“Discipline, dedication and commitment are the hallmarks of Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions - Prof.Y.SATYANARAYANA, Vice-Chancellor, AP Law University”

Children who study at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar school are blessed’, said Prof. Y.Sathyanarayana, VC, AP Law University while speaking at the graduation and investiture ceremony held at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar School on 24th March, 2011. Spirituality emerges from discipline. Inspite of having diversity in cultures, traditions etc., India is highly respected in the world for its Unity in Diversity. Religious tolerance is the backdrop of Indian constitution, Prof. Satyanarayana added. He advised the budding students to aim high and achieve success in all walks of life. “Children are the bricks with which masons (teachers) build mansions of centres of Educational excellence’, he added. Sri Satyanarayana complimented Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar school for setting high standards and for imparting Quality Education based on Human Values. Budding children enthralled the audience with recitation of Vedam and a dance item. Sri SG Chalam, State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Andhra Pradesh felicitated Sri Satyanarayana on the occasion. Later Sri Sathyanarayana visited various models displayed at an exhibition on Science. Noted speaker Prof.VSR Murthy, Hyderabad, S/Sri DSN Murthy, NRS Prasada Rao, school Governing body members, Smt.A.Kausalya, Principal, teachers and staff of school and parents participated in the programme.

WORLD METEOROLOGICAL DAY CELEBRATED AT EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND

Eastern Naval Command celebrated the World Meteorological Day today, 23 Mar 11. The day is observed every year, to commemorate the formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), this day in 1950. Each year, the WMO focuses on a meteorological issue of global significance and the Theme for the current year was chosen to be Climate for You. At the Eastern Naval Command, the Day was celebrated with activities such as Competitions in Painting and Essay Writing, and organised visits by School. Rear Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Eastern Naval Command inaugurated an Automatic Weather Station at the Command Meteorological Department, to facilitate reception of real time weather . This was followed by an exhibition on Meteorology and oceanography wherein the visitors were briefed on various meteorological instruments, charts, the growing importance of this Science in day to day lives and as to how everyone could contribute to the central theme of making the Climate Work for You.

Honourable Steel Minister compliments RINL-VSP

Reviewing the performance of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) on Tuesday, Shri Beni Prasad Verma, Honourable Union Steel Minister, appreciated the company for its very good overall performance. RINL has been operating the plant continuously for last several years over 100% rated capacity utilization with good techno-economic operating parameters, some of them meeting international standards, higher production of special steel, better customer satisfaction and faster implementation of expansion projects. Mr. Verma expressed happiness over RINL’s making profit continuously for last eight years, though it does not have captive iron ore and coal mines; placing them in disadvantageous position compared to other steel majors in the country. Mr.PK Bishnoi, CMD of RINL mentioned that RINL’s profitability would have been further higher by over Rs. 1500 Crores per year, if the company had captive iron ore mines with them like other companies in steel industry. Shri P.K. Mishra, Secretary (Steel) mentioned that Phase-1 expansion of the plant to produce 6.3 Million Tonnes of liquid steel is progressing fast towards its integrated commissioning to start production within 4-5 months. He also asked RINL to bring CDI technology quickly to offset part of coal cost. Consultant for preparation of Feasibility Report for next phase of expansion has already been engaged to add capacity further to produce 11 Million Tonnes at Viskhapatnam unit. In this phase, the company would be looking for producing flat products, value added steel like Seamless Tube, Silicon Steel, API grade steel, Higher Dia rounds for high-end forging sector etc. The Steel Minister asked RINL to explore the possibility of setting up a slag cement plant at Visakhapatnam, inviting partners of international repute. Secretary (Steel) and CMD, RINL underlined the urgent need for the company to have captive iron ore mines which will improve the profitability and generate surplus cash to meet the requirement of liquidity for its growth plan drawn. RINL has already submitted several applications for allotment of iron ore mines in the State of Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Chhatisgarh. The Steel Minister assured for extending all possible help for early allotment of both iron ore and coal mines to RINL in the national interest to meet the growing requirement of steel in the country. The Board Members of RINL and senior officials of the Ministry of Steel attended the meeting.

