CONNECT Monthly In-house Magazine of Jindal Steel & Power March 2022 - Vol. 2 - Issue 8 Powering Infra Expansion JSP is humbled to contribute to a Self-Reliant India Jindal | March 2022 | 1
Foreword Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi Great Nations are built by ordinary people with extraordinary determination and will power. Brick by brick, step by step, every Indian is working towards building a self-reliant India. As a responsible and committed corporate citizen, JSP is working consistently in building a nation of our dreams by helping build key infrastructure projects across the country. And each Jindalite is playing a part in this nation building effort. Jai Hind Published by: Corporate Communications Department, Jindal Steel & Power Do send your feedback, ideas & suggestions to [email protected] 2 | Jindal | March 2022
Index 10 Steely Resolve: How JSP Powers Infra Expansion, India Growth Story 34 56 Chairman Sir’s Creating a Better Birthday Celebration Future Jindal | March 2022 | 3
As Infrastructure expansion helps India stage a recovery in the post-Covid era, JSP will remain a priviledged contributor. 4 | Jindal | March 2022
Beyond Horizons Building India, Changing Lives Dear Colleagues, Self-reliance has been an article of faith for us at JSP, since the days of our founder-Chairman, Shri O P Jindal. Building India and powering the India Growth Story have been the core ideas driving JSP. As Infrastructure expansion helps India stage a recovery in the post-Covid era, JSP will remain a priviledged contributor. I am happy to learn that in its latest issue, “Connect” focusses on many of the national infrastructure projects that JSP is helping build. We are helping build a new Self Reliant-India. We are contributing in building better lives. And, dear colleagues, you are the moving spirit behind JSP operations. With best wishes. Naveen Jindal NaveenJindalMP NaveenJindalMP NaveenJindalMP Chairman MPNaveenJindal Jindal | March 2022 | 5
Empowering Lives Shallu Jindal New Children’s Chairperson, Home JSPL Foundation & Vice President, Flag Dear Colleagues, Foundation of India At the JSPL Foundation, we are committed to improve the quality of life 6 | Jindal | March 2022 of the needy, underprivileged and the socially vulnerable on a consistent basis. Pursuing this mission we are continuing to partner with 2 million disadvantaged people to shape up their lives in key social sectors like health, education, livelihood and social inclusion programmes. Simultaneously we are launching new initiatives and projects with the objective of serving those who are unreached and deprived of mainstream development. As part of one such new initiative, the Foundation has opened Jindal Children’s homes to provide holistic nurture abd nourishment to parentless and underprivileged Children. First such Home has already begun operations at Tamnar in Raigarh district in Chattisgarh. You remain valued partners in all our initiatives. With best wishes
In Focus Powering Infra V R Sharma Expansion Managing Director Dear Colleagues, Steel is the basic building block of Infrastructure expansion. At JSP, we take pride in the fact that we are partners in building many national monuments and milestones. Whether it is bridges or Metro network, legislature buildings or new IITs and IIMs, JSP is devoted to national service, building a new Self Reliant-India and powering growth & development. It is heartening to note that many such landmarks and projects of national significance are using our product and the same is being captured in the cover story of “Connect”. Wishing you the very best. Jindal | March 2022 | 7
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Cover Story Steely Resolve: How JSP Powers Infra Expansion, India Growth Story Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) is a priviledged partner in powering the India Growth Story. As Infrastructure expansion in India takes place at a breakneck pace, JSP plays its part -- for, Steel is the basic building block in developing Infrastructure. So, whether it is the Metro projects, or airports, AIIMS buildings or IITs and IIMs, airports and shipyards or stadia and convention centres, JSP helps develop national landmarks, across the length and breadth of the country. Here’s a look at how Steel Plates and TMT Bars, Structural Units and Plates, and others products of JSP are being used as building blocks to develop and build India’s landmarks. 10 | Jindal | March 2022
Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Govt Infra: Rail Plus Buildings JSP products are being used in a host of governmental infrastructure projects. Be it roadways projects, or refineries, hydro and power projects or legislature buildings, JSP products are present everywhere. Examples include Mughalsarai- Allahabad, and Allahabad-Kanpur stretches to Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi. We build India, proudly, and with humility. Metro projects Kochi Metro With rapid urbanization, and the expansion of the Metro network across the country, we have made sure that the new-age network has an able partner in JSP. Among many examples are Kochi Metro and Kolkata Metro. JSP ensures that India’s modern Metro network plans are always on track. Jindal | March 2022 | 11
Purvanchal Expressway Road Infra India’s post-Covid economic recovery will be driven by Infra expansion. Road infra is one important element of the ecosystem. Purvanchal Expressway and Bundelkhand Expressway are among many such projects. As India builds new roadways, and connects far-flung corners of the country, JSP makes sure that the expansion is seamless and the plans are executed perfectly. AIIMS, Bilaspur Medical Infra This is also the age of healthcare expansion. With healthcare getting increasing attention, resulting in more hospitals, including more AIIMS- like institutes, and medical colleges, JSP will be every healthcare entrepreneur’s and government’s preferred partner. AIIMS, Gorakhpur, and AIIMS, Bilaspur (HP) are among the examples. 12 | Jindal | March 2022
IIM, Ranchi Education Infra As India expands its IITs and IIMs, and builds more centres of learning and higher education, JSP remains the trusted partner to make education accessible to a larger mass of people. Educated India is Empowered India. JSP believes in being a catalyst in the process. Among many such examples are IIM, Ranchi and IIT Bhilai. Chenab Bridge Bridges Building new bridges is one way to connect the inaccessible regions and areas with the mainstream. Whether it is Patna’s Gandhi Setu or the Chenab Bridge, there are many such examples. JSP believes in building bridges. In addition, it also bridges the demand-supply gap while helping build bridges in remotest, most inaccessible regions of the country. Jindal | March 2022 | 13
Dhirubhai Ambani International Convention and Exhibition Centre Stadia & Convention Centres Convention centres and stadia are an important need of Modern India. While it addresses the needs of the young and old alike, it also ensures that there’s some balance in the work-leisure cycle. Like all other infrastructural needs, JSP is committed to fulfilling the needs for convention centres and stadia as well. Dhirubhai Ambani International Convention and Exhibition Centre is one such example. 14 | Jindal | March 2022
Cochin Shipyard Airport & Shipyard For every plan to take wings, one also has to work on the basic building blocks. Be it an airport, or a shipyard, JSP products are the natural and obvious building block for Indian plans to take off. Examples include Cochin Shipyard and Agartala Airport. JSPL, meanwhile, remains grounded even while setting its sights on the stars. Commercial Alphathum, Noida For any commercial plan to take off, and any durable structure to take shape, one needs the basic elements that are sturdy, user- friendly and readily-available. For a host of projects, across India, one can always rely upon JSP’s all-India network for its rich, enviable product line-up, which is always reliable and long-lasting. Flipkart Campus and Alphathum in Noida are among many such examples. Jindal | March 2022 | 15
Key Projects Govt Infra - Rail Plus Buildings DFCC Package 201 Mughslsarai-Allahabad & 202 Allahabad-Kanpur RRTS Delhi-Meeruts EDFC Package 303 Bulandshahr to Sarahanpur Vidhan Sabha, Ranchi CRPF Camp, Ranchi Kaleshwaram Project Refineries BPCL Refinery IOCL Refinery, Barauni, Numaligarh refinery, Bhatinda and Barmer Refineries Vizag, Panipat, Sindri, Barauni, Paradip, Bongaigaon Power Plants: Mauda, Singrauli, Buxar, Khurja, RRVUNL, Chabbra, Ghatanpur, Khargone, Jaypee Koradi, Mahagennco, Tanda, Jawaharpur (Doosari), Obra (Doosari), Kudg (Doosari) Fertilizer Projects – Sindri, Gorakhpur – Structural Hydro Projects – Himachal Police Academy Bhopal Udhampur - Srinagar - Baramulla Rail Link Metro projects Kochi Metro, Kolkata Metro, Pune Metro, Lucknow Metro, Bangalore Metro, Kanpur Metro, Mumbai Metro Road Infra Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, UP Bridge Corporation, Gorakhpur Link Expressway, Rajpura-Bhatinda Road, Talwandi-Ferozepur Road, Yamunotri Road Project, Saharanpur Road – Gawar Project, Dwarka-Gurgaon Expressway 16 | Jindal | March 2022
