Meeting under ‘Industry Care’ initiative held with Industries in

Meeting under ‘Industry Care’ initiative held with Industries in the 

District of Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagarh and Kandhamal

 

 

Under the guidance of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik, Shri Asit Kumar Tripathy, IAS (Retd.) Principal Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha & Hon’ble Chairman, WODC, Government of Odisha has been emphasising to strengthen the industrial growth in every district of the state.

 

As part of the ‘Industry care’ initiative to engage formally with district wise industries and to raise awareness about business reforms and institutional mechanisms among industries and address their issues on a high priority basis, senior officials from the Government of Odisha met industries located in Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagarh and Kandhamal at the Conference Hall of DRDA, Ganjam held on 10^th and 11^th August 2021.

 

The event started with a keynote address by Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS Principal Secretary Industries Department, followed by an address by Shri Asit Kumar Tripathy, IAS (Retd.), Principal Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister

 

A detailed discussion with the participated industries was also held followed by the presentation on District Investment Promotion Agency (DIPA) by Shri. Bhupendra Singh Poonia, IAS MD, IPICOL

 

The meeting was attended by 14 large scale industries and a total of more than 60 MSME units. Large industries such as Tata SEZ, IOCL, GAIL, Grasim Industries, Smartchem Technologies Ltd., Coastal Biotech etc. participated among others.

 

The majority of the issues raised by the participated industries are related to the Gopalpur Pipeline corridor, land, power supply, license renewal, credit to the units, approach road and water supply. These issues will be now vigorously monitored by the Department of Industries.

 

Specific issues related to the upcoming pipeline corridor from Gopalpur Port to Tata SEZ was raised by Tata SEZ. Principal Secretary, Industries emphasized the importance of the proposed pipeline corridor for attracting investment in the region.

 

Senior officials from the department of MSME including Shri Satyabrata Sahu, IAS Principal Secretary, MSME Dept, Government of Odisha have interacted with the industries in a session held on MSME.

 

These initiatives providing a unique opportunity for MSMEs to directly interact with the senior officials of the Government of Odisha and the on-site resolutions helping them solving their long-pending issues and concerns.

 

A Workshop on Prospective Economics Activities in the District of Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagarh and Kandhamal was chaired by Shri Asit Kumar Tripathy, IAS (Retd.) to highlight the potential economic activities in the sectors of Agriculture, Aquaculture, Textile & Tourism among others.

 

Furthermore, in a significant move to streamline the investment facilitation mechanism at the district level, the Government of Odisha has announced the setting up of dedicated “District Investment Promotion Agencies (DIPA)” in each of the 30 Districts across the State.

SBI awarded the mandate for the first SOFR

 SBI awarded the mandate for the first SOFR linked
ECB deal by Indian Oil Corporation Limited

SBI and IOCL reach an important milestone in LIBOR transition with a USD 100 million deal for 5 years

First SOFR linked deal in the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) market

Country’s largest commercial bank, State Bank of India (SBI) has been awarded the mandate for the first SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) linked ECB deal by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).  SOFR is an identified replacement for USD LIBOR which is expected to be phased out at the end of 2021. The sunset has been triggered by the decision of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in UK not to compel contributing banks for LIBOR calculation after December 2021.

On this occasion, Deputy Managing Director (International Banking Group), Shri C Venkat Nageswar, said, “It is the first SOFR deal in the ECB space and the transaction demonstrates SBI’s position as a leader in aligning its systems and processes to embrace Alternate Reference Rates (ARRs). IOCL, the largest public sector Oil Marketing Company in India, by availing the first SOFR linked ECB, will set the pace for smooth transition by Indian Corporates to ARR mechanism.”

Catalyst PR bags National Award

Catalyst PR bags National Award from Public Relations Society of India

Chennai based Catalyst Public Relations Pvt. Ltd, one of the prominent PR agencies in India, has been conferred with the ‘Best Public Awareness Program Award’ by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) at the 41^st All India Public Relations Conference, Hyderabad, held recently. Catalyst PR is the only PR agency in India to bag this prestigious award amidst Fortune 50 plus Indian corporates such as IOCL, HPCL, NMDC, L&T, Metrorail, Bharat Petroleum etc. With this award, Catalyst PR has garnered a total of 5 National Awards till date.

Ramkumar Singaram, CEO, Catalyst PR received the award from Shri Mohd Mahmood Ali,  Hon’ble Minister for Home, Govt. of Telangana,  in the august presence of Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President, PRSI; K.V. Ramanachary, State Advisor for Culture, Telangana and others.

The eminent jury who had chosen the companies under various categories were Mr. Sarthak Behuria, Ex. Chairman SCOPE & IndianOil ; Ms. Nivedita Banerjee, Secretary General, PRSI; Mr. Manish Desai, Director General, IIMC and Registrar of Newspapers of India; Mrs. Deepak Sandhu, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India and Principal Director; Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India; Ms. Stuti Kakar, Ex Chairperson , National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ; Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President PRSI and Ms. Yeshi Seli, Associate Editor Business India.

