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CESC organises Town Hall

Communication Meetings
on a digital platform for
senior level officers

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PCBL welcomed the 14th
Volume 8 | Issue: 400 batch of GETs
September 02, 2022

BBGS Receives Energy Efficiency Award in National Competition

Budge Budge Generating Station has been built online module that can guide the
conferred upon the 1st Runner-up (Large operator to distribute the load among
Sector) award under innovations in the the three units based on optimized
Energy Efficiency category in the sent-out heat rate. The effectiveness of
6th Edition of CII national Energy this innovation, its replicability, zero-
Efficiency Circle Competition held on 14th cost involvement and the far reaching
-16th July, 2022. On 16th July, 2022, the potential in the face of penetration of
last day of the competition, winners were renewable energy have enabled BBGS to
announced on a virtual platform through grab the award. This award has
an online session. In this competition, proclaimed the station’s nationally
BBGS has showcased its ‘Efficiency Based acclaimed performance again.
Load Prediction Module’, an in-house
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Firstsource won a Silver at the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards

for Human Capital Management!

With a sharp focus on making its facilitators and SMEs to impact over 2500
workforce future-ready, Firstsource hours of classroom training, making them
embarked on an exercise to digitize digitally enabled and efficient in a matter
learning at an enterprise level. It has had of six months. It created a tangible impact
a far-reaching impact: enabled businesses of 93% training throughput with the new
to reduce ramp-up times and helped digitally enabled curriculum across select
Firstsourcers improve their learning processes.
experience, through a ‘seed to scale’
approach. These awards by Brandon Hall Group are
the longest-running and most prestigious
The program has also received industry in human capital management and
recognition by being awarded Silver at recognize the best organizations that have
the prestigious Brandon Hall Excellence successfully deployed programs,
Awards for Human Capital strategies, modalities, processes, systems,
Management, in the Best Hybrid and tools that have achieved measurable
Learning Program category. The award results.
recognizes how Firstsource upskilled
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CESC organises Town Hall Communication Meetings

on a digital platform for senior level officers

CESC organised two Town Hall the business challenges that are expected
Communication Meetings on a digital in the foreseeable future.
platform for Officers in the rank of
General Manager, Deputy General During the engaging two-way interactions,
Manager and Senior Manager. Around 28 the participating Officers addressed their
Officers in the rank of General Manager queries and shared their ideas and views
attended the meeting on 12th July 2022 with the leadership team. The
and around 90 Officers in the rank of participating Officers also made
DGM and Senior Manager attended the suggestions towards various process
meeting on 11th August 2022, held on improvements. The members of the CESC
Webex platform. Leadership Team shared their
Mr. Rabi Chowdhury, Managing Director perspectives on the dynamic business
(Generation) and Mr. Debasish Banerjee, environment and the need to adapt to
Managing Director (Distribution) spoke change. They also acknowledged and
about the business situation amidst the thanked the people for their continuous
volatile environment. They discussed in efforts as departmental heads/seniors to
detail the performance of the company ensure sustained results amidst
with regard to the respective verticals and challenging circumstances.

Mr Rabi Chowdhury, Managing Director (Generation) and Mr Debasish Banerjee, Managing Director
(Distribution) addressing the participants during the Town Hall Communication Meetings held on a digital
platform

Glimpses of the Townhall Communication Meetings held at CESC for General Managers (left) and for Deputy
General Managers & Senior Managers (right), on a digital platform
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PCBL welcomed the 14th batch of GETs

PCBL, with Capability Building as one of from campus to corporate. The inaugural
the fundamental pillars of its People session included handing over the
Philosophy, has been recruiting a group of welcome kits and the address of Mr.
freshers and grooming them, every year, Kaushik Roy (MD – PCBL) in the
since 2007. The primary objective behind presence of the Senior Leadership Team.
this initiative is getting young talent
on-board and grooming them to shoulder The subsequent sessions over the next five
responsibilities at different functional days comprised orientation on the
levels within the organisation in the organisation’s vision & core values,
future. Staying true to the ritual, PCBL sessions on different functions of PCBL by
welcomed the 14th batch of GETs. Functional Heads, introductory
sessions with representatives of the
A batch of 28 GETs onboarded their various Group companies, panel
journey at PCBL on 1st August, 2022. The discussions, session on FIRO-B for team
newest members of the family hail from building by Mr. Jayanta Mukherjee, as
diverse backgrounds, different parts of well as interaction sessions with the
the country and various academic Senior Leadership Team.
institutions such as Anna University,
MSU Baroda, BIT Sindri, Haldia Institute A workshop on Campus to Corporate was
of Technology, NIT Agartala, Puducherry designed and conducted by the eminent
Technological University, UPES, VIT, faculties of IMI Kolkata – Dr. Soni
Shiv Nadar University and SRM Agrawal and Dr. Roma Puri which helped
university. the participants to understand the
importance of teamwork and effective
The new batch underwent a weeklong communication at the workplace.
induction programme called EMBARK
PCBLite at Kolkata which will enable Subsequently, the GET batch will undergo
them to experience a smooth transition extensive training at the Training