Medical Infra AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Bilaspur, AIIMS Building by NCC, Guwahati Medical College and Hospital buildings at Tinsukia, Dibrurarh, Sibsagar, Silchar, Agartala Medical College, AIIMS Srinagar Education Infra IIT Guwahati, IIM Ranchi, IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, IIT Indore, IISc Bangalore, O P Jindal Global University Bridges New Ganga Project, New Brahmaputra Bridge, Bogibeel Bridge, Akhawra Rail Bridge, Rail Bridge, Bairabi, Mizoram, Bhagalpur Bridge, Gandhi Setu, Patna, Ganga Bridge, Katihar, Maharashtra Kosi River Bridge, Ghazipur Bridge, Nangal Bridge, Mokama Bridge, Chenab Bridge, Bandra-Worli Sea Link Shipyard & Airport Cochin Shipyard, Airport – Dehradun, Leh, New Terminal Building- Guwahati, New Airport Terminal - Vijayawada, Agartala Airport Stadia & Convention Centres HPCA Stadium, Dwarka Convention Centre, Dhirubhai Ambani International Convention & Exhibition Centre Commercial Sands Infinit project, Kochi, MLCP cum Commercial Complex, Chandni Chowk - Omaxe, Omaxe - Ludhiana & Mohali, Pragati Maidan Redevelopment Work, Flipkart Campus, Alphatum, Noida, Festive City, Noida, LIST Global, Trivandrum, SARB Multiplex, Jalandhar, Halcyon Phoenix, Hyderabad, Global Skill Park Jindal | March 2022 | 17
JSP’s Journey to be a Great Place to Work® Six months into our journey to make JSP a truly Great Place to Work and leading employer of choice, we step back to take stock of what we’ve accomplished, what’s still to come, and what we have learned along the way. To date, we have made significant progress in our three Dil Se workstreams: Continual employee listening: We have introduced continual employee listening so management can understand employee experience in real time, andhave conducted a two-stage study of the well-being of our people. Enhanced people practices: We have introduced 10 new people practices to help ensure a consistent, enhanced approach to people management across the business. 18 | Jindal | March 2022
Developing people managers: We are helping 363 JSP managers become Great Managersand have introduced 33 JSP leaders to cutting-edge leadership concepts and approaches. The significant effort that has gone into making all of this happen is a clear demonstration of our management’s commitment to introducing world-class people practices across JSP. And they have generated excitement and a sense of momentum among employees. Below is some of the feedback we’ve heard from Jindalites: “Great Place to Work has been a very invigorating journey for us at JSP. We’ve had an opportunity to reach out and connect with our employees as never before through our various interventions. We can see our employees responding positively in achieving our larger aspirational goals, which makes great business sense.” Gerard Rodericks Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Employee Services & Administration - CG, JSP - Raigarh Jindal | March 2022 | 19
“At JSP, creating an environment where employees can learn and grow in their professional lives is a top priority. We’re a people company and put significant resources into the well-being of our employees. I am confident that the new people practices we have rolled out in the GPTW Architect program will have a real impact on our people, increasing engagement, communication, collaboration, appreciation and recognition, and opportunities for career and skills development. Great people attract and motivate great people, and our goal is to be a truly great place to work for both our current and our future employees.” Suryodaya Dubey Head Human Resources & Employee Services, JSP - Raipur “The Dil Seinitiative has been a breath of fresh air that connects the hearts of Jindalites, given its collaborative approach in augmenting newness and gradually permeating a High trust High-Performance culture across JSP!” Shilpika Das Assistant Manager, Human Resources, JPL - Tamnar “It’s amazing to witness the energy and enthusiasm in people in driving Dil Se! The transformation we all are experiencing is for real.” Saswati Parija GET Batch 2020, JPL - Tamnar 20 | Jindal | March 2022
“A company and its business are healthy if its employees are healthy and strong emotionally, mentally, and physically. Promoting wellbeing can help prevent stress and create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. The employee well-being initiative has helped us gain a holistic perspective on the wellbeing of our employees. And it is encouraging to see the leadership’s initiative to institutionalize well-being as a critical factor in our organizational DNA.” Sarat Kishore Panda Head – Human Resources & Employee Services, JSP - Barbil “The Architect program has laid a strong foundation forenhancing our JSP culture through the framework and methodology of ApneDil Se Kaha, Humne Dil Se Suna.The enhanced people practices we are introducing will help JSP become a great workplace where we maximize human potential through effective leadership, meaningful values, and a deep foundation of trust with all employees.Joining the Architect program has been a truly new experience for me as an Operations person. We have learned, developedseveral enhanced people practices, and leveraged key opportunities to apply them.” Abhijit Basu Mallick Deputy General Manager, Operations, DCPP - Raigarh Jindal | March 2022 | 21
