March 2013

Vol. 01 Iss. 002

March 2013

BEYOND BUSINESS Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam joins GVK EMRI Board

Project Updates:

GOINDWAL SAHIB

Interview with

Mr. V. RAMA RAO Director-Technical

Showcase:

QUEENSLAND PREMIER’S VISIT

R E H T O N A T N E M O M E D I R P F O ! ! ! K V G R FO 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 fields. Dr. GVK Reddy has been applauded for his enthusiasm, outstanding brilliance and priceless contribution to the field of entrepreneurship as well as social upliﬅment. 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, CNNIBN, 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’ exemplifies 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 filtered 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 final 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.

CONTENTS

Editor Speak New resolutions to be fulfilled, new milestones to be crossed, new challenges await and a new issue of GVK WORLD!! We are delighted with the overwhelming response that the first 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 champions for sending us huge inputs that have enabled us to share the progress of various projects with our readers.

Beyond Business

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2012 was a fulfilling year and we hope all the hard-work will fructify this year with 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 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. With a lot of updates inside and wishing much more success ahead, I wish you and your families a momentous 2013!!

Interview

7 Special Focus: Australia

Look forward to your constant support in form of feedback and inputs, to help us improve further.

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Happy reading.

Arun Arora

Showcase

Corporate Communications

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Helen Stehbens Australia Coal Mines and Infrastructure, Australia P: 0061 418873570 E: [email protected]

Saroj Maria Joseph GVK BIAL P: 09538882041 E: [email protected] Prasun Mondal GVK Oil and Gas Ltd. P: 09971707907 E: [email protected] Sushant Dutta GVK BIO P: 09959399400 E: [email protected]

10 Recognitions

12 Project Updates

16 Work.Fun. Family.

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Maninder Singh Goindwal Sahib Thermal Power Plant P: 08968231111 E: [email protected]

Learning Sessions

Vishwesh Koundilya GVK Coal (Tokisud) Company Pvt. Ltd. P: 09304001555 E: [email protected] Please send your contribution/ feedback to [email protected]

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GVK WORLD March 2013

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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 significant development that would further enhance GVK EMRI’s credibility as an unparalleled social services provider across the country. Dr. Abdul Kalam has made a significant 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 five 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 different territories, thereby aligning with his VISION 2020 for the country’s overall social development. 2


BEYOND BUSINESS

The GVK EMRI (Emergency Management and Research Institute) is a non-profit 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 fire 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 flags off 108 Ambulances loaded with state-of-the-art features in the presence of Dr. GVK Reddy, Chairman - GVK EMRI.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of TN, Ms. J Jayalalitha formally launches 170 new GVK EMRI ambulances in the state

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr. Narendra Modi launches ‘Khilkhilat’ - Drop Back service for ‘mother and new born’ from hospital to home

Hon’ble Chief Minister of UP, Mr. Akhilesh Yadav launches 108 Emergency Services in the state

GVK EMRI 108 Ambulances at the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

COVERS

12

States

2

Union Territories

RUNS

5000

Ambulances

TOTAL GVK WORLD March 2013

3

5.6

Lakh Lives Saved

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 Benefit Scheme: GVK Foundation has sponsored

response services, education and housing for under-privileged

financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries 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 physically handicapped under Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Scheme.

Rahul Gandhi, Member of Parliament honouring GVK for its efforts in promoting the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Scheme. Mr. P B Capoor, VP - Corporate Affairs 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. 4


BEYOND BUSINESS

CSR at GVK BIA embodies the following values: • Be Long Term • Be Self-Sustaining • Be Measurable and Evaluated

Landscape tours for schools and colleges

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

Joy of Giving Week organised for the under-privileged

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, and awarding scholarships to meritorious students

cultural activities are organized.


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BEYOND BUSINESS

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 and provided them with drawing books and refreshments

TAJGVK collaborates with NGOs for sale of handmade products 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 offset 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 enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.

• Over one-lakh trees have been planted around Gautami Power Plant to minimize ecological impact.

• CSIA, Mumbai is also the first airport in India to voluntarily initiate its carbon footprint mapping process.

