Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd., A Gold rate State PSU, celebrated the 77th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at its Corporate Office, Training Centre and Units on 15th August 2023. At the Corporate Office, the National Flag was hoisted by Sri Amresh Kumar, Managing Director in presence of Sri Ashish Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation), Sri Subash Chandra Jena, Director (HR) I/c, Sri Debalok Mohanty, Director (Finance) I/c, officers and staff. On this occasion, National Flags and Tri-colour badges was distributed among the employees. Sri Ashish Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation), hoisted the National Flag at the OHPC Training Centre, Chandaka. Further, as an initiative to highlight women empowerment, a special shift was arranged with women employees only at all power houses of OHPC. All the women employees of the Units wore tri-colour Suits/ Sarees to mark the special day.

International Day of Yoga-2023 was celebrated at Odisha Hydro Power Corporation at its Corporate Office and Units on 21st June 2023. On the occasion, a One Day Yoga Training -cumAwareness programme on the theme “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” was organized in association with Satyananda Yoga Vidyalaya, Bhubaneswar at the OHPC Training Centre, Bhubaneswar. In the morning session, yoga training was conducted by the teachers Ms.Smitimayee Pradhan & Ms.Ayasakantaa Das from Satyananda Yoga Vidyalaya, Bhubaneswar. Various Yoga sequences for daily practices, Aasanas, Pranayama for Health benefits were practiced. Sri Prakash Chandra Gajendra, Yoga Teacher from Satyananda Yoga Vidyalaya, was the Guest faculty for the rest of the programme. Sri Amresh Kumar, Managing Director and Dr.P.K.Mohanty, Director (HR) were present during the inaugural session of the programme and addressed the gathering. Sri Gajendra presented a Yoga Awareness Talk. He emphasized on the topic- Yoga for Health and beautifully described the daily benefits of yoga exercises for working people. OHPCians actively participated in the programme.

World Environment Day-2023 was celebrated at Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. on 5th June 2023. On this occasion, an Awareness-cum-Plantation Programme was organized at the OHPC Training Centre, Bhubaneswar. Dr.Sundara Narayana Patro, President, Orissa Environmental Society, Prof. Choudhury Suryakant Mishra, Former Director, OUAT and Sri B.K.Mishra, Convenor, Odisha CSR Forum were guests for the occasion. Dr.P.K.Mohanty, Director (HR) & Sri Asish Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation) were present during the programme and addressed the employees of OHPC. Dr.P.K.Mohanty gave the welcome address and emphasized on the present critical scenario of environment pollution. He also said how we are not able to continue plantation in a proper manner and take immediate steps to help the Mother Nature. Sri Asish Kumar Mohanty while speaking gave statistical figures of water level in real life scenario and the actions taken on the matter. He stressed on the point that in addition to plantation we should also focus on maintaining them for life long. Dr. S N Patro gave a brief history of Environment Day and various conclaves held around the world. He stressed on misuse of Single use plastic and how to manage them in our lifestyle. And as it is become difficult to totally stop plastic use, so it is better to lessen the use to maximum extent. He also showed concern on the decline of water level and increase in temperature globally. Prof. Choudhury Suryakant Mishra gave an idea on micro-plastic and how it enters the food chain of living beings, Increase in use of Bio degradables and dangers associated with cosmetic products. Sri B.K.Mishra while delivering his address stressed on the importance of environmental sustainability in CSR. The vote of thanks of the programme was presented by Ms.Smruti Sudha Panda, Manager (PR). After the inaugural Programme, all the guests and employees planted various plants at the New OHPC Training Hostel premises.

A Five Storey Training Hostel Building of Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. was inaugurated by Sj. Pratap Keshari Deb, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Energy, Industries & MSME on 24.04.2023. Shri Bishnupada Sethi, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt., Higher Education Dept. & Chairman, OHPC presided over the programme. Shri Amresh Kumar, Managing Director, Dr. Prabodh Kumar Mohanty, Director (HR), Sri Ashish Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation) and officials of OHPC were present during the inaugural ceremony. An inaugural Puja was held on the occasion. The Hon’ble Minister visited and reviewed the facilities of the new complex alongwith the Training Centre and held a meeting with senior officials of OHPC. The newly constructed complex has been built over a plinth Area of 3662 sq. ft. adjacent to OHPC Training Centre, Patia and consists of 12 nos. of Single bedded rooms, 12 nos. of double bedded rooms, Conference room, Modern Classroom, Cafeteria, Multi-Utility Halls and many other facilities. M/s NBCC Ltd is the Project Management Consultant of the Hostel Complex.

The 28th OHPC Foundation Day of Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. was celebrated with splendor at the Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar on 21st April 2023.Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt., Industries Dept. was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Sri Sanjay Kumar Mishra, IRTS, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, OPTCL was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. The Chief Guest & the Guest of Honour addressed the gathering. Shri Bishnupada Sethi, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt., Higher Education Dept. & Chairman, OHPC presided over the meeting. Shri Amresh Kumar, Managing Director, Dr. Prabodh Kumar Mohanty, Director (HR) and Sri Ashish Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation) of OHPC were present on the dais. Dr. Prabodh Kumar Mohanty, Director (HR) extended the welcome address. The Chief Guest & other dignitaries lighted the lamps & inaugurated the function. The award for the Best Performing Unit of OHPC was presented to Hirakud Hydro Electric Project, Burla. The award for 2nd Best Performing Unit went to Chiplima Hydro Electric Project, Chiplima & the Best Housekeeping Unit was awarded to Balimela Hydro Electric project, Balimela. The Vote of Thanks was extended by Sri Ashish Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation). The evening was adorned with captivating cultural programme. Ms. Sohini Bandopadhyay, Eminent kathak Dancer from Kolkata performed a Solo Kathak Recital. She was accompanied by Pt.Ashish Mukherjee (Tabla), Mr. Jiban Prakash Das (Sitar),Ms.Ritubrota Pandey (Bol Padhant) and Mr.Sayan Mukherjee (Vocal). The end of the programme was a Musical Performance by the Team from ‘bvor Muzik’. Singer Bvu Prasad and his troupe enthralled the audience with beautiful songs. The 28th Foundation Day was also celebrated at all the Units of OHPC.

International Women’s Day was celebrated at Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. on 6 th March 2023. Dr. Aruna Mohanty, President, Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Sri Amresh Kumar, Managing Director, Dr.P.K.Mohanty, Director (HR) & Sri Ashish Kumar Mohanty, Director (Operation) were present during the inaugural session of the programme and addressed the gathering. Dr. Aruna Mohanty, while speaking on the occasion, emphasized to celebrate womanhood everyday. She urged women to stand up by their own in every odd situation. The Chief Guest also recited a beautiful poem composed by her linking all mythological women characters like kunti, Drauapdi, Radha. The vote of thanks of the inaugural programme was presented by Ms. Smruti Sudha Panda, Manager (PR) On the occasion of Women’s Day celebrations, a one day workshop was organized by Tanvi Consultancy Services pvt. Ltd. on the same day at the Training Centre. Mr. Ram K Sharma and Ms. Arunima Patra carried out interactive sessions on a variety of topics such as “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, “Parenting & Counseling guidance for women” & “Celebrating Woman-hood”. All the female employees of the Corporate Office were present during the programme & enthusiastically participated in the same. Gifts were distributed to all the participants at the end of the event.