Balmer Lawrie Organisational Gazette Issue 39 Highlights

BLOG
Organisational Gazette
Issue 39, July 2022
Shri Rameswar Teli, Hon’ble Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas & Labour and Employment,
Government of India virtually inaugurated the Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar on 29th
July 2022

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The first quarter of the new Financial Year was pretty eventful and gave us good reason to look forward to a great
year ahead. The trend continued in the beginning of the second quarter as well. The financial results for the quarter
and year ended 31st
March 2022 were announced on 27th
May 2022. The total income for the fourth quarter of the
FY 2021-22 increased by 15% and stood at Rs 607.32 crores as compared to the same period last year. While the
Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the quarter ended 31st
March 2022 is Rs 84.31 crores, the net profit (PAT) for the quarter
is Rs 57.68 crores. The net income of the Company for the year is Rs 2104.85 crores registering a growth of 32%
on the levels achieved in 2020-21. The PBT for the year ended 31st
March 2022 increased by 8.61% to Rs 170.14
crores, the PAT increased by 5.46% and stood at Rs 122.81 crores. The performance of the Travel and Vacations
verticals continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in this financial year as well. The Board of Directors has
recommended a dividend of 65% for the FY 2021-22 as against 60% dividend paid for the FY 2020-21.
In a significant Board level appointment, Mr. R M Uthayaraja has taken over as Director [Manufacturing Businesses]
with effect from 14th July 2022. Mr. Uthayaraja will be overseeing the Manufacturing Businesses of the Company,
which include Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants, Chemicals and Refinery and Oil Field Services. Prior
to taking over as Director [Manufacturing Businesses], Mr. Uthayaraja spearheaded the Industrial Packaging and
Chemicals businesses of Balmer Lawrie as Executive Director. He was also the Administration Head for both the
Western and Sothern Regions of the Company. A seasoned professional, Mr. Uthayaraja has over 31 years of rich
experience in various industries like Distillery, Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Beverages, Leather Chemicals and
Industrial Packaging.
It has been a continuous endeavour of the Company to sustain its market leadership position in the various businesses
it operates. The Logistics business has historically been the topline and bottomline driver of the Company. Balmer
Lawrie forayed into Logistics almost at the time of its inception. It has always been amongst the leaders in the
Logistics industry for more than a century and a half. Balmer Lawrie is one of the oldest Customs House Agency in
the country. Over the years, the Company has successfully responded to the changes in the industry and customised
its bouquet of Logistics Services, leveraging new age technology, to meet the current demands of customers. The
Company has state-of-the-art pan India infrastructure like Container Freight Stations, Warehouses, Cold Chain Units
and Temperature Controlled Vehicles that provide all the support to deliver integrated logistics solutions for all types
of cargo including inbound and outbound comprising normal, over-dimensional, perishable, temperature-sensitive,
explosive and hazardous consignments. The Cold Chain Business Unit is around a year old and the Company is
aggressively trying to strengthen its foothold in this domain of umpteen opportunities. The Cold Chain Unit at
Bhubaneswar is the latest addition. Shri Rameswar Teli, Hon’ble Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas &
Labour and Employment, Government of India virtually inaugurated the Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar on 29th
July
2022, a red letter day in the history of Balmer Lawrie logistics. We stopped press to cover this momentous event in
the July 2022 issue of Balmer Lawrie Organisational Gazette [BLOG].
The country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav [AKAM] and Balmer Lawrie too initiated various activities as
part of events planned by Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, GOI and Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas (MOPNG), GOI. Various programs were also organised as part of the Swachhta Pakhwada organised
by MOPNG, GOI. This issue of BLOG is a potpourri of events and hope all of you enjoy reading the issue. Please
email your suggestions, feedback and contribution for the ‘Talent Unlimited’ column to mukhopadhyay.mohar@
balmerlawrie.com.
Editorial.......