Catalyst bagged this prestigious award for making the best use of media in propagating the “Aadi Peraku” Celebrations organized by its client, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai, in the month of August of 2019.

In a continuous endeavor of creating values among youth, Catalyst PR was tasked to reach out to younger generation with the traditional values ofTamil Nadu. A cultural setup bringing alive scenes of Aadi Peraku celebration, including creation of ‘Sandhai’, students using traditional wear of ‘Saree & Half-Saree’, Village classics etc., that is indigenous to rural areas of Tamil Nadu was recreated at the College premises to absorb the same atmosphere that is typically seen in a village.

The event, which was aimed at reviving the gradually disappearing festivity that is unique to Tamil people and culture, had found substantial reach among younger generation with the participation of more than 4000 students. 

Catalyst PR bags National Award from Public Relations Society of India

Chennai, Dec. 2019

Chennai based Catalyst Public Relations Pvt. Ltd, one of the prominent PR agencies in India, has been conferred with the ‘Best Public Awareness Program Award’ by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) at the 41^st All India Public Relations Conference, Hyderabad, held recently. Catalyst PR is the only PR agency in India to bag this prestigious award amidst Fortune 50 plus Indian corporates such as IOCL, HPCL, NMDC, L&T, Metrorail, Bharat Petroleum etc. With this award, Catalyst PR has garnered a total of 5 National Awards till date.

Catalyst PR bags National Award from Public Relations Society of India

Chennai, Dec. 2019

Chennai based Catalyst Public Relations Pvt. Ltd, one of the prominent PR agencies in India, has been conferred with the ‘Best Public Awareness Program Award’ by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) at the 41^st All India Public Relations Conference, Hyderabad, held recently. Catalyst PR is the only PR agency in India to bag this prestigious award amidst Fortune 50 plus Indian corporates such as IOCL, HPCL, NMDC, L&T, Metrorail, Bharat Petroleum etc. With this award, Catalyst PR has garnered a total of 5 National Awards till date.

Ramkumar Singaram, CEO, Catalyst PR received the award from Shri Mohd Mahmood Ali,  Hon’ble Minister for Home, Govt. of Telangana,  in the august presence of Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President, PRSI; K.V. Ramanachary, State Advisor for Culture, Telangana and others.

The eminent jury who had chosen the companies under various categories were Mr. Sarthak Behuria, Ex. Chairman SCOPE & IndianOil ; Ms. Nivedita Banerjee, Secretary General, PRSI; Mr. Manish Desai, Director General, IIMC and Registrar of Newspapers of India; Mrs. Deepak Sandhu, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India and Principal Director; Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India; Ms. Stuti Kakar, Ex Chairperson , National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ; Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President PRSI and Ms. Yeshi Seli, Associate Editor Business India.

Catalyst bagged this prestigious award for making the best use of media in propagating the “Aadi Peraku” Celebrations organized by its client, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai, in the month of August of 2019.

In a continuous endeavour of creating values among youth, Catalyst PR was tasked to reach out to younger generation with the traditional values ofTamil Nadu. A cultural setup bringing alive scenes of Aadi Peraku celebration, including creation of ‘Sandhai’, students using traditional wear of ‘Saree & Half-Saree’, Village classics etc., that is indigenous to rural areas of Tamil Nadu was recreated at the College premises to absorb the same atmosphere that is typically seen in a village.

The event, which was aimed at reviving the gradually disappearing festivity that is unique to Tamil people and culture, had found substantial reach among younger generation with the participation of more than 4000 students.

Ramkumar Singaram, CEO, Catalyst PR received the award from Shri Mohd Mahmood Ali,  Hon’ble Minister for Home, Govt. of Telangana,  in the august presence of Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President, PRSI; K.V. Ramanachary, State Advisor for Culture, Telangana and others.

The eminent jury who had chosen the companies under various categories were Mr. Sarthak Behuria, Ex. Chairman SCOPE & IndianOil ; Ms. Nivedita Banerjee, Secretary General, PRSI; Mr. Manish Desai, Director General, IIMC and Registrar of Newspapers of India; Mrs. Deepak Sandhu, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India and Principal Director; Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India; Ms. Stuti Kakar, Ex Chairperson , National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ; Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President PRSI and Ms. Yeshi Seli, Associate Editor Business India.

Catalyst bagged this prestigious award for making the best use of media in propagating the “Aadi Peraku” Celebrations organized by its client, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai, in the month of August of 2019.

In a continuous endeavour of creating values among youth, Catalyst PR was tasked to reach out to younger generation with the traditional values ofTamil Nadu. A cultural setup bringing alive scenes of Aadi Peraku celebration, including creation of ‘Sandhai’, students using traditional wear of ‘Saree & Half-Saree’, Village classics etc., that is indigenous to rural areas of Tamil Nadu was recreated at the College premises to absorb the same atmosphere that is typically seen in a village.

