| 31th May ,2011 |
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Computerized Legal Affairs System & Executive Appraisal Systems in VSP
The On-line Computerized Systems of ‘Legal Affairs Management System & Executive Appraisal Ratings Module of Human Resources Information Systems’ have been inaugurated by Mr. YR Reddy, Director (Personnel), VSP on Monday in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. These systems have been designed & developed by the team of VSP-IT executives, Sri G V Ramesh, AGM (IT); Smt. M Sudha Kameswari, Sr. Mgr. (IT) & Sri H Vara Prasad, Sr. Mgr. (IT). Mr. YR Reddy emphasized that the Information Technology should be leveraged effectively by Personnel Department for reaping the benefits. A Senapati, GM (P&LA); Sri PMMG Krishna, GM (P&IR) & Sri KVSS Rajeswara Rao, DGM (IT) were also present on the occasion.
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| 29th May ,2011 |
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Summer Coaching Camp Concludes at VSP
The Three Week Long Summer Coaching Camp for Children of Ukkunagaram and nearby villages of Villages of VSP concluded on Saturday. About 1200 children participated in the camp in 13 disciplines.
Mr. AP Choudhary, Director (Projects) presented the honorarium cheques to the 39 coaches and participation certificates to the children. Speaking on the Occasion Mr. Choudhary complimented Director (Personnel) for taking personal interest in conducting the camp and for arranging the camp to children of nearby villages. He asserted that participation in games and sports enables team work which is essential in life. He requested parents to encourage their children to participate in games and sports.
Mr. YR Reddy, Director (Personnel) quoting the famous adage all work and no play makes jack a dull boy complimented the children for their enthusiastic participation and said they should continue to play games and participate in various sports activities.
Senior Officials of VSP, Union Leaders, Representatives of Steel Executive Association, Parents and children participated in the valedictory function held at Ukku stadium.
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| 28th May ,2011 |
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PRE-MONSOON SPECIAL CLEANLINESS- DRIVE IN VSP"S TOWNSHIP
The Public Health Section of Town Administration Department of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant launched its Annual Pre-Monsoon Special Cleanliness Drive in Ukkunagaram, the residential township of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
Ukkunagaram, which is known as paradise on earth for its residents and visitors to Steel Plant with its lush green environment is a role model township. Yet the Public Health section of Town Administration annually takes a special cleanliness drive on the eve of monsoon. The Town Administration Department also invites participation of residents, vendors, schools which will be conducted for the next ensuing eight weeks in this drive.
Mr. PK Bishnoi, CMD of RINL-VSP formally flagged off the drive on Saturday at a function held in Ukkunagaram. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Bishnoi Complimented Director (Personnel) and Town Administration Department for the initiative as health is of utmost importance and though monsoon is a welcome sign, it also brings certain diseases which will affect people if surroundings are not kept clean and preventive steps are not taken .
Mr. Umesh Chandra, Director (Operations), TK Chand, Director (Commercial), YR Reddy, Director (Personnel), K Vidyasagar, CVO, Union Leaders, Represntatives of Steeel Executive Association, District Malaria Officer and senior officials of VSP, Vendors andResidents of Ukkunagaram participated in the function
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| 26th May ,2011 |
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Seminar on Enterprise Risk Management
A Seminar on "Enterprise Risk Management – Introduction & Overview" was held at Visakhapatnam Steel plant on 25.05.2011 under the aegis of Ukkunagaram CPE Study Circle of ICAI. Mr. P Madhusudhan, Director (Finance) was Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Madhusudhan stated that "Globalization is a double edged sword" and ‘while globalisations has thrown open immense opportunities, it has brought an equal amount of risks with it’. ‘A housing bubble in US, a European debt crisis or any such event anywhere in the world impacts Indian economy like it impacts any other country’s economy in the world. India once was a closed economy not exposed to many risks when compared to today’s risks. With globalisation every organisation in India is required to gear up to face the risks/challenges that are associated. It is in this direction, the DPE (Department of Public Enterprises), issued guidelines on Corporate Governance in the year 2007, which are later made mandatory for all PSEs, laid appropriate thrust on the concept of Enterprise Risk Management’, he added.