• Both CSIA, Mumbai and BIA, Bangalore have been awarded 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 first 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

We now bring to you a tête-à-tête with one of our most senior employees.

Director - Technical

You have devoted over 62 years towards

implementation of various hydel sub

field, which keeps me hands-on and

your profession and you hold the record

stations,

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

Aﬅer 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.

I joined GVK in 1992 as a Technical

Your works are directly reaching out

Advisor

towards the development of the society.

State

Electricity

Board

(Composite

State). In 1956, with the formation of Andhra State, I was transferred to Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board and I have been with APSEB ever since. I had been to Hitachi Works, Japan in 1960 for one year and had undergone special training in Design and Implementation of Hydel Projects. I also obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Technical Training by Asia Bonka Kaikan, Japan (Overseas Advanced Training Center). Yes, it is true that I have been associated with designing and construction of almost all the power projects deployed in the AP State during my tenure with the electricity board. These include the 110 MW Machkund HEP which was inaugurated by India’s first President - Dr. Rajendra Prasad as well as the

Srisailam

and

Jegurupadu

and

started CCPP

implementing 1994,

and

Please share your views on this.

country’s

first

Power projects enhance the development

Independent Power Plant (IPP) in 1996.

of a nation and so its citizens. The addition

Aﬅer

implementation

of

of Jegurupadu plant, our Chairman

at

envisioned foraying into Hydro power

contributes to about 5000 million units

plants, which enabled us to take up

of cheap hydel energy and 2000 million

the Alaknanda HEP in Uttarakhand at

units of gas power respectively every

this juncture of my career. I am glad

year, making it possible to meet the

that the project will get commissioned

power requirements of industrial and

this year.

agricultural sectors. This in turn, adds

commissioned a

the

successful

in

60 years and still going rock strong; please share with us what inspires you.

huge

hydel

Srisailam

generating and

capacity

Nagarjunasagar

to the national wealth and welfare of society.

Designing and implementation of power

The design and erection of the First IPP

plants has been my passion and as

in the country serves as a model for other

destiny would have it, I never thought

similar power projects likely to come up

of any other career. I love to be on the

in future.


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INTERVIEW

“I consider myself very fortunate for being associated with Dr. GVK Reddy for so many years now”

Please

share

the

most

I have received from him has given me

his people to move ahead with the

from

your

a lot of strength to continue even aﬅer

projects. He believes in basic principles

my retirement from public service. He

of honesty and integrity and has built

When you achieve your goal, all moments

has always motivated good talent and

the conglomerate through his sheer

associated

encouraged his associates to take up

dedication and hard work.

memorable

some

of

experiences

professional journey... towards

accomplishing

it become memorable. In the case of power projects, I feel blessed to collaborate on certain projects

additional responsibilities and prosper. In spite of making it so large in the

Which are the projects you’re presently associated with? I am presently involved

like Vijayawada, Rayalaseema, Srisailam, and

Nagarjuna

Pochampadu

in the execution of two

Sagar,

Hydro Projects - one in

Power

Mapang and the other

Plants, which are considered as

landmarks

in

in Bogudiyar Sarkari,

nation

in Uttaranchal. The

building. My association with these

projects

began

preparation of DPR

right

and site investigation

from the investigation stage to

designing,

work is under progress.

construction

and operation of stations. I

What message would

remember the setting up of

you like to give to the

‘Spill-Way Gates’ at Srisailam

current generation?

project dam in a record time of

I feel that one should

5 months. The Jegurupadu 228 MW extension gas-based CCPP was also completed under my supervision. At GVK, we built the First IPP in Andhra Pradesh in a record time of 18 months.

“Designing and implementation of power plants has been my passion and as destiny would have it, I never thought of any other career”

Such accomplishments make me feel proud and give me the courage to take more projects head-on.

industry, he is very humble and down to earth. He views life from a common man’s perspective and has created employment

How has your association been with the

opportunities

Chairman and the Group?

programmes for them. This is one of the

I consider myself very fortunate for

reasons why people look up to him and

being associated with Dr. GVK Reddy

have been around with him for decades

for so many years now. The support that

now. Even today, he takes advice from

and

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developmental

set

definite

goals

for

oneself

and

passionately strive to achieve them. I would urge people to dedicate themselves

profusely

to whatever they choose; as this would automatically deliver the desired results and help them realize their goals. Though I would expect people to experiment in the initial days of their career to ensure quick learning, I would rather insist them to stick around and be committed to the organization that they are associated with.


