HINDI E-BOOK RELEAED

An e-book namely ‘Hindi Pradarshika’ was realeased at Delhi in the 131st Meeting of Official Language Implementation Committee of Steel Ministry, Govt. of India, held on 29.06.2010 under the chairmanship of Sri. Dalip Singh, Jt. Secretary (Steel) and Officer Incharge of Official Language Implementation Committee of Ministry of Steel (MOS). VSP’s performance in the field of Official Language implementation was reviewed in this meeting and found commendable during the review period. This e-book was developed by Hindi Cell of VSP containing Official Language Policy of Govt. of India, Administrative Terminology, Financial Terminology, Administrative and General expressions, Steel Terminology etc. This e-book was well appreciated by one and all.Sri. PK Bishnoi, CMD, RINL-VSPcomplemented the collective of OLIC Dept., of the Company for this achievement.Sri. Y. Manohar, Director (Personnel) and Sri. Lalan Kumar, AGM (Hindi) and Incharge of Hindi Cell of VSP were present in the meeting.

HINDI E-BOOK RELEAED

An e-book namely ‘Hindi Pradarshika’ was realeased at Delhi in the 131st Meeting of Official Language Implementation Committee of Steel Ministry, Govt. of India, held on 29.06.2010 under the chairmanship of Sri. Dalip Singh, Jt. Secretary (Steel) and Officer Incharge of Official Language Implementation Committee of Ministry of Steel (MOS). VSP’s performance in the field of Official Language implementation was reviewed in this meeting and found commendable during the review period. This e-book was developed by Hindi Cell of VSP containing Official Language Policy of Govt. of India, Administrative Terminology, Financial Terminology, Administrative and General expressions, Steel Terminology etc. This e-book was well appreciated by one and all.Sri. PK Bishnoi, CMD, RINL-VSPcomplemented the collective of OLIC Dept., of the Company for this achievement.Sri. Y. Manohar, Director (Personnel) and Sri. Lalan Kumar, AGM (Hindi) and Incharge of Hindi Cell of VSP were present in the meeting.

INS CANKARSO AND INS KONDUL COMMISSIONED

INS Cankarso and INS Kondul, fifth and the sixth in a series of Water Jet Propelled Fast Attack Craft (WJFACs) of the Indian Navy were commissioned by His Excellency, Shri ESL Narasimhan, Honourable Governor of Andhra Pradesh, alongwith Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command today, 29 Jun 10, at an impressive Ceremony held at the Naval Base here.On arrival at the Naval Jetty the Chief Guest was received by Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The Governor was presented a 50 men Guard and was introduced to the Ships Officers and Sailors. The inaugural address was delivered by Chairman and Managing Director, M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited, Rear Admiral (Retd) KC Sekhar. On completion, Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command gave the keynote address. Thereafter, Lieutenant Commanders Arun Bahuguna and Shashidhar R Patil, Commanding Officers INS Cankarso and INS Kondul respectively, read out the Commissioning Warrants, followed by hoisting of the Naval Ensign onboard for the first time and Breaking of the Commissioning Pennant with the National Anthem being played to mark the completion of the Commissioning Ceremony. Addressing the gathering later, the Chief Guest said the ships would provide the much need ed coastal security cover against seaborne threats and enhance the coastal security of capabilities of the Navy.Other Distinguished Guests present on the Occasion included Flag Officer Goa Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai, other Flag Officers, Commanding Officers and Senior Officers from Ships and establishments of the Eastern Naval Command.

UDYOG RATAN AWARD FOR CMD of RINL-VSP

 

His Excellency, the Governor of Jharkhand Mr. MOH Farook conferred the ‘Udyog Ratan Award’ on Shri. PK Bishnoi, CMD of RINL for his outstanding contribution in making the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant ‘turn around to a blue chip company’ and for creating the instrumentality, i.e. the ‘Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for global acquisition of mines to meet the Indian Steel Industry’s requirement at the National Industrial Conclave-2010 held in Ranchi recently.

Mr. Bishnoi had the daunting task of sustaining the current levels of high performance at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, achieving a record sales turn over of over Rs 10,000 crores for the last three successive years and has given impetus to the expansion plans and ever growing Corporate Social Responsibility activities in his quest for consolidation of RINL-VSP as a global Player.

