Dear Readers,

July received its fair share of monsoon and brought much needed respite from heat. It also brought good news to Mumbaikars of

the rising lake levels which supply water to Mumbai city, who were otherwise facing 10% water cut amid fears of a poor

monsoon. The farming community can now hope for favourable conditions for a good crop this season. However, the cost of

essential food items, especially vegetables, remained very high, hitting the common man hard. With the reasonably good rains,

though less than normal, a drought like situation stands averted. For a change, our MET dept seem to have got their predictions

somewhat right!

The middle-east crises do not seem to show any signs of relenting. The conflict in west bank only escalated despite a truce, and

the ISIS unleashing terror in Iraq forcing the minorities to flee towards safer havens, while a confused and unorganized Iraqi

political system at the helm looks on. The issues in Ukraine having ramifications of international nature are far from over despite

UN sanctions. Overall, the political scenario world over, is not convincing enough to believe that the religious and regional

fanaticism unleashing genocides of minorities will be ending soon. The world leaders should come together and think of a solution

that would put an end to these barbaric acts which are aimed at imposing narrow political objectives on innocent people whose

religious and personal liberty are curtailed and face execution. We hope the perpetrators of wars and crimes are given the divine

wisdom to discern their role correctly and act prudently so as to ensure and uphold the dignity and respect for human lives,

values and liberty.

As indicated in the last month’s newsletter, the Company has launched the “Amnesty Scheme” for Ethics for all Tata Power

employees, from 29th July to 15th August 2014. This is a life time opportunity offered to employees for a limited period, to relieve

of their burden of negative emotions perhaps caused by violation of TCOC. It would look very strange for a company that is

already adjudged as the best ethical organization in India by an international agency, to go in for such a scheme for its

employees! The aim is to exercise a last mile effort to cleanse any dark spots on the career of any employee who is afforded an

opportunity to confess and get rid of his/her guilt which would have been otherwise causing severe stress on the employee,

leading to loss of focus or concentration at work, irritation, anger etc., and give them a renewed and regained confidence,

courage and trust.

When talking about ethics, many people often make or say ‘politically right’ statements but they are not necessarily the true

facts. It is also observed that some people indulge in telling white lies which are not directly harmful to others, but is capable of

creating a guilty conscience for self. For example, someone reports sick one day, but actually bunked work for some personal

reasons. Someone will report late for work saying he had a flat tyre on the way. Invariably and unfortunately, many such people

actually end up sick or having to tow their vehicle to the workshop. Ethics is a matter of the heart! I will share a small

incident where a parent writes a leave letter to the School Principal for his son. The boy was feeling lazy to go to School that day

after a party the previous night at home, and wants his father to inform the School that he was sick and would not attend the

school. The parent wrote in the letter this way: Sir, my son Ramesh has asked me to inform you that he is unwell and

cannot come to school. Actually, he had a late night after a family-get-together at home, and he wants to remain

home to catch up with his cousins. I would request you to grant him leave. Here we would find a father telling the truth

rather than hiding the fact and does not support his son to tell a white lie! We as parents must correct our children to be truthful

and genuine!

CONTENT INSIDE

Editorial

Report of Highlights from

Performance, Safety, Security, HR, Environment & CR.

July 2014

TROMBAY THERMAL STATION

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SAFETY

1. 04 Injuries (2 Nos FAC & 2 Nos MTC) - Investigations done and recommendations derived. Total 8 recommendations were derived and all the 8 have been completed.

2. "Divisional Safety Champion" of June 2014 Month Mr. B S Mondkar adjudged the "Divisional Safety Champion of the month June 2014.

Mr B S Mondkar of fire has reported 8 unsafe conditions in the month of June 2014. He is Sr. Fire Operator at

Trombay Fire Station. He is Ex-CSC (Central Safety Committee) member and actively involved in safety

activities and initiatives. He is animal/bird lover and takes keen interest in tree plantation & animal/bird

rescue operation. He also involved in social activities.

