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1 Publication Business Standard Date 25 th June 2010 Bhubaneswar Page 7, Accent East 1

2 Publication The New Indian Express Date 6 th June 2010 Bhubanewsar Page 6, State 2

3 Publication The Pioneer Date 10 th June 2010 Bhubanewsar Page 3, State 3

4 Publication The Times of India Date 6 th June 2010 Bhubanewsar Page 4, Orissa 4

5 Publication The New Indian Express Date 23 rd June 2010 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 4 5

6 Publication The Pioneer Date 24 th June 2010 Kolkata Page 3, State 6

7 Publication Dainik Jagran Date 24 th June 2010 Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 5 Headline Vedanta Vidyarthi Vikash Yojana gets success SYNOPSIS: With the recent HSC Examination results, the success of Vedanta Vidyarthi Vikash Yojana is coming to the fore. The students from Vedanta project affected villages including Brundamal, Kureibaga, Banjari, Bhurkamunda and Katikela have successfully passed the examination and created a history in this region. Thanks to the Vedanta Vidyarthi Vikash Yojana, implemented by Vedanta with a view to provide quality education to the students of the area, the pass rate of the students has gone up to 78% this year. As per the scheme, Vedanta has engaged 15 trained teachers at 5 private coaching centers to teach as many as 170 students studying in Class VIII to X. The students are being encouraged to concentrate on studies through their parents. Emphasis is being given on subjects like mathematics, science and English. As a result of this initiative taken up by Vedanta, the students of this region have scored success in the HSC examination this year. 7

8 Publication Sambad Date 23 rd June 2010 Bhubaneswar Page 2 Headline Vedanta Alumina expansion project gets nod SYNOPSIS: The State Level Single Window Authority (SLSWA) has given the green signal for capacity expansion of Vedanta Aluminium's alumina refinery at Lanjigarh to 6 million tonnes per annum, besides an increase in the throughput of its Jharsuguda smelter to 1.6 mtpa. The company will invest Rs 37,440 crore in the two projects. The approval was given at a meeting of the State Level Single Window Authority (SLSWA) chaired by Chief Secretary T K Mishra. The approval will now be referred to the High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. VAL, which operates a 1-mtpa capacity alumina refinery at Lanjigarh, in Kalahandi district, proposed to expand the plant to 6 mtpa. This apart, VAL's proposal to expand its smelter plant at Jharsuguda from 0.25 mtpa to 1.6 mtpa also received the SLSWA's nod. The company's proposal to expand its captive power plant from 650 Mw to 1350 Mw was also cleared by the SLSWA. 8

9 Publication Dharitri Date 23 rd June 2010 Bhubaneswar Page 13, Automobiles Headline Single Window Committee gives green signal to expansion plans of Vedanta Aluminium project SYNOPSIS: The State Level Single Window Authority (SLSWA) has given the green signal for capacity expansion of Vedanta Aluminium's alumina refinery at Lanjigarh to 6 million tonnes per annum, besides an increase in the throughput of its Jharsuguda smelter to 1.6 mtpa. The company will invest Rs 37,440 crore in the two projects. The approval was given at a meeting of the State Level Single Window Authority (SLSWA) chaired by Chief Secretary T K Mishra. The approval will now be referred to the High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. VAL, which operates a 1-mtpa capacity alumina refinery at Lanjigarh, in Kalahandi district, proposed to expand the plant to 6 mtpa. This apart, VAL's proposal to expand its smelter plant at Jharsuguda from 0.25 mtpa to 1.6 mtpa also received the SLSWA's nod. The company's proposal to expand its captive power plant from 650 Mw to 1350 Mw was also cleared by the SLSWA. This has paved way for Vedanta s expansion plans. 9

10 Publication Sambad Date 10 th June 2010 Bhubanewsar Page 6, Business News Headline Vedanta bags Green Business Leadership Award SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has been awarded The Financial Express Emergent Venture India (FE-EVI) Green Business Leadership Award in Mining and Metal Industry. This award has been conferred to its Lanjigarh unit for its commitments and continuous improvements towards environment protection, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions through selection of state of art technologies and bringing awareness about Climate change. The award was presented by Dr.Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) at a function organized in Delhi on World Environment Day. The award was presented based on a study carried out by The Financial Express, Emergent Venture India along with Indian School of Business Hyderabad to capture the trends and best practices in Climate Change mitigation across key industries of India. It covers 9 power intensive industries like cement, mining & metal, power, paper & pulp, oil & gas, iron & steel, information technology, chemicals & fertilizers and banking. Recently, Vedanta Aluminium Lanjigarh was also awarded the International Safety Award by British safety Council. Speaking on the occasion, Dr.Mukesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, VAL-Lanjigarh observed that environmental protection and safety is an integral part of Vedanta s business practices. This has been demonstrated by the company being the 1st Alumina Refinery in the country having Zero Discharge system. 10

