu
Shri S. Jayaraman, former CMD, NLC and Member CERC being received at Neyveli
CMD adorning a medal to a child at the Annual Day function of NMJ Matric. School
Director(HR) presenting a trophy to a kid at the Annual Day function of St. Antony's Matric.School
Director(HR) presenting certificate and trophy to a studentwho won the championship in the Brain O Brain National Competition
Smt. Swarnakumari Surender Mohan, releasing a book 'Women on the Path of Progress' at the International Women's Day
Celebrations organized by Neyveli Ladies Club, Smt. Geetha Sudaroli, the author of the book and Dr. S.Vijayakumari
Psychiatrist, NLC GH receiving the first copy.
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Patriotic fervor reverberated in the
Republic Day celebrations at Neyveli as
NLC marked the celebration by recalling
significant memories on freedom
struggle.
Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC
garlanded the bust of Mahatma Gandhi
and hoisted the National flag at the
Bharathi Stadium. He inspected the
ceremonial parade and accepted the
Guard of Honour presented by the CISF,
NLC’s Security Force, Fire Services,
Home Guards, Scouts & Guides, NSS,
NCC volunteers and students from
Neyveli schools and college.
In his Republic Day address, CMD
recalled, 26th January 1950, when our
Mother India adopted the Constitution of
India and became a Sovereign Republic.
This was the day we got our
Fundamental Rights, he said. He proudly
informed the gathering, the tremendous
performance of Neyveli Mines and
Thermal Power Stations and lauded the
efforts of all the employees in achieving
the targets.
Mentioning about the future plans of
NLC, CMD said that the existing
generation capacity of 2,740 MW will
increase to 11,195 MW and the existing
30.6 Million Tonnes in Lignite production
would become 38.85 MT per
annum.
While highlighting the CSR
activities, Shri Surender Mohan
informed that during the year
2 0 11 - 1 2 , N L C h a s s p e n t
` 14.73 Crore for various
C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t
Initiatives. NLC also has plans to
utilize more funds during the year
2012-13 towards CSR.
He also informed that the Health
Department and Educat ion
Department of NLC has evolved a Health
Celebrations
Republic Day 2013
Programme for the benefit of 35,000
children studying in Neyveli schools, in
line with TN Govt’s Health Scheme for
the School children, namely, Modified
School Health Programme (MSHP).
The senior most worker of the Company
Shri R.Chelladurai and his spouse
Smt. C. Mahalakshmi were honoured by
Shri B.Surender Mohan and Smt.
Swarna Kumari Surender Mohan. Shri
R.Kandasamy, Director (Planning &
Projects and Mines),Shri J.Mahilselvan,
Director(Power), Shri Sarat Kumar
Acharya, Director(HR) and Shri Rakesh
Kumar, Director (Finance), participated
in the function. The long service awards,
loyal service awards and special awards
were presented to the employees and
students by CMD and Functional
Directors.
Earlier, Shri Acharya, welcomed the
gathering. The Corporation’s senior
officials, executives, supervisors
employees, workers representatives of
Unions, Associations, Print & Electronic
Media and the residents of Neyveli were
present in Bharathi Stadium and
witnessed the cultural programmes,
focusing on the history and culture of
India. These Colourful programmes were
presented by about 4600 school children
and were appreciated by one and
all.
The members of the Neyveli
Ladies Club distributed fruits to the
in-patients of NLC GH and wished
them a speedy recovery. Kootu
Vazhipadu and Samabandhi
Bhojanam were organized in
Neyveli Group of Temples. In the
evening, a function was held at
Lignite Hall, where Neyveli
Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar
Sabha distributed the certificates
to the students.
CMD hoisting the tricolor
CMD and Smt. Swarnakumari Surender Mohan, honouring thesenior most worker and his spouse
Cultural programmeRepublic Day Celebrations at Barsingsar Project Republic Day Celebrations at NTPL Project
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NLC commenced its initial health care services during 1954 through a Dispensary till 1957. NLC Project Hospital was then started and health care system was extended to the public by the great efforts and dedicated service of the then Medical Off icers Dr.Williams and Dr.Mirinda.
In 1962, a 175 bedded hospital with all the facilities was started in the newly developed Township. Shri K. Kamaraj, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the Hospital Complex on 08.04.1962. Now it has grown to a secondary level hospital with bed capacity of 369. The health care package in NLC unfolds a mix of allopathic, ayurvedic, rehabilitative and health promotional programmes to the well-being of around 18,000 employees, 13,000 contract employees, their family members and other population of this township and the surrounding villages. Another significant feature of NLC's medical care system is the Occupational Health Services (OHS) programme.
It was the first corporate hospital designed exclusively for protecting, promoting the health, vitality of its employees, houses OP clinics in different specialities, In-patient service units, Theatre complexes, Diagnostic facilities, Renal Care unit and Engineering support services.
Various departments namely Surgical, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Dentistry, Chest Clinic, D iabeto logy, C l in ica l pa tho logy, D i a g n o s t i c R a d i o l o g y a n d Anaesthesiology, etc., of the Hospital have registered growth of equal measure being led by specialist who have come of age. Drug Controller Certified Blood Bank provides the hospital with capability to
NLC GH Witnessed 5 Healthy Decades
NLC Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Block-11, celebrated its Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 22.03.2013. To mark this memorable occasion, Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC inaugurated eight additional class rooms constructed by NLC. Started in the year 1963, now the school has a strength of 3500 students. Alumni of this school have reached high positions in organization like ISRO, Universities, Multinational Companies, practicing medicine and Law enforcing agencies in Government.
In his chief guest address, the CMD informed that NLC runs 13 schools with 4680 girls and 3320 boys of which 85% of them are from rural villages nearby Neyveli.
A Golden Era of NLC Girls’ HSS on Women Education (1963 -2013)
CMD suggested Spoken English classes for girls to face interviews for employment. He stressed the importance of women education by quoting Mahatma Gandhi's words, ”If a man is educated, a person is educated, but if a woman is educated, a nation is educated”.