TATA POWER COMPANY LIMITED

Division Name :Trombay

"Divisional Safety Champion" Mr.Mondkar Bhikaji S

For The Month Of JUNE 2014

S. No Name employee

No Department

No. of Near

Misses

No. of Unsafe

Conditions Total Points

L M H L M H

1 Mondkar Bhikaji

S. 171603

Senior Fire

Operator 6 2 28

2 G V Hariraman 153311 MMD 48 2 154

3 George Roshan 157163 IMD 2 1 11

4 Kukde P A 177661 Trombay MMD 1 3

5 Wakare U 201137 Trombay MMD 1 3

6 Amit G Shelar 201326 Trombay EMD 1 3

S. No Name employee

No Department

No. of Near Misses

No. of Unsafe Conditions Total

Points

L M H L M H

7 Sagar Ushir 203488 Operations 2 6

8 Rajesh V Lad 163155 Trombay EMD 1 3

9 Jafferi M A 158755 Operations 1 3

10 Patil S S 168513 Stores 1 3

11 Duble P R 168475 Stores 1 3

12 Deshpande P D 147087 Operations 1 5

13 Pawar A R 200960 EMD 1 3

14 Pushwinder

Kumar 203135 Trombay IMD 1 5

15 Karadkar H R 167819 Performance 1 3

16 Dhok S S 200615 Fire Services 1 3

17 Bawase G V 200738 Trombay MMD 1 5

18 Shaikh Salim R 170208 Operations 1 10

19 Sherdiwala

Dara 156345 Operations 2 10

20 Deshpande P D 147087 Operations 1 5

21 Gaikwad S B 154610 chemical 1 3

22 Kutty K S 172863 Fire Services 1 3

"Divisional Star Safety Champion of Q1- FY 2015"

Mr. G V Hariraman - "Divisional Star Safety Champion of Q1- FY 2015"

A person who has reported more safety issues for the FY Q1, for improvements, would

be awarded the “Divisional Star Safety Champion of Q1 FY 2015". Mr. Hariraman

of MMD, has reported 69 unsafe conditions during Q1- FY 2015. He has done filter

cleaning job which was very critical for sustaining generation in unit#6. We appreciate

him for the keen safety observations & reporting for the improvements.

3. CSC meeting was conducted for the July month 2014.

4. 20 NM - Investigations done and recommendations derived. All Recommendations are closed 5. Training on Heavy equipment movement, Defensive Driving, LOTO, PTW, working at height trainings were

conducted for own employees. During the month 33.5 mandays achieved from Own employees training. Total number of own employees trained for the month is 67.

6. Apart from “safety training & IMS awareness training”, workings at height trainings, DMP,Fire fighting & security training , Defensive Driving were also conducted during the month for Contractor employees. During

the month 393.25 mandays achieved from Contractor employees training. Total number of contractor workers trained for the month is 788.

7. Trombay Safety Apex meeting was held for July month 2014. 8. Audits: 4 SIAT audits were conducted & 4 Nos of Weekly safety audits by other divisional safety officers (Mr.

Y Tomar, Mr. C Hiren) have been conducted in Trombay. Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions were captured

during the audit and most were corrected at the site itself and for few observations recommendations were

given to corresponding departments for actions.

9. Safety trainings for Unit 8 restoration: Basic safety trainings were conducted for workers. Totally 15 trainings were conducted. 364 freshers were

trained for the month.

Safety observations were being carried out by SAFETY DEPARTMENT on all days. Unsafe acts and unsafe

conditions were corrected at the sites then and there. Reports were made on safe and unsafe observations

and were shared.

B.Tech Degree from BITS Pilani

Some of our officers who had enrolled for B.Tech Courses with BITS Pilani have received their provisional

certificates during the Convocation ceremony held at Trombay on 14th July 2014.

SECURITY

03 July 2014 – Meeting for Up gradation of SAP based MMMS System was held at Security Conf Hall,

Trombay and representatives from Trombay, Corp SAP IT & SARATHI team participated.

04 July 2014 – Hands on training to use External DEFIBRILLATOR to save lives in case of Cardiac Arrest

(Ventricular Fibrillation) imparted to security staff by Medical Officer Dr. Sonkar.

