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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Appointment orders handed over to 39 students from Project-Affected Villages
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) on Tuesday handed over appointment orders to 39 students, who had completed diploma courses in Mining Engineering from Annamalai University. The students are from Project Affected Villages (PAP) in Cuddalore district. According to a press release, the university had signed a memorandum of understanding with NLCIL for a two-year apprenticeship training with a stipend to the students completing the course at the company besides extending employment for the deserving candidates. C.G. Saravanan, Director, Mining Engineering programme, Annamalai University said that as many as 220 students have completed industrial training at NLCIL and more than 100 have got permanent placements in various posts like Surveyor, Overman and Sirdar. NLCIL also inaugurated the newly-established engineering lab and link road on the university premises under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. NLCIL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli and Director (Human Resources) Samir Swarup were present.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NLC wins bid for two mineral blocks in Chattisgarh
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has won the bid for two critical and strategic mineral blocks in the recently concluded Tranche V auction conducted by the Ministry of Mines. A press note said the two blocks — Raipura and Semhardih, both located in Chhattisgarh — contained reserves of phosphorite and limestone, essential minerals in India's fertilizer and industrial sectors. It was worthy to note that, with production of phosphorite from these mines, the huge dependence on import could be reduced and it would contribute significantly towards sustainability and growth of agriculture sector in the country, it added. The Raipura Block was won with a final price offer of 8.6%, while the Semhardih Block was secured with a final offer of 11.05%. These acquisitions were aligned with NLCIL's long-term strategy to expand its presence in the mining of critical minerals, which were increasingly vital for clean energy technologies, fertilizers, electronics, and industrial processes. The acquisition of new mineral assets to complement NLCIL's portfolio — thermal power, lignite mining, renewable energy, and upcoming green hydrogen projects — comes amid NLCIL's strategic push to diversify its resource base and play a vital role in reducing India's dependency on imports and in strengthening the country's industrial and agricultural infrastructure, the company said. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD of NLC India Limited, stated that the acquisition of these critical mineral blocks was a significant step in supporting the government's vision of ensuring a resilient and sustainable mineral ecosystem. Noting that phosphorite was crucial for food security and the fertilizer industry, the CMD said critical minerals would be the building blocks of new-age technologies, green energy solutions, and national prosperity in the journey towards a sustainable and decarbonised future.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NLCIL unveils new mascot during Raising Day fete
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) unveiled a new mascot and reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to achieve a three-fold increase of over 100 Million Tonnes (MT) of lignite by 2030 during the 69th Raising Day celebrations held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A press note said 'Neyon', a lion that symbolises power and progress, will henceforth be the brand ambassador for the company. NLCIL CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli hoisted the NLCIL flag in the presence of former CMDs, senior officials, representatives of trade unions and associations, and employees. Later, the organisation's flag was hoisted across units by the respective leads. The CMD also launched an automatic, smart sliding glass door with the technology to identify employees and visitors with the help of sensors, installed at the entrance to the corporate office. Addressing staff, Mr. Motupalli said the outstanding financial results of 2024-25 and the all-time high profits of the company will motivate 'Team NLCIL' to work with more commitment. He said the NLCIL had fixed targets – achieving more than 100 Million Tonnes (MT) of lignite from the present 44 Million Tonnes in Mining, a three-fold increase in its total power generation capacity and increasing Renewable Energy output sevenfold by 2030. 'This requires concerted effort from a team of skilled workforce that can work with high competency levels through continuous learning and updation of expertise,' he said. He also emphasised the importance of ensuring the commissioning of Units II and III of Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant (TPP), despatch of coal from the Pachwara South Coal Block to Ghatampur TPP and progress of all other upcoming thermal projects on time. The CMD paid tributes to Jambulinga Mudaliar, the philanthropist whose donated land set the stage for establishing the company, and employees and stakeholders of yesteryears and their families who were responsible for the evolution and growth of NLCIL. He was joined by functional directors, executives and others in felicitating 10 elderly retired employees of NLCIL and their spouses. Awards were distributed under various categories like productivity excellence, efficiency, overall performance and safety for industrial and service units in addition to the 'Elite' and 'Excel' group/individual awards. Samir Swarup, Director (HR), NLCIL, also spoke. A book titled 'The Guiding Light – NLCIL Ethics Book,' designed to guide, inspire and empower employees to make decisions grounded with ethics and integrity, was released on the occasion. NLCIL's functional directors, CVO, senior officials, executives, employees, representatives of recognised trade unions, welfare associations, NLC SC/ST welfare federations, WIPS, school teachers, students and the general public attended the event. A cultural event featured a Bharatanatyam recital by artiste and Padma Bhushan awardee Shobana. Cultural programmes were also presented by NLC schoolchildren and students of SNEHA Opportunity School, Neyveli.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
NLCIL's unveils waste-to-art sculpture in Delhi
The NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has installed 'Jai Hind Chakra', a sculpture crafted from scrap metals, near the new Parliament House in New Delhi. A press note said the installation, symbolising national pride and environmental consciousness, was designed and developed as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 4.0 campaign by the Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal. The artefact, measuring 10 feet by 10 feet, reflects the colours of the national flag and aims to promote awareness about environmental protection and waste management. Designed using a mirror-image concept, the sculpture appears identical from both front and the rear. According to the press note, as part of initiatives in line with the Seva campaign and 'Waste to Art' thrust, the NLCIL undertook several creative efforts to transform industrial waste into valuable art. Among these was the development of 'Punarutthan Charkha Park', a themed park featuring sculptures and models made from scrap materials. Additionally, an unused building was renovated and converted into NLCIL 'Parampariyam' museum, further promoting sustainability. The Jai Hind Chakra was similarly conceptualized using unused Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) scrap materials sourced from NLCIL Mines. Components like clutch plates and bearings were used to represent strength and mechanical endurance, while pipes and tanks provided structural stability. Specialised fabrication techniques helped shape the sculpture into its final artistic form. Completed within a span of just three weeks, the sculpture was developed under the close supervision and regular inspections of NLCIL CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, the press note said. A total of 1,250 rods and 250 cutting wheels were utilized to ensure the sculpture's intricate design and precision. The sculpture was brought to life by a team of skilled artists led by renowned sculptor Srinivas Padakandla from Vijayawada, who is also a faculty member in the Fine Arts Department at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur.