Shri R.Kandasamy, Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Shri Rakesh Kumar and Shri S.Rajagopal, Directors of NLC, Shri C.Senthamilselvan, ED/P&BD, Shri C. Joseph Anthony Raj, CEO and Shri Subramanian, DEO, Cuddalore participated. Smt.R.S.Manimozhi,
Head Mistress of the school welcomed the gathering and Shri.P.Sathiya Moorthy, CM / Education proposed vote of thanks.
undertake transfusion services while ensuring blood safety. NLC GH is also the first Hospital in the Cuddalore District to have acquired CT Scanner to augment its imaging services even prior to J I P M E R a c q u i r i n g s u c h technology.
The nearest District level hospital run by the State Government is available about 50 Kms off Neyveli. And that the NLC run GH with comprehensive medical care services is available within close reach of the surrounding villages of natives of this area whose population runs close to 1.0 lakh.
The President's Award for, 'Outstanding Services to the Handicapped', several awards for the contribution to Family Welfare, from the FICCI, the District Collector and the State Government St. John's Ambulance have added feathers to our cap. NLC General Hospital is recognised as, 'Baby Friendly', by the Government of India.
On 21.12.2012, NLC GH witnessed a grand function to commemorate its Golden Jubilee. Shri B. Surender Mohan, CMD NLC participated as the Chief Guest and appreciated the dedicated work of doctors, para-medical staff and supporting employees of NLC GH. On this occasion, he unveiled the plaque in memory of the
celebrations. He inaugurated `1.2 Crore worth 4D orthopaedic scanner, renovated main operation theatre, female surgical ward and post operative general ward. He also laid foundation for a 'Patient Lift'. Directors, Shri R. Kandasamy, Shri J.Mahilselvan, Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya and Shri Rakesh Kumar felicitated. Dr. P.T. Shanmugasundaram, ED/Medical , Doctors, para-medical staff participated. Dr. A.K. Sachidhanandham, former CGS / Medical was honoured in the function.
Golden Jubilee
CMD flanked by the Directors unveiling the plaque in commemoration with the Golden Jubilee Celebration of NLC GH.
CMD commissioning the 4D scanner
CMD alongwith Directors inaugurating the golden jubilee blockat NLC GHSS
Going down thememory lane....
l1,50,00,000 out-patients treated
l1,31,000 in-patients healed
l1 lakh and more major surgeries performed
l80,000 dialysis carried out
l64,000 deliveries attended
l40,000 family planning operations done
l8,000 being trained in Yoga
l7,000 benefitted with artificial limbsAnd the journey is on the move...
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“AROGYA”, is a health care system initiated by NLC under corporate social responsibility scheme. A free medical camp under this scheme was organised by NLC at Sorathur village on 04-03-2013, through Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences(PIMS) and Neyve l i B lood Donor ’s Association. Specialists from various departments, Doctors and para medical team attended to screening and diagnosing of around 500 people in different age groups.
Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC with functional Directors visited the Camp and interacted with
Caring the Rural Population
In addition to the higher compensation, NLC is paving a permanent way to the Project Affected Persons for earning, by imparting entrepreneurship training to them. Experienced
Entrepreneurship Training to PAPs
‘It is better to teach how to fish than giving a fish’. NLC follows this proverb time and again by providing valuable training for livelihood apart from high cash compensation. NLC regularly imparts vocational training to wards of Project Affected Persons. By this they can improve their self esteem by learning a permanent way for earning.
In the next phase, NLC recently launched a scheme ‘JEEVIKA’, self employment training programme in various vocational trades to the youth of peripheral villages. Hundreds of young men and women enthusiastically participated and acquired skill for their livelihood through these training programmes.
Training in Driving: As a first step, NLC trained 60 youth from the peripheral villages to drive light and heavy motor vehicle, at a cost of Rs.2.25 lakh.
A function was organized at the Training Centre of B2-Block Rehabilitation Centre, Neyveli on 07.01.2013 and Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Director (Human Resource) participated as chief guest and distributed training certificates and driving licenses to the beneficiaries. At the same function, Shri Acharya inaugurated a new training programme in operating earth moving equipments for 15 peripheral youth. Senior officials of LA, R&R Department
JEEVIKA: A Programme for Improving the Earning Skill of Neighbourhood
faculties from Gandhigram University, Our Employee Development Centre and other reputed Institutions are engaged in imparting vocational training to the PAPs.
One such training programme on manufacturing pre-cast building materials using cement and fly-ash was organized at Neyveli Pre-casting Yard between 21.01.2013 and 01.02.2013. 15 PAPs, from Kammapuram, Umangalam and Managadhi Villages were benefitted through this programme. At a function held at EDC, Shri N.S. Ramalingam, GM/Civil/CTO, Shri T.S. Sivasubramaniam, GM/EDC and Shri V.S. Sankaran, GM/LA and R&R, distributed the certificates to the participants.
Till date, NLC has imparted entrepreneurship training to 1190 Project Affected Persons in 54 batches on various occupations.
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Doctors, general public and NLC officials for improving the service for the benefit of the people in peripheral villages. Dr.P.T.Shanmugasundaram, Executive D i rec to r (Med ica l ) ,Smt .Ka lpana Bharathidasan, President, Sorathur Panchayat Union participated.
This scheme was initially inaugurated on 15-09-2012 at Keezhur village, near Neyveli. Till date, around 11,500 people belonging to 23 neighbouring villages have been benefitted. Of which, 133 beneficiaries were referred to PIMS for follow up treatment at subsidized cost with
accommodation and food, free of cost.
participated in that concluding session and interacted with the participants.
Training in Vocational Skill: In the next step, NLC provided self employment training in vocational trades like electrician, welding, tailoring, catering and computer education to the youth of peripheral villages. As many as 55 men and 55 women belonging to Kathazhai, Mummudi Cholagan, Gangaikondan, Kolliruppu and Periyakurichi, were the participants of the training programme, organized at a cost of ̀ 8 lakh.