“Life will be fruitful if one reads or listens to Bhagavatham – Prof.VSR Murthy”

“Bhagavatha Navaneetham”- a six day discourse to propagate the richness and importance of Bhagavatham is being organized under the aegis of Sri Sathya Sai City Samithi at various places across Vizag. The first of such series was inaugurated by Sri SG Chalam, State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Andhra Pradesh at Ram mandir, railway new colony, Vizag. An eminent techno-spiritualist Prof.VSR Murthy will deliver the discourse on all the 6 days. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Murthy said that ‘Life will be fruitful if one reads or listens to Bhagavatham’ because of its sanctity and values in it. ‘The Bhāgavata is widely recognized as the most well known and occupies a significant place of all the Purana’, Prof. Murthy opined. It is unique in Indian religious literature for its emphasis on the practice of bhakti. If any one takes up service activities in the interest of the society and the needy, God will always shower his blessings, he added. He called upon all to practice Sathya, Dharma, Santhi, Prema and Ahimsa (non-violence) as advocated by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Sri SG Chalam and Prof. VSR Murthy were felicitated by Sri Sathya Sai Railway area bhajana Mandali on the occasion. Earlier devotees rendered bhajans. S/Sri GKP Mukunda Rao, Dist. President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Vizag district, DSN Murthy, convener, sri Sathya sai city seva samithi, Raghava rao, Dist. Sevadal in-charge(men), Ms.Ammaji, Dist. Sevadal in-charge(women), Polarao, convener, Railway area Bhajana mandali, hundreds of devotees were present on the occasion. It may please be noted that Prof. VSR Murthy will deliver talk on Bhagatham on 22nd and 23rd on at shiridi sai spiritual centre, opposite Eenadu, and on March, on 24th and 26th March at at Prema Sadan, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar school campus, MVP Colony and at Sai Soudha building, opposite Port Stadium on 25th March

VSP Hosts Inter Steel Foot Ball Championship 2010-11

Visakhapatnam is hosting the Inter-Steel (Steel Plant Sports Board) Foot Ball Championship, 2010-11 and the tournament was inaugurated by Mr. Y R Reddy, Director (Personnel), RINL-VSP on Monday morning at Ukku Stadium with the financial assistance from the ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ department of RINL-VSP.A total number of 9 teams from Alloy Steel Plant, Bhilai Steel Plant, Bokaro Steel Limited, Durgapur Steel Plant, IISCO, Rourkela Steel Plat, Salem Steel Plant, Tata Steel and hosts Vizag steel are vying for the championship. The nine times are divided into three groups and the winners in each group will enter the semi finals along with the best loser to be decided as per SPSB norms.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Reddy complimented the Sports Department of VSP for organizing the tournament and it is a proud moment for VSP to host the event.In the inaugural Match between Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and Bhilai Steel Plant, Mr. Chandra Sekhar and Mr. Pradeep scored a goal each to enable the hosts to win the first match.Dr. S Adinarayana, President of Visakhapatnam District Foot Ball Association, Union Leaders and large number of Foot Ball lovers attended the inaugural Function.

INDIAN NAVAL YACHTING CHAMPIONSHIP (INYC- 2011) CONCLUDED

The four day Indian Naval Yachting Championship (INYC) 2011 being held at Rishikonda beach from 14 - 18 Mar 11, concluded today, 18 Mar 11. The Mega Event held for the first time at Visakhapatnam had over 100 participants including six yachtswomen, competing in two categories of above 22 years and 22 years and below, in individual and group races across three classes of boats, the Laser, the Enterprise and the Hobie-16. Vice Admiral Dinesh Prabhakar, AVSM, NM, VSM, Project Director Ship Building Centre (Visakhapatnam), the Chief Guest on the occasion gave away prizes to the winning teams.

NAVAL TRAINING CAMP HELD AT RAMBILLI VILLAGE

A three day Training Camp for officers and sailors of the Basic Submarine Course, conducted by INS Satavahana at Rambilli village from 15 to 17 Mar 11, concluded with a Campfire on Thursday, 17 Mar 11. Captain A Srinivas, Commanding Officer, INS Satavahana had flagged off the adventure camp from INS Satavahana on 15 Mar 11. A total of 27 Officers and 64 sailors participated in the Adventure Camp.