SPECIAL FOCUS: AUSTRALIA

GVK signs contract for construction of port In Australia

Dr. GVK Reddy - Founder Chairman and Managing Director, GVK along with Australian Prime Minister, Hon’ble Julia Gillard and Mr. Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Textiles, GOI during the signing ceremony

GVK Coal Australia has signed a contract with Samsung C and T of Korea and Smithbridge of Australia for the construction of 80 mtpa T3 Port in North Queensland, Australia, taking a step closer to its target of bringing out the first coal in 2015-16. The contract signing took place at a Business Forum addressed by Hon’ble Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of Australia in the presence of Mr. Anand Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry amidst leading industrialists, in New Delhi.

Abbot Point Port on the Queensland Coastline


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SHOW CASE

GVK hosts Queensland Premier

Dr. GVK Reddy hosted the Trade and Investment delegation led by Hon’ble Premier of Queensland Campbell Newman, in Hyderabad

The Queensland delegation on a site tour of T2 Terminal at GVK CSIA, Mumbai

GVK hosted Hon’ble Campbell Newman MP, Premier of Queensland and the august trade and investment delegation of Australia. This visit was part of the ongoing Oz Fest (Australian Fest) being held to promote Australian culture, tourism, trade and investment in India. Being a significant player with its ambitious investment plans in Australia, GVK took this as an opportunity to showcase its prestigious projects like the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport’s upcoming integrated terminal - T2 and its social venture GVK EMRI in Hyderabad. Dr. GVK Reddy and the top management of GVK met the Premier and other members of his delegation briefed them on GVK’s diversified business portfolio, sustainability and social initiatives. The visit culminated with Dr. GVK Reddy hosting an exquisite dinner for the entire delegation at his residence. The delegation was truly impressed with the kind of projects that GVK has taken up, and

Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy, MD - MIAL explains the features of the upcoming T2 Terminal

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SHOWCASE

Asian Financial Cooperation Conference: Mumbai

GVK was a part of the Asian Financial Cooperation Conference

the sessions titled ‘Financing Infrastructure in Asia: The Role of

- AFCC held in Mumbai. This conference was organized by the

Capital Markets’. He highlighted the need to unleash the massive

Chinese industrial body BOAO Forum for Asia (BFA), China in

hidden investment potential to build regional infrastructure.

association with FICCI.

The other panelists who participated in this forum were -

This is a premier forum for Govt. officials, business leaders and

Mr. Sameer Bhatia - President, CRISIL Infrastructure Advisory,

academicians in Asia to share their vision on most pressing issues of

Mr. Stephen Groff - Vice President, ADB, Mr. Thomas Piquemal -

the region. It is aimed at providing a platform to discuss specific

Chief Financial Officer of EDF Group, Mr. Atsushi Saito - President,

issues engulfing Asia and further enhance cooperation and

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Mr. Tong Jisheng - Vice President, SCG,

promote exchange amongst the Asian countries. The key theme

Mr. Nikhil Treebhoohun - CEO, Global Finance Mauritius.

devised for this conference was ‘OPEN ASIA. OPEN FINANCE’.

The forum was a huge success in terms of trade and economic

Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy, our Vice Chairman was a panelist for one of

exchanges and was a great platform for networking.

BBC Panel Discussion As a true representative of the infrastructure industry,

of Biocon and Sam Pitroda, Advisor to PM on Public Information

Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy, our Vice Chairman, recently contributed to

Infrastructure and Innovations. They discussed India’s economic

a BBC panel discussion titled “Is This a Turning Point for India?”,

slowdown, its implications for business and society, and whether

which was televised as part of a special edition of India Business

the host of big bang reforms that have been recently announced

Report. Other speakers included some eminent business leaders

will be able to deliver a push in the right direction to help India

of the country like Vineet Nayar of HCL, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

realize its economic potential.