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” SIGNIFICANT HAPPENINGS @ BALMER LAWRIE
pan India, has been aggressively enhancing its presence in the warehousing industry. With warehouses
in its CFSs and Cold Chain Units across the country, Balmer Lawrie has a general and temperature-
controlled warehouse in Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone along with warehousing facilities at the Multi
Modal Logistics Hub in Visakhapatnam. The Cold Chain warehouses are ably supported by the Company’s
own fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles. Post pandemic, the Eastern Region saw a surge in demand
for warehousing space primarily on account of intermediate storage of EXIM cargo and this trend is
expected to stay in vogue. Demand has also been observed in the Less than Container Load (LCL) Import
& Export Cargo domain wherein warehousing storage is a basic prerequisite. The CFS at Kolkata was
operating with a warehousing space of 45,000 sqft and to fuel its ambitious growth plan and cater to
the increasing demand for warehousing space, Balmer Lawrie further added 43,000 sqft to its present
capacity, totaling it to 87,000 sqft. It is expected that the new warehouse will help in generating additional
revenue for the unit coupled with growth in volumes. The new warehouse will also give CFS, Kolkata an
edge over its competition.
Balmer Lawrie unveiled its
new 43,000 sqft state-of-the-
art warehousing facility at its
Container Freight Station (CFS)
in Kolkata. Mr. Adika Ratna
Sekhar, Chairman & Managing
Director inaugurated the
warehouse in the presence of
Directors and Senior Officials of
the Company on 3rd
May 2022.
Balmer Lawrie, an end-to-end
Logistics Services provider with
state-of-the-art infrastructure
Balmer Lawrie
unveileditsnew
43,000 sqft
state-of-the-art
warehousing
facility at its
C o n t a i n e r
Freight Station
(CFS) in
Kolkata.

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SBU: Industrial Packaging (IP) participated in ChemExpo India 2022, India’s comprehensive exhibition
for the Bulk, Fine and Specialty Chemicals Industry. The exhibition was held on 20th
& 21st
April 2022
at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. SBU: IP has been serving the Chemicals segment, which is the
most diverse, largest and fastest growing segment for MS drums and a key segment for our growth.
The SBU put up a stall and showcased its various products. Team IP had very fruitful interactions
with existing and prospective customers during the event. Leading Industry Associations like ICC
(Indian Chemical Council), CAMA (Chemical Alkali’s Manufacturers’ Association), FAFAI (Flavour and
Fragrance Association of India), ISCMA (Indian Specialty Chemical Manufacturers’ Association) and
PMFAI (Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India) extended their support to the
exhibition. The two-day exhibition witnessed a footfall of more than 15000 visitors and the Balmer
Lawrie stall also had significant number of visitors thus, enhancing brand visibility. After a long hiatus
of 2 years owing to Covid-19 restrictions, this event provided a good platform to connect with the
customers in person.
SBU: Logistics Services handled Class1.1D (DG Explosive) Cargo shipment in a charter flight at Bangalore
Airport for an esteemed PSU. The Shipment was successfully custom cleared and transported to
Hyderabad on Exclusive Explosive Vehicle with Armed Escort and Pilot Vehicles.

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As part of marketing and branding activities, SBU: Logistics Services (LS) participated in Air Cargo India
2022 Exhibition held at Hotel Hyatt, Mumbai from 31st
May to 2nd
June 2022. SBU: LS also participated
in the Maritime Transport and Shipping India Expo 2022 held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from
11th
to 13th
May 2022. These exhibitions were an ideal platform for showcasing our end-to-end Logistics
Services capabilities, networking with various stakeholders and exploring future business possibilities.
Vacations Exotica, Hyderabad branch handled delegates from Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure
Corporation Ltd. (APIIC) which included Mr. Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
and other Officials to attend the World Economic Forum 2022 at Davos, Switzerland in the month of May 2022.

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Mumbai Port Trust Indian Oil Housing
Niti Aayog
As part of its Marketing initiatives Vacations Exotica organised a roadshow in Mumbai Port Trust in early May 2022.
Similar Roadshows were organised during the month of May in Indian Oil Housing Colony and Niti Aayog as well.
Vacations Exotica also organised a roadshow for employees of the Bokaro Steel Plant on 22nd
April 2022 at Bokaro.
Vacations Exotica as part of its MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) services, organised
the Investors’ and Analysts’ Meet - 2022 for Oil India Limited taking care of all the nitty-gritty of the events.