Enterprise Risk Management helps management in bettering CPSEs’ performance and profitability. It helps to ensure effective reporting and compliance with laws and regulations and helps in avoiding the damage to the entity’s reputation and associated consequences. Considering the significance of risk management in the scheme of corporate management strategies and their oversight should be one of the main responsibilities of the Board/Management. The Board should ensure the integration and alignment of the risk management system with the corporate and operational objectives and also that risk management is undertaken as a part of normal business practice and not as a separate task at set times.
RINL had started this initiative way back in the year 2006 i.e., even before the issue of DPE guidelines in 2007. The initiative started with appointment of M/s. Deloitte as consultants and later the task was taken over by an in-house team. RINL was quite ahead of other PSEs in implementing the ERM.
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| 22nd May ,2011 |
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Visakhapatnam Information Technology Association (VITA)
Visakhapatnam Information Technology Association (VITA) held its first CSR activity for the year 2011-2012 - a blood donation drive held at Mahindra Satyam campus on 13 May 2011 to support the Red Cross at the AS Raja Blood Bank. 51 volunteers from the IT sector donated blood. |
| 22nd May ,2011 |
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INTEGRATED CLOTHING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ICMS) LAUNCHED AT ENC
An Integrated Clothing Management System (ICMS) for the Indian Navy was launched by Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, AVSM , Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command on, 20 May 11 at the Base Logistics Office, Visakhapatnam. The software would significantly enhance efficiency by ensuring accurate forecasting of demands, inventory control and assist in decision making through Total Asset Visibility (TAV) and accountability. It would also empower the sailors, wherein every sailor would have a personal login and can view and generate his requirements online from a remote location.
Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Lanba said that a quality clothing management system is vital for the well being of the troops and the effectiveness of a combat unit and the need for the same had existed all along. He expressed satisfaction at the implementation of ICMS.
The System networked navy wide and would be exploited across the country. Executed by the Base Logistics Officer under the aegis of the Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, the software for the ICMS was developed by M/s Net Savant, Visakhapatnam |
| 22nd May ,2011 |
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Vivekananda exhibition
The year 2013 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. To commemorate this event the Ministry of Railways,
Government of India is currently running an exhibition on wheels, “Vivek Express”.
Time: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Dates: May 21st to 23rd May, 2011
Venue: Railway Exhibition Grounds, Thatichetlapalem, Visakhatpnam
All ARE INVITED, Entry Free.
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| 22nd May ,2011 |
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NAVY CHILDREN TREKKING EXPEDITION FLAGGED OFF
A Nature Study, Adventure cum Trekking Camp to Kullu Manali for children of the Eastern Naval Command, was flagged off by Captain SR Kapoor, Commodore Commanding Submarines (East) today, 21 May 11. The thirteen-day Expedition is being conducted by INS Virbahu under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command, wherein the sixty personnel from various units of the Command will take part.
The children travel by train on to New Delhi, and would proceed by road to the camp site at Dobhi, near Kullu in Himachal Pradesh thereafter. The team is scheduled to reach the Camp Site on 24 May 11. The Camp encompasses a myriad of activities including Bird Watching, Star Gazing, Rock Climbing, Trekking and First Aid Training. The young boys and girls will have the opportunity of staying in Camps set amidst the majestic snow peaks of the Himalayas.
The expedition is aimed at inculcating the spirit of adventure amongst the wards of service personnel, train them in trekking, rock climbing and first aid, and develop their stamina, endurance and camaraderie, while promoting their integration with other children hailing from different parts of the country.
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| 19th May ,2011 |
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Shri AK Vohra, General Manager (East Coast and South Eastern Railway, Indian Railways) visits Gangavaram Port
Hyderabad, 19th May, 2011: Shri AK Vohra, General Manager (East Coast and South Eastern Railway, Indian Railways) along with other senior railway officials visited the Gangavaram Port today afternoon. He was welcomed by Mr Sanjay Gupta, Director (Commercial) Gangavaram Port Limited ("GPL") along with other senior port officials. Mr Vohra expressed keen interest in port facilities and appreciated the ongoing mechanised coal discharge and iron ore loading operations at the port. He was briefed about the proposed expansion including the railway rakes receipt and dispatch facilities at the Port.