L-R: Yogita Limaye (BBC), Sam Pitroda, G V Sanjay Reddy, Vineet Nayar and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw


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RECOGNITIONS

Mrs. G Indira K Reddy featured among corporate luminaries TAJGVK Wins Today’s Traveller Award Lobby at TAJ KRISHNA, Hyderabad

Today’s Traveller Star Power Coffee Table Book for making an indelible mark in Indian hospitality domain. The Today’s Traveller Coffee Table Book is about the celebrities, leaders and entrepreneurs who have touched our lives in many ways - by opening up a whole new world of business opportunities and development. It brings together a story of vision, drive and determination in their quest for excellence. Mrs. Indira Reddy has been featured among eminent personalities like Mr. Ratan Tata - TATA Group, Mr. Y C Deveshwar - ITC, Mr. Mukesh Ambani - RIL, Mr. Pawan Munjal - Hero MotoCorp, Dr. Amartya Sen - first Asian winner of Nobel Prize for Economics and Mr. Deepak Parekh - HDFC among others. Indira Reddy radiates the classic Indian hospitality with her elegance and in her persona. Coupled with this, her sharp business sense and strong leadership skills have led TAJGVK properties to stand among the best in the world. Her modus operandi of getting to the grassroot and understanding the values of the company before charting out a plan of action has paid rich dividends. She has played a pivotal role in establishing TAJGVK properties as a Mrs. G Indira K Reddy, MD, TAJGVK Hotels and Resorts Ltd.

premium benchmark for the industry.

Mrs. G Indira K Reddy, Managing Director of TAJGVK

TAJGVK Hotels and Resorts Limited, under Indira Reddy’s

Hotels and Resorts Limited has been featured among

leadership, has won the prestigious Today’s Traveller Award for

India’s

Creating Quality Facilities in the Hospitality Sector.

leading

corporate

luminaries

in

the

prestigious

Mr. Sarabjeet Singh, Director - Operations, TAJ GVK Hotels and Resorts Ltd. receiving the award from Mr. Subodh Kant Sahai - Hon’ble Tourism Minister

TAJ KRISHNA, Hyderabad

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RECOGNITIONS

Mr. Krishna Bhupal is conferred with “Fellow of the School”

Mr. Krishna Ram Bhupal, Director - GVKPIL was conferred with

In his citation, he was described as the next-generation

the prestigious Fellowship by GITAM School of International

business icon for his ardent zeal and successful implementation

Business, GITAM University, Vizag. The School conferred on

of various projects at GVK. Having imbibed virtues of keen

him the “Fellow of the School” in recognition of his incisive

observation and love for challenges in his genes, he is an

leadership and new-age dynamism that represents the young

ardent seeker of knowledge and strongly believes that

and vibrant India, at its glittering third graduation ceremony.

“Life is all about how much you learn.”

GVK Wins EPC World Award 2012

Mr. Krishna Ram Bhupal, MD – GVK Power (Goindwal Sahib) Ltd. receiving the EPC World Award from Mr. Harish Rawat (Leﬅ), Hon’ble Union minister for Water Resources, in presence of Mr. Balbir Punj (Centre), Hon’ble Member of Parliament

GVK was honoured with the EPC World Award for ‘Outstanding

excellence and innovation in the infrastructure, construction and

Contribution in Power Generation - Infrastructure Category’

projects sectors, and applaud the industry partisans in every

at the Third EPC World Awards held in New Delhi. Mr. Krishna

edition of the EPC World magazine. The top 10 companies in

Ram Bhupal, MD - GVK Power (Goindwal Sahib) Ltd. and

each category were chosen through a stringent assessment

GVK Jaipur Expressway Pvt. Ltd. received the award in the

process and evaluation based on various qualitative and

presence of eminent stalwarts of the Construction and Power

quantitative parameters sourced from direct and indirect

Industry. The prestigious EPC World Awards annually recognize

industry sources, overseen by Ernst and Young.