11 Publication The Samaya Date 6 th June 2010 Bhubanewsar Page 11 Headline Vedanta celebrates World Environment Day: Sankalp Day at Lanjigarh and Word Environment Day observed at Jharsuguda SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Ltd celebrated World Environment Day Sankalap at Lanjigarh in association with Lanjigarh Yuvak Sangh in which leading Oriya Cinestar Anubhav Mohanty, Kajal Mishra and Television Artist Prithiviraj and Sukant walked with more than 6000 people from Lanjigarh and adjoining area. About 500 Dongria Kondh Tribes also participated in the rally with messages for environment and development. The rally started from Jagannath Temple in the morning, was concluded at Linjigarh High School ground, where the cinestars addressed the gatherings along with Former Minister, Balabhadra Majhi; Ex-MP, Subas Naik; Block Chair Person, Srimati majhi; Local Sarpanch, Saraswati Munda; Head (HR/Admin) Sanjay Pattnaik and Head (CSR), PK Hota were also present. Speaking at this occasion, Sanjay Pattnaik, Head (HR/Admin) of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, reiterated the commitment of VAL to develop the periphery areas and protect the environment of Lanjigarh. He further said that the company will make all round efforts to create a new Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district. The cine stars planted sapling at Jagannath temple premises. The program was organized in association with Lanjigarh Yuvak Sangha. They also led the foundation of the Lanjigarh Culture Centre which will be managed by the Lanjigarh Yuvak Sangha. Vedanta Aluminium Limited conducted a weeklong celebration for world environment day. It has planted around 3000 saplings with active participation of community members. In addition to raise awareness about environment among its employees, the Company also involved the local community. The refinery also operates with Zero Discharge Method, which makes it one of the best environment friendly plants. Vedanta Aluminium Limited also celebrated the day in Jharsuguda. Additional Agriculture Office of the District Mr. K. Mohan Rao Dora, Senior Vice President of Vedanta Mr. D.K. Singh and Departmental Head of Central Engineering Mr. Jayakrushna Mohanty planted saplings in the plant premises during this occasion. Speaking at this occasion, Mr. K. Mohan Rao advised Vedanta to work for the environment protection in its plant premises. Senior official of Vedanta Mr. D.K. Singh stressed on conservation of natural resources and protection of environment. 11

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13 Publication The Samaya Date 10 th June 2010 Bhubanewsar Page 8 Headline Vedanta gets Environment Award SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has been awarded The Financial Express Emergent Venture India (FE-EVI) Green Business Leadership Award in Mining and Metal Industry. This award has been conferred to its Lanjigarh unit for its commitments and continuous improvements towards environment protection, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions through selection of state of art technologies and bringing awareness about Climate change. The award was presented by Dr.Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) at a function organized in Delhi on World Environment Day. The award was presented based on a study carried out by The Financial Express, Emergent Venture India along with Indian School of Business Hyderabad to capture the trends and best practices in Climate Change mitigation across key industries of India. It covers 9 power intensive industries like cement, mining & metal, power, paper & pulp, oil & gas, iron & steel, information technology, chemicals & fertilizers and banking. Recently, Vedanta Aluminium Lanjigarh was also awarded the International Safety Award by British safety Council. Speaking on the occasion, Dr.Mukesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, VAL-Lanjigarh observed that environmental protection and safety is an integral part of Vedanta s business practices. 13

14 Publication The Samaya Date 22 nd June 2010 Bhubaneswar Page 8, City Headline Blood donation camp held in Vedanta premises SYNOPSIS: A blood donation camp was held in the premises of Chennai Radha Engineering Company, the associate of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, on 20 th June. 33 units of blood were collected during this camp. The camp was organized on the birth day of Mr. S. Bhenkatesan, the Chairman and MD of Chennai Radha Engineering Company. Inaugurating the camp, the COO of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Dr. Mukesh Kumar lauded the initiative of the Vedanta and its associates in organizing such programmes which benefit the people of the society. The employees of the company planted 100 saplings in Vedanta premises during this occasion. 14