The event, which was aimed at reviving the gradually disappearing festivity that is unique to Tamil people and culture, had found substantial reach among younger generation with the participation of more than 4000 students.

Catalyst PR bags National Award from Public Relations Society of India

Chennai, Dec. 2019

Chennai based Catalyst Public Relations Pvt. Ltd, one of the prominent PR agencies in India, has been conferred with the ‘Best Public Awareness Program Award’ by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) at the 41^st All India Public Relations Conference, Hyderabad, held recently. Catalyst PR is the only PR agency in India to bag this prestigious award amidst Fortune 50 plus Indian corporates such as IOCL, HPCL, NMDC, L&T, Metrorail, Bharat Petroleum etc. With this award, Catalyst PR has garnered a total of 5 National Awards till date.

Ramkumar Singaram, CEO, Catalyst PR received the award from Shri Mohd Mahmood Ali,  Hon’ble Minister for Home, Govt. of Telangana,  in the august presence of Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President, PRSI; K.V. Ramanachary, State Advisor for Culture, Telangana and others.

The eminent jury who had chosen the companies under various categories were Mr. Sarthak Behuria, Ex. Chairman SCOPE & IndianOil ; Ms. Nivedita Banerjee, Secretary General, PRSI; Mr. Manish Desai, Director General, IIMC and Registrar of Newspapers of India; Mrs. Deepak Sandhu, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India and Principal Director; Shri Wajahat Habibullah, Ex Chief Information Commissioner, Govt of India; Ms. Stuti Kakar, Ex Chairperson , National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ; Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President PRSI and Ms. Yeshi Seli, Associate Editor Business India.

Catalyst bagged this prestigious award for making the best use of media in propagating the “Aadi Peraku” Celebrations organized by its client, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai, in the month of August of 2019.

In a continuous endeavour of creating values among youth, Catalyst PR was tasked to reach out to younger generation with the traditional values ofTamil Nadu. A cultural setup bringing alive scenes of Aadi Peraku celebration, including creation of ‘Sandhai’, students using traditional wear of ‘Saree & Half-Saree’, Village classics etc., that is indigenous to rural areas of Tamil Nadu was recreated at the College premises to absorb the same atmosphere that is typically seen in a village.

The event, which was aimed at reviving the gradually disappearing festivity that is unique to Tamil people and culture, had found substantial reach among younger generation with the participation of more than 4000 students.

Vikram Solar Commissions 1461 kW Rooftop

 Vikram Solar Commissions 1461 kW Rooftop Solar projects for Century Plyboards (India) Limited

Chennai, 18th September, 2018: Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturer and a prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider, announced the installation of a 1461 kW Rooftop Solar PV system for Century Plyboards (India) Limited at two locations. 

The 1056kW at Century Plyboards’ Chennai unit is spread over 11000 square metres across seven factory sheds and 3 evacuation points. There are 3300 modules in operations with a cumulative annual energy yield of 1.536 million units, which would help reduce 1310 metric tonnes of Carbon Dioxide emissions per year.

Vikram Solar also commissioned a 405kW Rooftop Solar PV system for Century Plyboards’ Chirai Moti unit near the Kandla Port in Gujarat. Spread over 450 square metres, the project is powering the complete factory with the power evacuated at 2 points. The plant is expected to produce an annual yield of nearly 6 Lakh units which would reduce around 500 metric tonnes of Carbon Dioxide emissions per year.

Mr. Keshav Bhajanka, Executive Director, Century Ply, shared, “Green energy shift was always a part of our plan to become a part of the national Green Energy Revolution and we are glad to have succeeded in ushering into the renewable hemisphere. Our intention was to contribute towards the Solar Mission of the country and actively address the issue of global warming. Vikram Solar, with its 12 year old history and steps undertaken by the company to help other industries contribute to the environmental longevity, played a pivotal role in helping us make this vision a reality. We intend to further enhance our renewable footprint and look forward to having future associations with them across different functioning units in India”.

Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, MD & CEO, Vikram Solar, shared on the occasion, “Century Plyboards Limited is a leader in the industry and it was a privilege for us to make their vision a reality in their first step towards the green energy drive which is a valuable and respectful addition in our portfolio of leading industrial manufacturers that we have helped go solar. We are proud to have showcased a strategic and technological advantage in conceptualizing the project, and upholding our commitment to the client. We hope that this will be a long lasting association and we congratulate Century Plyboards Limited for their step towards a Green India”.

Ms. Neha Agrawal - Head- Corporate Strategy & Rooftop Business said “Vikram Solar has a prestigious Rooftop EPC portfolio comprising of Private Sector clients (SL Group, IMFA, Century Ply, KBL, and Anmol Biscuits to name a few) and Government clients (such as ISRO, IOCL, SBI, WBSEDCL, and AAI).

We are continuously working towards setting rooftop power plants in a timeline of 1 to 3 months with precision engineering that maximizes roof space and meets power demands at least cost. Our team ensures that the return on investment on the rooftop power plants of our esteemed clientele is maximized and the realization is optimum.”