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July 2020

Volume 6/Issue 7 | Cairn Monthly e-magazine

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World Environment Day

Across Cairn Locations

World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations’ flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. This year’s theme was Biodiversity #TimeForNature – a concern that is both urgent and existential. It’s a "people's day" for doing something to take care of mother earth. Cairn Oil & Gas assets across locations celebrated weeklong events with large participation from employees and contractor manpower. It’s a day for leaders, employees, workers and stakeholders to reiterate themselves for a positive environmental change. The awareness celebrations included the launch of e-booklet titled “Know Your Flora – A Glimpse of Thar Ecosystem”, plantation and seed distribution, poster competition for children, online and on-spot quizzes, awareness campaigns - live webinars from experts and mass toolbox talks.

On June 5, 2020 the digital event kicked-off with a welcome address by Shobhit Tiwari, Chief HSEQ Officer followed by message from Oscar Quintero, COO launching the e-booklet. This was followed by a session from Prof Anil Kumar Chhangani, Professor at Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner and Sanjay Deshmukh, Professor of Life Science at University of Mumbai on “Thar Biodiversity – its richness, importance and traditional conservation practices and on WED theme”. These interactive sessions saw active participation from employees. Event was concluded with environment pledge and vote of thanks from Dr. B. R. Jat, Chief Environment Manager.

Click here to read the Know Your Flora – A Glimpse of Thar Ecosystem

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A plantation drive was carried out on this occassion. Around 200 saplings were planted across Rajasthan sites, 300 trees across midstream locations. To make people aware about the local floral diversity, the team had set-up a display cum seed distribution stall at Mangla Processing Terminal with seeds of local plants like khejri, Ber, kumta, babool, dates etc. Similarly in CB/OS-2, Suvali, a sapling plantation drive was carried out with employees and contractors. On the spot quiz-cum awareness session was conducted at Ravva and Suvali.

“Toolbox Talks” for mass awareness was also conducted on environmental and biodiversity awareness at all the assets by maintaining social distancing. Our business partners also celebrated the day at their respective work sites. They conducted various awareness sessions for workforce and followed by plantation program.

Contributed by Ishita Khazanchi

On 11 December 2014, The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga, to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. With COVID-19 and social distancing measures effectively shutting down our lives, yoga studios and other community spaces, practicing yoga at home has become popular among enthusiasts. In such circumstances, the theme for International Yoga Day 2020 was aptly decided as ‘Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family’. As the late B. K. S. Iyengar put it, “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”

At organizational level yoga session was conducted on June 19, 2020 by Balachandran G , Senior Professor, SKY, The session was attended by 70+ employees wherein Professor Bala beautifully explained Yoga in extremely simple words – Yoga is an international word – it means to unite, be in harmony. To be satisfied with whatever is happening around us. On June 21, 2020 the International Yoga Day, employees joined through Facebook and Youtube channels on the international live sessions conducted by SKY team on peace and yoga.

Also, juxtaposing yoga postures to that of oil and gas eqipements, employees at site locations did asanas to bring life to the theme of “ Yoga at oil field”. Take a look at the pictures.

Contributed by Bhawna Choudhury and Ayodhya Prasad Gaur

International Yoga Day

Cairn Locations

Safety Awareness

RGT, Gudamalani

In our pursuit of Health Safety Environment (HSE) excellence, Raageshwari Gas Terminal (RGT) has made a prototype of “Scaffolding”, using scrap tubes. This in-built model was developed with an objective of training contractor staff on the details of all components, their purpose and technical details; the requirement of scaffolding to other functions like electrical, telecom, instrumentation and process; the short-falls noticed during job/permit audit. This excellent model made with micro detailing is made by RGT fabrication team. This HSE awareness initiative was recognized as a “Best Kaizen of the Month” award.

