Sterlite Copper celebrates National Safety Month

Tuticorin : Sterlite Copper concluded its a month long safety celebrations by organising a valedictory function at Tamira Niketan in Sterlite premises here on Saturday.

Mr.K.Ayyanu, Director of Industrial Safety & Health, Government of Tamil Nadu was the Chief Guest for the programme while Mr.P.Ramnath, Chief Executive Officer, Sterlite Copper presided the function. Mr S. Ismail, Additional Director of Industrial Safety & Health, Madurai and Mr NR Sadhanandham, Joint Director of Industrial Safety & Health were the guests of honour.

Mr.Sandeep K.Acharya, Head – Safety, Sterlite Copper read out the safety annual report during the occasion. He also listed the various measures adopted by the company to improve the safety standards.

Mr.K.Ayyanu lauded the efforts taken by Sterlite Copper to improve safety to become zero incident industry. Speaking on the occasion, Mr.P.Ramnath said, “Safety is our priority in the operations. We have taken various measures to improve safety in our industry”.

The month-long safety celebrations at Sterlite Copper included various competitions like slogan competition, poster making competition, quiz competition, fancy dress competition and spot the hazard competition for the employees, contract workforce and their family members. “Sterlite Copper has encouraged a culture of safety in its organization. The purpose of including the families in the safety celebrations was to inculcate safety not only in the work place but also in everyday life,” said Ms.A.Sumathi, Head – Health, Safety and Environment, Sterlite Copper.

Mr K.Ayyanu, Director of Industrial Safety & Health, Tamilnadu and Mr S. Ismail, Additional Director of Industrial Safety & Health, Madurai distributed the prizes to the winners of the contests. Cultural programmes were also part of the event.

Mr.R.Muralikrishnan, Associate General Manager – Health, Safety, Environment and Dr.R.Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer, Sterlite Copper were also present during the event.

Photo Cut - Line: Mr K Ayyanu, Director of Industrial Safety & Health, Tamilnadu launching the "Safety Manual" book during national safety month valedictory function at Sterlite in the presence of Mr.P.Ramnath, CEO, Sterlite Copper.

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L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Industries (India) Limited

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 661 2926

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Sterlite Copper celebrates International Women’s day

Tuticorin: Sterlite Copper observed International women’s day at Alagar Mahal here on Friday.

Mr.M.Sakthivel, General Manager – Human Resources, Sterlite Copper was the Chief Guest of the programme and presented the awards for 18 best women entrepreneurs. Prizes were also distributed to the winners of various sports events organised by Sterlite recently.

Cultural events were also part of the event and around 1500 members of Sterlite Self Help Groups (SHGs) participated in the event.

“The current financial year was given focus for initiating new income generation activities for the existing women groups. As on date, 220 families were covered during the current financial year in partnership with 4 NGOs. Plastic recycling, sanitary napkin, paper cup and mushroom cultivation units were few entrepreneurship projects initiated during this current year,” said Mr.M.Sakthivel. He also added that Sterlite Copper has started Ilam Mottukal project at a cost of Rs 1.4 crore to improve girl child education in the district.

Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Ms.J.Gokila, Zonal Chairman -North, Thoothukudi Corporation, Ms.J.Maria Ponnammal, Panchayat President , Vadakku Silukkanpatti, Ms.Dhanalakshmi, Thulasi Social Trust, Ms.V.Jeyakani, Director, Dhaayagam Social Welfare Trust, and Ms.Dency, Director, Able Foundation participated in the event.

Photo Cut - Line: Mr.M.Sakthivel, General Manager – Human Resources, Sterlite Copper presenting an award to one of the best Women Entrepreneurs in the women’s day celebration organised by Sterlite Copper.

About Sterlite Women Empowerment Project

Sterlite Women Empowerment Project (SWEP) was conceived to help rural and coastal women become self confident and economically independent. It aims to promote family savings among self help groups (SHGs), which also allows them to take up projects that generate additional income for their families. Launched in March 2005, and engaged with NGOs as project partners, SWEP has inspired the forming of more than 1000 SHGs covering 15,000 rural women from the marginalised sections of society. From the time of its inception, more than 160 groups have taken up profitable income generation activities to raise additional income to families, and the combined savings of these SHGs today amounts to Rs.4.5 crore.

For further information, please contact:

L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 424 2926

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward–looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different that those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements. 

Sterlite Copper ranked as 4th Best Employer of the Year 2012-13 by World HRD Congress

Tuticorin : Sterlite Copper has been ranked the 4^th Best employer of the year 2012-13 among the top ten companies in India during the annual event organised by the World HRD Congress recently at Mumbai.

