Mr. V. RAMA RAO

32 Pages·2013·1.89 MB·English

Vol. 01 Iss. 002
March 2013
BEYOND BUSINESS
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam joins GVK EMRI Board
Project Updates: Interview with Showcase:
GOINDWAL Mr. V. RAMA RAO QUEENSLAND
SAHIB Director-Technical PREMIER’S VISIT
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DR. GVK REDDY honored with ‘Powerbrands Hall of Fame Award’
Dr. GVK Reddy has been recognized as ‘PowerBrands Hall of Fame Corporate Luminary
of the Year’ for his exemplary contribution to the industry and society.
PowerBrands Hall of Fame Awards are a salute to icons and leaders who have carved
a niche for themselves with their remarkable strategies and vision. These awards
felicitate the chosen few who have treaded the path of success and have achieved a
revolutionary breakthrough in their respective fi elds.
Dr. GVK Reddy has been applauded for his enthusiasm, outstanding brilliance and
priceless contribution to the fi eld of entrepreneurship as well as social upliſt ment.
Other prominent recipients of the PowerBrands Hall of Fame Awards include stalwarts
from leading Indian companies like Mr. Y.C. Deveshwar - ITC, Mr. M.B. Parekh - Pidilite,
Mr. Amit Burman - Dabur, Mr. C.S. Verma - SAIL and Mr. Pawan Munjal - Hero Motocorp.
GVK featured among India’s 100 most powerful brands
GVK received the honour of being featured amongst India’s 100 Most Powerful
Brands - ‘Power 100’, establishing itself as a brand fuelling the nation’s growth along
its corporate journey. GVK features among some of the elite brands across industry
verticals like Hero MotoCorp, Maruti Suzuki, Apple, Colgate, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, CNN-
IBN, Facebook, Airtel, The Times Of India, BlackBerry, HDFC Bank, HP, Infosys, Raymond,
SAIL, Indigo Airlines and Taj Hotels.
The PowerBrands is a salutation to the brands that mesmerize the consumers with
their brilliant strategies. The ‘Power100’ exemplifi es the 100 most successful brands
of the nation. PowerBrands India has been launched by Planman Media in association
with the Indian Council for Market Research (ICMR).
ICMR conducted a research on the brands based on their consumption patterns across
various stages to arrive at the list of top 100 Brands.
The assessment process comprised three stages -
A survey was conducted through a list of 20,000 Brands across various categories. From this, a list of 10,000 Brands was fi ltered based
on their reach, availability, demand and growth. The stage two short listed top 1000 brands based on parameters like Brand Recall and
Brand Perception. During the third and fi nal stage, a pan-India consumer survey was conducted based on broad parameters like Brand
Recall, Legacy or Goodwill of the Brand and Brand Impact to arrive at the 100 most powerful brands.
Editor Speak C O N T E N T S
New resolutions to be fulfi lled, new milestones to be crossed, new challenges await Beyond
and a new issue of GVK WORLD!!
Business
We are delighted with the overwhelming response that the fi rst issue of GVK WORLD
received from across locations. Getting constructive feedback from our associates
was quite pleasant indeed! We would like to acknowledge our communication 1
champions for sending us huge inputs that have enabled us to share the progress of
various projects with our readers.
2012 was a fulfi lling year and we hope all the hard-work will fructify this year with
Interview
the commissioning of the integrated terminal T2 at CSIA, Mumbai, expansion of the
existing terminal at BIA, Bangalore, the launch of Goindwal Sahib Thermal Power
Project, Punjab and Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project, Uttarakhand.
Highlight of this issue is the appointment of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as Chairman - Emeritus
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on the Board of GVK EMRI along with a sneak preview of how GVK goes “Beyond
Business” with its various CSR initiatives. We also have a nostalgic interview with
our Director Technical, Mr. V Rama Rao on his 20 years with GVK and over 60 years
in the profession.
Special Focus:
With a lot of updates inside and wishing much more success ahead, I wish you and Australia
your families a momentous 2013!!
Look forward to your constant support in form of feedback and inputs, to help us
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improve further.
Happy reading.
Arun Arora
Showcase
Corporate Communications
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Shrinagar Hydro Power Project - Alaknanda GVK EPC
Recognitions
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PVSS Kumar Kashyap Kamma
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Updates
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BEYOND BUSINESS
GVK EMRI WELCOMES
DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM
AS ITS CHAIRMAN -
EMERITUS
Bharat Ratna Hon’ble Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former
President of India has recently joined the Governing
Board of GVK EMRI as Chairman - Emeritus. This is a
signifi cant development that would further enhance
GVK EMRI’s credibility as an unparalleled social services
provider across the country.
