INL WINS PRESTIGIOUS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION AWARDS AT NATIONAL COMPETITION Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) has been conferred with the prestigious "Energy Efficient Unit" Award at the 26th National Competition for Excellence in Energy Management, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad. This esteemed recognition was awarded to RINL for its outstanding achievements in improving key energy performance indicators. Notable accomplishments include a reduction in heat consumption at the Coke Ovens and Blast Furnace Stoves, and the effective implementation of an Energy Management System, a comprehensive Decarbonisation Plan, and efficient utilization of waste energy. Adding to its accolades, RINL also received the ‘Innovative Award’ for successfully executing a hammer modification in the Coal Crusher, showcasing its commitment to operational innovation and sustainability. The awards were presented by Shri Purushottaman, Chairman, CII Energy Council. Representing RINL at the award ceremony were Shri K. Sudhakar, GM (Energy & Environment) I/c, and Mrs. Praveena, Sr. Manager (E&EnMD), who received the honors on behalf of the organization. These awards underscore RINL’s ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, innovation, and environmental stewardship in the steel manufacturing sector.

GM OF SOUTH COAST RAILWAY LEADS SWACHHATA HI SEVA 2025 DRIVE IN VISAKHAPATNAM The 9th edition of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025, a flagship initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission, kicked off today with widespread national participation. The 15-day campaign, running from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, aims to inspire a united movement towards impactful cleanliness efforts, culminating on Gandhi Jayanti. Demonstrating strong leadership and commitment, Shri Sandeep Mathur, General Manager, South Coast Railway (SCoR), spearheaded a Swachhata drive at East Point Colony, Visakhapatnam. He was joined by Shri B. Chandra Sekhar, OSD, SCoR, officials and staff from various departments, and enthusiastic colony residents. On the occasion, GM Shri Mathur administered the Swachhata Pledge to all attendees, reaffirming their shared dedication to cleanliness, hygiene, and sustainable living practices. In his address, Shri Mathur emphasized the unifying spirit of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, which is being observed across Indian Railways and the nation at large. He highlighted a key focus area of this year’s drive — targeting “Cleanliness Target Units”, referring to previously neglected, dark, or unhygienic areas identified for intensive cleanup and transformation. The South Coast Railway’s active participation in SHS 2025 reflects its continued commitment to the national cleanliness movement and to creating healthier, cleaner public spaces.

WALTAIR DIVISION INITIATES 2025 EDITION OF SWACHHATA HI SEVA In alignment with the nationwide Swachh Bharat Mission, the 9th edition of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025’ campaign began today, setting the tone for 15 days of intensive cleanliness and awareness drives from 17th September to 2nd October, culminating on Gandhi Jayanti. The Waltair Division of Indian Railways, under the leadership of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Shri Lalit Bohra, inaugurated the campaign with a cleanliness drive at Dolphin Nose Railway Colony, Visakhapatnam. The event saw enthusiastic participation from ADRM (Operations) Shri Manoj Kumar Sahoo, ADRM (Infrastructure) Shri E. Santharam, Sr. Divisional Mechanical Engineer & Head of Environment and Housekeeping Management Shri Praveen Bhati, other branch officers, staff members, and colony residents. DRM Shri Bohra administered the Swachhata Pledge, reinforcing the collective commitment to cleanliness and community responsibility. In his address, DRM Bohra highlighted that the Waltair Division has planned a series of daily programmes under the SHS 2025 banner. These include door-to-door awareness campaigns, massive cleanliness drives, competitions promoting the Swachh Bharat ethos, and Swachh Food Initiatives. Beyond Visakhapatnam, awareness workshops have been launched at multiple stations across the division. The campaign features a variety of events such as health camps, marathons, sports activities, plantation drives, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle workshops, cleanliness drives in trains and pantry cars, outreach in catering units, Swachhata rallies, and street plays — all culminating in Swachhata Diwas on 2nd October 2025. The campaign is a strong reflection of the Division’s dedication to public cleanliness and environmental awareness, reinforcing the spirit of collective responsibility inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a clean India.