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AWARDS AND HONOURS - July 2023

Jul 2023

Jan 01, 2025

SAIL Certified as Great Place to Work for the Second Time

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' certification for January 2025 to January 2026, awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute, India. This marks the second consecutive certification for SAIL, having first been certified for December 2023 to December 2024.
The Great Place to Work Institute is a global organisation that recognizes employers creating outstanding employee experiences through a rigorous evaluation process. SAIL secured the certification following a comprehensive survey conducted by the Institute, based on direct feedback from employees at SAIL.

Dec 29, 2024

RINL Wins Gold at AP State Energy Conservation Awards 2024

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), won the prestigious Gold Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Award 2024. The award presented by the State Energy Conservation Mission of Andhra Pradesh, recognised RINL's impactful initiatives in energy conservation in the iron and steel sector. This achievement highlights the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in harnessing waste energy over the past three years.

Dec 28, 2024

President Confers Bal Puraskar

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children, recognising their exceptional courage and outstanding achievements across diverse fields, including art, culture, sports and innovation.
The award celebrates extraordinary accomplishments in seven categories: art and culture, bravery, innovation, science and technology, social service, sports and environment.
The honourees, seven boys and ten girls selected from 14 states and Union territories, were presented with a medal, certificate and citation booklet.
Among them was Keya Hatkar, a 14-year-old author and disability advocate, recognised for her excellence in art and culture.
The President underlined the importance of nurturing and celebrating young talents.

Dec 27, 2024

SAIL Wins Eight National Awards for Communication Excellence

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) was conferred with eight national awards by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI).
These PRSI National Awards 2024 were given away at the 46th All India Public Relations Conference held at Raipur. SAIL was recognised in various categories viz. E-Newsletter for SAIL Track, Corporate Film (English), Best Communication Campaigns (Internal Publics) for SAIL Gaurav Diwas celebration, House Journal (English) for SAIL News, Best PR Programme for Promoting Science & Technology for steel plant technologies, Best Use of Social Media in a Corporate Campaign for promoting green steel, Corporate Website, as well as Annual Report.

Dec 26, 2024

IREDA Bags Triple Honours at 14th PSE Excellence Awards

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was honoured with three awards at the 14th PSE Excellence Awards ceremony, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in New Delhi. The company won Gold Awards in the Mini Ratna category for Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability. Additionally, IREDA received the Silver Award for Operational Performance Excellence."
The awards were presented by Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Former Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, and Apurv Kumar Mishra, Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Team IREDA, comprising Ms. Mala Ghosh Choudhury, General Manager (HR); S. K. Sharma, General Manager (F&A); Ms. Durre Shahwar, Additional General Manager (HR); and other officials, received the awards.

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