About Gangavaram Port:
Gangavaram Port is the most modern and the deepest port in India located at Visakhapatnam, the industrial nerve center of Andhra Pradesh
Please visit www.gangavaram.com
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| 17th May ,2011 |
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VSP Observes World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
VSP observed World Telecommunication and Information Society Day which is celebrated every year on May 17 since1969. This is being celebrated to mark the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1965 and the creation of International Telecommunication union (ITU).
The purpose of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is to help increase the awareness of the usage of internet and other information and Communication technologies that can bring the societies and as well as to bridge the digital divide.
This year the theme is "Better Life in Rural communities with Information and Communication Technologies". The theme of this year aims to ensure that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) will contribute to a better future of rural population. International telecommunication Union informed its members to raise awareness of the role of ICT in creating fresh opportunities for a better life through long term, sustainable development among the vulnerable sections of the society. Information and Communication Technologies are key instruments in improving e-governance and rural services as the villages get connected information and knowledge via internet.
Speaking on the Occasion as Chief Guest, Mr. P Madhusudhan complimented the Telecommunications department for providing excellent facilities to VSPs employees in fulfilling the committed targets suggested that they should innovate and come out with value added service and come out with a scheme to reward employees who excel and award them each year on this day. He also presented awards to the winners of competitions held on the occasion.
Senior officials of VSP, Union Leaders and Employees attended the function held in ED (WORKS) mail conference hall on Tuesday.
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| 16th May ,2011 |
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RINL-VSP Organizes Stakeholders Meeting for Cleaner Environment
RINL-VSP organized its 2nd Stakeholders Meeting on Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant at its centre for HRD on Monday. The Projects undertaken under this scheme are : Power Generation from Cooling of Coke in Coke Oven Battery-4, Waste Heat Recovery from Circular Cooler in Sinter Machine-3, Installation of Energy efficient Furnace in Sinter Machine-3, Recovery of LD Gas from Converter 4&5 in SMS-II and Generation of Steam using BF Gas in Boiler-6. VSP is taking up these projects with the intention of reducing Green House Gases emissions by about 300,000 tons annually and mitigate adverse climatic changes and in the process claim CDM benefits.
The Meeting was attended by Officials of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Representatives of Non Governmental Organizations, Officials and Employees of VSP and Union Leaders and Members of Women in Public Sector Undertakings.
Mr. KV Rao, Assistant Environmental Engineer of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board who Co-chaired the meeting with Mr. MV Rao, GM (EMD&TQM) of VSP complimented RINL-VSP for taking up these projects to reduce global warming and advised them to take up more such projects.
Participants have raised various questions with regard to CDM Cycle and RINL-VSPs approach. They appreciated RINL-VSPs concern for cleaner environment and requested to incorporate more energy efficient features in expansion and modernization of existing units and explore the possibility of utilizing renewable energy resources so as to reduce Green House Gases so that future generations could be benefitted.
The stakeholders comments will be incorporated in respective Project Design Documents of the above projects. The completed Project Design Documents will be submitted to Designated National Authority (Under Ministry of Environment & Forest) for approval.
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| 14th May ,2011 |
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Vivekananda exhibition and 3 more trains
The year 2013 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. To commemorate this event the Ministry of Railways,
Government of India is currently running an exhibition on wheels, “Vivek Express”. This train will run across the country till
January 12, 2013 spreading the message of religious harmony and unity of the masses.
The exhibition train was flagged off from Howrah by Ms. Mamata Banerjee, Railway Minister on January 12, 2011.
The five-coach fully air-conditioned train has been making its way around the country, exhibiting photographs, write-ups
displaying the life, work and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
It is a great pleasure for us to inform you that this Exhibition Train will start its tour of Andhra Pradesh from Visakhapatnam.
We invite to take advantage of this unique program to entertain your guests and tourists.
Time: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Dates: May 21st to 23rd May, 2011
Venue: Railway Exhibition Grounds, Thatichetlapalem, Visakhatpnam
All ARE INVITED, Entry Free.