Institutional support for the programme was obtained from Virudhambikai Industrial Training Centre, Vridhachalam, a Govt. of India recognized institution. Each training session had a time frame of 40 days. Apart from imparting this purposeful programme, NLC presented ` 3000/- as incentive to each participant.
The inaugural function of the training programme was held at Employee Development Centre (EDC) on 20.02.2013. Shri V.S. Sankaran, GM, LA, R&R, inaugurated the training programme in the presence of Shri T.S. Sivasubramaniam, GM,EDC. Shri S. Dhanapal, Shri N. Sankaranarayanan, Shri S. Sridhar, Shri N.P. Veerasigamani, senior officials of LA Departments participated in the function.
The people from the peripheral villages appreciated NLC for providing a way for a permanent earning and thereby improving the livelihood of rural youth.
NLC officials at the inaugural function of Jeevika Programme
CMD and Director(HR) at the Arogya Camp, Sorathur
PAPs getting training at the Precasting Yard
Director(HR) presenting Driving License to a beneficiary
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As a CSR initiative, Shri B. Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC laid foundation stone to construct a meeting hall at Alambadi - Mettur village, an agricultural hamlet of Trichy District on 10.01.2013. The meeting hall with the plinth area of 1350 sq. feet will be constructed at a cost of ̀ 15 lakh.
In his address, CMD said that it is the first time NLC is extending its CSR initiative to the place other than the peripheral villages of Neyveli. He felt happy about the Self Help Groups of women who are working for the empowerment and development of the village and assured to present utensils for the hall. He lauded the efforts of
Foundation Stone Laid for Meeting Hall at Alambadi
New Maternity Block to Vadalur PHC
120 villages for assessing the basic needs of rural population. NLC has spent `14.73 Crore during the year 2011-12 for the development of peripheral villages. Also ` 4.58 Crore has been spent for constructing additional Class rooms, Library buildings, Laboratories for schools in nearby villages during the recent years.
While expressing gratitude, Shri Narayanaswamy, Head Master of the school recalled the facilities rendered by NLC management in earlier period. Directors, Shri R.Kandasamy, Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Shri Rakesh Kumar, Shri S.Rajagopal participated in the function and inaugurated the class rooms. Shri V.S.Sankaran, GM, LA, R & R Senior officials of NLC were present during the inauguration.
Additional Class Rooms for Irrupu Govt. HSS
Shri B. Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC in the august presence of Shri R. Kirlosh kumar, I.A.S, District Collector, Cuddalore inaugurated a new Maternity Block at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Vadalur on 22.03.2013. This building, constructed by NLC
at a cost of ̀ 48 lakh has a plinth area of 3645 sq.ft. comprising of
Labour Ward, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dentist Room, Scan Room, Sanitation Facilities, Waiting Hall and Rooms for Doctors, Nurses and Paramedical staff with sufficient common area. As Vadalur being a well connected place, this Maternity Block would serve the health care needs of about 30,000 people of Vadalur Town and people from the surrounding villages.
On the same occasion, CMD launched the newly formulated CSR Project “POSHAK”, a scheme which feeds specially prepared nutritious food items to HIV affected children of Cuddalore District. This scheme would be provided by NLC with an
expenditure of ̀ 11 lakh per year. About 270 HIV affected children
of Cuddalore District will be benefited by this project. NLC distributes the nutritious food items to the beneficiaries through the Cuddalore District HIV Positive Society.
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Shri N.Jayaprakash, Member, Regional Coal Consumer Committee, who had taken efforts for the Meeting Hall.
Shri N.Jayaprakash, thanked NLC for the help extended to his Village. Shri V.S. Sankaran, GM/LA, R&R, NLC, Rev. Fr.Anthuvan, Parish Priest, Kokudi Village, felicitated during the function. Officials from NLC, and public in large number participated in the function. The hall can be utilized by the villagers for social gathering and family functions.
Among the Community Development Initiatives (CDI), NLC has always given importance to education. NLC has provided new infrastructure and renovated existing structure in educational institutions.
Now, NLC has constructed five additional class rooms of 3250 square feet at a cost of ` 30 Lakh for Government HSS in Iruppu Village of Cuddalore District. Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC inaugurated the class room building on 04.03.2013. In his address, CMD highlighted the salient features of the scheme 'VETTRI KANI KITTUM' organized by NLC for 10th and 12th Std. students of peripheral villages. He added that 2708 pupils from 14 schools have been benefitted through this programme. CMD appreciated the colourful cultural programme presented by the students and announced a cash prize of ? 20,000/-. CMD also informed that NLC had conducted a Base Line Survey in
Shri Kirlosh Kumar lauded the efforts of NLC administration for taking efforts in bringing a new Maternity Block and providing nutritious food to HIV affected children and supporting the development of a healthy society in this region. Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya, Director (HR), felicitated the function and Dr. Lakshmi & Dr. Muthukumar, Doctors of Vadalur PHC, Shri V.S.Sankaran, GM/LA, R&R and large number of people participated in the function.
CMD and VIPs at the foundation stone laying ceremony
CMD lighting the traditional lamp at the inauguration ofadditional class rooms at Iruppu Government HSS
Shri R. Kirlosh Kumar lighting the traditional lampat the inauguration of Maternity Centre.
Class rooms constructed by NLC under CSR Scheme
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Exhibitions
NLC participated in National Science & Cultural Exhibition-Cum-thFair & Seminar, 9 Jatiya Sanhati Utsav-O-Bharat Mela’2012. It
was held at Gobinda Nagar High School Ground, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal from 08.12.2012 to 15.12.2012 with the objective to disseminate information regarding nationwide development programme to the general public.
NLC had put up a pavilion of 600 Sq. Ft. Inside the pavilion, mine model, enlarged photo panel, copy matters were displayed. A film on our environmental activities was also screened. Many VIPs visited our Stall and appreciated the efforts.