“Participating in the Great Manager Institute training program – both the workshop and the subsequent sessions and support – has been very valuable and engaging learning experience. I know that I and my fellow participants look forward to cascading all these learnings for our teams and demonstrating the essence of what it is to be a Great Manager.” Pratik Bose Deputy General Manager, JPL - Tamnar Building a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture in an organization is a journey, and we are extremely grateful and blessed to have such a powerful & thoughtful leadership team which aims to make JSP an “Employer of Choice”. The impact that has been created with the launch of Great Place to Work interventions across all locations of JSP is terrific, and we are thankful to all our employees for welcoming and participating in all the initiatives in letter and spirit. We are sure that JSP will lead the way and be a Great Place to Work by strengthening people practices, developing people capabilities and enhancing leaders’ ability to listen which is already underway.“ Rajesh Arora Manager, Corporate HR, JSP - Delhi “I believe in the power of our people and it is they who are leading this initiative from the front by not only transforming what is happening around them but also by transforming themselves” Joseph Peeris Executive Vice President & Head - HR, JSP - Angul 22 | Jindal | March 2022
Interview with the CHRO To mark the six-month milestone in our Great Place to Work journey, we caught up with JSP CHRO Pankaj Lochan, who has anchored the initiative, to get his thoughts on where we are, where we’re going, and lessons learned so far. Q1.Why did JSP undertake this initiative now? How is being a ‘great place to work’ important to JSP’s business? We’re a big company and respected company now, big in terms of revenues and earnings, size of workforce, and the kind of large-scale intensive manufacturing business that we are. However, to become the best-in-class, and realise our ambitious growth vision, we must also be an “employer of choice”, both for the steel industry and in the wider manufacturing sector in the world! To reach that goal, while we have deployed our own formative methods & practices that will eventually take us there, we didn’t really want to entirely reinvent the wheel. We chose to co-create this journey of improvement with GPTW, which is one of the proven ways of doing that! The Great Place to Work® Institute, a global leader has helped organisations become leaders in the marketplace for talent – leveraging their proven framework to optimise our own people initiatives. Jindal | March 2022 | 23
Q2. What are your hopes for this initiative? What are you hoping to achieve, by when? Our ongoing journey of becoming an “employer of choice” is a marathon, and not a sprint! While we have taken giant strides in the past, we expect this to be another 3-4 yr journey. To drive this as our long-term plan, we will have to take successive annual goals, over 3-4 years. By the end of this process, we will be the most preferred employer in the industry, where employees are engaged fully and most happy to come to work and our organisation is perceived as very employee-friendly, progressive, and fast-paced. Q3. What has been the impact of the initiative so far? What are the key successes to date? We started in a very comprehensive way, by looking at the entire employee life cycle and how we could improve our management of each part of an employee’s journey with JSP. We designed a set of initiatives to address four key areas: employee communication, education and training, employee empowerment, and rewards and recognition. Through our partnership, we have now been able to leverage the Great Place to Work framework, grounded in extensive global experience, to increase the collective impact of our existing initiatives and a set of ten new ones. 24 | Jindal | March 2022
I would say perhaps the most significant impact so far is the overwhelming response we’ve seen to our new employee communications and listening initiatives. People feel that two-way communications have improved significantly – both explaining what the company needs from them and hearing their ideas and concerns. Secondly, we have made important strides on employee empowerment, education and training, as well as in our rewards and recognitionsystems, with initiatives like ‘Shabaashee’. Such initiatives have been very effective in improving the overall engagement level of our employees. Q4. What are some of the key challenges? The Great Place to Work framework is international and not specific to our industry or company. So, the biggest challenge was to customize the programs to be in sync with our long-term business vision and company DNA, while also working on improving all those elements. Our biggest success factor has been the significant bottom-up, active participation from employees, who suggested ways to improve our people practices. We were then able to co-create the initiatives with employees and the Great Place to Work® team, ensuring the best possible result. Jindal | March 2022 | 25