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Balmer Lawrie (BL) participated in the 60th
HR Summit
of Oil and Gas PSUs hosted by Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation (ONGC) from 24th
to 26th
June 2022 at
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The theme of the Summit
was “Innovation, Creativity & Engagement: Nurturing
Sustainable Organizations”. The diamond jubilee
commemoration of the Industry HR Summit aimed to
discusstopicalHRissuesandsharethebestpractices.
Delegates from IOCL, HPCL, OIL, NRL, MRPL, GAIL,
EIL, BPCL, ONGC and BL attended the program. Guest
Speakers Mr. R Anand, Principal Consultant & Advisor
HR, HCL Technologies Ltd. and Mr. Ankur Warikoo,
Entrepreneur & Author, discussed about “Technology
for Transformation: Opportunity for HR” and “Building
a Growth Mindset” respectively.
AWARDS
• The Warehouse & Supply Chain
Leadership Awards 2022 was
presented by M/s Krypton Business
Media Private Limited in a function
held on 10th
June 2022 at Mumbai.
Balmer Lawrie was declared winner
in two categories viz. “Logistics
Visionary Team of the Year” and “Best
Warehouse of the Year”. The award
was received by Mr. R S Louis, COO
[LI] and Mr. Kartheek Goli, DM [Sales],
LI on behalf of the Company. Hearty
congratulations to team LI!

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• Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, Chairman & Managing Director was conferred “Top Rankers Excellence Award
for CEO of the Year” as part of the Top Rankers Excellence Award for Outstanding Leadership given away
by the Top Rankers Management Club in the 22nd
National Management Summit organised at Hotel Le-
Meridien on 17th
& 18th
June 2022. Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta received the award on behalf of C&MD during
the award function held on 17th
June. The Top Rankers Management Club is promoted by a panel of
intellectuals and researchers who work towards identifying highly talented leaders and deserving young
professionals in various management disciplines, who should be duly recognised and awarded.
World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th
June 2022 in units and establishments across locations.
While all the manufacturing and service units organised sapling plantation to increase the green cover, an
online quiz contest and essay competition was organised for all employees to create awareness on key
environmental issues. Winners of the contest were given away prizes.
The 8th
International Day of Yoga was observed and celebrated across all the units and establishments of
Balmer Lawrie on 21st
June 2022. The theme this year was “Yoga for Humanity”. A session on ‘Benefits of
Yoga & Meditation’ was organised for the employees. Employees also participated in the slogan and poster
competitions organised on the occasion. Yoga workshops were organised in offices across locations pan
India. Employees were encouraged to participate in the various virtual programs on the Common Yoga
Protocol organised by MOPNG and Ministry of AYUSH.

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Lube Oil Blending Plant, Greases & Lubricants – Silvassa
PPE zone marking inside the Industrial Packaging plant at Silvassa
CFS Yard at Chennai
The annual internal HSE audit for FY 2021-22 was conducted in all the Manufacturing (Industrial Packaging,
Greases & Lubricants and Chemicals) and Service units (Cold Chain and Container Freight Stations). In this
year significant improvement was observed in HSE compliances at the unit level. Greases & Lubricants,
Silvassa topped with the highest HSE score followed by Industrial Packaging, Silvassa in the second position
and Container Freight Station, Chennai in the third position. Congratulations to all the three units!

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As part of Swachh Bharat initiatives, four toilet
blocks were inaugurated by Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar,
Chairman & Managing Director in the presence
of Mr. R M Uthayaraja, ED [IP & Chemicals} and
other senior officials at Chittoor on 23rd
April 2022.
Balmer Lawrie has an Industrial Packaging plant at
Chittoor and this was an endeavor to support the
communities residing around the plant. The four
toilet blocks were constructed in the following
premises:
• Zilla Parishad High School, Thavanam Palli Village, Thavanam Palli Mandal, Chittoor Dist. – separate
blocks for boys and girls.
• Thavanam Palli Police station, Thavanam Palli, Chittoor- Dist.
• Mandal Parishad Primary School, Diguva Maredupalli Village, Thavanam Palli Mandal, Chittoor Dist.
This project was executed in association with Lions Club of Chittoor Gold Service Trust at a total cost of
Rs. 23.00 Lakhs.