Contributed by RGT HSE Team

Cairn Oil & Gas had embarked on a digitally transformative journey though digital “Nirmaan”. Leveraging the power of digitalization to automate surveillance on the production wells in Mangala, Bhagyam, Aishwarya (MBA) fields, ‘Artificial Lift Surveillance’ (ALS) automation platform for the downhole pumps (ESPs/ PCPs) was launched recently. This platform is deployed on Microsoft Azure platform, which is web based tool. With a vision to advance surveillance, improve user experience, enhance analytics and improve productivity from well lift systems, Cairn Oil and Gas has embarked on this digital project in collaboration with Halliburton. Majority of wells in Cairn Oil & Gas are on downhole pumps (Artificial Lift System) to enable production from the wells. ALS surveillance and automation is a giant leap towards maximizing and gaining optimum value from these wells. This solution will enable a more pro-active and efficient approach for petroleum engineers to monitor ESPs and PCPs in Rajasthan asset. This platform will help the team to keep wells running in their optimal conditions and minimize downtime thus avoiding workovers. The system will also store consolidated record of the entire flow with logs that can be accessed in structured data format for pattern recognition and predictive analytics.

Contributed by Arun Goel

Artificial Lift Surveillance

Gurugram, NCR

Yoga For Life

RGT, Gudamalani

Yoga is an unique gift of India's pre-historic tradition. It represents unity of mind and body; thought and action; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about workout but to discover the sense of cohesion with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our routine and creating awareness, it can help in well-being. The United Nations theme for this year International Day of Yoga year is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home”, which takes into account the social distancing measures announced by most countries. Raageshwari Gas Terminal(RGT) itself is another home for oil & gas professionals working here. On this occassion, RGT team members also performed this physical, mental and spiritual practice and revitalize themselves with Yoga. Basic aasanas & yoga kriyas were performed - Padmasan, Bhujangasan,Trikonasana, Sukhasna & Kapaal Bhanti, Anulom Viloom, Surya namaskar.

Contributed by Dilshad Khan

In the current pandemic situation we are very well conversant with the importance of the environment. Pursuant to the same, World Environment Day was observed in Raageshwari Gas Terminal (RGT) following the norms mentioned for COVID-19 guidelines. Subject event negotiated with the mindset of all individuals associated with RGT operation in perspective of “Clean Environment, Green Environment & Healthy Environment”. Further, collaborating with the theme of “Biodiversity”, all stakeholders shared their views and inputs in contained forum via maintaining norms of social distancing. Standout exercise of the event was the initiative was Interaction through digitalization (ITD). Implementation of digitalized platform covered certain activities which accentuated the end user groups on rudimentary essentialities associated with the welfare of environment. The digital platform was used at large to reach the employees on the theme.

Educational videos were also shared in the digital platforms every day between June 5-11, 2020. Event concluded on a magnanimous note with vote of thanks from environment team to all the stakeholders.

Contributed by Sanjay Kanti Das

Towards Biodiversity

RGT, Gudamalani

Good Health

Gurugram, NCR

Veda Library, IT & Innovation team took up an initiative to conduct a webinar on the topic “What’s the health, anyway?” by Satyajit Dash, Senior Manager, OALP, Exploration on May 14, 2020. The webinar was focused broadly on how our mental and spiritual health are interconnected with physical health. In today’s COVID-19 scenario, how best we can take care of our eating behaviors to support our overall health. Eating right is key. And that can only be achieved by understanding our own body’s physiology as well as metabolic condition. The webinar was focused primarily to understand metabolic health, how one can corelate to his/her metabolic condition with his/her own eating behaviors. Specific topics touched upon were countering inflammation, antioxidant, micronutrient supplements, metabolic health & insulin resistance, about blood sugar, basics of nutrition and others. The session was attended by many employees and they requested for more such learning sessions to continue at Veda library platform.

Contributed by Veda Library Team

Towards Environment

Suvali, Gujarat

A focus on its role in providing the essential infrastructure that supports life on earth and human development. The event started with a welcome address by Vijay Kansagara - HSE Manager, who enlightened the crowd about the significance of each species and how human survival becomes a question mark even if a small creature like honeybee is extinct from the world. The event continued with on-the-spot quiz competition on environmental awareness for the contractors and winners were given awards. Efforts of greenbelt staff were greatly appreciated for their tireless efforts through the year to maintain greenery inside the plant. Horticulture and housekeeping staff were recognised for their commendable service to the Suvali plant. Viresh Patel, Installation Manager-CB/OS-2 explained the importance of each chain in the eco-system and highlighted the need to preserve biodiversity. Further, Manoj Thakkar – DGM Projects, provided a vote of thanks with the lesson learnt from the life and made everyone present to take pledge to protect environment and biodiversity.