Q5. What have been your own key learnings from leading this initiative? What has surprised you? About my own learnings, the Great Place to Work® framework, built on experience with organisations around the world, has helped me a lot by offering innovative alternative ways of improving engagement with our people. I had my own experience, of course, and my personal toolkit has now been enriched with alternative approaches based on the successful experiences of other leading organisations working to build employee engagement. What surprised me was the pace of change in the various areas. While implementing the initiatives, our DNA of speed, agility and innovation again came to the fore. For example, our employee satisfaction scores jumped by nearly six percent in five months, an improvement I was expecting to see perhaps over a year. I think this is at least in part a sign of our people’s dedication to the business and eagerness to contribute to their best ability. Our challenge to effectively empower that contribution, and I think the impressive progress we’ve made so far is a very promising sign indeed for our future as a company. 26 | Jindal | March 2022
Nostalgia Remembering Our Bauji Jindal | March 2022 | 27
Nostalgia Rakesh Kushwaha Bauji continues to Administration, inspire Machinery Division, I had the privilege of joining the JSP family in 1996. I was JSP - Raipur initially appointed in the Bhopal office. After the formation of Chhattisgarh, I was transferred to Raipur in the year 2000. Bauji, Shri OP Jindal ji, used to come to Raipur and meet the officials. We got an opportunity to see and hear him occasionally. His thinking was always positive. Even in adversities, I saw him encouraging his employees. His words of wisdom continue to inspire me to remain dedicated to my work. Bauji will always be remembered. 28 | Jindal | March 2022
Melting Pot My First Day @JSP Rajesh Pandit JSP, the right GET, Mechanical choice Maintenance, It was a dream come true for me when I got an opportunity to work JSP - Barbil for JSP, a leading steelmaker of the country. On my first day, I was given a warm welcome by colleagues at the Barbil unit. After the joining formalities and an orientation programme, I was given an overview of the company. The colleagues, seniors and mentors were supportive and encouraging. The working atmosphere at JSP is cordial and inviting. I am made to realise that I am a significant part of the organization. I have made the right choice to start my career at JSP. Jindal | March 2022 | 29
My First Day @JSP Satyaranjan Sahoo JSP a great GET - WRM, platform for learning JSP - Patratu From college life to corporate life, it has been quite a transformation for me. This has been made possible because of the JSP management and skilled seniors who have guided me as my mentors. I have been part of the JSP family for the last five months, and I can say proudly that JSP is a great platform for learning & development and exploring oneself. 30 | Jindal | March 2022
My First Day @JSP Rahul Tiwari Helpful JET-2021, seniors, cordial environment Machinery Division, I finished my Diploma in JSP - Raipur Mechanical Engineering from Government Polytechnic- Ambikapur, in 2020, and was selected as a JET by JSP. On my first day at Machinery Division, Raipur, I was mesmerized by the greenery around. The HR department officials were friendly and helpful in completing the formalities. I got an opportunity to meet the unit head, Mr Arvind Tagai, who inspired me to work diligently. The Heads of various Departments guided me very well during the induction. I am fortunate to have got the opportunity to start my career with JSP. Jindal | March 2022 | 31
My First Day @JSP Will give my best for JSP Subhendu Bikas Patra My journey with the JSP group General Manager – O&M started on June 19, 2009. I got opportunities to work at different Head (DCPP, 4x135 MW) locations with diverse assignments. I have now completed thirteen amazing years in the organization. I have grown as a professional and also as an individual. I consider myself to be fortunate to have an enthusiastic team and inspiring leaders, who are always committed to excellence. I look forward to giving my best in all my endeavours in JSP’s onward journey. 32 | Jindal | March 2022