05 July 2014 – On job training to PMT and MGB security staff carried out on covered topic Procedure - Entry

/ Exit of People, Vehicle & Material including Handling of Security Gadgets : a) Baggage Scanning Machine b) Explosive Detector c) DFMD d) HHMD e) Parade drill. Live demonstration of procedure regarding handling of

security related equipment was carried out including X- Ray Baggage Scanner & Explosive Detector. 05, 08,11,17, 21 July 2014 – ‘Mumbai Kavach Exercise’ by Mumbai Police was carried out to strengthen

security of the plant. Security Level – II was maintained in Plant area. All the security personnel were

briefed about the exercise and were directed to be extra vigilant in view of the exercise. CCR and QRT were

explained about their duties. Police personnel were deployed around the plant area.

07 & 08 July 2014 – Training session (02 days) was conducted for total 163 security personnel. Following topics were covered during the training sessions:

Security/QRT

Behavioral Aspects

Disaster Management Plan Business Continuity Plan

Industrial Safety / Fire Total 13 security personals were awarded for their exemplary performance, keen observation & alertness on

duty.

12 July 2014 – A plant visit consisting of 63 Trainee Lady Security Guards of MSSC (Maharashtra State

Security Corporation) including Mr S N Waghmare, Director Training, Mr. Pawar & Mr. Rahul Training faculty of MSSC was conducted from 1530 hrs to 1830 hrs. Trainee lady security guards were given a presentation

on security and briefed about the Security processes and functioning of security of the plant. They were

taken for a plant visit externally. They were shown SCCR, baggage scanner, security gadgets and briefed

about physical security & its functioning.

19 July 2014 – The classroom training for 21 security staffs was conducted at security conference room in security complex. They were observed to be attentive and receptive while the training being imparted. The

following topics were covered during the session:-

• Identification of suspects / intruder/thieves • Use of technology to plug the security voids

• Techniques & networking of Intelligence Management

Security staff undergoing classroom training

Presentation by Col.Dalvi on Turmoil in Middle-east

19 July 2014 – Presentation on “Turmoil in Middle East” and its implication to India” was given at Chinar Conference Hall by Col. P B Dalvi (Retd) Head – Security.

21 July 2014 – Training session for Port users of Trombay Tata Power coal Jetty was conducted and topic for the

training was ‘Security Level applicable to Port Facility’ as per compliance of ISPS code. Total 47 personnel

including Police staff attended the training session

25th

July 2014 – Security Officers Monthly Meeting held from 0830 hrs to 1400 hrs at Security Conference Hall,

Trombay with Head – Security and followed by Review & Feedback on Corp IT Security Policy. Mr Damle of IT

reviewed the feed-back .

29th July 2014 - NICE (Israel) Command & Control Integrated System Software presentation were given by Mr.

Dilip Verma Sales Director and Mr. Yatin Rane Sales Manager Surveillance & Security Group, NICE APAC, New

Delhi in coordination with M/S Samarth Security Systems India Pvt Ltd. It was duly attended by Chief – Trombay,

Head – Security, Head – Fire Services and MO Area Security Officers.

30 July 2014 – Monsoon Protection Rain Suits 75 pairs were handed over to the Sr. Police Inspector of RCF Police

Station as token of our appreciation for the unstinted services provided by police personnel in keeping the

environment secure.

ENVIRONMENT

1. Tree Plantation at Hill Tank Area Tree plantation activity was carried out at Hill tank area with an aim of improving biodiversity. Saplings of umber,

Karanj trees were planted.

2. Cleanliness drive and tree plantation activity Cleanliness drive and tree plantation was done during trekking activity of Trekking and adventure group of Tata

Power. More than 300 seeds of Karanj and sita Ashoka trees were planted by Trombay employees at

Prabalgad. They also carried out cleanliness drive at Prabalgad. Almost 4kg of waste was collected by our

volunteers. Also seeds of Neem and Sita Ashok were planted by women employees of Tata power during

Koraigad trek. Mr. C P Appana (Horticulturist of Trombay Thermal Power Station) & Mr. Dilip Hirekurbure

guided and supported our volunteers for this initiatives.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Computer aided learning stations: 9 no’s of Computer aided learning stations installed in 8 schools of

Trombay communities benefitting more than 10,000 students to improve functional computer literacy and

enhance knowledge of curricular subjects. Pre-Evaluation test was conducted in all the 8 schools for 1000

students.

