Bhubaneswar, Jan 7: National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) celebrated its 42^nd Foundation Day in a hybrid mode at Nalco Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

 Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Company, Sridhar Patra, and the functional Directors including, M.P. Mishra, Director (P&T) & Director (Finance)-Additional Charge, B.K. Das, Director (Production) & Director (Commercial)-Additional Charge and Somanath Hansdah, Chief Vigilance Officer, addressed the employees on the occasion.

During the event presentation of the Nalco awards to renowned and eminent personalities for their significant achievements in respective fields with the objective of promoting literature and culture was staged.

This year the Kalidas Samman of Nalco was conferred upon well-known spiritual thinker and writer Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy. Renowned Odissi Dancer Padmashri Aruna Mohanty was bestowed with the  Kharavela Award in Odissi Dance Guru Category. Mamata Ojha and Shri Harekrushna Dhal were both presented with the Kharavela Award in the Odissi Dancer category.

Addressing the employees and stakeholders of the Company, CMD, Sridhar Patra appreciated the dedication and hard work of the employees and unstinted support of other stakeholders which has resulted in optimization of production and productivity, particularly during the COVID 19 pandemic. He also emphasized the importance of keeping a healthy work-life balance and maintaining a positive mindset during adverse conditions and challenging times.

“Nalco’s successful journey from a modest investment way back in the early eighties to a leadership position has always been based on the mantra of 5P that means, focus on Production, Planet, People, Productivity and Profit”.

“I am optimistic that with the ongoing growth plans and strategic initiatives coupled with dedication, discipline and determination of employees, Nalco will rise to the next level of business excellence in the days ahead”, added Patra.

The entire event was streamed online with minimum physical participation, adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines. Contactless presentations of awards was also ensured for the safety of awardees.