TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR; JANUARY 18, 2024 In a bid to champion climate-friendly farming practices, Odisha on Thursday hosted the ‘Organix 2024’ conclave in Bhubaneswar. The day-long event delved into the potential and challenges of organic farming in the state, with a primary focus on encouraging villages to adopt traditional, organic methods over conventional pesticide-based approaches. Key figures from the agricultural ...

TBB BUREAU AYODHYA, JAN 15, 2024 In a significant step towards environmental sustainability and economic empowerment, SIDBI, in collaboration with ETO Motors, has launched electric vehicle (EV) services in Ayodhya. The initiative, inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marks a pivotal moment in the state’s commitment to greener and skilling initiatives, particularly for women. At the launch event ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI; JANUARY 12, 2024 On the occasion of National Youth Day on January 12, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reiterated its commitment to empowering youth across its operations through multiple opportunities for advancement. The company has employed a two-pronged approach, generating extensive employment opportunities with rich job content across its world-class operations, and empowering youths ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, JAN 11, 2024 Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters under its CSR initiative distributed clothes to inmates of Adarsh Viskashan Old Age Home, Ranchi on Thursday during the ongoing chilly winter season. Under this program, the Ladies Club provided sarees and dress materials  to the needy senior citizens of the old age shelter home. The noble ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JAN 10, 2024 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched the third phase of “Project Panchhi” in Jharsuguda. Conceptualized under the visionary leadership of Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal, Project Panchhi is Vedanta’s innovative corporate recruitment drive which aims to employ 1000 girls from economically backward communities, across its diverse businesses in metals, mining, oil & ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 09, 2024 Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms have recently launched the “My Odisha, India’s Pride” contest. This initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to foster cultural enrichment and nurturing young talent while celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. Aimed at cultivating pride and creativity among children aged 8-12 and 13-16 years, the contest invites ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 08, 2024 With the aim to showcase the great potential of Odisha and huge investment opportunities in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Processing, Fisheries & Animal Husbandry sectors in the State, the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department of the State Government will be organising ‘Krushi Odisha-2024’ from January 12 to 14 at Janata Maidan, here. The three-day event ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JAN 05, 2024 Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into an agreement with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for setting up of Multi Skill Development Institutes (MSDIs). An MoU to this effect was signed in the  presence of Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Vinay Ranjan, Director (P&IR), Coal India Limited and Manoj Kumar, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JAN 04, 2024  Aditya Birla Group company Utkal Alumina International Ltd (UAIL) has enriched lives of the farming community in Rayagada district of Odisha by raising income levels through zero-based budgeting in cultivable land under its Project UANAT. Project UANAT, the acronym for Utkal’s Action for Agricultural Transformation, has been implemented in Rengansahil village of Kashipur block ...

TBB BUREAU KALINGANAGAR, JAN 02, 2024 Gobinda Gaipai, a 24-year-old from Mirigichara under Sukinda block in Jajpur district, has dedicated himself to igniting social change through the powerful medium of street play. His journey began with a personal tragedy — the loss of his brother to alcohol abuse. This devastating experience fuelled Gobinda’s determination to prevent others from suffering a ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 23, 2023 On National Farmers’ Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reiterates its commitment to creating wider avenues in socio-economic growth for the advancement of India’s rural communities. The company is actively engaging with the farming community through several initiatives designed to ensure dignified livelihoods, enhance knowledge of farming techniques, boost sustainable agriculture ...

TBB BUREAU BELPAHAR, DEC 16, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently supported the staging of the world’s longest Sambalpuri theatre production, spanning 49 hours in duration. Performed at Belpahar in Jharsuguda district of Odisha by the Mirror Theatre group, this is the latest iteration of the company’s efforts to nurture traditional art forms at the grassroots level, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 14, 2023 Hindalco, Hirakud, an Aditya Birla Group company’s community development programmes has made a huge difference in Nimpali village in the tribal-dominated district of Sambalpur in Odisha, through its project ‘Ama Pada’. Nimpali village has a populace of a little over 300 people.  Of this, 90 percent are schedule tribes (STs) and 5 percent schedule ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 10, 2023 Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), a global leader in the steel industry, has been conferred with the CSR Excellence Award by The CSR Journal in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the promotion of sports in rural and tribal areas of the country. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presented the honour to the ...