Dr. Abdul Kalam has made a signifi cant contribution
towards the development of the country through his
social and economic initiatives. He has led ISRO’s launch
vehicle programme and was responsible for development
and operationalization of AGNI and PRITHVI missiles.
He has given thrust to self- reliance in defence systems
by leading mission projects like Light Combat Aircraſt
amongst many others.
During the last decade, Dr. Kalam has addressed over
fi ve million youth below the age of 17 and inspired them
to become active participants of India Vision 2020.
Dr. Kalam is passionate about bringing rural prosperity
through PURA (Providing Urban Amenities to Rural Areas),
in which science and technology play a key role. He has
authored many books like ‘Wings of Fire’, ‘India 2020 -
A Vision for the New Millennium’ etc. He has also been
propagating the concept of World Knowledge Platform
through which the core competencies of organizations
and nations can be synergized to innovate and create
solutions and products to face the challenges of the 21st
century.
Dr. Kalam’s visionary guidance and
support will further strengthen the
organization’s capability to address
various emergencies across diff erent
territories, thereby aligning with his
VISION 2020 for the country’s overall
social development.
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The GVK EMRI (Emergency Management and Research Institute) is a non-profi t organization based on Public Private Partnership model
and operates as the largest emergency response service provider in the world. It attends to every emergency - be it a medical crisis,
law and order situation, or a fi re disaster. With 25,000 employees, it is expanding its reach across the country; catering to over 600
million people and saving lakhs of lives. It provides services at par with global standards and follows modern principles of management
and leadership to serve the nation.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of AP, Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy fl ags off Hon’ble Chief Minister of TN, Ms. J Jayalalitha formally launches
108 Ambulances loaded with state-of-the-art features in the presence 170 new GVK EMRI ambulances in the state
of Dr. GVK Reddy, Chairman - GVK EMRI.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Narendra Modi launches ‘Khilkhilat’ Hon’ble Chief Minister of UP, Mr. Akhilesh Yadav launches
- Drop Back service for ‘mother and new born’ from hospital to home 108 Emergency Services in the state
GVK EMRI 108 Ambulances at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
COVERS
12 2
Union
States Territories
RUNS
5000
Ambulances
TOTAL
5.6
Lakh
Lives Saved
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BEYOND BUSINESS
GVK reaches out to the masses through GVK Foundation. This in Kothur village of Nellore in the state of Andhra Pradesh and
is the social activity wing of GVK and runs many development Manikhera Village, Punjab.
programmes on a national level like providing emergency
National Family Benefi t Scheme: GVK Foundation has sponsored
response services, education and housing for under-privileged
fi nancial assistance to eligible benefi ciaries under the scheme at
people, promoting health and hygiene, organizing community-
Indukurupet village of Andhra Pradesh.
based programmes, empowering entrepreneurial development,
encouraging art, music, sports, and a number of other socio- Education: GVK Foundation manages a degree college at
economic initiatives. Indukurupet village in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh and
also provides scholarships to students across disciplines.
Housing: Provided housing facilities to underprivileged people
GVK Foundation annually sponsors the distribution of tricycles to the Rahul Gandhi, Member of Parliament honouring GVK for its eff orts in promoting
physically handicapped under Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Scheme. the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Scheme. Mr. P B Capoor, VP - Corporate Aff airs
receiving a memento on behalf of GVK Foundation.
Sports: GVK has instituted a Tennis Academy to promote future tennis champions and has come forward to sponsor Yadlapalli Pranjala,
a young and highly talented girl from Hyderabad who is currently reining the junior circuit
GVK takes immense pride in the fact that the organization promotes and encourages young talent like the recently signed tennis sensation
Yadlapalli Pranjala. GVK has been a regular sponsor of GVK AITA Veterans Tennis Championships since 1999.
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CSR at GVK BIA embodies the following values:
• Be Long Term • Be Self-Sustaining • Be Measurable and Evaluated
Landscape tours for schools and colleges
Joy of Giving Week organised for the under-privileged BIA concluded a 100% switch to eco bags involving 15 retail and 20 F&B outlets
that will ensure reduction of 5 lakh plastic bags annually
GVK CSIA engages with communities around the airport to
positively contribute to their well-being:
• Women empowerment: The all-women taxi operator
services cater to women and children and have been allotted
separate counters along with free parking slots.
• Community Development:
- Medical camps are organized for residents of neighbouring
communities.
- Several football tournaments, cricket tournaments and
GVK CSIA supports education by distributing stationery,
cultural activities are organized. and awarding scholarships to meritorious students
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TAJGVK considers the society’s overall development as one of its prime priorities. It associates with various NGOs and social entities to aid
the underprivileged and ensure sustainable development. Following are a few of the many CSR initiatives undertaken by Team TAJGVK.