His Excellency the Governor of Jharkhand Mr. MOH Farook was Chief Guest at the Conclave. AK Singh, Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, SN Sinha, Secretary (Mines), Sudhir Tripathy, Principal Secretary to Governor of Jharkhand, GK Pillai, CMD of HEC and TK Chand, Director (Personnel), CCL and General Secretary of the Conclave were the other dignitaries present at the conclave.

TWO MORE FAST ATTACK CRAFT TO JOIN NAVY

 

INS Cankarso and INS Kondul, two Water Jet Propelled Fast Attack Craft (WJFACs) of the Indian Navy will be commissioned on 29 Jun 10, at Visakhapatnam by His Excellency, Shri ESL Narasimhan, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Yard 2061 (Cankarso) and Yard 2062 (Kondul) were formally handed over to the Indian Navy earlier in May 2010 by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited, Kolkata. The ships are fifth and sixth of the Car Nicobar class Fast Attack Craft.

Seen as the ideal replacements for the erstwhile Seaward Defence Boats (SDBs), these ships bear testimony to Indian Navys commitment to indigenisation. Conceived, designed and built indigenously at the GRSE, these small yet highly manoeuvrable craft are ideally suited for their intended deployment along the coast.

A large number of initiatives were launched in the recent past to enhance maritime security including coastal and offshore defence. These include augmenting the existing numbers and the technology of the Patrol Craft. The safe operability of the new WJFACs in shallow waters and at high speeds, and their day-night surveillance capability coupled with enhanced fire power is expected to give a tremendous boost to combating asymmetric threats emanating from the sea and further enhance the Coastal Security.

Named after the pristine island located in the Nicobar group, INS Kondul is commanded by Lieutenant Commander Shashidhar R Patil. INS Cankarso, named after an island off Goa, has Lieutenant Commander Arun Bahuguna.

The ships, measuring close to 50 meters in length and displacing 325 tons, can achieve speeds in excess of 30 Knots. They have a complement of four officers and 45 sailors. Built for extended coastal and offshore surveillance and patrol, with advanced MTU engines and latest communication sets, they will be based at Goa and operate under the Flag Officer Goa Area towards further augmenting the surveillance along the West Coast.

 

BLOOD DONATION CAMP AT INS KALINGA

As part of its Silver Jubilee year, a Blood Donation Camp was organised at INS Kalinga, in association with Red Cross Society on 25 Jun 10. The Camp was inaugurated by lighting of traditional lamp by Surgeon Rear Admiral Manisha Jaiprakash, Command Medical Officer, Eastern Naval Command.

Commanding Officer INS Kalinga, Commodore KLN Chary, VSM and Mrs K Radha Chary initiated the camp by donating blood. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation by naval personnel and families of the base. Over 100 units of blood were collected at the camp, each blood donor was presented a certificate by the Red Cross Society. Kalinga has been conducting a number of Socio Welfare activities including Medical Camps, and drawing competition for children of schools of neighbouring villages.

DECOMMISSIONING OF INS VELA

Indian Navy is decommissioning INS Vela a submarine that has served for a glorious 37 years on the 25 Jun 2010. On that day solemn ceremonies at sunset would mark the end of her service to the country.

INS Vela has completed 37 years of dedicated service and is probably, the oldest submarine in the world and definitely the oldest unit in the Indian Navy.

INS Vela was commissioned by Rear Admiral (Retd) JMS Sodhi, AVSM VSM, on 31 Aug 1973 at Riga, Latvia, in the erstwhile Soviet Union. She was the first of the 'Vela' class of submarines to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. Apart from being a training ground for many submariners, she has had several noteworthy operational achievements during her long and illustrious career. Vela over her life span has been commanded by 26 Commanding Officers.

 

DECOMMISSIONING OF INS VELA

INS Vela, a Foxtrot class submarine , was decommissioned today, 25 Jun 10, by Rear Admiral (Retd) JMS Sodhi, AVSM VSM, the Commissioning Commanding Officer of the Submarine, at a Ceremony held at the Naval Base. INS Vela had served the Indian Navy for the past 37 glorious years.

On arrival at the Naval Jetty the Chief Guest was received by Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The Decommissioning Ceremony, held in the evening saw a traditional Pay Off of the Submarine as the Naval Band playing the Last Post with the hauling down of the National Flag, the Naval Ensign and the Decommissioning Pennant at sunset.