Sterlite Copper also bagged the prestigious ’Global HR Excellence Award for Innovative HR practices’ during the programme. Mr.Lyonpo Dorji Wangdi, Minister for Labour and Human Resources, Government of Bhutan presented the award to Mr.Suresh Bose, Head – Human Resources and Mr.M.Sakthivel, General Manager – Human Resources, Sterlite Copper.

Sterlite also received awards in other categories including Best Overall Recruiting and Staffing organization of the year, Best Recruiting Evaluation Technique, Talent Management and Excellence in HR through Technology.

After several rounds of filtration and regional round presentation, Sterlite was called for making final presentation before the jury comprising of exemplary leaders in HR & other business leaders who decided to present the awards to Sterlite for the above mentioned categories. Around 150 companies including TCS, Infosys, HCL, NTPC, Shipping Corporation of India, Mahindra Infrastructure etc competed for the awards in various categories.

Employer Branding Institute is a virtual organization where exemplary leaders in HR connect in the cyber space to share the best practices in Employer Branding. Outstanding professionals in several countries who are contributing to various facets of HR are a part of this institute. This virtual organization is exemplary in the manner in which it is run and over the years has created a platform to celebrate the best in Employer Branding in several Asian countries. This Organisation recognizes the achievements in various facets of HR during their Annual Event – ‘World HRD Congress’.

Photo Cut Line : Mr.Lyonpo Dorji Wangdi, Minister for Labour and Human Resources, Government of Bhutan presenting the Global HR Excellence Award for Innovative HR practices to Mr.Suresh Bose, Head – Human Resources and Mr.M.Sakthivel, General Manager – Human Resources, Sterlite Copper.

For further information, please contact:

L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 424 2926

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward–looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different that those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.   

Sterlite to organise Mini Marathon to stress the importance of girl child education

Tuticorin: Sterlite Copper in association with Sports Authority of Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi district will host a mini marathon for the denizens of Thoothukudi in the city on 3^rd March, 2013 (Sunday) from 7 AM onwards.

The objective of the marathon is to stress the importance of girl child education. More than 1000 runners are expected to participate in the event. Mr.Ashish Kumar IAS, District Collector, Thoothukudi will flag off the event in the presence of Mr.P.Ramnath, Chief Executive Officer, Sterlite Copper.

The marathon will be held for runners of five categories: men and women will run a 21 km and 10 km marathon circuit respectively. Boys and girls under 18 years of age will compete in a 10 km and 5 km run respectively while boys and girls under 12 years of age will compete in a 5 km and 3 km run respectively. Walkathon has also been arranged for men and women above 35 years of age who will run a 12 km and 5 km marathon circuit respectively. Cash prizes worth of Rs.90000 will be given out to the winners.

Participants are expected to register for the event before hand for free at the office of District Sports Officer at Tharuvai grounds. For further information contact 0461 - 2321149.

For publication please:

L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 4242926

Disclaimer

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward–looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different that those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements. 

Sterlite organises Inter-School Competition for girl children

Thoothukudi: As part of Ilam Mottukal Project, Sterlite Copper organised an inter-school competition for girl children at RC school, Therespuram here on Saturday.

Sterlite Copper in association with Naandi Foundation conducted the inter-school competition called ‘TALHUNT’, where nearly 1500 children from 72 different schools participated in the competition.  Events such as blasting the balloons, frog race, rhyme singing, filling water in the bottle, obeying the order (listening skill), storytelling, 200m running race, lemon race, memory game, essay writing, ball in the bucket, skipping, spellbee, shot put, dance and speech competitions were organised. The purpose of these events was to provide a platform for the girl children to showcase their hidden talents.

The event was conducted as a part of Ilam Mottukal Project launched by Sterlite in July 2012 with an objective to ensure that every girl child is provided with quality school education to realise their fullest potential. For the project, Sterlite Copper has allotted Rs 1.4 crore and will support the education of 5035 girl children from 72 Government schools in Tuticorin. Additional academic, material and moral support for the children are the key components of the programme.

Mrs A. Sumathi, Head- Health, Safety and Environment, Sterlite copper participated as the chief guest of the programme and distributed the prizes to the winners. “The main objective of the programme is to provide opportunity for the students to exhibit their skills,” said Mrs.A.Sumathi. She also listed out the various initiatives being carried out by Sterlite for the benefit of students in Thoothukudi.