The participants ran a josh run of 09 Km on their way to the campsite at Ramballi village. Various activities like small arms firing, tent pitching competition, night navigation and route march, reaction-exercise and weapon assembly competitions were conducted during the camp. In addition, sports activities like Volleyball and Tug of War were also held. The camp was organized as part of the adventure activities periodically undertaken by the Submarine Training School with the aim to facilitate Esprit-de-corps, camaraderie and overall development of the brave men of the Submarine arm. It is also intended to prepare the trainees for the rigors of the tough life onboard submarines and instill in them a spirit of adventure, team spirit and above all, self-confidence. As part of the activity, a medical camp was organized for the underprivileged of Ramballi village.

Commodore SV Bhokre YSM, NM Chief Staff Officer (Operations) (Designate), Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command was the Chief Guest at the campfire held on 17 Mar 11. The campfire was also attended by Captain A Srinivas along with the officers and sailors from the Training Faculty of the Submarine Training School and Satavahana. The chief guest inspected the campsite and addressed the young submarine trainees. He also gave away the prizes to the champion division.

"Newly built house ‘Sri Sathya Sai Krupashrayam’ presented to poor person"

A newly constructed house ‘Sri Sathya Sai Krupasshrayam’ was handed over by Sri S.G.Chalam garu, AP State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Andhrapradesh to a poor window at a function held at Ginnivanipalem village near the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on 16th March, 2011. The new house was constructed by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Ukkunagaram under “Sri Sathya Sai Saaswatha Gruha Nirmaana Padhakam”. This is the first of its kind in the service activities of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Visakhapatnam District.It may please be noted that Smt. Kamminana Chandraavali, a resident of Ginnivanipalem village of Peda Gantyada Mandalam lost her husband and was leading a very difficult life along with her two small children. Added to this agony, she also lost her thatched house in a major fire accident during December, 2010. Moved by her plight, the Ukkunagaram Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi immediately swung into action and with the blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and elders of the organization, they have constructed a new house in a span of 3 months and the same was handed over by Sri S.G.Chalam garu, AP State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Andhra Pradesh, today.  Speaking on the occasion, Sri Chalam said that everyone should take up service activities based on the requirement of the needy. “What ever we do it should help the beneficiaries’ requirements”, he added. He complimented the service members of Ukkunagaram Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi for being very pro-active in service activities. He lauded their efforts in taking up such a noble first of its kind service in the entire Vizag district. He expressed the hope that Ukkunagaram Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi would emerge as a Role model Seva Samithi in entire Andhra Pradesh for others to emulate.  Sri Chalam presented new utensils to the beneficiary family. Sri GKP Mukunda Rao, district president, presented ‘Amrutha Kalasam’(monthly provisions), Miss Ammaji, district coordinator sevadal (women) presented new clothes to the Smt. Chandraavali and her children. Sri VR Nageswara rao, a senior service wing functionary of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation presented an Iron box to Appanna of Saipeta village under self employment scheme.Sri D.Raghava Rao, Dist.Sevadal coordinator(Men), Sri DSN Murthy, convener, Sri Sathya Sai City Seva Samithi presented household articles to Smt. Chandravali. Sri KSN Raju, Convener, Ukkunagaram Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi explained the details of the project and welcomed the guests.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL MC BADHANI AT ENC

Lieutenant General MC Badhani, PVSM, VSM, Engineer-in-Chief and Senior Colonel Commandant of Corps of Engineers arrived Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, 15 Mar 11, on a three day visit to the Eastern Naval Command. The General Officer visited the Chief Engineer (Navy)s office and project sites at INS Kalinga and other areas of the Command.

The General held discussions with Rear Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Staff, at the Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. Later in the day, the General visited the Director General Naval Projects (Visakhapatnam) and the Ship Building Center (Visakhapatnam). General Badhani is also scheduled to visit the Married Accommodation Project sites prior departure on Thursday, 17 Mar 11.