INS Vela was commissioned by then Lt Cdr JMS Sodhi VSM, on 31 Aug 1973 at Riga, Latvia, in the erstwhile Soviet Union. She was the first of the 'Vela' class of submarines to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. Apart from being a training ground for many Submariners, she has had several noteworthy operational achievements during her long and illustrious career. Vela remains a legend in the Submarine Force for the operational successes she has achieved.

Vela was the first submarine to be based at Mumbai, she later shifted base port to Visakhapatnam in 1992. Despite being the oldest unit in commission in the Navy, to this day, she has never let the service down. Vela was awarded the coveted Unit Citation in 2004-2005. Over her long life span, Vela has been commanded by 26 Commanding Officers.
Vela sailed and dived in the blue seas for the last time on 03 June 2009. Her ensign was finally struck down at 1835 hrs on Friday, 25 Jun 10. When the last post was sounded, it heralded the end of a glorious innings lasting 37 years. As she bid adieu, her memories will be cherished forever. She is sure to sail again as all ships do, in the form of a potent modern avatar.

 

DIRECTOR GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES (NAVY) SURGEON VICE ADMIRAL
VK SAXENA AT VISAKHAPATNAM

Surgeon Vice Admiral VK Saxena, AVSM VSM, Director General Medical Services (Navy), arrived Visakhapatnam today 23 Jun 10, on a two day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. On arrival the Flag Officer called on Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. Vice Admiral Saxena also addressed Medical and Dental Officers of the Eastern Naval Command and visited Indian Naval Hospital Kalyani during his stay here.

Surgeon Vice Admiral VK Saxena is scheduled to depart Visakhapatnam on Thursday, 24 Jun 10.

 

RINL-VSP: ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR

RINL-VSP has been once again chosen amongst ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For 2010’ by the Great Place to Work Institute Inc. and The Economic Times of The Times India Group. RINL-VSP has been ranked 5th among Large Organizations (more than 10,000 employees) and ranked 29th among the top 50 companies in India. About 400 companies had participated in the exercise.Why RINL-VSP is the best because of "inspiring trust among its people, for instilling pride in them, for creating an environment within the work place that promotes camaraderie and for many other reasons that make the organization one of India’s best companies to work for". During the study for the award 312 employees randomly selected by the institute were asked to give their views in written format in December, 2009 and 20 selected employees were telephonically interviewed by the auditors of ‘Great Place Work Institute.In 2009 also RINL-VSP had been awarded as India’s Best Companies to work for among 373 companies.Mr. Bishnoi complimented the RINL-VSP Collective for making the organization a "great place to work for" with pride.

LITTLE ANGELS SCHOOL INAUGURATED AT DOLPHIN HILL

A play school for tiny tots THE LITTLE ANGELS SCHOOL in Dolphin Hill residential area was Inaugurated by Mrs. Nani Singh, President Navy Wives Welfare Association (Eastern Region) on 18 Jun 10. Vice Admiral Anup Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, along with other Flag Officers, Senior Officers and residents of the Dolphin Hill were present during inauguration Ceremony.

 

PASSING OUT PARADE AT SHIPWRIGHT SCHOOL

A Ceremonial Passing Out Parade was held at Shipwright School today, 17 Jun 10, on the occasion of passing out of 19 Officers of the Indian Navy from the Shipwright School. Rear Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command was the Chief Guest on the Occasion. The Admiral reviewed the Parade and presented the CNS Trophy for the First in Overall Order of Merit to Sub Lieutenant Prashant Prabhakar and for the Best Project to Sub Lieutenant Barun Dixit.In the course of the preceding 26 weeks, the Officers trained at the Shipwright School in various facets of Naval Architecture, Ship Building and Ship Maintenance. In addition, the officers also carried out project studies on live design issues. Apart from professional training, they were also exposed to associated facets of Naval life and participated in sea sorties with the Eastern Fleet, air sorties with INS Dega, small arms firing at INS Circars and scientific studies at NSTL.A valedictory function is also scheduled to be held on Friday, 18 Jun 10, that will culminate in a scintillating cultural programme presented by the trainee Officers, Shipwright Artificers and other talented members of the Shipwright School.On completion of further training at IIT Delhi, the officers will be appointed to various organisations involved in ship design, repair and building. They will be entrusted with the task of designing, building and repairing of Indian Navys next generation of warships and submarines.