Contributed by Karthik S

Safe Blood Saves Lives

Ravva, S’Yanam

On the Occasion of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), Cairn employees at Ravva Terminal in S’Yanam reiterated their untiring commitment to save lives through voluntary blood donation. Like every year a blood donation camp was organised at Ravva living quarters conference hall in partnership with Amalapuram Government hospital. The theme for WBDD 2020 is “Safe Blood Saves Lives” it is aimed at providing safe blood for the needy. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Muthukumarasamy D,Field General Manager, Ravva Operations, along with Joshua , Manager Administration and Dr. Sandeep, Plant Doctor. Mr. Muthukumarasamy D became the first volunteer to donate blood on the occasion. Around 25 volunteers, including Cairn employees and contract workmen have donated blood during the camp. This donation drive is especially important, as most often rural areas in East Godavari district witness acute shortage of blood resulting in loss of precious lives.

Contributed by SM Pasha

corporate social responsibility

Passion To Serve

Barmer, Rajasthan

Passion to Serve, our employee volunteerism initiative continues to get traction as our passionate employees continue to engage with the commitment even during COVID 19 pandemic and lockdown situation. June 2020 saw a total 13 employees actively participate in various activities and collectively contributed more than 25 man-hours. A large section of key stakeholders along with community benefitted through the various initiatives and we touched more than 3651 lives.

Dr. Sambasiva Rao, Chief Medical Officer handed over 1000 VTM kits to District Administration Barmer for COVID testing. During the event M. Vishram Meena, District Collector, Mr. Meva Ram Jain, MLA Barmer and Dr. B L Mansuriya, Principle Medical Officer District Hospital Barmer and Ms. Harmeet Sehra, Head CSR along with other officials were present..

Loyed Rodrigues, Installation Manager along with Shivam Kumar, Engineer Bhagyam and Jyoti Ranjan, Production Manager Bhagyam addressed the workforce on COVID-19 and appreciated the energy heroes for serving the nation in such a pandemic, COVID-19 precaution to be taken at work and accommodation, importance of Arogya Setu application , sanitizers & face mask distribution at Well Pad 15 Bhagyam.

Rohit Singh, Medical Officer along with Arjun Singh, Senior Electrical Engineer Bhagyam and Jyoti Ranjan, Production Manager Bhagyam distributed sanitizers and face mask to drivers, along with awareness on COVID-19.

Nitish Upadhyay, Production Superintendent; Dev Narayan Bohra, Superintendent; Shivam Kumar, Engineer-HSE; Joy Jayarajan, Admin-SFON distributed sanitizers and face masks to company and contractor drivers, provided awareness on COVID-19 at NI-2 SFON field.

Kadha distribution has been continuing at COVID OPD center in which Om Prakash, Senior Manager Security gave Kaadha to all OPD patients.

Nasib Singh, GM - RJ Security and Administration facilitated ayurvedic quath distribution to all COVID OPD patients in Barmer.

Contributed by Dr. Uma Bihari Dwivedi & Rahul Sharma

New Way of Learning

Barmer, Rajasthan

The Nand Ghar project is ensuring that in times of lockdown and associated risks with social distancing, our students are not left behind on learning. Cairn Oil & Gas has started an initiative such as Shiksha Sanchar to ensure that digital learning is adopted as a way forward. The Ghar ki Kaksha is another initiative which is helping the tiny tots stay connected to the development of their mental and physical attributes, while making parents take up a stronger role in the learning process. Barmer’s geography of hamlet level communities is helping ensure safe learning in isolation at home and is helping transform learning for over 1200 students across the district.

Contributed by Rahul Gupta

Digital Learning

Barmer, Rajasthan

During this pandemic times, digitalization is leading the way for people to be connected and be productive for businesses and beyond. Cairn Oil & Gas is working towards the digitalization of education through the launch of the eVidya, a learning channel. This e-learning platform is available for free of cost for all students. This year all the subjects from classes of 9th to 12th for RBSE and CBSE students will be taught through this channel. The complete syllabus will be available on YouTube and through the mobile application. This will enable students to continue their education without physically visiting schools and also without any financial constraint. Over 180 videos across various subjects and chapters have already been uploaded. These videos are well curated, with subject matter experts taking the classes using aids such as smartboards.

