Sterlite distributes free notebooks to school students

Tuticorin: Sterlite Copper distributed free notebooks to the school students belonging to the Government school of Therku Veerapandiapuram at Tuticorin. In a function organised by Sterlite Copper, Mr.Subbiah, Panchayat President, Therku Veerapandiapuram distributed free notebooks to over 100 students of Therku Veerapandiapuram in the presence of Mrs.A.Sumathi, Head – Asset Optimisation, Sterlite Copper.

Sterlite distributed the notebooks as the students did not have sufficient notebooks for carrying out the classroom work at home. Sterlite’s other initiatives to promote education include literacy project for girl children, presenting scholastic excellence awards and providing scholarships to encourage students from villages to pursue higher education.

Mr.R.Rajasekarapandy, Head – Corporate Social responsibility and employees of Sterlite were present during the distribution function.

Photo Cut Line: On behalf of Sterlite Copper, Mr.Subbiah, Panchayat President, Therku Veerapandiapuram distributing free notebooks to Therku Veerapandiapuram school students.

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K.R.Rajesh Associate Manager - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

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There are opportunities to set up downstream industries in Thoothukudi, says Sterlite CEO

Tuticorin: There are huge investment opportunities to set up downstream industries in Thoothukudi said Mr.P.Ramnath, Chief Executive Officer, Sterlite Copper. He was addressing a conference on ‘Investment Opportunities at Thoothukudi’ organised by All India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AICCI), Thoothukudi branch at Chennai recently. Mr.G.K.Vasan, Honourable Union Minister for Shipping was the chief guest of the programme.

“Thoothukudi can be an ideal investment destination due to better road and rail connectivity, port, land availability at competitive rates, assured supply of power as major power plants are nearing completion, setting up of desalination plants for meeting water requirements and availability of manpower,” mentioned Mr.P.Ramnath.

Mr.P.Ramnath said that Sterlite’s copper cathodes, rods, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid, gypsum and ferro sand have numerous applications and can be a source to set up downstream industries in Thoothukudi. “Downstream industries to make Enamelled Copper Wires, Copper strips, Copper Cables, Single Super Phosphate (Phosphatic Fertilizer), Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (Detergent Intermediate), Sodium Silico Fluoride (water treatment chemical), Copper Slag Grading (Abrasive Industry) can be set up based on the raw materials available from Sterlite”, he added.

He concluded that the company would supply raw materials for these downstream industries on a long term basis which would drive economic growth of the district by improving employment opportunities.

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K.R.Rajesh
Associate Manager - Public Relations
Sterlite Copper

 rajesh.kr@vedanta.co.in
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Sterlite extends assistance to Plus Two student

Tuticorin : Mr.T.Jeniston, resident of Inigo Nagar who passed Plus Two examinations with flying colours fighting penury, received financial assistance from Sterlite Copper for pursuing higher studies.

Mr.T.Jeniston who belongs to fishermen community passed the Plus Two examination from St.Lasalle Higher Secondary School, Tuticorin with a score of 1000 marks out of 1200 has now been enrolled for Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Application) at VOC College, Tuticorin.

 

Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Vice President, Operations, Sterlite Copper handed over the challan of the fee paid to the student in a function held at Inigo Nagar. Sterlite would bear the tuition fee for the remaining year of his studies also.

Sterlite decided to provide scholarship considering his academic ability and economic status.

Sterlite’s other initiatives to promote education include Project Ilam Mottukal, where Sterlite supports 5035 girl children for their education and presenting scholastic excellence awards to the toppers of Class X and XII examinations.

Mr.D.Dhanavel, Head – Projects, Mr.R.Selvasankar, General Manager – Projects, Sterlite Copper and employees of Sterlite were also present.

Photo Cut- Line : Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Vice President, Operations, Sterlite Copper handing over the challan of the fee paid to Mr.T.Jeniston, a plus two student at Inigo Nagar.

Press Statement

Sterlite Copper welcomes the expert committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal to its copper smelter in Thoothukudi. We are committed to implement any suggestions and improvements recommended by the committee. 