NLC participated in the Rural Exhibition-cum-Agriculture, Small
Industry, Science and Cultural Fair (Sundarban Krishi Mela-O-
Loko Sanskriti Utsab) organized between 20.12.2012 and
29.12.2012. The Kultali Milon Tirtha Society, organized the Fair at
Kultali, West Bengal.
Swami Brahmbalokananda Maharaj, Ramkrishna Seva Pratisthan (Belur Math), inaugurated the Mela. As NLC is converting dry land to fertile land and getting more yield through modern agriculture, our stall became the centre of attraction of the show and significantly won the “Best Stall Award”.
NLC also participated in Mining, Mineral & Products Expo on Next
Level-2013 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 08.01.2013 to
12.01.2013, organized by the Mining, Geological and
Mettalurgical industry of India and M/s TAFCON Projects.
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat
inaugurated the Fair. Being a largest open
cast mining company, NLC displayed our
unique mining methods in our Pavilion.
Technocrats and Experts from mining
industries visited our stall. By the rich
design, concept and presentation, our
stall won 'Best Display Award'. Number of
VIPs and public visited NLC pavilion and
appreciated our Corporate Social
Responsibility initiatives.
National Safety Day Celebration
The 42nd National Safety Day was
Celebrated on 04.03.2013 wi th
enthusiasm in TPS-I Expansion. To mark
the occasion in a befitting manner, with
safety as the theme, Elocution, Essay
and Painting Competitions were held
amidst contract workmen and members
of Indcoserve.
Shri P.Bose, Deputy Chief Inspector of
Factories, Trichy circle, Government of
Tamil Nadu was the Chief Guest. In his
address he narrated in detail about
accidents that had taken place in different Industrial Units. Like
the saying goes “Charity begins at Home”, so is safety to begin at
home to maintain self discipline in Industrial Unit by workmen to
prevent accidents, he added.
Shri B.Gowthaman, GM of TPS-I Expn.
presided over the function. He said every
employee who is conscious about
Industrial safety would have been a
cause to avert an accident. Shri M.Peter
Alexis, CM, Safety and Shri V.Sampath
Kumar, Safety Officer organized the
Celebrations in the presence of Shri
R.Sankaran, DGM.
Earlier, Wreath was placed at the
memorial of employees of this plant who
lost their lives in industrial accidents and
two minutes silence was observed.
Executives, Employees, Contract
Workmen, and Members of Indcoserve of TPS-I Expansion
actively participated in the celebrations. Appreciation is to be
accorded to the team of TPS-I Expansion for maintaining the plant
“Accident Free” for the past seven years.
NLC in Bharat Mela NLC in Krishi Mela
NLC in Mining Expo
Visitors looking the mine modelNLC pavilion at Gujarat exhibition
VIPs on the dais
Visitors keenly observed the details of our projects
Students looking the mine model
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Celebrations
Engineers & Scientists Association (E&SA), is a professional body functioning in Neyveli with NLC’s engineers and scientists as members. This Association was functioning under the name Technical Club between 1959 and 1969. It was re-named as Technical Association during 1969-70. The present E&SA was formed during 1973 and this year, it celebrated its 40th year. To commemorate the event, E&SA hosted a week long celebration between 22.02.2013 and 28.02.2013.
On the first day, Shri A.K.Subramanian, former Director (Mines) and the office bearer of E&SA during sixties participated as chief guest. Shri S. Andichamy, former CGM, Transport participated as guest of honour. During the seven days, senior officials of NLC presided over the function. The valediction day coincided with National Science Day. Shri Nellai Su. Muthu, former Scientist, ISRO participated as
chief guest and delivered a lecture on the topic “Humanization of Science”.
During the six days very informative lectures were delivered by eminent personalities from various fields. Shri N. Sadish Babu, DGM/HR, (NLC Pension Scheme) Dr. M.Ismail, Managing Director, Smile Hospital, Mettupalayam (“What to believe? and What not to believe?”), Shri V. Insuvai, Writer, (‘Truth is always hard’), Shri J.Daniel Chellappa, Er. S.Ravishankar, Shri S. Rathakrishnan, Scientists from Nuclear Power Corporat ion India Ltd. ,
Kalpakkam (‘Marching towards energy secure India’), Shri X. Prabhu Solomon, Film Director, (‘Modern Trends in Visual Communication’) are the speakers of the days. On the sixth day, a debate on the topic ‘ Is Science and Technology, mentor of mind or maker of slaves’ was conducted with Dr. V.T.Chandrasekar, Principal, Jawahar Science College as Jury.
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Junior Chamber International (JCI), Neyveli and Harshamitra Cancer Research Institute, Trichy organized a Screening Camp for Breast and Cervical Cancer at Sri Narayana Guru Hall, Neyveli on 10.03.2013. Smt. Swarnakumari Surender Mohan, President, Neyveli Ladies Club inaugurated the camp by lighting the traditional lamp. Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC, the Chief Guest of the inaugural function said, as per 2010 census 30 lakh women lost
lives to cancer. Study reveals that before 2020 fifteen million women will be affected by the dreaded disease cancer.
The camp also had arranged Human Papiloma Virus Vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer for age group between 9 and 45 at a subsidized cost.
Dr.G.Govindaraj, Surgical Oncologist, Harshamitra Cancer Research Institute, Trichy Shri Alpesh, National Director, Programme, JCI India, Dr. N.Prem Kumar, President, Junior Chamber International, Neyveli and Shri V.Srinivasa Raghavan, Secretary participated. Dr.P.Sasipriya Govindaraj, Oncological Radiologist examined about 150 women for Breast and Cervical Cancer.