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RECOGNITIONS

Green Champions Dr. Narendra Hosabettu elected as Asia-Pacific Environmental Committee Chairman Dr. Narendra H. Hosabettu - Sr. Vice President (Corporate Environment), GVK CSIA has been elected as the Chairman of the ACI Asia- Pacific Regional Environmental Committee. The other members of the Committee include representatives from DIAL, Macau, Incheon, Dubai, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Christchurch, Adelaide and Changi airports. The Committee’s mandate includes identification and promotion of best practices on airport environmental issues, representation of airport members in APAC in successfully liaising with the ACI World Environment Standing Committee and regular communication with the general APAC membership and other regional organizations on environmental issues. Additionally, it will also co-ordinate, plan and address the regional environmental issues such as Aircraﬅ Noise, Green House Gases Emission and Sustainability by raising these with relevant authorities such as ICAO.

First Sustainability Report for CSIA, MUMBAI GVK CSIA released its first GRI based sustainability report.

performance. The comprehensive report was awarded ‘Level A’

GRI is an international organization based out of Amsterdam,

by GRI for its completeness, transparency and stakeholder

the Netherlands, which frames internationally accepted

inclusiveness. This report will enable GVK CSIA to understand

guidelines for reporting on economic, environmental and

material issues and stakeholder concerns and to better

social performance. The report follows G3.1 Guidelines

address such issues and concerns in an efficient manner.

making it the first of its kind in the aviation sector in India,

The next step for the GVK CSIA is to prepare a roadmap for

and the third in Asia.

addressing the key concerns identified in the report. CSIA will

The report contains detailed disclosure aimed at providing

continue to publish this report biannually.

stakeholders with relevant information on the company’s

Team GVK CSIA bags ‘Greenery Award’ In its endeavor to preserve and spread greenery in Mumbai, the horticulture team of CSIA recently participated in the 18th Flower Show and Competition organized by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and the Tree Authority. Team CSIA won the First Prize in the category of maximum number of trees planted and preserved for promotion of Greenery in Mumbai amongst worthy competitors like Godrej, TATA, CEAT, HPCL, Railways, Hiranandani, Raheja etc. The prize was conferred to CSIA by Mr. Aseem Gupta - IAS, Additional Municipal Commissioner, in the presence of MCGM

Mr. Aseem Gupta, Additional Municipal Commissioner - Mumbai presenting the Greenery Award to Mr. Hanumant Raje, Head-Horticulture, MIAL.

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RECOGNITIONS

Shriram Salunkhe, Best Horticulturist Mr. Shriram Salunkhe, AVP - Landscaping, BIA, Bangalore has been awarded the ‘Best Horticulturist of the Country’ by The Indian Nurserymen Association. He was also recognized by the Mysore Horticultural Society for transforming BIA into the ‘Best Ornamental Garden’ and ‘Big Garden’. These awards testify his significant contribution to the Indian Landscaping Industry over the past 20 years, as he continues to make his efforts in making BIA synonymous with exotic flora and green art. Let us hear from Mr. Salunkhe on what actually has gone into achieving this award.

How did you develop this passion for landscaping?

known as the ‘Garden City’, which is reflected in BIA’s landscape and in its flora.

Every project feels like the first project and getting appreciated for my work gives me a new high. The admiration by respective corporates has always motivated me to work harder and perhaps I developed a strong passion for what I am doing now. As they say, it’s hard to beat a person who never gives up and I never did! I have worked with joy.

How pivotal were your teams and internal resources at BIA to that end? Helen Keller said, ‘Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much’ and I believe in that adage. For me it’s not an individual contribution, it’s also the team around me, motivation from my reporting heads, and most importantly the management’s belief and confidence in me that inspires me to work so hard. The support by BIA and MIA’s management has been a huge influence and contributing factor.

Who inspired you to take this profession? Like others, initially it was just a job for me, to look aﬅer my family. As I progressed, the love for beautiful green art and motivation to keep moving ahead kept inspiring me.

Your message to fellow colleagues?

What was the overall theme that you have adapted in creating the landscaping at BIA?

If you learn how to enjoy your work and be passionate just about anything you do, it will reflect in your work. “Love what you do”, that’s the mantra to deliver the best!