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COLD CHAIN UNIT AT BHUBANESWAR UNVEILED

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Balmer Lawrie announced the unveiling of its new state-of-the-art Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar,
Odisha on 29th
July 2022. Shri Rameswar Teli, Hon’ble Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural
Gas & Labour and Employment, Government of India virtually inaugurated the Cold Chain facility in
the presence of Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, Chairman & Managing Director and other senior officials
from Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi. Mr. Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri, Director [Service Businesses] and R.M.
Uthayaraja, Director [Manufacturing Businesses] joined from Vivanta Bhubaneswar. On the occasion, a
press conference was organised at Vivanta Bhubaneswar during which Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, C&MD
addressed the media, virtually from New Delhi. During the day, a puja was organised at the Unit, which
was attended by customers and dignitaries from various industry bodies in the region. The entire event
was organised by the in-house MICE team of Vacations Exotica.
The Cold Chain Unit at Chhatabar is Balmer Lawrie’s first Cold Chain Unit in the Eastern Region and
fourth in the country. Balmer Lawrie is an integrated logistics service provider with pan India state-
of-the-art infrastructure and has been aggressively enhancing its presence in providing cold chain
solutions through its brand LOGICOLD. The setting up of the Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar is in line
with Government of India’s “Act East” policy and “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” initiative. The Cold Chain Unit
in this region will also cater to the growing demands of seafood, dairy, agri-products industries, and
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR).
The Cold Chain Unit is strategically located and is in close proximity to the national highway making
it convenient for the customers. It is equipped with latest refrigeration technology and automated
product handling with minimum human contact with food and food grade products ensuring product
safety and integrity. The advanced set up is ideal for not only quality food product for export but
also domestic storage of fruits and vegetables particularly potatoes in controlled temperatures.
Odisha being the 4th largest fish producing state with a nine-fold increase in sea food exports in last
two decades, our Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar is the perfect “go-to” infrastructure for seafood
exporters in this region. It is ably supported by the Company’s own fleet of Temperature Controlled
Vehicles (TCVs) which ensure last mile delivery. A total investment of Rs. 32 crore was made to set up
the Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar.
The growth of organised 3PL, QSR, retail, e-commerce and food service industries due to changing
consumption patterns have brought the cold chain segments in focus. The Bhubaneswar Cold Chain
Unit is spread over 1.5 acres and with a storage capacity of 2000 pallets (frozen) and 3000 MT (chilled
/ ambient) caters to various industrial segments. The Unit has the FSSAI, MPEDA, Factories and
Boilers Act 1948 and PCB certifications and the Fire & Safety license.
Balmer Lawrie LOGICOLD has already marked its presence in the Southern (Hyderabad), Northern
(Rai, Delhi NCR) and Western (Patalganga, Navi Mumbai) parts of India and now with footprints in the
Eastern Region, along with its TCVs, SBU: Cold Chain is all set to service pan India customers as a
one-stop shop Cold Chain solutions provider. The SBU has already created its brand presence during
COVID-19 by handling two COVID-19 vaccines – Covaxin and Sputnik from its Hyderabad unit. The SBU
has further been the trusted partner catering to the top tier QSR. The commissioning of the Cold Chain
Unit at Bhubaneswar is a significant milestone in Balmer Lawrie’s Logistics roadmap.

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The Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar
GLIMPSES FROM THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE COLD CHAIN UNIT

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KNOW YOUR FELLOW BALMER LAWRIEN…
Sameek Banerjee
Unit Head [Cold Chain] - Bhubaneswar
How long have you been working with Balmer Lawrie?
How does it feel to shoulder the responsibility of
heading the Cold Chain (CC) Unit at Bhubaneswar?
I have just completed one year in Balmer Lawrie as Unit
head in the Bhubaneswar Unit of SBU: Cold Chain. This is
so far the most astonishing experience of my career. The
responsibility is very high but when you know the whole
LOGICOLD team is with you then you feel more confident
about your job.
You are leading a young team at Cold Chain, Bhubaneswar. Which is that one thing that
keeps the team bonded and motivated to achieve the desired goals?
We, Balmer Lawriens, are working as a family; thus, we have built a very healthy work environment
that motivates everyone to achieve their goals without any hassle.
What do you like about Balmer Lawrie?
Being a Public Sector Enterprise, Balmer Lawrie always maintains transparency in its systems and
processes. Also, you can approach any person across hierarchy levels to get your job done. In such
an environment one can acquire true job satisfaction.
What is your most memorable moment in Balmer Lawrie?
I have two moments very close to my heart till date. First, when the first vehicle came to our
Bhubaneswar Unit for unloading, that was sheer joy for all of us and the second one is the formal
inauguration of our facility.
Who is your inspiration in life and why?
As an Ex-Ramakrishna Mission Student, I have always drawn inspiration from the life and books
of Swami Vivekananda. I think his philosophy of life is the most useful tool to be a happy and
successful person.
Place you belong to and who all are there in your family?
I am born and brought up in Kolkata. I am currently living with my family including my parents, wife
and my 1.5 years old little munchkin in Bhubaneswar!
What are your hobbies?
I love traveling to new places. In my spare time, I love listening to songs and watching different
movies / web series.