A. Narayanan, CPF. No. :24077, Sr. Foreman(SG3)/GWC
D.O.J:27.10.1979; D.O.R:31.01.2013
S. Kumarasamy, CPF. No. :24559, Sr. Foreman(SG3)/LBS
D.O.J:11.08.1980; D.O.R:31.01.2013
R. Rajan, CPF. No. :25901, SG Master Operator/S.M.E./MRR
D.O.J:24.08.1981; D.O.R:31.01.2013
Shri J. Mahil Selvan, Director (Power) laid down office on 28.02.2013. He joined NLC as junior level executive on 07.11.1975 and has raised as a Director. A calm and polite gentleman, he had a thorough knowledge in installation and operation & maintenance of Thermal Power stations. Being the Director (Power), he was the administrative head of the NTPL Power Project too. He will have a cherishable memory of receiving ‘Golden Shield of Productivity Award’ for TPS-I, when he headed the Thermal Power Station, from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the then President of India.
Adieu to Stalwarts of NLC
Shri B.Krishnamoorthy, ED (Thermal), retired from service on 28.02.2013. He joined NLC as junior level executive on 14.12.1977 and was elevated to the level of ED. He had a golden opportunity on witnessing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of unit I & II of TPS-I. Due to his tireless effort, the 50 years old TPS is achieving a higher PLF. Shri Krishnamoorthy was the president of NLC Common School Committee and efficiently managed the administration of 13 Schools.
Dr. P.T.Shanmugasundaram, ED(Medical) laid down office on 31.03.2013 after attaining the age of the Superannuation. He has a unique credit with him as he is the son of the soil and an alumus of NLC Boys HSS. He joined NLC on 12.09.1981 as Junior Executive. He is the one and only chief of NLC Medical Branch, with super specialization in paediatric surgery and only ward of NLC employee, who raised upto ED level.
Shri R.Venkatajalapathy, ED (Legal) laid down office on 31.01.2013 after completing 60 years. He joined NLC on 14.06.1979 as Junior Executive. He guided the legal aspects of the Company in an efficient manner. He was instrumental in winning important cases for NLC. By introducing the system of hosting the legal procedures & concepts and updating it every month in NLC intranet, he educated the executives of NLC working in other departments.
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To honour these senior officers, Farewell functions were arranged at the corporate office in the respective dates.CMD, Directors, Senior officials felicitated them.
CMD presenting a bouquet to Shri J. Mahilselvan
Director(P&P, Mines) presenting a bouquet to Shri B. Krishnamoorthy Director(Power) presenting a bouquet to Shri R. Venkatachalapathy Director(HR) presenting a bouquet to Dr. P.T. Shanmugasundaram
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Farewell
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G. Veerappan, CPF. No. :36643 I.W. GR. I, Track Shifting
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P. Kittusamy, CPF. No. :21904 General Manager, Life Extension Programme
D.O.J:13.07.1978; D.O.R:28.02.2013
G. Manoharan, CPF. No. :25257 Ch. Manager, WCTP Oprn.
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NLC, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and South African High Commission had organized a music concert at Lignite Hall, Neyveli on 23.03.2013. The New South Africa Jazz Collective Troupe performed this “SOULFUL JAZZ BAND MUSIC PROGRAMME”
The Troupe headed by Music Director Shri Mdu Mtshali on piano & Keyboard and Shri Ayanda Sikada on drums, Smt. Mimi Mtshali, Selvi Lindiwe Maxolo on vocal, Shri Sidney Mnisi on saxophone and Shri Herbie Tsoaeli on Bass performed the show.
The musicians and vocalist entertained Neyvelians with songs dedicated to those who laid down their lives for freedom of South Africa and Unity with other nations. Shri R.Ramachandran, APO, Corporate Office, NLC Ltd., joined the band with Indian ancient musical instrument Mridangam and matched the western musical string and drum instruments. That fusion of western and carnatic rhythms were well enjoyed by the audience. Shri R.Kandasamy, Director (Planning & Projects and Mines) was the Chief Guest. Directors, Shri Sarat Kumar Acharya , Shri Rakesh Kumar, and Shri S.Rajagopal honoured the performers with mementos. Shri K. Ayyanar, Regional Officer, ICCR, Ministry of External Affairs coordinated the programme.
Sneha Opportunity School (SOS) celebrated Annual Sports Day on 17.12.2012 at Sneha School premises. Smt. Swarna Kumari Surender Mohan, President, SOS presided over the function.
Different sports like sack race, pot carrying race, lemon and spoon, bottle filling, bell gathering, colour matching were conducted by Shri A. Perumalsamy, Secretary, SOS, Principal and Teachers.
Smt. Yogamaya Acharya was the Guest of Honour. Prizes were given to the students by Smt. Swarna Kumari Surender Mohan, Smt. Yogamaya Acharya and Dr. K.Usha Ramalingam, GS/NLC GH. Students, Teachers, Parents and General Public in large numbers participated.
Sneha School CelebratedSports Day
Smt. Swarna Kumari Surender Mohan distributing the prize to a student
Music Makes International Integration
Soulful Jazz Music Concert
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‘Power’, the Quality Circle Team of Thermal Power Station-I
brought laurels to NLC, as it won ‘Award of Excellence’ for their
case study in the National Convention on Quality Concepts
(NCQC) held at IIT, Kanpur between 17.12.2012 and 20.12.2012.
The Team won the ‘Trophy for Best Model’ also, among the 450
models exhibited in the NCQC.
The same Team won the ‘Gold Trophy’ for their case study
presentation and ‘Runner-up Trophy’ for the best model in the
Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts (CCQC) held at
Vishakapatnam, between 27.09.2012 and 28.09.2012.
Brown Coal puts on record the Quality work of the members of the
Power QC. Shri K.T.Rajamuthumanickam, CM/C&I, Shri
Shri P. Sridhar, DCE/Elec., Shri D.Sivarama Prasada Rao,
DCE/Elec., Shri P. Murugan, EE/Elec., and Shri D.
Venkataraman, Sr. Tech.Gr.II/MRT.