TBB BUREAU BALASORE, DEC 06, 2023 Reliance Foundation celebrated “Kahani, Kala, Khushi”, a series of activities including sharing stories, inspiring art and spreading cheer with the students at Bahanaga Government High School in Balasore district of Odisha, on Wednesday. Reliance Foundation also distributed attractive school bags, art materials including colour boxes, crayons, art brushes etc. and some goodies to all ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, DEC 04, 2023 On International Day of Persons with Disabilities-2023 on Sunday, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DE&I) across the country’s manufacturing landscape. The company employs several differently-abled individuals within its operations at present. On the occasion, it organised numerous initiatives aimed at driving greater ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, DEC 04, 2023 JSP Foundation, the social wing of Naveen Jindal-led Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 at its ‘Jindal Asha’ center in Jindal Nagar, here on Sunday. On this occasion, more than 150 specially-abled children from the Chhendipada Block, along with their parents, participated in the awareness rally ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 04, 2023 Reinforcing its commitment to skill development and social transformation, Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL), on Saturday inaugurated its 19th DIKSHa (Dalmia Institute of Knowledge and Skill Harnessing) Centre at Lanjiberna in Odisha. This is the 7th DIKSHa centre to be launched in Odisha. The ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/KEONJHAR, DEC 3, 2023 More than 400 people from Koira, Jajang and its adjacent villages availed the benefit of free medical services at the free health camp organised by the JSW Foundation in association with Jagannath Cancer Aid Foundation (JCAF). The 2-day mega health camp – the second in this calendar year – was held on December 1-2 ...

TBB BUREAU PARADIP, DEC 3, 2023 The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Sunday joined the world in observing the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. PPA organised a programme at its Administrative Building here to mark the occasion. PPA Chairman PL Haranadh who graced the event as the chief guest, saluted the spirit of determination of the school saying that ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, DEC 01, 2023 JSP Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), on Friday observed World AIDS Day-2023 with a series of awareness activities in collaboration with government and non-government bodies. JSP Foundation’s field functionaries raised awareness about the consequences of the pandemic and encouraged people to take action against HIV/AIDS, focusing on ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR, NOV 28, 2023 Leading steelmaker Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been honoured with the highly coveted Greentech CSR India Award-2023 for its outstanding contributions in the field of rehabilitation and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The prestigious award was conferred by Greentech Foundation in recognition of JSP’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and ...

TBB BUREAU BILAIMUNDA (SUNDARGARH), NOV 23, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently supported the Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (National Young Scientist Exhibition), a national-level initiative by the National Council Of Educational Research & Training (NCERT), organised in Hemgir Block of Sundargarh district in Odisha. By regularly encouraging impactful educational initiatives such as this exhibition and the Suravi ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 23, 2023 With the aim of helping Odisha youths gain employability and relevant skill sets for the power sector, Tata Power – which is running four Discoms in the state in joint venture with the State Government – has signed MoUs with renowned universities. The initiative is in line with the Odisha Government’s ‘Skilled in Odisha’ ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, NOV 1, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched Shree Shakti project, a testament to its resolute commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this project, the company inducted 108 highly skilled women employees to its shop floor during the C-shift (10:10 PM-6:10 AM). Vedanta stands as the first in Odisha to ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, OCT 27, 2023 NTPC Swayamsiddha Ladies Club, Coal Mining Headquarters provided essential and nutritious food items essential for the wellbeing of mother and growth of the child, as part of its CSR initiative for creating awareness on the importance of nutritious food for expectant mothers. The initiative was undertaken under the guidance of Swayamsiddha Ladies Club President ...

TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, OCT 27, 2023 Leading smart-irrigation solution provider Netafim India has launched its groundbreaking product ‘Toofan’ – an innovative irrigation technology that promises to transform farming for growers of all scales. Through this product, the company aims to cover 25,000 hectares of land and reach 35,000 farmers by 2025 across India to revolutionize sustainable farming. Randhir Chauhan, Managing ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCT 23, 2023 Union Home Minister and Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday said that the newly established cooperative export body National Cooperative for Exports Ltd. (NCEL) will become an organization representing the entire cooperative sector and in the coming days efforts will be made to develop NCEL into a complete export ecosystem covering all ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, OCT 23, 2023 The Lanjigarh Unit of Vedanta Limited has launched ‘Ascend: Grow Responsibly, Learn Responsibly’, a mentoring series led by the company’s senior leaders with the goal of reaching out to students attending schools in the vicinity of the operational area. The initiative envisions a platform where the students can directly engage and interact with the ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 20, 2023 Aditya Birla Group company Aditya Aluminium’s ‘Project Sinchai’ is making a phenomenal difference to 220 people in the rural hinterland of Odisha, enriching their lives. This collaborative project has been implemented in partnership with the Horticulture Department of the Odisha Government and farmers in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Pradhan Mantri ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, OCT 19, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, hosted Suraksha Sammelan, the inaugural session of ‘Gems of Wisdom,’ a talk series which is all about sharing knowledge and insights on best industrial practices at its Jharsuguda plant. The sessions explored the vital connection between law enforcement and industrial security, with a strong emphasis on enhancing ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, OCT 16, 2023 With the objective of supporting the elderly patients of the local communities with quality and accessible eye care, Vedanta Limited Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina organised its annual mega cataract camp at Vedanta Hospital, here in collaboration with Mahanadi Netra Chikitsalaya, Sonepur. The camp was flagged off by the senior leaders ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 15, 2023 To empower the retailer community in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on Sunday announced a partnership with Coca-Cola India to launch the Super Power Retailer Program under the Skill India Mission. The program is being piloted ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 15, 2023 Dalmia Bharat Group on Sunday announced the successful empowerment of 18000 women on International Day of Rural Women. Through the establishment of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), these women are provided essential skill training and access to vital resources for sustainable livelihood development. In collaboration with various organisations like NRLM, NABARD, etc. Dalmia Bharat organizes various ...

TBB BUREAU CUTTACK, OCT 14, 2023 “We should mark 23 January as National Flag Day as it is the day we earned the right to display our national flag freely with respect and dignity,” said Flag Foundation of India (FFoI) President and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) Chairman Naveen Jindal while addressing students at the Ravenshaw University here on the ...

TBB BUREAU BERHAMPUR, OCT 11, 2023 PSODL, a dedicated advocate for women and communities in Southern Odisha, is championing Income Generation Activities (IGAs) through its livelihood enhancement program. Collaborating with Mission Shakti, Odisha Livelihood Mission, and NGO partner, TPSODL is identifying and supporting potential Women Self-Help Groups (WSHG) and farmers through various initiatives. One of the noteworthy endeavours of TPSODL ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 8, 2023 In a dedicated pursuit of its commitment to the vision of a Hunger-Free India, the JSP Foundation, inspired by the Hunger-Free India vision of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) Chairman Naveen Jindal who had introduced a private bill in the Lok Sabha to end hunger in the country, is set to expand the operational ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 6, 2023 Continuing its efforts and community-led initiatives promoting Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Disaster Risk Reduction in disaster prone districts of Odisha, Reliance Foundation in partnership with the local communities, has initiated conservation programme centered on conservation of the mangrove ecosystem in Balasore, Jagatsinghpur and Ganjam districts of the state. Reliance Foundation has supported the planting ...

