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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
SEIL Energy administrative building in Nellore gets IGBC Platinum Award
Nellore-based independent power producer SEIL Energy India Limited announced that its administrative building has been awarded the prestigious Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum' Award for green building certification. This achievement is a testament to SEIL Energy's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company's administrative building located at Nelaturu village of Muthukur mandal in Nellore, achieved an impressive rating of over 80 per cent in the Existing Green Building Rating System. The IGBC Platinum Certification was presented at the Green Andhra Summit 2025, held in Vijayawada recently. The summit was organised by IGBC in partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and CII (Confederation of Indian Industry). 'This recognition reflects our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our team,' said SEIL Energy Limited CEO Janmejaya Mahapatra. 'The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to reduce energy consumption, conserve water, and minimise waste. Our dedicated team have made sustainability a way of life at the supercritical thermal power generation complex, powering progress responsibly,' he added.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Over 400 bicycles handed over to school students
Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Friday handed over 349 bicycles to the students of Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) in Makkenavaripalem and 104 bicycles to the students of Government Upper Primary School in Kommalapadu, both villages at Santhamaguluru mandal in Bapatla district. The bicycles are part of 1,000 bicycles donated by SEIL Energy India Ltd., Nellore-based independent power producer, to school children in Addanki Constituency of Bapatla district, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The initiative is part of a broader plan to provide bicycles to 10,000 students in the region by the end of the year. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, 'This is not just a gesture of support, but an investment in the future of rural students. The bicycles help improve school attendance, punctuality, and physical fitness. The decline in cycle usage in rural areas needed to be addressed with practical interventions like this'. He also lauded the CSR partners for their contribution and personally thanked the company representatives. He mentioned the success of 'Talliki Vandanam' scheme, under which financial assistance is being deposited to eligible students' families. He instructed officials to resolve any pending disbursements without delay. Highlighting the Coalition government's commitment to education, Mr. Gottipati said that the school students are being provided with quality meals, bags, and textbooks free of political branding under the leadership of Minister for Education Nara Lokesh. He said that the government is ensuring a supportive learning environment across all government schools. During the visit, the Minister responded to requests for an RO water plant at the Makkenavaripalem ZPHS and immediately directed its installation. He also assured to complete the repair works at all school buildings and to construct new ones wherever required. As part of the visit to the village, he also inaugurated new CC roads and side drains worth ₹30 lakh. Janmejaya Mahapatra, CEO of SEIL Energy India Ltd, said, 'We believe that education is the most powerful tool for community transformation. Through this initiative, we are not just donating bicycles – we are helping unlock the future potential of 1,000 children. We are proud to partner with the State government in advancing this noble and meaningful cause.' All 1,000 beneficiaries are underprivileged school students from rural areas, and many of them are first-generation learners. This project is part of SEIL's broader CSR commitment across four key pillars: education, health, decarbonisation and skill and entrepreneurship development. Over the past decade, it has positively impacted about one million lives through the CSR initiatives, he added. It may be noted here that Mr. Gottipati Ravi Kumar had last week handed over 137 bicycles to the students of ZPHS at Vellalacheruvu village in the same mandal, and earlier distributed 452 bicycles to students of ZPHS at Medarametla village in Korisapadu mandal of the district. The beneficiaries include girl students from Classes 6 to 10.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SEIL Energy recognised for CSR initiatives
SEIL Energy India Limited, a Nellore-based independent power producer, announced that it has been recognised for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives by the Indian Red Cross Society, A.P.. Governor and president of Indian Red Cross Society, A.P., S. Abdul Nazeer, presented the Red Cross Medal to CSR head, SEIL Energy, Albert David Peter, at a ceremony in Vijayawada on Wednesday. SEIL Energy CEO Janmejaya Mahapatra said, 'At SEIL, we believe in making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our CSR initiatives are designed to support the well-being of our society, and we are committed to continuing our efforts in this direction.' This recognition is a testament to SEIL Energy's commitment to giving back to society. As part of its CSR initiatives, the company has supported the Indian Red Cross Cancer Hospital in Nellore by installing 150 kWh on-grid solar, four solar water heaters, and providing medical equipment. 'These initiatives aim to enhance the treatment and care of cancer patients. These contributions to the Indian Red Cross Cancer Hospital are a reflection of the company's commitment to improving healthcare services and promoting sustainability,' Mr. Mahapatra added.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
VPR Foundation to soon launch Operation Netra
Nellore-based VPR Foundation, which has so far distributed 950 plus tricycles to persons with disabilities across SPSR Nellore district, is contemplating to reach out to the visually challenged by conducting special eye camps in every nook and corner of the district under 'Operation Netra'. A special bus fitted with all allied testing equipment will ply through the villages to screen the beneficiaries and recommend suitable treatment. The foundation, run by Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, has so far distributed tricycles in Kovur (200), Nellore Rural (100), Udayagiri (155), Atmakur (160), Kandukur (150), Kavali (160).
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nara Lokesh to inaugurate V.R.C. High School in Nellore on July 6
Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh will inaugurate the recently renovated V.R.C. High School in Nellore on July 6, said Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister Ponguru Narayana. The Minister made the announcement after inspecting the school along with his daughter Ponguru Sharini on Thursday. Later, he conducted a review meeting with the teachers at the school premises and gave directions to the teachers on topics related to teaching and child care. He suggested the teachers to be role models for everyone and lauded the staff of NCC and municipal corporation officials for completing the renovation works at a fast pace. Speaking to the media, he said, 'The school is being renovated with international standards. The sports ground is very attractive. The classrooms and labs are suitable to provide digital education. The music and dance rooms have also been set up. Of the 5,000 admission applications, 1,050 poor students have received the opportunity to study.' 'On the lines of V.R.C. High School, 11 more high schools will be developed in the city within a year. The remaining schools will also be modernised in the next four years. The goal is to establish Nellore-based schools as a model in the country. I thank Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Lokesh for providing this opportunity.' Though the Education Minister will officially inaugurate the school on July 6, the classes will be commence for Class VI to IX from July 7, Class I to V from July 8, and for nursery from July 9. Joint Collector K. Karthik, Municipal Commissioner Y.O. Nandan, V.R.C. High School principal Venkat Rao and others participated in this programme.