S h r i P. S a i A r a v i n d a K a r t h i k , GET/Elec./TPS-II Expn., has presented a research paper in the ‘IEEE Fifth Power India Conference’ organized by Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, New Delhi at Deenabandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Haryana on 20.12.2012. His paper was on the topic ‘Optical Sizing of Reactive Power Support in a Stand-alone Hybrid Excited Induction Generator System’. His concept, on keeping the generator in constant voltage using a battery backed inverter was very much appreciated by the experts in the field.
Shri Karthik is an alumnus of NIT, Thiruchirapalli and he was the school topper while he did his schoolings at Jawahar Matric. HSS, Neyveli. He is the son of Shri P.N. Anjani Kumar, CM/TPS-II.
Shri M. Coumarane, EE/Elec./TS-II
Expn. gave a presentation on ‘Cyber
Security for Power System’ in the 78th
O p e r a t i o n C o o r d i n a t i o n
Committee(OCC), Meeting organised
by the Southern Regional Power
Committee(SRPC) at Bangaluru on
11.12.2012. SRPC is an organisation
functioning under Union Ministry of
Power with all power generating,
transmission and distribution companies from Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu regions, as its members.
Shri Coumarane's, presentation focused on creating awareness
among SRPC members about cyber security and preventive
measures against cyber attack on power system networks. Shri
S.R.Bhat, Member Secretary, SRPC, and representatives of all
organisations well attended the lecture session.
Shri Coumarane, is a post graduate in Computer Science
Engineering and pursuing his Doctorate in Computer Network
Security. His services are being utilised at The Institution of
Engineers India/Neyveli, Employee Development Centre and
Thermal Power Station Training Centre. His professional way of
presentation was appreciated by the participants from the
Corporate world.
Powerful Awards to Power QC
NLC Employees honoured withPrestigious Awards
Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi presented prestigious awards to NLC employees during the 28th National Conference of Dalit writers, held between 9th and 10th December 2012 at New Delhi While, P. Chokkalingam, Sr.Tech.Gr.I/WCTP, TS-II and Shri
A.Abdul Majeed, Tech Gr.II/Elec. Mtce./TS-II, were awarded with Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship National Award 2012, Shri P.Boovaragapushpavelan, Sr.Charge Man/(SG-4), Boiler Mtce./TS-II, was awarded with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule National Fellowship Award-2012, for the commendable literary, social and cultural services rendered by them for the up-liftment of the downtrodden-oppressed and depressed people of the country.
Spreading the Expertise
Shri K. Govindan, Chief Tech Spl.Gr./Visualiser of PR Department participated in a grand art camp organized by the IRIS Art Galleria Pvt.Ltd., Chennai between 22.02.2013 and 24.02.2013. This camp is first of its kind, conducted to celebrate women-hood and supporting the cause of women empowerment. As many as 65 renowned artists from all parts of the country participated in the camp. Shri Govindan, painted a modern art with the theme ‘Man and Nature’ and was very much appreciated by the experts. This opportunity to explore creativity with colour, joy, beauty and dream brought a good platform for senior artists to share their experience.
A rare honour
A Powerful Presentation
Achievements
P. Chokkalingam A.Abdul Majeed P.Boovaragapushpavelan
Members of ‘Power QC’ receiving the Award
Congratulations!
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Selvi B.S. Thamaraiselvi, (D/o Shri S. Sitharthan, Sr. Admn.Asst. Gr.II/Safety Wing/Mine-II) student of Annamalai University, has been awarded Ramasamy Padayachiar Endowment Scholarship for the year 2011-12 for her academic performance. The Scholarship instituted by Government of Tamil Nadu carries a cash award of Rs.5000/-.
The Scholarship was presented by Dr. M. Ramanathan, Vice-Chancellor, Annamalai University at Annamalai Nagar, in the presence of Shri Rajendra Ratnoo, I.A.S., Collector, Cuddalore District. Selvi Thamaraiselvi is an alumna of Jawahar HSS.
People Service Group (PSG), a State Level Voluntary Organization is serving general public since 1991, by organizing medical, blood donation, dental camps and awareness programmes on rights of women & children, Shri K. Alagar, CGM (Mines) is the patron of Neyveli Chapter.
PSG organised a symposium on 20.12.2012 at Neyveli. Students chosen from various schools in Neyveli expressed their view on the topic “Who is responsible for development of students” ?, Is it parents?, teachers?, the media? or the society?”. Tamil Film Director Shri Mu. Kalanjiyam judged the children’s debate by saying both parents and teachers are partners in the development of students. Shri B.Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC was the Chief Guest and said nucleus family system is missing valuable guidance of elders. Shri K.Veeraprasad, Executive Director (Mines) was the guest of honour. Shri V.Tamaraiselvan, General Secretary of PSG, Neyveli made arrangements for the Symposium.
Awareness Programme for Students
Selvi R. Hemalatha, (D/o Shri M.G. Rajendran, Foreman, GWC, Mine-II), student of Periyar Maniammai University, Tanjore presented a research paper on the topic “Development of Sustainable Nano-based Potable Water System” at the International Colloquium on ‘Youth Water Environment Sanitation Leadership’. She was guided by Prof. R. Sowmeyan, Dir./CCC. The event was
jointly organized by Centre of Excellence for Change (CCC) th thand IIT, Madras on 10 and 11 March 2013, at IIT, Madras. She
thwas awarded 4 place in the event. She is an old student of St. Joseph of Cluny Matric. HSS, Neyveli.
Selvan M. Karthi, (S/o Shri V. Mathialagan, Foreman, GWC/Mine-II), student of Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management, Chennai has presented a paper in the 2013 IEEE “International Conference on Smart Structures and Systems” held in Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai on 28th and 29th March 2013.
His paper has been selected in the top 35, among 3000 such technical papers and his presentation was adjudged as 4th in Electrical discipline. He is an alumnus of St. Paul’s MHSS, Neyveli.