15 Publication Sambad Date 7 th June 2010 Page 9, Business Headline Vedanta Aluminium takes out Sankalp rally SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Ltd has organized a special programme to mark the World Environment Day at Lanjigarh Leading Oriya Cinestar Anubhav Mohanty, Kajal Mishra and Television Artist Prithiviraj and Sukant participated in this programme. The cine stars planted saplings in the premises of the Vedanta Alumina refinery and spread the message of environment protection while participating in a rally along with more than 6000 people from Lanjigarh and adjoining area. About 500 Dongria Kondh Tribes also participated in the rally with messages for environment and development. The programme was organized in association with Lanjigarh Yuvak Sangha. The foundation of the Lanjigarh Culture Centre was also led during this occasion. Former Minister, Balabhadra Majhi; Ex-MP, Subas Naik; Block Chair Person, Srimati Majhi; Local Sarpanch, Saraswati Munda; Head (HR/Admin) Sanjay Pattnaik and Head (CSR), PK Hota were also present at this occasion. Speaking at this occasion, Sanjay Pattnaik, Head (HR/Admin) of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, reiterated the commitment of VAL to develop the periphery areas and protect the environment of Lanjigarh. He further said that the company will make all round efforts to create a new Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district. Vedanta Aluminium Limited conducted a weeklong celebration for world environment day. It has planted around 3000 saplings with active participation of community members. In addition to raise awareness about environment among its employees, the Company also involved the local community. 15

16 Publication The Samaja Date 7 th June 2010 Page 10 Headline Vedanta celebrates World Environment Day Sankalp at Lanjigarh NEWS CLIPPING SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Ltd has organized a special programme to mark the World Environment Day at Lanjigarh Leading Oriya Cinestar Anubhav Mohanty, Kajal Mishra and Television Artist Prithiviraj and Sukant participated in this programme. The cine stars planted saplings in the premises of the Vedanta Alumina refinery and spread the message of environment protection while participating in a rally along with more than 6000 people from Lanjigarh and adjoining area. About 500 Dongria Kondh Tribes also participated in the rally with messages for environment and development. The programme was organized in association with Lanjigarh Yuvak Sangha. The foundation of the Lanjigarh Culture Centre was also led during this occasion. Former Minister, Balabhadra Majhi; Ex-MP, Subas Naik; Block Chair Person, Srimati Majhi; Local Sarpanch, Saraswati Munda; Head (HR/Admin) Sanjay Pattnaik and Head (CSR), PK Hota were also present at this occasion. 16

17 Publication Sambad Date 7 th June 2010 Page 2 Headline World Environment Day observed in Vedanta premises SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has celebrated the World Environment Day in Jharsuguda. Additional Agriculture Office of the District Mr. K. Mohan Rao Dora, Senior Vice President of Vedanta Mr. D.K. Singh and Departmental Head of Central Engineering Mr. Jayakrushna Mohanty planted saplings in the plant premises during this occasion. Speaking at this occasion, Mr. K. Mohan Rao advised Vedanta to work for the environment protection in its plant premises. Senior official of Vedanta Mr. D.K. Singh stressed on conservation of natural resources and protection of environment. 17

18 Publication The Samaja Date 7 th June 2010 Page 10 Headline Vedanta celebrates World Environment Day SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited has celebrated the World Environment Day in Jharsuguda. Additional Agriculture Office of the District Mr. K. Mohan Rao Dora, Senior Vice President of Vedanta Mr. D.K. Singh and Departmental Head of Central Engineering Mr. Jayakrushna Mohanty planted saplings in the plant premises during this occasion. Speaking at this occasion, Mr. K. Mohan Rao advised Vedanta to work for the environment protection in its plant premises. Senior official of Vedanta Mr. D.K. Singh stressed on conservation of natural resources and protection of environment. 18

19 Publication The Samaya Date 23 rd June 2010 Bhubaneswar Page 11 Headline Successful implementation of Vedanta Bidyarthi Bikash Yojana SYNOPSIS: The area where the parents did not show much interest towards education since last two decades, they have become delighted with the recently published HCS results. The students from Vedanta project affected villages including Brundamal, Kureibaga, Banjari, Bhurkamunda and Katikela have successfully passed the examination and created a history in this region. Thanks to the Vedanta Bidyarthi Bikash Yojana, implemented by Vedanta with a view to provide quality education to the students of the area, the pass rate of the students has gone up to 78% this year. As per the scheme, Vedanta has engaged 15 trained teachers at 5 private coaching centers to teach as many as 160 students studying in Class VIII to X. The students are being encouraged to concentrate on studies through their parents. Emphasis is being given on subjects like mathematics, science and English. As a result of this initiative taken up by Vedanta, the students of this region have scored success in the HSC examination this year. 19