Contributed by Mohd. Mohib

COVID-19 Awareness

Barmer, Rajasthan

Cairn Oil & Gas Nand Ghar and Ujjwal programmes are helping to reach community members, frontline workers and students for sensitizing on the spread and mitigation steps for COVID-19. While frontline workers such as Aanganwadi karyakartas, ASHAs and ANMs have been working at the community level to ensure quarantine procedures are followed for visitors , arranging dry ration for aanganwadi children and immunization. Cairn has adopted a two pronged approach to disseminate information. The frontline workers under the Nand Ghar program have been undergoing rigorous training on COVID-19 and ensuring best practices on safety during this period. Cairn has also ensured that all these members are provided sanitizers and masks for not just themselves, but also for disinfecting their Nand Ghars/aanganwadis. Cairn has also been conducting household visits for carrying out sensitization activities and have been able to reach over 2000 households across 60 villages.

Contributed by Rahul Gupta

Healthcare At Doorstep

Barmer, Rajasthan

Halima suffered a burn from a fungal infection. She was in severe pain and there was itching and rashes as well. The infection was increasing day-by-day Day. The Public Health Centre is about 20 km away from her village and her parents cannot afford private clinics. Also due to COVID-19 public mobility and access to healthcare other than COVID is limited. Cairn Oil & Gas Mobile Health Vans (MHVs) in coordination with Government health department has launched “Swasthya Sarthi Rath” which helped to treat the infection of Halima in her village. She was given free treatment along with medicines. She was put under observation by the doctors and our team is in her regular contact through her recovery.

Contributed by Avinash Rawal

vedanta

Atma Nirbhar Bharat

Anil Agarwal, Chairman Vedanta Resources Limited attended the launch event of ‘Auction of Mines for Commercial Mining’ as a key speaker on June 18, 2020. The launch of ‘Auction of Coal Mines for Commercial Mining’ is marked as a historic reform in the Indian Coal Sector.A progressive step towards achieving the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of making a Self-Reliant India (an Atma Nirbhar Bharat)

SESA Football Academy (SFA) continues to foster skill development in sports across the country. SFA, a flagship CSR program of Vedanta which aims to identify, future and groom young footballing talents in the country, felicitated young graduates during Convocation Ceremony 2020, virtually. 27 boys who completed their football training at SFA were felicitated and awarded with e-certificates in the distinguished presence of Mr. Annanya Agarwal, President, Sesa Football Academy, Mr. Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, Former Captain of Indian Football Team, Arjuna Awardee and Chairman GFDC, Mr. Denzil Franco, Former Indian team player, ISL player, SFA Alumini, Ms. Leena Verenkar, Head Group CSR, Vedanta Limited. Mr. Annanya Agarwal, President, Sesa Football Academy, congratulated the graduates and reiterated the vision of SFA to contribute towards development of Indian Football through robust grassroots training programs across the country. Sesa football Academy has rich legacy of over 20 years and have trained around 200 footballers to help them pursue their career in football. SFA alumni are shining at numerous premier footballing platforms including ISL Teams, prestigious football clubs in the country and 7 of them have played for the Indian National team.

Sesa Football Academy

Helping Communities

BALCO Mines team constructed a ‘Stop Dam’ using natural resources to help the community.To benefit the villagers of Bodai-Daldali by providing better water availability, Mines team collaborated with concerned Government department for technical guideline and constructed a stop dam using natural resources.This dam will not only be a boon for the villagers, but it will also be an excellent resource for recharging the ground water. Mr. Ajay Tiwari, Head CG Bauxite handed over a letter to Mr. Suresh Paraste, Sarpanch - Keshmarda for common uses and for future care of the dam. Team members from mines and villagers were present on this occasion

Security Rakshak Patrol

Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda’s Security & IT teams collaborated to launch an innovative in-house application ‘VL-J Security Rakshak Patrol’ for effective control of guarding and patrolling locations of our operations. The Guard Tour System is a QR code-based application which will strengthen the endeavours of Team Rakshak by ensuring a) effective monitoring of plant premises b) capturing real-time observations c) elimination of manual intervention by end-to-end digitalization of the process d)cost saving on manual entries and effort e)customized report generation and trend analysis.

PHOTOS OF THE MONTH

We appreciate all your entries for the “Photo of the Month” contest. Team Finder congratulates the winners of the RGT team – Vanita, Himanshu Verma, Mukesh Kumar, Adwitya, Sheetu Goyal and Sheeba Borkakoti.

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