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Chairman Sir’s Birthday Celebration at Jindal Centre, New Delhi 34 | Jindal | March 2022
Community service in villages JPL Tamnar celebrated the birthday of Chairman Shri Naveen Jindal with a special puja and cultural programmes. The day began with a puja at the Balaji Temple, Savitri Nagar. This was followed by an event at the JIPT auditorium where the HODs had a cake-cutting ceremony. A documentary on the life of the Chairman was shown. Employees shared their experiences of working with him. The day also saw community service with yoga and fitness sessions organized in six villages. Jindal | March 2022 | 35
Training camps for schools JSP Chairman Shri Naveen Jindal’s birthday was organised at the Patratu unit when yoga training camps were organised for schools in nearby villages. Celebrations were also organised at the local centre of ASHA – The Hope, with a cake cutting ceremony, and dance and play activities. A special lunch was organised for the children. In nearby villages, 40 rural women, who have completed tailoring training programmes under skill development, were awarded certificates. 36 | Jindal | March 2022
Special pujas, social initiatives Chairman Shri Naveen Jindal’s birthday was celebrated at the Raigarh unit with special pujas and social initiatives. A havan puja was organized in the temple in the plant premises. A photo exhibition on the Chairman’s life was also organized in the plant, followed by a cake-cutting event. The JSPL Foundation organised many programmes in the surrounding villages. A special programme was organised at Asha -- The Hope. Food packets and clothes were distributed in old-age homes. Artificial legs, crutches were distributed among special children. A blood donation camp was organized at O P Jindal School. Jindal | March 2022 | 37
Blood donation, medical camp The Machinery Division, Raipur, organised a medical camp and blood donation camp to mark the birthday of JSP Chairman, Shri Naveen Jindal. A puja was organised and prayers were offered for the Chairman’s long and healthy life. A cake-cutting ceremony was organised in the afternoon with participation from women employees and children. 38 | Jindal | March 2022
IWD Untapped potential of women leaders JSP and its CSR arm, JSPL Foundation, recently observed International Women’s Day. JSPL Foundation Chairperson, Ms Shallu Jindal, said: “A woman is the largest untapped potential in the World. Every woman is courageous to write her own destiny and make the world a better and safer place to live in. Let’s continue to celebrate womanhood and make a better tomorrow for the Gen Next”. The Foundation organised events for colleges of Angul. The Foundation tied up with Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya and Patanjali Yoga Samiti. Foundation’s “Sayamprabha” trophy was awarded to two adolescent girls for their achievements in health and hygiene. Jindal | March 2022 | 39
Women employees felicitated JSP’s Raipur Unit Head, Mr Arvind Tagai, distributed gifts among women employees on International Women’s Day recently. Mamta Tiwari, Urmila Lihare, Roshni Sahu, Basanti Kumari, and Priyanka Kumari were present on the occasion. Women employees’ career concerns International Women’s Day was celebrated at JPL Tamnar to honour the women employees of the unit. ED and Plant Head, Mr C N Singh, discussed with women colleagues their areas of concern. The session ended with chocolate distribution, cake cutting and bouquet presentation to women employees. 40 | Jindal | March 2022
Women employees honoured On International Women’s Day, the women employees of the Raigarh plant were felicitated by the HR&ES Department. Executive Director, Mr Sudhanshu Pathak, honored the women employees. Various programmes were organized by JSPL Foundation in rural and urban areas to mark the day. A large number of women along with public representatives, doctors, and women associated with social organizations participated. Jindal | March 2022 | 41
Events Entrepreneurs’ Organisation at Angul A delegation of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO), Chennai Chapter, visited JSP’s Angul integrated steel plant, on Feb 21. JSP Chairman, Shri Naveen Jindal, and JSPL Foundation Chairperson, Smt Shallu Jindal, accompanied the team during their day- long visit. The delegation of around 35 members, was taken to Devbhoomi temple first for Lord Jagannath’s blessings. The delegation then visited the Blast Furnace, Bar Mill, Plate Mill, Coal Gasification Plant, DRI, Power Plant, among other facilities, and got first-hand experience of steel making. 42 | Jindal | March 2022