Team TAJGVK visited MNJ Cancer Hospital on rose day TAJGVK collaborates with NGOs for sale of handmade products
and provided them with drawing books and refreshments by physically challenged individuals
Deoli-Kota Expressway
World Environment Day
Mr. Issac George, CEO of Transportation along with his Deoli-Kota Expressway Project team celebrated World Environment Day at the
project site to raise awareness about sustainability. The event included tree planting around the toll plaza area in an attempt to off set carbon
emissions.
Sustainability Initiatives
• Jegurupadu Combined Cycle Power Plant has been rated as airports which plan to migrate operation of its ground
‘Eco Star Gold’ by TERI. vehicles to Biofuel (supplied by KSBDB) with a view to
• Over one-lakh trees have been planted around Gautami enhance energy effi ciency and reduce carbon footprint.
Power Plant to minimize ecological impact. • CSIA, Mumbai is also the fi rst airport in India to voluntarily
• Both CSIA, Mumbai and BIA, Bangalore have been awarded initiate its carbon footprint mapping process.
Airport Carbon Accreditation by Airport Council International • Various GVK Projects are eligible for carbon credits under
(ACI) - the only Indian airports to get this honour. Clean Development Mechanism.
• Bengaluru International Airport is one of the fi rst Indian
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INTERVIEW
Committed. Knowledgeable. Humble.
A seasoned leader who inspires and motivates.
With 62 luminous years dedicated to power industry, Mr. V Rama Rao has
held coveted positions during his professional career attributed to his
technical prowess and leadership skills. Presently, he is a full-time Director
with GVK Industries Limited and Director - Technical for Alaknanda Hydro
Power Co. Ltd.
He has been conferred with ‘Bharat Ratna Shri Mokshagundam
Vishveshwaraya’ Award from The Institution of Engineers (India), AP State
Centre in the year 2003. The Institution of Engineers (India), New Delhi
conferred on him the ‘Best Electrical Engineer of the Year’ Award in 2005.
He has also been honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Atluri
Venkateshwara Rao Trust and Institution of Engineers (India), AP State
Centre in the year 2008.
Mr. V Rama Rao
Director - Technical We now bring to you a tête-à-tête with one of our most senior employees.
You have devoted over 62 years towards implementation of various hydel sub fi eld, which keeps me hands-on and
your profession and you hold the record stations, Srisailam and Nagarjuna active all the time. I am a committed
for the highest number of hydel projects Sagar. I have led the implementation of person who believes in deadlines and
commissioned. Please elaborate on your the Vijayawada Thermal Power Project, achieving them as per a well-charted
professional journey. Kothagudem and Ramagundam Thermal plan. I believe in delegating the right job
Aſt er securing my Bachelor’s degree in Projects as well. Altogether, I have to the right person and overseeing them
Engineering (Hons.) - Electrical from implemented and worked on about 30 to completion. All the projects that I have
Andhra University in 1950, I began my Hydro Projects and 2 Thermal Power led so far are clear testimonials of my
career as a Junior Engineer in Madras Plants during my tenure with APSEB. achievements in the past.
State Electricity Board (Composite
I joined GVK in 1992 as a Technical Your works are directly reaching out
State). In 1956, with the formation
Advisor and started implementing towards the development of the society.
of Andhra State, I was transferred to
Jegurupadu CCPP in 1994, and Please share your views on this.
Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board
commissioned the country’s fi rst Power projects enhance the development
and I have been with APSEB ever since. I
Independent Power Plant (IPP) in 1996. of a nation and so its citizens. The addition
had been to Hitachi Works, Japan in 1960
Aſt er a successful implementation of huge hydel generating capacity
for one year and had undergone special
of Jegurupadu plant, our Chairman at Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar
training in Design and Implementation
envisioned foraying into Hydro power contributes to about 5000 million units
of Hydel Projects. I also obtained Post
plants, which enabled us to take up of cheap hydel energy and 2000 million
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Technical
the Alaknanda HEP in Uttarakhand at units of gas power respectively every
Training by Asia Bonka Kaikan, Japan
this juncture of my career. I am glad year, making it possible to meet the
(Overseas Advanced Training Center).
that the project will get commissioned power requirements of industrial and
Yes, it is true that I have been associated this year. agricultural sectors. This in turn, adds
with designing and construction of to the national wealth and welfare of
60 years and still going rock strong;
almost all the power projects deployed society.
please share with us what inspires you.
in the AP State during my tenure with
Designing and implementation of power The design and erection of the First IPP
the electricity board. These include the
plants has been my passion and as in the country serves as a model for other
110 MW Machkund HEP which was
destiny would have it, I never thought similar power projects likely to come up
inaugurated by India’s fi rst President
of any other career. I love to be on the in future.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad as well as the
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