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| 13th May ,2011 |
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Energy Initiatives at RINL-VSP
In its continuous efforts towards achieving ‘Energy Efficiency’ and reduce Green House Gases & to protect environment, RINL-VSP has placed an order for 120MW Power Plant using lean gas. Systematic Improvements are in place at RINL-VSP to enhance effectiveness of monitoring, reviewing and timely corrective actions in the area of Energy Efficiency. RINL-VSP is expanding its capacity of liquid steel production from 3.0 Mtpa to 6.3 Mtpa with ‘several new energy efficient technologies and installing energy conservation facilities which include ‘Waste heat recovery from Circular cooler in Sinter Machine-3, ‘Energy Efficient furnace in Sinter Machine-3, ‘Recovery of LD Gas from of New Steel Melt Shop, ‘Generation of Steam using BF Gas in Boiler-6 ‘Power Generation from cooling of Coke in Coke Oven Battery-4’ and ‘Waste Heat Recovery from Stoves in BF’.
These initiatives are expected to reduce Green House Gases to the tune of about 300,000 Tons of Carbon and help in reducing Global warming. These Initiatives are being planned to be registered under ‘Clean Development Mechanism’ (CDM) for RINL-VSP’s ‘Environmental Protection and Sustainability.
In this regard RINL-VSP is inviting all those interested to attend a ‘Public Meeting’ to be held at Nagarjuna Hall, Centre for HRD of RINL-VSP in Ukkunagaram, Visakhapatnam on 16
th May, 2011 from 15.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs.
RINL-VSP plans to validate and host on web these initiatives in a couple of months & register with United Nations Framework Convention on Climatic Change (UNFCCC) and submit its Energy Audit Report in due course.
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| 09th May ,2011 |
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"5S" Re-Certification Audit Carried Out in VSP
5S Re-certification Audit was carried out for Twenty Departments in VSP by eminent Directors of Quality Circle Federation of India comprising Dr BR Bangray and S Srinivasan. After successful Audit, certificate function was organized in ED (Works) Conference Hall of VSP in which Mr. PC Mahapatra, GM (Maint.) I/c gave away the 5S Certificates to all the twenty eligible departments. The departments re-certified are ACS, CME, ES&F, IT, LMMM, L&H, PEM, R&D, SED, TPP, CED, EMD, MMS, MS, PPM, RED, Traffic, T&DC, and WMD.
Mr. Mahapatra congratulated the successful departments and urged for more and more enthusiasm and participation in the quality circle movement.
Annual Summer Coaching Camp
VSP is organizing Summer Coaching Camp in 13 disciplines of Athletics, Badminton, Basket Ball, Boxing, Chess, Cricket, Foot Ball, Hockey, Lawn Tennis, Roller Skating, Throw ball, Volley Ball and Yoga for a period of three weeks to the Children of Ukkunagaram and Rehabilitation Colonies of VSP in Ukkunagaram. For the purpose internal and external coaches have been deployed. The Camp will be conducted in two sessions daily and diet is being provided to the participants.
Mr. A Radha Krihna, GM (Trg & HRD) inaugurated the camp on Saturday at Ukku stadium. He urged the chidren to take full advantage of the facilities and training being imparted to shape their career in future.
Large number of enthusiastic children and parents, Union Leaders and VSP officials participated. |
| 05th May ,2011 |
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COMPUTERIZE FULL DETAILS OF LRS APPLICATIONS - VUDA VC
The Vice Chairman of VUDA Kona Sasidhar directed the planning wing to computerize full details of the LRS applications. Information of each application should be placed in the computer to have access to know its status and shortfalls. Since thousands of applicants are looking at VUDA for a quick and honest service in regard with issue of LRS approvals, the services should be very transparent and in time, the Vice Chairman told.
Having taken up on priority, the Vice Chairman has been interacting with officials of planning wing repeatedly and issuing instructions, apart from new ideas and initiatives to dispose the LRS applications. In addition to convening meetings with the officials at his chamber, the Vice Chairman has been visiting the planning section and interacting with staff right from lower level and directing them to speed up the process.
Again on Thursday, the Vice Chairman visited the planning section and inspected the up gradation of LRS works by sitting in a computer operator’s seat. The repeated interactions and inspections of the Vice Chairman are bringing a sea change in the attitude and functioning style of the staff and officers causing much pleasure among the applicants.