 

Belongingness of Organization Vital says CMD of NMDC

Mr. Rana Som, CMD of NMDC expressed that belongingness of Organization plays vital role in the successful performance of all HR functionaries. Mr. Rana Som who had come to Visakhapatnam steel Plant in connection with discussions for a Joint Venture of setting up a Pelletization Plant had participated in an interaction session on "Dynamics of HR in PSUs" organized by HRD group of VSP at its Centre for HRD on 9th June, 2010.Mr. Rana Som was Director (HR) of State trading Corporation before he took over as CEO of Hindustan Copper Ltd and subsequently CMD of NMDC.During the interactive session, Mr. Rana som opined that extraction of the hidden potential from employees for the benefit of the organization as well as the individual should be the sole aim and objective of a Personnel Manager. He emphasized that successful business is a result of ‘adding value’ to all resources including human resources.Mr. Y Manohar, Director (personnel) who inaugurated the session thanked Mr. Rana Som for his valuable suggestions. The session was attended by Senior Officials from HRD and Personnel Departments of VSP

RINL and NMDC to Set Up a Pellet Plant

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limted, the flagship company of Visakhapatnam steel Plant and National Mineral Development Corporation held discussions for setting up of a Pellet Plant through a Joint venture. Mr. PK Bishnoi, CMD of RINL and concerned officials of VSP and Mr. Rana Som, CMD of NMDC along with officials of NMDC took part in the discussions on 9-6-2010.The transportation of fines in the form of slurry for pellet would reduce dependence on Rail and shall reduce the burden on the existing logistics of the KK Line. Also the usage of pellets would help in improving the Blast furnace productivity and is environmental friendly. It would also reduce Coke Consumption. It may be remembered that Coking Coal is being imported into India at a high cost and Pellet Plant will help reduce Coking Coal imports.The discussions were held to work out modalities, land requirement and equity participation for setting up a Joint Venture.Mr. Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations), Mr. AP Choudhary, Director (Projects), Mr. P Madhusudhan, Director (Finance) and senior officials of VSP and Mr. NK Nanda, Director (Technical) and senior officials of NMDC were present.

World Environment Day Observed at VSP

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant observed World Environment Day on June 5th whereby a number of activities of mass participation such as bicycle run and environment walk and individual events such as painting, slogan, essay writing etc. on this year’s United Nations theme: ‘Many species, One planet and One future’ were organized by the Environment Management department of VSP and large number of employees, children and housewives of Ukkunagaram participated.On this day Awards were presented to employees of VSP who have strived hard for improvement of Environment at VSP by awarding them ‘Green Awards’.At a function organized in Training & Development Centre, the Senior Environmental Engineer of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control board Mr. KSA Krishna complimented VSP for its efforts of maintaining ‘clean and green environment’ and the positive role played by Unions and associations.VSP has planted almost 4 million trees and installed systems and equipments worth Rs800 crores and is planning to spend another Rs 1200 Crs in the expansion stage for better environment.Mr. Y Manohar who was chief guest suggested that ‘following some simple rules such as ‘Switching of electricity utilities when not required’ and ‘cleanliness is next to Godliness’ will go a long way in preserving our environment’. He asserted that the student power must be fully utilized in this regardMr. AP Choudhary, Director (Projects), Mr. TP Rao, ED (Works), Senior Officials of VSP and Union leaders also spoke on the occasion.

 

Roof Erection Work of Gas Holder of SMS-II Started

 

Roof erection work of Gas Holder in SMS-II of 6.3 MT expansion of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) commenced on Monday. The Gas Holder will provide space for storing Converter gas generated during steel making in Converter Shop and is energy conservation measure. Roof erection of Gas Holder is a critical activity.The Gas Holder is a steel structure with 55.7 meter diameter distinctive outer shell of 53.0 meter height having a sealed piston arrangement in the centre. The storage capacity is 80,000 cubic meter. The roof of the gas holder is dome shaped structure of 55.7 diameters, weighing 200 metric tonne.Speaking on this occasion Sri. AP Choudary, Director (Projects) Congratulated the VSP collective, Dastur & Co. and MICCO team for the meticulous planning and arrangements made for undertaking the activity. He further commented that roof erection of Gasholder is the start of countdown for commissioning of the unit.Sri. Y. Manohar - Director (Personnel, Sri. Umesh Chandra - Director (Operations), Senior Officers of VSP, Dastur & Co. and M/s.Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co. Ltd. (MICCO) were present on the occasion.