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Ajaya Anil Mayrikar
Assistant Manager [Marketing], Cold Chain - Bhubaneswar
How long have you been working with Balmer Lawrie
and currently what is your role/dept?
It’s been one year since I joined Balmer Lawrie. Currently
I am designated as Assistant Manager [Marketing] and in
my role, I majorly look after sales and marketing of SBU:
Cold Chain in the Bhubaneswar region.
Tell us about the USPs of SBU: Cold Chain that you highlight to the Customers when you
interact with them.
The major USP of Cold Chain, Bhubaneswar is the state-of-the-art facility (with all compliances).
We have a Warehouse Management System & Transport Management System for warehouse and
transport respectively. With transportation and warehousing being under one umbrella it helps in
effective distribution. There is an office space dedicated for clients, CCTV and 24 hours security.
Theft, burglary and fire insurance along with all statutory compliances are in place.
Balmer Lawrie, a Government of India Enterprise is a brand where there is no barrier to restrict
your performance. It is known for its diversity in various other verticals and has a long history and
legacy. The support from colleagues is fabulous.
What is your most memorable moment in Balmer Lawrie?
The most memorable moment was when our Bhubaneswar Cold Chain Unit first started its
operations, and this was only possible because of the collective efforts and hard work of the team
members.
There are many people who have inspired me in some way or the other but my mother and father
are my real heroes because they have supported me in each and every phase of my life. They taught
me to fight any difficulty that came my way.
I belong to the small state of Goa residing near the famous Dudhsagar waterfall. In my family I have
my father, mother, elder sister, younger sister and younger brother.
I like cooking, reading novels and during my spare time I do painting and sketching.

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How does it feel to be part of the Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar, the latest addition to SBU: Cold
Chain?
It is an honour for me that I have become a part of the Cold Chain Unit. Working in a completely
new environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and learning new things is a great experience
for me.
Balmer Lawrie, a Government of India Enterprise, is a very prestigious organisation with rich history
and legacy. Work culture is very good and senior officers are always supportive.
My inspiration is my parents, who are always with me in every aspect, and they taught me how to
face challenges in life.
I belong to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), known as Manchester of North India. In my family I have mother,
father and younger sister.
I like to play cricket and spend time with my family.
Prashant Patel
Junior Officer [HR], Cold Chain - Bhubaneswar
It has been one & half years since I joined Balmer Lawrie.
Currently I am designated as Junior Officer (HR) and I work
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Prakash Singh Sardar
JuniorOfficer[Accounts&Finance],ColdChain-Bhubaneswar
It’s been almost 1 year and 4 months since I joined
this prestigious organisation’s Cold Chain Business as
Junior Officer [Accounts & Finance].
How does it feel to be part of the Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar, the latest addition to
SBU: Cold Chain?
It is a very good feeling to be part of Cold Chain - Bhubaneswar; the team is new and the unit is
new. There would be lots of growth opportunities in future as this is a new beginning. Starting from
zero level teaches you many things. I have learned many things in my stint here. I am hoping that
this Unit will add more value to the Company than expected.
The best thing from my point of view is that Balmer Lawrie as a whole is debt free and in last few
years it has continuously decreased its external long-term borrowing. In the current scenario, where
PSUs are either getting sick or becoming bankrupt or being sold out, Balmer Lawrie is continuously
earning profits and is making its shareholder wealthier day by day. Secondly, in its 155 years of
journey, the Company transitioned from a tea selling firm to becoming the largest manufacturer of
steel barrels with presence in diversified business operations, is remarkable. For all these, credit
goes to Management!
There is no one specific but successful Investors like Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Warren Buffett,
Radhakishan Damani and Ratan Tata are in my list of leaders who inspire me and from whom I try
to learn investment techniques.
I am from Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) which is around 300 KM westward of Kolkata. There I have my
parents, younger brother, niece and my wife.
I love to cook, watch and play cricket. Occasionally, I used to do gardening in my house.