Blast furnace record Team Blast Furnace at JSP’s Angul unit recently achieved its highest-ever monthly average production @ 10486T/day, for the month of February 2022. This was made possible due to perfect teamwork and the leadership. Oxygen plant makes record The Oxygen Plant at JSP’s Angul unit recently surpassed its previous best record, and it produced 2354 Ton per day (TDP) of Oxygen. This additional volume of Oxygen will cater to 1000 TPD of steel production of the unit. Jindal | March 2022 | 43
PAS at plate mill The nation’s widest plate mill of JSP situated at Angul has adopted the Process Automation System (PAS) to identify the Process Deviated (PD) Plates at one go. By adopting this PAS, the Plate Mill will eliminate human error, complete tracking, and inventory reduction. Induction programme for JMLT officers A team of 9 JLMT recently arrived at Machinery Division, Raipur, for induction. They are from the 2022 internal JLMT batch. Business Unit Head, Mr Nilesh T. Shah and others gave the batch an overview about the Machinery Division. 44 | Jindal | March 2022
Bhoomipujan organised A bhoomipujan ceremony and hawan were organized on 19th Feb’22 at GP IV/1 Mines of JPL- Tamnar before commencing the mining activity. The puja was done by Mr A K Jha, Chairman, JPL, in presence of all HODs and local leaders followed by lunch. New joinees welcomed A dinner party was recently organized to welcome new joinees at JSP’s Patratu unit. The purpose of the event was to make the new members feel comfortable and to give them an overview of JSP work culture. Plant Head, Mr Sanjay Sinha, and other Head of Departments interacted with the new members. It was followed by a cultural programme. Jindal | March 2022 | 45
Thank you note for JSP The Chhattisgarh Sainik Welfare Directorate has thanked JSP for lending a helping hand to the family of a soldier who was martyred recently, fighting for his motherland. A letter from the Director of the Directorate, Brigadier Vivek Sharma (VSM-Retired), said that the “entire Sainik family expresses its gratitude to JSP for cooperation in the matter”. The letter added that “patriotism and goodwill shown by Jindal Steel and Power towards the family of the martyred soldier” will be remembered with gratitude. Industrial safety certificate JPL, Tamnar, was recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of appreciable and outstanding achievement in the field of Industrial Safety in a day-long Seminar conducted by the Directorate, Industrial Health & Safety, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, Raipur. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr Shiv Kumar Dahariya, Minister of Labour, Govt of Chhattisgarh. 46 | Jindal | March 2022
Festival Basant Panchami celebrated Basant Panchami, a day dedicated to worshipping Goddess Saraswati, was celebrated at Barbil and Tensa units with enthusiasm. Children and students, who took part in the celebrations in large numbers, sought blessings of the deity. Prayers to Lord Shiva The auspicious festival of Mahashivratri was observed at Savitri Nagar township at Tamnar, where devotees offered their prayers and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri celebrated Mahashivratri was celebrated with much enthusiasm at Machinery Division, Raipur. Jindal | March 2022 | 47
Safety National Road Safety week observed The National Road Safety week was observed at Barbil unit recently to create awareness among employees and also truckers who often undertake long journeys to transport raw material as well as finished products. Road safety campaign JSP’s Angul unit recently organised a 2-month long road safety campaign to sensitise people about responsible driving. The campaign ran from January to February 2022. 48 | Jindal | March 2022
Safety week organised A safety week was organised at Raipur’s Machinery division from March 1 to March 8. Competitions were organized as part of the event. Unit Head, Mr Arvind Tagai, said that everyone is a security officer, and he is responsible for his own safety, and also helps others too. The 51st National Safety Week concluding ceremony was also addressed by HR Head, Mr Suryodaya Dubey. Jindal | March 2022 | 49
Others Rose garden opened A rose garden was recently opened inside the pellet plant premises at Barbil. Christened “Shramik Udyan,” the garden is home to more than 50 varieties of colourful roses. Trekking expeditions organised Multiple trekking expeditions were recently organised in Barbil and Tensa units which saw good participation from employees, their family members and friends. The Barbil team trekked to the nearby Jateswar Temple situated in a hilly forest area. The team also cleaned the place under its “Swachchta Abhiyaan”. At Tensa, a nearby forest was the trekking destination point for the residents and children. 50 | Jindal | March 2022
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