Mobile Health Services : 8 no of Mobile Medical Visits to communities of Trombay benefitting 547 patients.

Women Empowerment:

• 3 new SHGs formation is in process.

• 4 women got sewing machine from MCGM under the support scheme for widow and destitute women.

• 2 cases registered with Legal aid centre. One new Community Case registration centers started in

communities.

• Self defense session was organized for SHG women and their daughters in Mankhurd.

Sports coaching: 45 students are continuing sports coaching at Mahul.

• Organized 2 awareness sessions on Multiple Disability by Muskan Foundation at Trombay Station B

and QA,I & T conference room.

• 65 water purifiers were distributed in schools in Trombay community benefitting around 9000 students

Visit To Dialogue In The Dark

This is the time when i was at Hyderabad at the verge of completing my course. Getting bored in

the evening , i would mostly visit , hyper city maul very close to my house .

Each time i would go for movies , i would cross a shop with board saying “Dialogue in the dark “ the model of one boy & one girl sitting , seemed they were busy in discussion , each time i would pause at the shop , making my own presumptions , thinking it was for teenagers , for some official purpose would walk past the place , until finally my son came for holidays to Hyderabad

and pastured me for viist to dialogue in the dark, we were also expecting some guest same time , so we decided we would go together .

It was 14th August 2013, when we finally went and enquired how and what was it , they gave brief description , we being fascinated agreed and bought tickets for an hour program.

Withen few moments , a person came gave all of us one stick in hand and ushered us in a dark room , we were instructed to hold each others hand , their person was leading and we all were suppose to follow .It was a very wierd experience for me , the person lead us towards a room

where it was pitch dark nothing could be seen , he guided us individually all five of us towards a chair by John as he introduced himself , we all sat down , we were offered water to drink, loud

music was going in the room or hall what ever would have been . The ambience was quiet comfortable and we adjusted , we started enjoying and talking amongst ourselves in the mean time John took order for soup , withe few moments we were given soup & starters according to our orders veg , non veg . Than came chance to order main course , same again some wanted veg while others non veg , as we were unable to visualise anything John instructed us in detail, after the dinner was served where which food item kept towards our left , right or center and as

he instructed we started eating finding all food items as he informed us , while John was serving food , My children asked him , how can he see the items and tell what food item is placed where , were they wearing some special goggles by which they could see in the dark , John maintained silence not reply anything , he only asked how was the food.

After our dinner was over another man named Ajay came and told all of us to put our one arm on

each others shoulder , again it was pitch dark we were lead by Ajay and all of us followed , we could sense we were entering park , with our hands we could feel the trees , plants of different kinds , cactus and smell the lovely flowers, we heard , birds chirping and heard the fountains gushing sound , it was an amazing experience .Next our trip was taken over by Shell , he took us for boating , for which we had to cross a small over bridge holding each other hand in chain , we sat in boat and went sailing in the boat in an artificial lake , it took 15 minutes for the boat

activity .Having completed boating we were guided to a maul , here each of us was give stick , all of us wre holding on to each other stick in sequence , the maul had several items , we took a round of the small maul and each of us took coffee or ice cream from the stall, to pay money in the dark seemed very difficult and impossible for us , yet i took out money pretending it would be Rs. 100/ - but the person at the counter toold us it was RS. 500 so the rest of money he returned , stunned at how could he see how much money we paid him , I enquired him how was he able to see , we thought might be using some magical set of goggles or spects we proceeded further .

After finishing our lovely journey at Dialogue in the dark , we came out in the lights and were

stunned to find that all the people who guided us to different activities were totally blind .

It was optimum mix of fun , adventure and learning that life was beautiful even when we were in

pitch dark , we also analysed the difficulty of people without sight. Dialogue in the dark was a unique experience , where all activities take place in complete darkness, it puts you in every day situations –like crossing the road, going to super market, garden, restaurants – but in darkness , awakening the senses and deepening self awareness.

Guides take people through an unforgettable journey, opening you up to a new way to see the

world .

The concept of Dialogue In The Dark is a journey throughout led by blind groups. The tour lasts for an hour but the effects lasts for life time.

Sumedha Gautam, Business HR -Trombay