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and hence, the surrounding is very quiet and beautiful. The environment around is very nice and it feels
good to be here. The work culture here is excellent. Timelines are met seriously, and all efforts are made
to keep no job / paper on hold. We have the liberty to call or meet the top management without prior
appointment.
Balmer Lawrie is an excellent Company. It has diversified businesses with presence in both manufacturing
and services sectors and one can get an opportunity to work in different fields in the same company.
Karl Marx is my inspiration in life. He is the only person because of whose ideology, the world got divided
into 3 parts.
I belong to a small village in Satna District of Madhya Pradesh. My family consists of my parents and a
younger sister.
My favourite pastime includes cycling, swimming and reading novels.
Shivcharan Patel
Junior Officer [Plant Operations], Cold Chain - Bhubaneswar
How long have you been working with Balmer Lawrie and
currently what is your role/dept?
I joined Balmer Lawrie just two months ago as a Junior Officer
[Plant Operations] at the Cold Chain Unit in Bhubaneswar.
How does it feel to be part of the Cold Chain Unit at
Bhubaneswar, the latest addition to SBU: Cold Chain?
The Cold Chain Unit at Bhubaneswar is located in Chhatabar

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The Ministry of Finance, Government of India celebrated the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM) Mega
Week from 6th
to 12th
June 2022. This was a first-of-its-kind event and successfully brought together
Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) citizens, public representatives, civil society organisations,
industry and academia. As part of this, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) with the support
of CPSEs and in association with SCOPE and FICCI, held the AKAM Mega Show from 9th
to 12th
June,
2022 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The Mega Event comprised an exhibition on ‘Nation Building
and CPSEs’, CEOs Roundtable on ‘Role of CPSEs in Self-reliant India’; a series of workshops, cultural
programmes and mind teaser quizzes to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence. During the
Iconic week, a pan-India plantation drive for plantation of more than 75000 saplings by CPSEs at their
offices, townships, production units etc., was also organised.
Balmer Lawrie participated in the AKAM Mega Show at Gandhinagar and also in the plantation drive on 12th
June 2022. Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, C&MD was one of the key members of the SCOPE AKAM committee
and the Chairperson of the Plantation Drive committee. C&MD was part of the CEOs Roundtable, and a
stall was put up at the CPSEs’ Exhibition at Mahatma Mandir highlighting the ‘firsts’ of the Company and
its contribution to Nation Building. The Balmer Lawrie stall was inaugurated by C&MD and Director [Service
Businesses]. 75 CPSEs participated in this exemplary exhibition for the first time. The exhibition was
inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and
Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat. Many dignitaries along with CEOs, Directors
and other Officials of Central and State Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under various Ministries /
Departments attended the event. The event was also virtually attended by other Officials of CPSEs from 75
locations across the country.
Delegates from Balmer Lawrie attended the workshops held on 10th
and 11th
June at Mahatma Mandir.
A workshop on “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with special focus on Aspirational Districts”
was organised on 10th
June. Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, GOI inaugurated the workshop that
was joined by more than 200 participants from CPSEs, Aspirational Districts, State Governments and
NGOs. On the same day, an outreach program on Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) System for
performance evaluation of CPSEs was also conducted. Similarly, two more workshops were conducted
on 11th
June 2022 on “Public Procurement with a special focus on vendor interface with the Micro &
Small Enterprises (MSE)” and “Procurement by CPSEs with Special focus on Vendor Interface with
GeM”. These workshops provided vendor interface with CPSEs in which the issues and suggestions on
public procurement, TReDs portal, GeM features, etc. were deliberated. The live workshop of public
procurement was also virtually joined by participants from five different locations - Mumbai, Kolkata,
Kochi, Chennai and Guwahati. There were more than 800 participants in the two workshops and
around 1000 viewers also watched it on YouTube and Facebook. The celebrations also included the
inauguration of conversion of 2 townships of CPSEs, viz., NTPC, Solapur and BEL, Bangalore as Mini
Smart Cities. In total 27 townships by 15 CPSEs were converted as mini-Smart Cities as part of AKAM
celebrations.
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The exhibition was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt
Nirmala Sitharaman and Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat.