Academy. The structured training
programme for GETs spans over a year
and is designed based on the 70:20:10
learning principle. Classroom training
comprises 10% of the training programme
and it builds technical knowledge through
classroom sessions, field visits and Group
presentations. 20% of the programme is
on-the-job (OJT) training which
facilitates learning through observation
and develops understanding of practical
execution of tasks. During the OJT
period, the GETs will be working on a
mini project related to organisational
sustainability as well as a cross functional
team project. The balance 70% of the
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training consists of project work and
handling daily operations. This includes
experiential learning through hands-on
operational activities and working on
business value added projects through
application of the acquired knowledge.
To further reinforce their technical
capabilities, the GETs will be deployed
across various manufacturing units of
PCBL, including the upcoming fifth plant
at Chennai. The organisation aims to
nurture this group of talented youngsters
and looks forward to witnessing them
grow into outstanding and credible
professionals.
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CESC organises Residential Management Development

Programme for new recruits at XLRI Jamshedpur

As part of the induction and orientation managerial capabilities and behavioural

process of the new recruits, CESC skills of the new hires to increase their
organised a Residential Management effectiveness at work. It was facilitated by
Development Programme at XLRI, eminent faculty members of XLRI. The
Jamshedpur, from 4 to 6 August 2022. sessions were conducted in areas of
With the onset of the global pandemic Project Management, Operations
and subsequent shutting down of the Management, Team Dynamics, Effective
institute campuses, programmes in Communication and Financial Accounting
residential mode had to be postponed. through a mode of classroom discussions
With the present relaxation of restrictions and experiential learning activities.
and reopening of the institutes in physical
format, this programme is being During the Valedictory Session, the
organised in two different batches for participants were awarded co-branded
executives who have joined the company certificates from XLRI and CESC. The
from May 2019 onwards, as Management MDP also provided an opportunity for the
Trainees or Probationary Officers. The young officers to develop camaraderie and
first such programme was attended by 22 share knowledge with their
participants. contemporaries across the organisation.
The programme received positive feedback
The programme aimed to enhance the and was appreciated by the participants.
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(Clockwise from top) CESC’s new recruits at XLRI Jamshedpur during the Management Development
Programme along with Prof Rajiv Misra and members of the CESC HR Team; one of the participants receiving
the certificate from Professor Rajiv Misra of XLRI Jamshedpur; a presentation being made by one of the teams as
part of the programme structure

HML – Mooply Estate conducts “Merit Day” programme

HML – Mooply estate conducted a

“Merit Day” programme at the estate to
felicitate the children of the estate
workers and staff who scored highest
marks in the 10th and 12th exams. The
children along with their proud parents
attended the programme. Cash awards
Award function organised at HML – Mooply Estate
were distributed to the children. to felicitate the children who score highest marks in
10th and 12hexams

Cash awards were distributed to Thasniya d/o Yousuf & Saifuneesa and Ann Sara d/o Bince & Nija for highest
marks in 10th and 12th exams

Main Plant Operations Department of DIL conducts
“Power Quiz-2022”
“Power Quiz-2022” was organized and
conducted by the Main Plant Operations
Department of Dhariwal Infrastructure
Limited (DIL) from the 1st of August 2022
to the 13th of August 2022. The sole pur-
pose behind this initiative was to motivate
and stimulate the CCR engineers to re-
fresh their technical as well as business
knowledge. The quiz question
resolved around the following chosen
topics:
1. Power plant Process
2. Basics of Engineering
(Mechanical & Electrical)
3. Power plant performance
4. Interlocks & Protection
5. IMS & HSE
6. Lubrication
Total 7 groups were formed and each
group consisted of 4 team members of
varied experience levels. From Round-1,
four groups got qualified in the second
round based on the performance.
Similarly, from Round-2, two groups got
qualified for the grand finale based on the
score. Both the teams competed in the
grand finale with the same set of
questions at the same time. The whole
quiz contest was designed in Google form
for ease of conducting the same in online
mode. In each round, qualifying groups
were asked 30 questions on the above
topics.
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The quiz contest was inaugurated in the
presence of the Station Head along with
senior station management members on
01st Aug 2022. The Site HR team played a
pivotal role during the execution of the
quiz throughout the two-week period.
After completion of the contest on 13th Aug
2022, both the winner & runner-up team
sets were felicitated by Mr. Bhaskar Ganguly
(Station Head), Mr. Soumen Barua (GM),
Mr. Atul Goel (GM) and Mr. Dinesh
Gakhar (Head HR). Both the winner and
runner-up teams were awarded during the
prize distribution ceremony on 13th Aug
2022. The Main Plant Operations
Department took the opportunity to
express their gratitude to the station
management for encouraging and
supporting them to conduct the event.
Participants also shared their learning and
experience of the quiz.
SUPER POWER TEAM – 2022:
Winner – Group 5
Team members – Mr. Shailesh
Nandanwar, Mr. Rupesh Thakre, Mr.
Nishant Jain, Mr. Palash Lakhe.
Runner-up – Group 6
Team members –Mr. Krishan Kant, Mr.
Vinay Mishra, Mr. V Vamsi Krishna,
Mr. Piyush Mehar.
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Group-5 with station management