TN Govt. Scholarship to Thamaraiselvi
Selvi T. Ponmozhi, (D/o Smt. G.K. Umarani Addl.PS/MMC) student of Jawahar MHSS won the first prize in the State Level Singing Competition at Nagercoil on 29.12.2012 organised by Arts and Culture Department of Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Prior to that she won the District Meet held at Government Music School, Cuddalore and was qualified to represent the district in the State Meet. Shri K.T.Pachaimal, Hon’ble Minister for Forests, Govt. of Tamil Nadu presented her a gold medal, certificate and a cash prize of
`10,000/- on 30.12.2012.
State Level Super Singer
Selvan J. Manoranjan, (S/o Dr. P. Jayachandran), student of Jawahar HSS has won first prize in the "All India Science Edu Olympaid" organized by Educomp Online Supplemental Service Ltd.
Recognition for abudding Scientist
An UNIC Recognition
S e l v a n S . J a y a s u r i y a , ( S / o S h r i S. Sathiyaseelan, EE/TPS-II), student of Jawahar HSS, secured the third position in the North region of the state, at the All India Essay Writing Event-2012, jointly organized by Sri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) and United Nations Information Centre for India & Bhutan (UNIC). About 2 lakh students appeared for the competition and wrote on the topic ‘Begin to be now, what you will be hereafter’. The prize distribution function was held on 17.02.2013 at the Head Quarters of Ram Chandra Mission, Trichirappali.
An Excellent Attempt
Electrifying Efficiency of Karthi
Congratulations!
Academic
Selvi B.Thamaraiselvi receiving the Citation
CMD presenting the certificate to a student
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Neyvelians celebrated ‘Panguni Uthiram’ festival with a great fervor and offered special prayers in the Lord Siva S u b r a m a n i a S w a m y t e m p l e a t Villudaiyanpattu, Neyveli, one among the five temples maintained by Neyveli Group of Temples Trust on 26.03.2013.
The hallmark of the ten day festival is, devotees chant the name of Lord Muruga and undertake procession by carrying Kavadis. Kavadi is made of wooden pole horizontally placed and fastened by a wooden arch draped in a cloth with turmeric powder. The two sides of the Arch
“Panguni Uthiram” Celebrated In Neyveli
carry peacock feathers and Kaus (sacred grass). Two mud pots containing milk and rose water hang on either sides of the pole. Devotees dressed traditionally reach the temple in the early hours of the day for offering these Kavadis.
On the way to the temple, many stalls were erected by different units of NLC and other voluntary organizations, offered “Annadhanam”, butter milk, cool drinks to devotees. All the ten days, more than one lakh devotees from all over the district thronged the Shrine for Darshan of God and enjoyed the big mela.
Help Age India is a voluntary organization maintaining hospitals and old age homes for senior citizens. The organization has 33 branches all over India with head quarters at New Delhi. Source of funds are contributions from philanthropists and financial aid collected through school students.
Students of Neyveli Schools had collected Rs.13.5 Lakh during 2003-2004. This year (2012-13), students of Jawahar Schools (CBSE & MATRIC.) collected
over a Demand Draft for the amount on 22.03.2013 to Shri Arun Wilson, Senior Manager, Help Age India, Chennai in a function at Corporate Office.
Shri C.Senthamil Selvan, ED (P&BD). Shri K.Veeraprasad, ED (Mines) Shri N.S.Ramalingam, GM (Tech) Mines, Shri S.Thirugnana Sambanda Moorthy, DGM (Transport) also the office bearers of Jawahar Education Society, Smt N.Yasotha and Smt K.Maruthathal, Principals, Jawahar HSS and Jawahar Matric HSS, respectively participated in the function.
DOB : Date of Birth DOJ : Date of Joining in NLC DOD: Date of Demise
May the Souls of the departed employees rest in peace.May the Souls of the departed employees rest in peace.
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Sports
Sports
Congratulations!
Athletics
Basket Ball
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Shri J.Jayakrishnan, APO/TPS-I Expn. has represented India in the 17th Asia Master Athletics Championship (high jump event) held in Taipei, Taiwan on December 2012. Earlier, he has represented Indian Team in the 15th and 16th Asia Master Athletics Championship held during 2008 and 2010.
The 55th State Level Republic Day Sports Meet 2012-2013, organised by the Department of School Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu was held at BHEL stadium, Tiruchirapalli between 18.01.2013 and 20.01.2013. About 2500 students, who qualified in their respective zones participated in the meet.
R. Logeshwaran, student of NLC Boys’ HSS won gold in 110 mtr hurdles, A.Henry Joseph, M. Gokula Krishnan, P. Hema
Krishnan and D. Shelton Titus, students of the same school won gold medals in 4x100 mtr relay. M. Gokula Krishnan won silver in 100 mtrs also. L. Ravikumar of the school won bronze in javelin.
M. Sowmya, (D/o S. Murugan, Spl.Gr. WCC Opr./Mine-I), student of St. Joseph of Cluny MHSS won gold medal in 100 mtr hurdles, silver medal in shot put and bronze
i n j a v e l i n t h r o w . S . A b i n a y a , (D/o A. Senthamarai, Sr. Conductor, Transport), student of the same school won silver medals in triple jump, 4x100 mtr relay, and bronze in 100 mtr. R.S.Padmapriya, (D/o D. Ravichandran, Tech Gr.III/ Transport), K. Naveena, (D/o S. Krishna moorthy, APO/Mine-I) & D. Mahalakshmi, (D/o Shri Dhandapani), students of the school won silver medals in 4x100 mtrs.
The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu granted a Scholarship of `10,000/- to P. Mathuravani, (D/o Y. Prakasha, Spl. Gr.Attndnt. A, CPIO),
student of Barathia Vidhya Bhavan HSS, Erode. Shri R. Kirlosh Kumar, Collector, Cuddalore District presented the cash award to her in a function held at Anna Stadium, Cuddalore on 03.01.2013.