INS SHIVALIK JOINS THE EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND

INS Shivalik, the latest induction into the Indian Navy, arrived at Visakhapatnam today, 15 Mar 11, after being commissioned at Mazagon Docks Limited, Mumbai on 29 Apr 10 by the Honourable Raksha Mantri, Shri A K Antony. Shivalik is the first of the multi-role Project 17 Stealth Frigates being built for the Indian Navy. Conceived and designed by Indian Naval Design Teams, Shivalik class will be the mainstay frigates of the Indian Navy over the first half of the 21st Century. The ship derives her name from the Shivalik ranges of the Himalayas and has a Motto No limits...

The inbuilt structural, thermal and acoustic stealth features of the ship effectively reduce the probability of detection by the enemy and augment the capability to counter threats from all dimensions of maritime warfare. A Combat Management System controls the Weapon-Sensor fit and allows seamless integration within the ship as also with the suites of the other Fleet Ships. The ship also boasts of a Total Atmospheric Control System providing total defence against Nuclear, Biological and Chemical attack. With a potent weapon suite along with two multi-role helicopters onboard for enhanced surveillance and attack, this Jewel of the Eastern Fleet has the ability to detect and engage surface, air and sub-surface targets at extended ranges, making it a veritable Brahma Astra waiting to be unleashed.

INS Shivalik is commanded by Captain MD Suresh, NM, a Navigation and Direction (ND) Specialist and manned by a crew of about 35 Officers and 250 sailors. With a length of about 143 meters and width of 17 meters, the ship is capable of doing speeds of over 30 Knots (55 kmph).

On arrival at Visakhapatnam, the ship was accorded a warm reception by senior officers of the Command and families of the crew. The Navy Band was in attendance. INS Shivalik will now form part of the Eastern Fleet under the Eastern Naval Command.

INDIAN NAVAL YACHTING CHAMPIONSHIP (INYC- 2011) INAUGURATED AT RISHIKONDA BEACH

Indian Naval Yachting championship is being conducted at Rishikonda beach at Visakhapatnam from 14 - 18 Mar 11. The event is being conducted by Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC) under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command for the first time at Visakhapatnam. The opening ceremony was held today, 14 Mar 11 at Rishikonda beach. Commodore GV Babu, VSM Commanding Officer, INS Circars inaugurated the Event. The Championship is being held in Enterprise, Laser and Hobie-16 class of boats. A large number of yachtsmen from the Western, Southern and Eastern Naval Command are participating in this

RINL Signs MOU for the year 2011-12

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) and Ministry of Steel (MOS) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the year 2011-12 on 14th March,2011. The MOU consists of five parts viz; Vision, Mission, and Objectives of RINL, Exercise of enhanced autonomy and delegation of financial powers, Performance evaluation parameters and targets, Commitments/assistance from the Government. As per the MOU, RINL commits to produce 3.467 mt of Saleable Steel during 2011-12 and achieve gross sales of Rs 13,606 Crs against Rs. 10,500 Crs for the current fiscal. Project milestones in respect of expansion of the plant capacity involving an expenditure of Rs.1800 cr. during 2011-12 have also been included in the MOU. Parameters like marketing distribution network, customer satisfaction index, expenditure on corporate social responsibility, Techno-economic parameters like specific energy consumption, specific water consumption, BF productivity, LD converter productivity, labour productivity, etc., which indicate the efficiency of operations are the other parameters that have been included in the performance evaluation criteria of MOU. New indicators pertaining to Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development have also been introduced this year. Sri. PK Misra, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Steel and Sri. PK Bishnoi, CMD, RINL signed the MOU at New Delhi. Dr. Dalip Singh, Joint Secreatry, MOS and Sri AP Choudhary, Director (Projects), RINL were present on the occasion. It may bee recalled that RINL has achieved an ‘EXCELLENT’ Rating for the year 2009-10 with respect to its MOU Commitment to Ministry of Steel, Government of India..