The planning staff have been given target of completing the LRS approvals to all the eligible applications by month end of June. The Vice Chairman directed them to take up field inspections vigorously for those in pending and speed up the process. To make the services more and more transparent, the Vice Chairman directed the Chief Urban Planner K Ananda Babu and Executive Engineer and It in charge V Bhavani Shankar to computerize each and every aspect of LRS applications, along with shortfalls, if any. Further, he directed the Planning wing to finalise action plan by weekend for the issue of approvals as soon as possible. |
| 05th May ,2011 |
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WORKSHOP ON "NEXT GENERATION INTERNET PROTOCOL-THE CHALLENGES AHEAD (IPv6 )"
Computer society of India , Vizag chapter has today conducted a workshop on “Next Generation Internet Protocol –the challenges ahead (IPv6)” in association with BSNL in the city. The workshop was inaugurated by Professor Beela Satyanarayana , Honourable Vice Chancellor, Andhra University, who was the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion he emphasized on security of internet. He praised the activities of the chapter and said that such workshops will bring awareness of latest trends in the technologies to the masses. More than 100 participants attended the workshops from various industries and academia in and around Visakhapatnam.
Sri R, M.M Krishna , Sr. General Manager , BSNL, Visakhapatnam was the Guest of Honour. He briefed the participants on the need for migrating from iPv4 to IPv6. Paramata Satyanarayana , Secretary , CSI, Vizag Chapter welcomed the gathering and Sri CK Padhi AGM IT, Vizag Steel Plant and Treasurer CSI, Vizag Chapter, proposed vote of thanks.
The sessions were conducted by Sri Sudheer Kumar, General Manager , BSNL, Gurugaon and his colleague Sri. M. Deviprasad.
IPv6 was designed to solve the problems of IPv4. The new version of the protocol serves the same functions as IPv4. However, it does this without the same limitations of IPv4.
IPv6 uses 128 bits as opposed to IPv4’s 32. This means that by comparison, IPv6 has a lot more addresses. This is also a main reason for using IPv6 in the future.
Since 1981, IPv4 has been the publicly used version of the Internet Protocol, and it is currently the foundation for most Internet communications. The Internet’s growth has created a need for more addresses than IPv4 is capable of IPv6 allows for vastly more numerical addresses. Switching from IPv4 to IPv6 may be a difficult process but for the internet user & internet based applications there is no other way but to switch to IPv6 since IPv4 address ranges have exhausted.
Celllular telephone systems present a large deployment field for IPv6. Implementation of Services of 3G & 4G are not possible without IPv6 implementation. This mandates the use of IPv6 for such networks. |
| 04th May ,2011 |
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INTUC farmation Celebration |
| 02nd May ,2011 |
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Fond farewell to Sreedhar
Employees and officers of Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) accorded a fond farewell to its outgoing Vice-Chairman B. Sreedhar who is now District Collector of Nellore and welcomed the new incumbent Kona Sasidhar with the same fervour on Monday. |
| 02nd May ,2011 |
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VICE ADMIRAL SUNIL LANBA TAKES OVER AS CHIEF OF STAFF OF EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, AVSM took over as the Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command from Rear Admiral Karambir Singh 02 May 11. In the course of his distinguished career, Vice Admiral Lanba has held various Command, Staff and Operational Appointments.
Commissioned on 01 Jan 1978, Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba is a Navigation and Direction Specialist. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. He is also an alumnus of the College of Defence Management and the Royal College of Defence Studies, London. He has commanded four ships including a Minesweeper, INS Kakinada, a Frigate, INS Himgiri and Destroyers INS Ranvijay and INS Mumbai. The Admiral has held various important Staff Appointments including that of the Directing Staff at the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad, Fleet Operations Officer, Western Fleet, and Staff Officer (Navigation &Direction), Local Workup Team (West).
Prior to taking over as the Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, the Flag Officer held appointments as Rear Admiral Special Patrol Vessels & Alternate Operating Bases (APV & FOB), as the Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command, as the Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) and as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area.
Rear Admiral Karambir Singh, the outgoing Chief of Staff, will proceed to Port Blair on transfer as the Chief of Staff, Andaman Nicobar Command. |
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