In the Tamil Nadu Inter Engineering Collegiate Basketball Tournament h e l d a t A d h i y a m a n College Hosur, P.Rohini Priya, (D/o Shri N.Pari, C h . T e c h , C P I O ) ,
represented Jeyppiaar Engg. College, Chennai and her team won the Trophy.
V.T.Anubharathi, (D/o. Smt. T. Ananthi, SEE / General Zone), student of V e l l a m m a l M H S S , represented Tamilnadu Table Tennis Girls Team (U-19) in the 58th National School Table Tennis Championship at New Delhi by SGFI. Her Team won the second place. Her school team also won third place in the Bharathiar Day Games held at Virudhunagar.
R. Sasidharan, (S/o Shri R. Ravichandran), student of Jawahar HSS, Neyveli represented Tamil Nadu Boys Cricket Team (U-14) in the South Zone Cricket
Championship held at Hyderabad. This is the first time in the history of Neyveli that a boy from Neyveli being selected in Tamil Nadu Cricket Team. His team won the third place.
The Football Team of NLC boys’ HSS won the SJIRS Championship Trophy in the State Level Football Tournament organised by St.John’s International Residential
School at Chennai. As many as 20 teams from all parts of the State participated in the meet. In the finals, our Boys won the home team by a 3-1 win.
R.Dhivya, (D/o Shri C.Rajendran, Sr. Opr. Gr.I,
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NLC GH), student of Jawahar HSS represented Tamil Nadu Girls Football Team (U-14) in the 58th National School Games 2012-13, organised by SGFI at Mumbai.
M.Albin Richard, (S/o Shri M.Maria Singaraj, S r . S t e n o , T P S - I I ) , R. Roshankumar, (S/o Shri
T.Ramkumar, Sr. Tech II, Mine-I), students of Jawahar HSS and J.R.Anand Raj, (S/o Shri J. Ruben Selvakumar, Tech. Gr.II, Transport), student of NLC Boys HSS
represented Tamil Nadu in the AIFF Meet (U-13) held in Kalyani, West Bengal.
J.R.Anand Raj won 2nd place and declared as Best Player in the Football Tennis event at the 58th SGFI Meet held at New Delhi.
Neyveli students participated in the 14th State Taekwondo Championship held at Madurai. While R.Krishna Prasad won a gold and a silver, J.Kishor won a gold and a bronze. K.L.Hariharan and A.Aathi
Ganapathi won gold medals. G.Gokul Raj, G.Mukilan, V.B.A. Vibheesh, V. Sachin Kumar and S.V. Keerthi Priya won silver medals. S.V. Priyadarshan, B. Adhidhya, X. Mukilan, E.V. Mukilan, A.K.B.Vasanth and M. Praveen won bronze.
In the Inter School Sports Competition for CBSC Schools at Chennai, the Girls’ team of Jawahar HSS, G.Priyanka, M.Devi, A.Subaranjani, V.Vasumathi, G.Mohana won Gold in 4x100m relay and set a new national CBSC record. G.Priyanka also won gold medal in 100 mtr. and bronze in 200 mtr. M. Devi won gold medal in long jump. The girls team won Group Championship in the (U-16) category.
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Athletics
A.Henry Joseph, M. Gokula Krishnan, P.Hema Krishnan R. Logeshwaran, L. Ravikumar & D. Shelton Titus
Football team of NLC Boys HSS with HM, Coachand NLC officials
K. Naveena, M. Sowmya, S. Abinaya & R. Padmapriya
Taekwondo Team with NLC officials
M. Devi, V. Vasumathi, G. Priyanka & A. Subaranjani
M.Albin Richard
R.Roshankumar
The year 2012-13 with its impressive performance has left an indelible mark in the history of NLC. All the products exceeded the targets, broke the previous records and registered a phenomenal growth over the performance of previous year.
2012-2013: An Year of Achievement
House Journal of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (For Private Circulation only)Edited & Published by PR Dept., on behalf of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited,
Navratna, A Govt. of India Enterprise, Neyveli-607 801, Tamil Nadu. Website: www.nlcindia.com
BROWN COAL
Brown Coal congratulates all who made it possible.
Brown Coal proudly presents the physical performance of 2012-13.
Power Generation Million Unit (MU) 18600.00 19901.79 107.00 18789.44 5.92
Power Export Million Unit (MU) 15430.00 16840.78 109.14 15810.67 6.52
3Metre (LM )
DetailsFrom
01.04.2012 to 31.12.2012
From 01.04.2011 to 31.12.2011
Turn Over 3936.72 3356.93 17
Net Profit 844.96 806.12 5
Growthin %
Financial Performance for thefirst 3 quarters of 2012-13
During the calendar year 2012, the TPS –II has generated 11217 MU of power (Previous Record: 11056 MU/2011) and has exported 9 4 8 0 . 3 0 M U ( P r e v i o u s R e c o r d : 9254.59 MU/2011)
TPS-I Expn. has generated 3301 MU in the year 2012(Previous Record: 3233 MU/2006), and has exported 3032.78 MU(Previous Record: 2955.57 MU/2006).
CONGRATS!Team TPS-II & TPS-I Expn.
New Records created during 2012 - 2013(Previous records in brackets)
Performance
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Power generation from all the Thermal Power Stations put together at 19901.79 MU (18789.44 MU / 2011-12)
Power generation from TPS-II at 11238.26 MU (11087.36 MU/ 2011-12)
Power generation from TPS-I Expansion at 3319.70 MU (3266.40 MU / 2007-08)
Export of Power from all the Thermal Power Stations put together at 16840.78 MU (15810.67 MU / 2011-12)
Power export from TPS-II at 9455.66 MU (9278.83 MU / 2011-12)
Power export from TPS-I Expansion at 3035.55 MU (2992.89 MU / 2007-08)
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View of NTPL TPS (2x500 MW), ThoothukudiThe first unit is expected to be commissioned onDecember 2013 and the second in March 2014
Steaming ahead!
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Overburden removal from all the Mines 3put together at 1674.97 LM