The landscape at the Bengaluru International Airport is hugely influenced by Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage. Bangalore is

BIA, Bangalore wins green awards • BIA, Bangalore was honoured with the ‘Golden Peacock Environment Management Award’, making it the only airport to have done so in India, for its commitment towards maintaining ecological balance and minimizing adverse impact on the environment. • BIA was awarded the ‘Excellent Energy Efficient Unit Award’ in the CII National Energy Awards event. BIA was selected from among the top 26 Companies in India vying for this award.

BIA, Bangalore welcomes 50 millionth passenger - an entire year’s free usage of the airport’s F&B offerings. The employees of the airport also gathered for a historical photo session forming the words 50 million. This significant milestone is a testimony to GVK BIA’s service standards within just few years of commencing operations.

Within a short period of commencing its operations, GVK Bengaluru International Airport, Bangalore, greeted its ‘50 millionth passenger’ since the airport has been operational (May 2008). On December 19’ 2012 at 1745 hrs., the airport’s management greeted the 50 millionth passenger, Mr. Jagadish Punna who was flying AI-518 from Goa, with a surprise hamper


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PROJECT UPDATES

On the go: Goindwal Sahib Goindwal Sahib is a small village on the

Initially,

many

A residential colony with 163 units is being

banks of River Beas and is a holy place for

difficulties as the soil was not favourable

developed for the project staff. A field

Sikhs. With hundreds of pilgrims visiting

for construction because of high ground

hostel with 24 rooms has already been

the famous Gurudwara, the village wakes

water-table with uniform fine-grained

commissioned. Also, under construction is

up with the chanting of hymns from the

soil, which leads to liquefaction during

a recreation club, hospital, and a nursery

Guru Granth Sahib.

earthquakes. The soil was then stabilized

school with a large two-acre play area.

The Goindwal Sahib power project is a 2 x 270 MW Coal based thermal power

the

project

faced

through vibro-compaction technique aﬅer which the piling process began.

GVK has constructed about 100 houses around the project site for the benefit of

plant in the revenue villages of Hansawala,

The construction of 270 m tall RCC

economically backward natives under a

Pindian, Hotian, Alampur and Verowal

chimney with 2 flues is a real challenge

CSR initiative and many more are in the

near Goindwal Sahib, Khadur Sahib

in these soils. The construction of the

pipeline. This has greatly contributed to

Tahsil, Tarn Taran District, Punjab. The

chimney shell and one of the flues is now

the economic development of the area.

site is 40 km from the city of Amritsar,

finished. The Goindwal Project is gearing-

60 km from the Amritsar Airport and 1

up for its 1st and 2nd Unit Commission

km from Goindwal Sahib Village. The site

in this year. Coal will be sourced from the

possesses great accessibility since the

Tokisud captive coalmine in Jharkhand,

state highway of Tarn Taran - Kapurthala

which is at a distance of 1600 km from

touches its southern boundary and the

the project site.

Beas River lies 900 m from the eastern boundary wall of the site.

A 2 x 660 MW project with supercritical technology

is

being

planned

for

construction within the same premises. A public hearing held recently regarding the same was also completed very peacefully. The progress at the Goindwal project

Adhering

to

excellent

standards

of

sustainability, a green belt is being

BTG (Boiler Turbine Generator) package

developed on-site in 160 acres of land

and BOP (Balance Of Plant) package

with about 1,00,000 saplings that include

were awarded to BHEL and Punj Lloyd

fruit bearing trees like mango, litchi,

respectively.

guava etc. and other forest trees as well.

looks very optimistic and we sincerely wish that this project will bring more accolades to GVK and would become one of the biggest power plants in Punjab.

