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NEWS CLIPPING Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication Business Standard Date 25th June 2010 Edition Bhubaneswar Page 7, Accent East

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NEWS CLIPPING Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The New Indian Express Date 6th June 2010 Edition Bhubanewsar Page 6, State

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Pioneer Date 10th June 2010 Edition Bhubanewsar Page 3, State

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NEWS CLIPPING Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Times of India Date 6th June 2010 Edition Bhubanewsar Page 4, Orissa

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The New Indian Express Date 23rd June 2010 Edition Sambalpur/ Bhubaneswar Page 4

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Pioneer Date 24th June 2010 Edition Kolkata Page 3, State

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication Dainik Jagran Date 24th June 2010 Edition 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication Sambad Date 23rd June 2010 Edition 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication Dharitri Date 23rd June 2010 Edition 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication Sambad Date 10th June 2010 Edition 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.

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NEWS CLIPPING Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Samaya Date 6th June 2010 Edition 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Samaya Date 10th June 2010 Edition 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Samaya Date 22nd June 2010 Edition 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 20th 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication Sambad Date 7th 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Samaja Date 7th June 2010 Page 10 Headline Vedanta celebrates World Environment Day ‘Sankalp’ at Lanjigarh

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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication Sambad Date 7th 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Samaja Date 7th 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Publication The Samaya Date 23rd June 2010 Edition 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.

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Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Website Orissadiary.com Date 9th 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: http://www.orissadiary.com/ShowBussinessNews.asp?id=18984

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NEWS CLIPPING Client Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. Website Financialexpress.com Date 6th 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

2022. 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 2009-10. The survey found that 83% of the respondent companies considered climate

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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 2008-2009, 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: http://www.financialexpress.com/news/dont-go-for-cheap-tech-abdullah-tells-india-inc/629958/2