TBB BUREAU JODA/BARBIL, SEPT 30, 2023 Embracing the spirituality and the community aspiration, Jindal Steel & Power Chairman Naveen Jindal and JSP Foundation Chairperson Shallu Jindal laid the foundation stone for a magnificent Shiv Temple, ‘Devalaya,’ in the heart of Devbhoomi, Jindal Nagar in Barbil on Friday. This auspicious occasion was graced with  the presence of Padmasri Tulsi Munda, JSP ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, SEPT 27, 2023 Vedanta Limited Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, was felicitated by the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer, Kalahandi for its outstanding contribution towards the Ni-Kshay Mitra program in Kalahandi district. The Ni-Kshay Mitra program, a pivotal component of the Ayushman Bhav initiative of the Central Government, focuses on providing specialized ...

TBB BUREAU HYDERABAD, SEPT 26, 2023 In yet another milestone partnership, Heartfulness Institute signs an MoU with Bioversity (which is a part of the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT) on behalf of the Executive Secretariat of the ‘4 PER 1000’ Initiative. The objective of the MoU is to enhance cooperation between ‘4 PER 1000’ and Heartfulness and to identify ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 26, 2023 Tata Steel Foundation celebrated the remarkable achievements of two of its employees who recently conquered the towering Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. On returning from the expedition, the mountaineers — Satyabrata Das and Nakmani Nilima Hembrom — were felicitated for their incredible accomplishment by Odisha Skill Development Minister Pritiranjan Gharai, at his residence here ...

TBB BUREAU JODA, SEPT 23, 2023 In a bid to combat spread, and raise awareness about dengue among the communities, Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) has started a campaign in Joda municipality and its surrounding villages under Jalhari, Jurudi and Jaganj gram panchayats of Keonjhar district. The awareness drive is being conducted through intense fogging, spraying of anti-larva, public address system ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPT 21, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently conducted a comprehensive fire mock drill at the DAV School, Jharsuguda. The aim of the drill was to enhance the school’s fire emergency response capabilities and familiarize community members with fire mitigation methods towards effectively managing fire-related emergencies. The mock drill drew active participation from over ...

TBB BUREAU RANCHI, SEPT 19, 2023 NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi is observing Hindi Pakhwada from September 14 to 29, 2023. As part of the observance various competitions among the company employees and their family members are being held to propagate Hindi. In a bid to encourage the use of Hindi, Rajbhasha Quiz with general knowledge Hindi competition was held ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 15, 2023 Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group has initiated “Project Kushali’ in collaboration with Sri Ganesh Driving Training School with the prime objective of opening a window of employment opportunities for youngsters in the rural areas. Launched since April 13, 2022 in Nuapada village under Kashipur Block of Rayagada District ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, SEPT 14, 2023 Vedanta Limited’s Lanjigarh unit, India’s premier producer of metallurgical alumina, provides a wide range of basic and specialized health services to the underserved communities in remote regions of Odisha. This year Vedanta Lanjigarh extended its healthcare support to Sibapadar village in Muniguda Block of Rayagada district through a mega health camp, reaching out to ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, SEPT 13, 2023 Vedanta Aluminium observed National Nutrition Week by rallying its employees, their families and community members to participate in several events aimed at raising awareness around the need for enhanced nutritional practices. To boost community engagement and participation in the initiative, the company integrated its awareness efforts with the #RunForZeroHunger campaign, a social impact ...

TBB BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, SEPT 9, 2023   Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently conducted a filaria awareness and medicine distribution program at Jharsuguda, reaching out to more than 7000 beneficiaries. As part of the awareness drive, Jharsuguda MLA Deepali Das flagged-off Vedanta’s ‘Filaria Awareness Rath’, a mobile unit well-equipped with visual teaching aids and announcement systems, aimed at ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPT 8, 2023 In alignment with its dedication to nurturing overall socio-economic growth in its operational communities and as part of a CSR initiative, Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has launched its second Vocational Training Center in Khordha under Project ‘Roshni’ recently. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of dignitaries from the senior ...