A major milestone was crossed with the successful Boiler Light up of Unit No. 1 at the 2 x 270 MW Goindwal Sahib Power Project. This is a commendable achievement as it was accomplished in just 32 months, right on schedule. Consequently, the plant also looks all set for commissioning by this year. GVK has been developing this project at Goindwal Sahib Village in Tarn Taran district, Punjab on BOO basis. 23rd January, 2013, Hindustan Times (Punjab)

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PROJECT UPDATES

Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project, Uttarakhand

Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project, Uttarakhand - The Upstream lateral view showing Pier and Top of Dam Elevation at 611 meters. The construction work of this run-of-the-river project on river Alankanda is in advanced stages and the plant is expected to be commissioned this year

Ratle Hydro Electric Project , J&K

Ratle Hydro Electric Project, J&K achieves crucial environmental clearances

GVK Ratle Hydro Electric Project Pvt. Ltd has obtained the Environment clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), and the Techno Economic Clearance (TEC) from CEA, Government of India to develop the 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project along the River Chenab near village Drabshalla in district Kishtwar of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a major step forward to begin the execution of this mega power project in the state of J&K. The Govt. of J&K has already accorded the Forest Clearance to Ratle HEP. It is the first Hydro Electric project in India to be awarded on tariff based International Competitive Bidding to GVK in May 2010. The project envisages construction of a 194.8 m long and 133 m high concrete gravity dam with a 168 m long, 24.5 m wide and 49 m high underground power house cavern. This cavern will accommodate 4 generating units of 205 MW each and an additional unit of 30 MW for utilizing the environmental releases. The water will be released back to the river through 4 underground Tail Race Tunnels. The project would generate around 3226.56 million units of energy in a 90% dependable year.


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PROJECT UPDATES

Tokisud R&R Initiative

Construction of R&R colony at the Tokisud site

A school building under construction

CSIA, Mumbai

Multi-level car parking under construction

Façade works of ATC Tower nearing completion

Airside pavement works in progress

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PROJECT UPDATES

Deoli-Kota Expressway Project Chairman’s Visit to Deoli Kota Expressway project site

Chairman’s arrival at base camp

Inspection at Kota by-pass

Chairman inspects construction of flyover

Tunnel construction under progress

A trial patch being laid

Bagodara-Vasad Expressway Project

Road paving in progress


Road laying in progress

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WORK. FUN. FAMILY.

Hyderabad GVK promotes National Women’s Hockey Championship In line with the passion of the group for the development of sports in the country, GVK sponsored the National Women’s Hockey Championship (U-20) that was held from the 10th to the 16th of January in the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex at Hyderabad. The grand opening ceremony was presided over by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of AP; Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy and was followed by a week of thrilling hockey matches. The National event attracted heavy media exposure, and the semifinals and the finals were telecast live on Doordarshan.

The splendid closing ceremony was presided over by the Hon’ble Governor of AP, Mr. E S L Narasimhan, and it featured a host of colorful performances in the presence of Senior Bureaucrats and a whopping crowd of 15,000 sports enthusiasts from across the country. Team Haryana emerged as the winners of the coveted GVK Cup. GVK is proud to associate itself with such events that highlight it as a caring and watchful conglomerate, which encourages and promotes sports at a budding level.

Goindwal Sahib TPP Child Prodigy K Shreya, daughter of Mr. K V R K Vijay working at GVK Goindwal Sahib project, has outshined in tennis. Studying in class V at Visakhapatnam, Shreya is as good in her academics and has a keen interest in playing keyboards, drawing and painting. She has won the CMR grand tournament held by AISTA (All India Senior Tennis Association) for the under-10 age group, is a semi-finalist in Ramesh Memorial Tournament, and a runner up in the GVK Academy Tournament.

Ratle Hydro Electric Project Mr. Rakesh Kumar Khali, AVP-Hydro and Site Head of 850 MW Ratle HEP, J&K has shared a presentation of his technical paper ‘Significance of Shotcreting and Grouting in underground works of Hydro Projects in the Himalayas, India’ in Bangkok at ITA World Tunnel Congress amidst international delegates from 70 countries. This paper was authored jointly by Mr. Rakesh Khali and Mr. Naveen Bahuguna of GVKPTSL and GVKTCSL, respectively. 20

Mr. Rakesh Khali delivering his presentation at the ITA World Tunnel Congress


WORK. FUN. FAMILY.