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Below are glimpses from the Exhibition and the plantation drive organised across locations to celebrate the
AKAM Mega Week:
Team Balmer Lawrie poses with C&MD and Director [Service Businesses] at the Balmer Lawrie stall
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaudhary, Special Secretary, DPE and Mr. Amitabh Banerjee, Chairman, SCOPE AKAM
Committee and CMD, IRFC at the Balmer Lawrie stall

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C&MD
participating
in
the
CEOs
Roundtable

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Plantation
drive
at
IP
-
Navi
Mumbai
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The plantation drive at the Aanganwadi in Padaghe village near IP - Navi Mumbai plant was attended by
Mr. Joshi, Local Corporator, Teachers, Children and Villagers
Tree plantation drive at Primary School, Dongripada, Sayli, Silvassa in presence of School Principal
Mr. Prabhu Bhai, Members of Self-Help Group and Balmer Lawrie officials

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Tree plantation drive by Container Freight Station, Navi Mumbai in association with Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Trust (JNPT) & Customs Department. 50 saplings were planted by BL staff, Customs Officials & Dignitaries
Tree plantation drive by Balmer Lawrie Officials at Container Freight Station, Kolkata

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Plantation drive at Greases & Lubricants, Kolkata. A small plot of land which was earlier used as scrap yard
was converted into a garden and various fruit trees were planted here.

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In the plantation drive at IP - Asaoti, fruit trees were planted in the factory premises
Tree plantation drive at Manali, Chennai

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BALMER LAWRIE CELEBRATES SWACHH BHARAT PAKHWADA
Swachh Bharat Pakhwada was observed from 1st
to 15th
July 2022. During the fortnight, various programs
were organised by the CSR and Regional HR teams involving the local communities across regions pan
India. In slum areas, various events witnessed the participation of children, women, and other social
groups. Children were demonstrated proper hand washing, cleaning of teeth, and personal hygiene-
related activities. They were also sensitized about the importance of our natural environment, cleaning
of surroundings, and were asked to motivate other family members to follow Swachhta related practices.
Rural and slum communities were encouraged to adopt health and hygiene-related measures. Communities
residing around our units / establishments were also involved in generating awareness on the significance
of cleanliness. Masks, sanitizers and sanitation kits were distributed to children of Government schools
and to the communities residing in the areas surrounding our plants and offices. Employees and children
were engaged in the tree plantation drives and cleanliness initiatives. Initiatives were undertaken to reduce
single use plastic (SUP) and discourage the use of plastic in the office.
Below are glimpses of various programs held across regions pan India:
At Paharpur slum area in Kolkata, a quiz competition was organized for the children visiting the Calcutta Rescue
Centre (NGO). Calcutta Rescue also organised an awareness session for underprivileged school children.
Waste Management session with children at Paharpur Slum, Kolkata.

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Swachhata Pakhwada was observed at Shree Sambhu Sadan Vidyalaya, Taratala (Govt. School). Quiz on
Swachhata Abhiyaan was organised for the students and winners were given prizes. Students presented a
dance performance and skit based on Swachhata Abhiyaan. Dustbins, Brooms, Wiper, Phenyl, bleaching
powder, masks, and sanitizers were donated to the school. Masks, sanitizers, and sanitation kits were
distributed at various locations by the Company for promoting health and personal hygiene related
behaviours.
Prabhat pheri involving school children was organised to sensitize local communities in South 24 Parganas,
West Bengal. Pragati Sangha of Dara also organised awareness sessions on Swachhata.

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Swachhta campaign was organised at Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. In Sayli village poster and banners
were designed and installed by the children and other members of the community in local areas to make
people aware about the Swachhta Pakhwada. Discussions on health, personal hygiene and environment were
held for various groups.

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Northern Region Office, New Delhi pledged to reduce single use plastic (SUP) and discourage the use of
plastic in the office. Office surroundings were cleaned and employees were appealed not to use single use
plastic at NRO Delhi.

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A tree plantation drive was organised at Jaygopal Garodia, Co-Ed. High School in Manali, Chennai. Balmer
Lawrie sponsored plantation of 30 tree saplings in the school premises involving local government authorities,
members of student ECO club and teachers.

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Issue 38, July 2022
TALENT UNLIMITED
Edited by Mohar Mukhopadhyay, Head - Corporate Communications, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.
Designed & Printed by Semaphore Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata.
Paintings by Adrita,
daughter of Ashmita Ray Chaudhury
Manager [Corporate Communications]
Kolkata

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