Good response to VUDA LRS Drive – Staff directed to guide applicants properly

VUDA’s special drive for speedy disposal and to attend the grievances of the applicants of Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) conducted exclusively for Pendurthi zone on Thursday received immense response. The initiative taken by the Vice Chairman of VUDA B Sreedhar, to extend a single window like service to the LRS applicants, yielding good results. The Special Drive for Pendurthi zone is being conducted for two days starting from Thursday will be continues on Friday also. More than one thousand applications were gone through on Thursday out of the total applications of 4000 received from the areas in Pendurthi zone for regularization of unauthorized layouts and individual plots. Personally attending to the queries and grievance of applicants in the drive, the Vice Chairman directed the officials and staff of VUDA planning wing to guide them properly. Since the applicants have to deal with the departments such as gram panchayats, revenue and registration etc., to obtaining required documents in support of their applications, they need to be guided by the VUDA staff who are technically well versed, the Vice Chairman said. Further, he advised the applicants to utilize the opportunity by attending the drive as all officers and staff are available at one place. Special drive for Madhurawada zone is scheduled on 24 and 25 and Vizianagaram zone on 26 of this month, the Vice Chairman said. Chief Urban Planer of VUDA K Ananda Babu supervised the drive. Planning Officer KD Brainard, Assistant Planning Officer of Pendurthi zone L Subrahmanyam, other officials B Ramatirtha, MVS Reddy, V Ramkumar, Naga Lakshmi, junior planning officers, Surveyor S Satyanarayana and others participated in the drive.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATED AT ENC

International Women's Day was celebrated today, 08 Mar 11 at the Eastern Naval Command. The women employees of the Headquarters and other allied units visited Child Foundation of India,' an organization for welfare of special children at Sheelanagar, Visakhapatnam and presented a cheque of Rs 15,000/- to the Foundation for the welfare activities of the inmates. Sweets were also distributed amongst the children by the delegation led by Surgeon Rear Admiral Manisha Jayaprakash, Command Medical Officer. Speaking on the occasion, the Flag Officer emphasised the dual roles of women at home and at work place. Further, she exhorted women to be stronger and healthier to face any vicissitudes in a rapidly changing scenario. In addition, a lecture on ' Health Care for Women ' was also conducted by Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Smita Rani Nayak towards health awareness among the women employees of the Command.

Celebrity Cricket League - 2011

The curtain raiser match of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) was held on 05-Mar-2011 at Vizag between Mumbai Heroes and South Superstars. It was South Superstars who dominated the show. They won the match by 36 runs.
South Superstars scored a big total of 192 runs in 20 overs for the loss of eight wickets. Adarsh is the top scorer with 48 runs (28 balls). Tarakaratna gave a good start by scoring a 30 runs in just 13 balls. Team captain Victory Venkatesh remained notout with 27. He hit a big six of the last ball. Mahesh Manjrekar bagged six wickets.
Chasing a mammoth victory target of193 runs, Mumbai Heroes managed only 156/6 in their 20 overs. Aftab Shivdasani was the top scorer with 46 runs. Adarsh took two wickets and was named man of the match for his all round performance.
Venkatesh, who held the fort for the Telugu team, got wounded while on field. His wound on the right side to his chin had to be attended to immediately and the doctor treating him had to do some stitches to stop the bleeding.

VUDA to take up Special drives for LRS disposal

VUDA will take up special drives for speedy disposal of the Layout Regularisation Scheme applications as well as to give clear information to the applicants about shortfalls from their side. The Vice Chairman of VUDA B Sreedhar said the special drives would be conducted zone wise, enabling the applicants to have face to face interaction with the officials concerned and also to make the process transparent. Earlier, VUDA conducted special drives for Visakhapatnam city zone, Gajuwaka, Anandapuram and Bheemunipatnam zones. Now, the Vice Chairman directed the officials to conduct special drives for attending and disposing the LRS applications for Anakapalle, Pendurthi, Madhurawada and Vizianagaram zones. Accordingly, the Planning wing of VUDA under the supervision of the Chief Urban Planer K Ananda Babu and under the coordination of the Planning Officer KD Brainard has scheduled the conduct of special drives. Special drive for LRS applications from Anakapalle zone will be held on March 9 and for Pendurthi zone on March 10 and March 11. LRS Applicants from Madhurawada zone are informed to attend the special drive on 24th and 25th March. Since the number of applications is large from Pendurthi and Madhurawada zones, the special drive is scheduled for two days each. Special drive for Vizianagaram zone will be conducted on 26 March. The applicants can contact the Assistant Planning Officers D Suseela (cell No. 98499 93981) for Anakapalle zone, B Ramatirtha (Cell. 98660 76934) for Madhurawada zone and L Subrahmanyam (cell: 99891 98981) for Pendurthi and Vizianagaram zones. The applicants are informed to attend the special drives for the above zones on the respective days at 3rd floor of VUDA office between 11.00 A.M to 5.00 P.M. they are further informed to attend the drive along with all the documents related their applications and communications received from VUDA. Shortfalls, if any, pending with the applicants, will also be received at the drive. The Vice Chairman said the officials and staff of VUDA will inform the applicants attending the drive about the status of their applications and further process to be done. The applicants are informed to make use of the opportunity and avail the services provided at the special drives for disposing the LRS applications.