Photo Cut-Line: Mrs.A.Sumathi, Head – Health, Safety and Environment, Sterlite Copper distributing the prizes to the winners of the inter-school competition organised by Sterlite Copper at RC School, Threspuram.

For further information, please contact:

L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 424 2926

About Sterlite Industries

Sterlite Industries is India's largest non-ferrous metals and mining company with interests and operations in aluminium, copper and zinc and lead. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc, a London-based diversified FTSE 100 metals and mining group. Sterlite Industries' main operating subsidiaries are Hindustan Zinc Limited for its zinc and lead operations; Copper Mines of Tasmania Pty Limited for its copper operations in Australia; and Bharat Aluminium Company Limited for its aluminium operations. The company operates its own copper operations in India. The company has entered the commercial energy generation business and is in the process of setting up a 2,400MW independent power plant through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterlite Energy Limited.  Sterlite Industries is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in India and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward–looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different that those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements. 

Sterlite observes Road Safety Week

Tuticorin : Sterlite Copper organised a general medical camp and an eye camp for truck drivers as part of 24^st Road Safety Week celebration here on Friday.

Sterlite Copper in association with Regional Transport Office, Tuticorin observed Road Safety Week by organising general medical camp and an eye camp for the truck drivers at the truck parking yard near Sterlite Copper in Milavittan.  More than 200 drivers benefited through the camps. Free spectacles and medicines were also distributed during the camps.

Mr.B.Narayanan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rural) released the road safety awareness pamphlet in the presence of Mr.Thangavel, Regional Transport Officer, Thoothukudi and Mr.P.P.Markhs, Head  – Logistics, Sterlite Copper.

Speaking at the function, Mr.Thangavel insisted that people should be educated on the need to follow traffic rules strictly and road discipline in order to ensure the safety of vehicle users.

Mr.B.Narayanan appealed to the truck drivers to strictly adhere to the road safety norms.

In his address, Mr.P.P.Markhs said that the Road Safety Week had gained importance because of the rise in the number of vehicles plying on the road.

Dr.R.Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer, Sterlite Copper and Mr. P.Krishnan, Inspector, SIPCOT Police Station were also present during the event.

Photo Cut - Line : Mr.B.Narayanan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rural) releasing the road safety awareness pamphlet in the presence of Mr.Thangavel, Regional Transport Officer, Thoothukudi as part of Road Safety Week celebration in a function organised by Sterlite Copper.

For further information, please contact:

L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 661 2926

About Sterlite Industries

Sterlite Industries is India's largest non-ferrous metals and mining company with interests and operations in aluminium, copper and zinc and lead. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc, a London-based diversified FTSE 100 metals and mining group. Sterlite Industries' main operating subsidiaries are Hindustan Zinc Limited for its zinc and lead operations; Copper Mines of Tasmania Pty Limited for its copper operations in Australia; and Bharat Aluminium Company Limited for its aluminium operations. The company operates its own copper operations in India. The company has entered the commercial energy generation business and is in the process of setting up a 2,400MW independent power plant through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterlite Energy Limited.  Sterlite Industries is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in India and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.

Disclaimer

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward–looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different that those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements. 

Sterlite Copper extends financial assistance to purchase exercise therapy equipment

Tuticorin : Sterlite Copper has sponsored Rs 1,78,650 to purchase exercise therapy equipment for a special school here.

Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Head – Operations, Sterlite Copper presented the cheque to Sister Nirmala Mary, Principal, Holy Cross Pearls School, Jothi Nagar.

The school serves 30 students with special needs which helps them to improve their ability to learn by providing specialized teaching techniques.

“Sterlite Copper has woven social responsibility into its business fabric right from its inception in 1996-97. The aim has always been to go beyond mere 'corporate social responsibility' to understand the real needs and genuine concerns of the people and provide the necessary stimulus to not only address these issues but ensure social involvement, acceptability and sustainability,” said Mr.Pankaj Kumar. He also added that more than 2.5 lakh people are getting impacted by Sterlite’s community welfare initiatives every year in Tamil Nadu.

Mrs.A.Sumathi, Head – Health, Safety & Environment and Mr.Suresh Bose, Head – Human Resources, Sterlite Copper were also present during the event.

Photo Cut Line : Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Head – Operations, Sterlite Copper handing over the cheque for Rs 1,78,650 to Sister Nirmala Mary, Holy Cross Pearls School to purchase exercise therapy equipment for the school.

For further information, please contact:

L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

ln.balakrishnan@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 424 2926

Disclaimer

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward–looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different that those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.