We are thankful to the State Government and TNPCB for its support and look forward to continued co-operation with TNPCB and the State government.

Sterlite Copper is one of very few core industries in Tamil Nadu and has been instrumental in the growth of over 500 small and large industries. Over 23, 000 families in Tamil Nadu are dependent on Sterlite for their livelihood. Sterlite has invested over Rs. 4000 crores and contributes to 3.3% of the Gross State Domestic Product of Tamil Nadu. It is our belief that more such industries should come up in a state which has immense potential for development of sectors such as base metal, steel, petroleum etc.  

While Sterlite copper is not very profitable due to the nature of its business model, we are committed to developing this industry on account of its contribution to the employment both direct and indirect as well as development of ancillary industries.

We remain dedicated to implementing best global standards of environment, health and safety at our plant and to the well being of the community around us.

Sterlite Copper Conducts Free Medical Camp

Thoothukudi: Sterlite Copper organized a free medical camp at Inigo Nagar, Tuticorin here on Tuesday.               

As part of Sterlite’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the field of health, various medical camps are being conducted in different parts of the district regularly. One such medical camp was organized in the city on Tuesday.

The camp was inaugurated by Mr.K.Pankaj, Vice President – Operations, Sterlite Copper in the presence of Mr.Gnayam Romalt, All India Fishermen Association and Father Rajesh, Parish Priest, Inigo Nagar.

More than 200 families benefitted from the camp and the participants were screened by a team of doctors under the supervision of Dr.Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer, Sterlite.

During the camp, urine test, diabetic test, blood pressure test and ECG were carried out on the participants and free medicines were distributed to those who suffered from various physical ailments.

Mr.Suresh Bose, Associate Vice President – Human Resources, Mr.Selvasankar, General Manager – Projects and employees of Sterlite including Mrs. J Judy Fernando, Mrs.Maria George Ramona, Mr.John Carton, Mr.James Dulles, Mr.Sahaya Alex, Mr.C Aldrin, Ms.Sahaya Xavier Jancy and Mr.R Canisius participated during the event.

PHOTO CUT-LINE: Doctors screening the participants of medical camp at Inigo Nagar in the district organized by Sterlite Copper on Tuesday.

              

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L.N.Balakrishnan Head - Public Relations Sterlite Copper

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Young Minds wins Sterlite Copper Corporate Trophy 2013

Young Minds defeated Dharangadhara Chemical Works (DCW) to win the inaugural edition of Sterlite Copper Corporate Trophy 2013.

Young Minds team received the Championship trophy and Rs 30,000 cash award from Mr.Sudhakar, Senior Vice President, Ind Bharath Power Infra Limited and Mr.Srinivasan, Vice President, DCW. DCW received the runners up trophy and Rs 20000 cash award.

The tournament was organised by Sterlite Copper in association with Thoothukudi District Cricket Association from 15^thMarch to 23^rd March 2013. The event was held on league-cum-knock out format with the matches consisting of 20 overs a team.

Sterlite denies allegations

In reference to media reports, we would like to clarify that Sterlite Copper adheres to the highest standards of environment and safety. Sterlite Tuticorin Copper Smelter was under shutdown maintenance since early hours of March 21, 2013 till around 10 AM on March 23, 2013.

 

In the morning hours on March 23, 2013, during plant startup, there were normal emissions within prescribed parameters and since then the plant is functioning normal.

 

A team of government officials have already inspected the Sterlite copper plant on March 23 and 24, 2013 and has verified the plant status. We understand that the District health officials have confirmed that no case of illness was reported due to alleged gas leakage and based on preliminary report by the Government Officials to the District Administration, the District Officials have issued a press note clarifying the situation.

 

The Sterlite management also clarifies that the unfortunate death of one contract workman of power plant was a normal death due to accelerated hypertension and hemorrhagic stroke, which was confirmed by medical reports.

Sterlite Copper has invested more than Rs.500 crores in various pollution control measures, which reflects our commitment to the environment.

 

Sterlite assures that its plant operations are absolutely safe and there is no cause of concern. We request the people of Tuticorin not to rely on any rumours.