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DAMODAR VALLEY CORPORATIONAUGUST 2026 / MONTHLY EDITION
OUR PEOPLE. OUR STORIES.

A shared spirit.
A stronger DVC.

Celebrating the people behind the power. This August we came together in pride, found strength in sport, and created new possibilities for the communities around our projects.

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MY DVC – MY VOICE August 2026
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FROM THE EDITORS

Moments that bring us together.

“August is a month that fills us with pride. The tricolour flying high on Independence Day reminds us of the freedom we enjoy today and the responsibility we carry as citizens of this great nation. What makes these stories special is the people behind them—employees, community members, students and partners who contribute with enthusiasm and purpose.”

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01 / HR INSIGHTS

People behind
the power.

From managing employees to enabling people, performance and purpose. As technology, digitalisation, renewable energy and automation reshape the power sector, HR is moving beyond personnel administration towards engagement, capability building, well-being, inclusion and future readiness.

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01Employee experience+

Employee experience is built through everyday moments—a timely response to a query, a transparent process, appreciation for good work, a supportive supervisor. The focus moves from “Have we completed the process?” to “Was the process helpful for the employee?” Listening is important. Closing the loop is even more important.

02Employee voice+

Employees are closest to the practical challenges at a plant, project site, office or township. A simple approach works: ASK → LISTEN → UNDERSTAND → ACT → COMMUNICATE. People are more willing to speak when they know someone is listening.

03Continuous learning+

Artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics and renewable energy are creating new learning needs, so training cannot remain an event-based activity. The aim is a culture of LEARN → APPLY → SHARE → RELEARN, with mentoring, cross-functional learning and knowledge transfer from experienced employees.

04Recognition+

Recognition need not always be financial. A letter of appreciation, recognition by a senior officer or a chance to showcase good work has a strong positive impact, and reinforces innovation, safety, teamwork, service, integrity, learning and excellence as everyday culture.

05Whole-person well-being+

Physical health, mental well-being, safety, work-life balance, financial well-being and a positive work culture together define a healthy workplace—particularly in the power sector, where work is operationally demanding and geographically diverse.

06Inclusion & opportunity+

Every employee should get a fair opportunity to LEARN → CONTRIBUTE → GROW → LEAD, through equal opportunities, women’s participation and leadership, merit-based career development and respectful workplace behaviour. Diversity is not simply about numbers.

LISTEN · DEVELOP · RECOGNISE · SUPPORT · EMPOWER

02 / LIFE AT DVC

A month of pride & participation.

Across our stations and projects
Flag hoisting ceremony at a DVC station
CELEBRATIONS

One flag. Many moments of pride.

Independence Day brought colleagues together at HQ Kolkata, Maithon, Panchet, BTPS, RTPS, DSTPS, MTPS, CTPS, KTPS, DTPS, Konar, Tubed Mines, Hazaribagh and the Regional Divisions at Ranchi and New Delhi.

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A DVC National Sports Day team photograph
NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

Play more. Stay fit. Grow together.

Commemorating Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary, employees, students, families and CISF personnel joined football, badminton, carrom, chess, tug-of-war and fitness walks across DVC.

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03 / TRAINING & AWARENESS

Learning that moves
us forward.

Four programmes this month brought road safety, statutory awareness, technical familiarisation and Rajbhasha into everyday practice.

07 AUG

Road safety & traffic rules ↗

DVC MTPS, in association with Gangajalghati Police Station, held an awareness programme at the MTPS auditorium on safe road practices and responsible driving, graced by Shri Vijaya Nand Sharma, CGM & Project Head, and Shri Satyanarayan Mukherjee, MLA, Chatna.

22 AUG

Power plant familiarisation ↗

A simulator-based programme for AMC/ARC personnel gave participants practical exposure to plant operations, safety practices and the functioning of key systems.

25 AUG

New Labour Codes awareness ↗

Two sessions at MTPS for contractors and contract workers covered key provisions, workers’ rights and welfare measures, addressed by Shri K. C. Sahu, Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), and Shri Shitangshu Taye, Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Asansol.

04 / CSR & COMMUNITY

Going further, together.

The DVC-supported mountaineering team from the Andal-Asansol region
THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

From Andal to
the high Himalayas.

DSTPS, Andal extended CSR support to a 22-member mountaineering team from the Andal–Asansol region, organised by Gopalpur RUTAPAS Adventure Club. The team carried DVC-logo T-shirts, caps, the DVC flag and banner into the Himalayan terrain.

Scheduled from 29 August to 14 September 2026, the expedition included a trek to Deo Tibba Base Camp and an attempt to summit Jagatsukh Peak in Himachal Pradesh.

22team members
5,050 mJagatsukh Peak
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Handover of CSR support to government schools
EDUCATION

Better spaces. Brighter futures.

DSTPS supported 12 government primary and high schools with 12 steel almirahs, 12 file cabinets and 24 bookshelves. At RTPS, EMPC provided a Smart Class facility to Raghunathpur G.D. Lang High School.

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Plant distribution programme at Bagda Village
ENVIRONMENT

Growing greener communities.

MTPS organised a social forestry, afforestation and plant distribution programme at Bagda Village, Gangajalghati, led by Shri V. N. Sharma, CGM & HoP, with Gram Panchayat members and villagers.

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A DVC CSR community health camp in progress
COMMUNITY HEALTH

Care that reaches our neighbours.

Health camps reached Bathanbari, Kariyawan Panchayat and Mangalmara school—covering dengue and malaria prevention, sickle cell anaemia screening for 51 students, and distribution of essential medicines and bleaching powder.

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05 / EMPLOYEE CORNER

Our words.
Our voice.

Poetry and perspectives from within the DVC family, in Hindi and English.

कविता / POETRY

दामोदर का सिर-मौर

मु. इस्माईल मियाँ ‘शाकिर’
हिंदी अधिकारी, DSTPS

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कविता / POETRY

नारी! आओ बोलो

A voice for equality and empowerment, from this month’s Employee Corner.

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06 / A MOMENT FOR YOU

Pause. Recharge. Challenge yourself.

HEALTH CORNER

A guide to a digital detox.

Recognise the need, plan your detox, set digital boundaries and make space for screen-free activities. The illustrated guide in this edition walks through five practical steps.

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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Under the ‘10 crore Nasha Mukti Pratigya Mahaabhiyaan’, de-addiction awareness sessions and pledge-taking were held at MTPS, Maithon and Panchet. The message was clear—freedom from addiction begins with oneself.

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BUSINESS QUIZ
10

Freedom & India
Quiz Challenge

How well do you know the story behind our Independence? Take on the ten questions in this edition using your own knowledge.

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Submission instructions and the previous winners are included in the full edition.

BE PART OF THE NEXT EDITION

Your story belongs here.

All DVC employees are invited to contribute. Share your experiences, achievements, ideas, photographs or news from your station, in English or Hindi. Articles of up to 250 words in Word format, along with your photograph, name, designation, department and place of posting.

Send contributions and feedback by the 22nd of every month.
Selected entries are featured along with the contributor’s photograph. Entries are shortlisted by the Editorial Team.

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The newsletter team

PATRONS

Shri Rajesh Pandey, IAS Chairman

Shri Sidhartha Sankar Das Member Secretary

Shri Saurabh Sharma Executive Director (HR)

EDITORS

Abhijit Sen · Rashi Agarwal · Ajit Kumar

BEHIND THE SCENES

Apurva Raj Singh · Buddhagaya Bharat Sorde · Dipinti Jayaswal · Monalisa · Rakhi Kumari · Ravi Shankar Kumar

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