National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco), a navratna PSU, honoured eminent personalities for significant achievements in their respective fields with the objective of promoting literature and culture while celebrating its 42nd Foundation Day in a hybrid mode at Nalco office in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

This year, the Nalco Kalidas Samman was conferred upon well-known spiritual thinker and writer Dr Chandra Bhanu Satpathy. Renowned Odissi Dancer Padmashri Aruna Mohanty was bestowed with the Nalco

Kharavela Award in Odissi Dance Guru Category. Mamata Ojha and Harekrushna Dhall both received the Nalco Kharavela Award in Odissi dancer category.

Addressing the employees and stakeholders of the company, chairman-cum managing director Sridhar Patra appreciated the dedication and hard work of the employees and unstinted support of other stakeholders, which resulted in optimisation of production and productivity, particularly during the pandemic.

“Nalco’s successful journey from a modest investment way back in the early 80s to a leadership position has always been based on the mantra of 5P i.e 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,” Patra said.

He also emphasised the importance of keeping a healthy work-life balance and maintaining a positive mindset during adverse conditions and challenging times. Other functional directors, including M.P. Mishra, B.K. Das and Somanath Hansdah, also addressed the employees on the occasion.