20 Website Orissadiary.com Date 9 th June 2010 Headline Vedanta Aluminium recognized as Green Leader in mining and metal industry Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh has been awarded The Financial Express Emergent Venture India (FE_EVI) Green Business Leadership Award in Mining and Metal Industry for its commitments and continuous improvements towards environment protection, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions through selection of state of art technologies and bringing awareness about Climate change. The award was presented by Dr.Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) at a function organized in Delhi on World Environment Day i.e. 5th June, 2010 which was attended by others Corporate and other eminent personalities like Mr.RK Pachori, Director General, TERI besides Chairman of Navratan PSU s like ONGC, Coal India Ltd. The award was presented based on a study carried out by The Financial Express, Emergent Venture India along with Indian School of Business Hyderabad to capture the trends and best practices in Climate Change mitigation across key industries of India. It covers 9 power intensive industries like cement, mining & metal, power, paper & pulp, oil & gas, iron & steel, information technology, chemicals & fertilizers and banking. The study identifies Green Leaders for each industry by providing a Green Leader framework drawing from the global best practices and incorporating them in the Indian context. The basic objective of the study is to raise awareness about the Indian Industry and also to provide an objective standard that they need to aspire. Recently, Vedanta Aluminium Lanjigarh was also awarded the International Safety Award by British safety Council. Speaking on the occasion, Dr.Mukesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, VAL- Lanjigarh observed that environmental protection and safety is an integral part of Vedanta s business practices. This has been demonstrated by the company being the 1st Alumina Refinery in the country having Zero Discharge system. It is aiming to become the 1st Zero Waste Refinery in the World by 2015 through utilization of all wastes like Red Mud, Lime Grit and Fly Ash etc. Link: 20

21 Website Financialexpress.com Date 6 th June 2010 Headline Don t go for cheap tech, Abdullah tells India Inc Minister for new and renewable energy (MNRE) Farooq Abdullah on Saturday cautioned Corporate India against choosing cheap energy technologies that could jack up their profits in the short term but might not deliver in the long run. He said the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) offered opportunities for Indian players to forge technological collaboration with overseas players looking for new markets. Do not jump for cheap technology. Technology must be such that it could stand the test of time, Abdullah said while speaking as chief guest at the FE-EVI Green Business Leadership Award ceremony here on Saturday. We hope that we will have easier transfer of technology, he said, adding that the guidelines for capacity addition under the JNNSM would be announced by June 16. Although these guidelines had been finalised after consultations with all stakeholders, the government would take cognisance in case any shortcomings were pointed out, he added. Under JNNSM, India plans to add 20,000-mw grid-connected solar power generation capacity by The bulk of this capacity will be solar thermal. While India is a big exporter of photovoltaic solar equipment, it will need to import solar thermal technology, at least in the initial phase. Speaking on the occasion, guest of honour RK Pachauri, director-general of The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri), and chairman of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change, expressed satisfaction that renewable energy projects were a key component of the recovery packages prepared by countries like the US and China in the wake of the global economic recession. The first ever FE-EVI Green Business Leadership Awards, distributed by Abdullah on the World Environment Day, felicitated 27 companies at a glittering ceremony attended by who s who of the policymakers and industry in the Capital. The event was organised jointly by The Financial Express and Emergent Ventures India, a climate change and sustainable development advisory firm, along with knowledge partner Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. Top three award winners (not ranked as such) were selected from each of the nine energy intensive sectors like cement, chemicals & fertilisers, iron & steel, metals & mining, oil & gas, paper & pulp, power, banking, and IT/ITeS. The award winners were chosen after a survey of 66 top-ranking companies selected from these nine sectors. The findings of the survey were released in the form of FE-EVI Green Business Survey The survey found that 83% of the respondent companies considered climate 21

22 change as an important issue and had a mechanism to track their initiatives in this regard, which implied there was higher awareness and prioritisation of the issue. While every second company monitors its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, only one out of three companies gets its inventory verified. Three out of every four companies realise that the effects of climate change could still be altered and thus see this both as a risk and an opportunity. The survey, which is a sequel to FE-EVI Green Business Survey , focuses on actions being taken by the India Inc on climate change management and maps movement of climate change issues from CSR to the central strategy level. The survey also identifies best practices, highlights trends within business sectors and subsequently identifies green leaders amongst these business sectors. On the way forward, the survey says companies can start with simple initiatives such as using duplex printing; video conferencing instead of travelling, reducing power consumption and switching to green energy supply. With time, companies can opt for product and/or process initiatives leading to reduction in their carbon footprint. Besides, companies can also increase awareness not just among their employees but also among other stakeholders. Towards the end of the event, eminent industry leaders took the floor and deliberated on 'Post-Copenhagen: Expectations from Indian Industry'. Panelists included veterans like HSBC CEO Stuart Davis, ONGC CMD R S Sharma, Coal India CMD Partha Bhattacharya and former power secretary Anil Razdan. Senior members from The Financial Express, Bloomberg UTV and Emergent Ventures India also participated in the panel discussion. Link: 22