Group-6 with station management

Both teams with senior station management

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Quest conducts 'Beast on Wheels'

In liaison with Club GT, Quest conducted
an event called 'Beast on Wheels' on the
21st of August, 2022 after a gap of more
than 3 years. Last time, it was conducted
on 21st April 2019.
On the day of the event, the members of
Club GT brought their favourite super-
cars to Quest and showcased them at the
central atrium and in front of the
driveway at the main entrance. The event
started at around 11 am and continued
till 4.00 – 4.30pm. The members then
moved to the Restaurant – “Indigo Deli’
for enjoying a brunch together which was
organized by the Mall. In the evening, all
the cars were moved out of the premises
one by one as the club members took the
same back to their respective locations.
Overall, it was an exciting & enthralling
experience for all the Mall patrons.

Supercars lined up at the central atrium of Quest for display

Onlookers fascinated at the display of the cars Car owners enjoying the brunch arranged by the Mall
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Inauguration of New-Corporate Office at Bharatpur Electricity

Services Limited, Bharatpur

Leadership team with employees of Bharatpur Electricity Services Limited

Bharatpur Electricity Services Limited generation a healthy atmosphere” to live

got its New Corporate Office Inaugurated in. The plantation was done with the
at Kisan Bhawan, Deeg-Kumher Road initiative towards the improvement of our
Bharatpur. “Kisan Bhawan” is a ecosystem and environment which can
well-known Government building located yield years of good health.
in a prime location on Deeg-Kumher Mr. Santanu Bhattacharya
Road. Part of the building is renovated (Vice-President, CESC Rajasthan),
and converted into a new corporate office Mr. Arunabha Saha (GM HR-A, CESC
for BESL. The new office has a “Wall of Rajasthan), Mr. Jayanta Roy Choudhury
Fame” which is dedicated to the “History (COO BKESL), Mr. Ravi Shankar Shukla,
of CESC”. To grace the occasion, Senior Mr. Pankaj Dabas and others also
Management of CESC Rajasthan attended attended the inauguration ceremony and
the ceremony on 22nd August 22 and graced the occasion. The guests were
blessed the team of Bharatpur to welcomed by Mr. Aakash Saxena (COO,
accomplish their goals in the upcoming BESL) with his warm welcome note. BESL
years. also welcomed guests from Bharatpur city
The office warming took place around 9 that included renowned businessmen,
Am on 22nd Aug 2022. Inauguration of the representatives of industrial associations,
office was done by Mr. Prem Ranjan District Administration, JVVNL,
Kumar (President CESC Rajasthan) and RRVPNL, Labor Commissioner, Electrical
Mr. Shriprakash Joshi (CEO, CESC Inspector, etc. The pooja was
Rajasthan). Plantation of trees was done accompanied by greeting and welcoming
by Mr. Kumar & Mr. Joshi in the front the guests. The guests were then given a
lawn area of BESL. Our management tour of the new corporate office premise.
believes “a small contribution towards the Arrangements for refreshments and
environment will provide our future snacks were made for the guests in an
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adjoining hall. performance in the years since its

The BESL Team was addressed by inception.
President Mr. P.R. Kumar. He in his Closing ceremony was carried by
message congratulated the employees of felicitation the guests by Mr. Aakash
BESL on their New- Corporate office. He Saxena (COO, BESL), Mr. Kodi
also encouraged the team to work Venkatesan (Head- O&M), & Mr. Kshitiz
efficiently and achieve the targets that Suman (Head CRM), Mr. Prabhat Kumar
have been set for the unit and individual (Head HR & Admin) and all the team
as well. He also praised the team for the members.

Corporate Office, Bharatpur Electricity Services

Limited Office warming in progress

Aerial View of the new office

Mr. P. R Kumar (President, CESC Rajasthan) Inauguration of new Corporate Office

enlightening lamp

Plantation of Ashoka Tree by President Sir Plantation of Ashoka Tree by CEO Sir
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Covid-19 booster dose vaccination drive at NPCL

Noida Power Company Limited Booster doses (Covishield & Covaxin)

conducted a day-long Covid-19 booster were administered to employees along
dose vaccination drive for its employees with their spouses.
and their family members on 18 th August
The camp was inaugurated by Head HR,
2022. The drive was organised in
Mr. S. K. Sinha with an aim to protect the
collaboration with the Government
NPCL Family from the on-going
Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS),
pandemic of Covid-19 by adding an extra
Greater Noida. The drive witnessed an
layer of safety.
overwhelming response wherein 336

Felicitation of GIMS Team by Head HR, Mr. S. K. Sinha

Employees and their families participating in this Drive

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