There should be Zero Accidents in VSP-Mr. PK Bishnoi

Mr.PK Bishnoi, CMD of RINL-VSP asserted that there should be zero accidents and this should be sustained. Mr. Bishnoi, speaking as Chief Guest at the National safety Day Celebrations held in VSP at T&DC complimented VSP employees for reduction in accidents over the years and requested children & housewives to ensure their fathers and children who work as employees wear the safety appliances provided and comply with safety procedures in the organization for their safe return. Stating that Industrialization is vital for any country to be competitive in the context of Globalization and there is always scope for accidents and prevention is in the hands of employees, Mr. Bishnoi added. Mr. DCS Verma, Joint Chief Inspector of factories complimented VSP for its safety performance and quoting Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru that Industries are modern Temples of India and as devotees come back from temple with peace of mind workers must come back safely from industries too. Mr. Verma asserted that though through technology there is scope to produce more, equally there is scope for its own limitation and scope for greater risk. Analyzing the causes for accidents wearing a crash helment and safety helmet and shoes can prevent accidents, he added. Mr. Verma also explaining the ruthless attitude of female giraffe to its newborn to prevent an attack by tiger, he asserted that managements should be strict with employees in following safety norms procedures and nurture them into mature adults in view of the casual society which distracts them. Mr. YR Reddy, Director (Personnel) appealed to the employees to change the mind set and be self disciplined and stated that VSP would enforce crash helmets by all to pave way for accident free organization. Mr. AP Choudhary, Director (Projects) assured that in view of the latest technology being adopted in RINL-VSP, all out efforts would be made and steps taken for accident free commissioning of the 6.3 Mt Expansion Units. Mr. Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations) complimented the Safety Engineering department for the reduction in reportable accidents all out efforts will be made to make the organization a zero accident organization. Union Leaders Mr. Dhanaraju, D Adinarayana, Murali Raju and Maturi Srinivasa Rao also spoke. Prizeswere distributed to Various Prize winners of various competitions held on the occasion of National safety Day. Large number of employees, School Children and house wives of Ukkunagaram participated

Jute Fair:- Exhibition-cum-sale of jute products at Ambedkar Bhavan, near Bullayya College

ASCI Team Compliments RINL-VSP

The ASCI team comprising Mr. JC Aylawadi, Prof. Vilas Shah, Prof. J Swarna Latha and Mr.Goutam Majumdar, who are evaluating RINL-VSPs performance for PMs Trophy for the Best Integrated Steel Plant for the year 2009-10 complimented RINL-VSP for attaining the Navratna status and wished that RINL-VSP would achieve the status of Maharatna in the years to come. During their visit they held discussions with Directors, CVO and other Senior Officials and also visited Plant Production Units and ongoing Expansion Units of 6.3 MT. The Team focused on evaluation of the Companys performance with regard to Enabling Parameterssuch as Leadership, Corporate strategy, Supply Chain issues and Customer order fulfillment, Competency development of employees, Quality Systems with regard to safety, health and environment, Employee involvement and recognition and welfare, IT Management, Communication, and Modernization, Maintenance & Capital repairs. They also had interaction with various award winners, who won awards for their contribution in Quality Circles, Suggestion Schemes and with PM Shram awardees.