Alpha Coal, Australia Alpha/Jericho Christmas Lights competition

Alpha and Jericho prize winners

GVK in partnership with Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd sponsored the Alpha/Jericho Christmas Lights competition. The Chairman of Hancock Prospecting, Mrs Gina Rinehart viewed the exhibits and was thrilled with the quality of all the displays. She was delighted to see the Alpha and Jericho communities getting into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas lights exhibits on display

Tokisud North Sub Block

Children being distributed Football and Cricket Kits during a Sports Promotion Drive at Tokisud North Sub Block


Issue of Employment ID cards to natives employees at the Tokisud site

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WORK. FUN. FAMILY.

TAJGVK Vivanta By Taj - The Maiden Annual Day - ‘MAD’ Celebrations To commemorate team spirit, solidarity and harmony, MAD was inaugurated with lighting of the lamp by Dr. GVK Reddy - Chairman, TAJGVK Hotels and Resorts Ltd., Mrs. Indira Reddy - Managing Director, TAJGVK Hotels and Resorts Ltd., Mrs. Shalini Bhupal - Executive Director, TAJGVK Hotels and Resorts Ltd. and Mr. Sarabjeet Singh - Director Operations, TAJGVK Hotels and Resorts and General Manager Taj Krishna. A short introductory video about the making of Vivanta by Taj, Begumpet brightened the eyes of every associate and guest, and the stage was all set for a bouquet of performances to follow in the evening. The event opened with a stunning performance by Open Swirl, the in-house Rock band. In addition there were solo songs, dances, skits, comedy shows and an exclusive fashion parade (Reverse Polarity). From the flamboyant entry of the GM on a bike to all the HODs shaking a leg on a peppy Bollywood number, the performances got everyone screaming ‘encore’. Another highlight was the felicitation of the winners for ‘Associate of the year’, ‘Inspiration of the Year’, and ‘Learn at Taj’. ‘Learn at Taj is an initiative’ that provides scholarship to the child of any associate with highest percentile marks. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Shroff, GM - Vivanta by Taj. Every department of the hotel, from the GM to the HODs to the associates put in their Dr. GVK Reddy and Mrs. G Indira K Reddy lighting the lamp

best efforts and participated, in making MAD a huge success.

Fashion Show in progress

Mrs. Shalini Bhupal addressing the gathering

Mrs. Pinky Reddy at the Annual Day event

Association of employees putting up a show on the MAD eve

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Master Soumya Ranjan Samanth being felicitated with a scholarship by Mr. Jaikant Shroff for scoring highest percentile marks


WORK. FUN. FAMILY.

GVK BIO

ASEAN students visit GVK BIO as part of the India student exchange programme

New year celebrations at GVK BIO

KIDZROK @ GVK BIO Designed as a platform for identifying talent in kids of GVK BIO employees, Kidzrok was organized in GVK BIO’s Nacharam campus. Many kids participated enthusiastically across hierarchies, Business Units and locations. The evening culminated with the Chief Guest, CEO of GVK BIO, Mr. Manni Kantipudi, CEO, GVK BIO’s address and his inspiring call to GVK BIOites to strive for higher levels of achievement.


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WORK. FUN. FAMILY.

Birthday Celebrations Bagodara-Vasad Office

Deoli-Kota Office

GVK CSIA, Mumbai runs for a cause

Team GVK CSIA participated in the Mumbai Marathon 2013

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WORK. FUN. FAMILY.

GVK one Festivities at GVK one

Christmas decorations in the mall

Children pose with Santa and his Elves

Festivities on Christmas Eve at GVK one

This festive season, GVK

one mall was primped up to celebrate the

Christmas spirit with attractive props like Santa House, Giant Christmas Tree, Icicles, Bells, etc., and Christmas jingles were played throughout the Lucky winner of a Toyota Etios being handed over the prize key by N Parthasaradhy, GM - GVK one at the ‘Win at one’ prize distribution ceremony

season. Shoppers also rushed in to participate in the ‘Win at one’ grand raffle, and soaked in the festive spirit of the season.

Feedback from Readers My son Mr. Akshat Rao, works for GVKPIL at the Corporate Office in Hyderabad and through him, we happened to read a copy of "GVK WORLD". Kindly acknowledge our heartiest congratulations on the inaugural issue. It gives an excellent dose on the growth of GVK Industries and stories on various in-house events making it a pleasurable read.

It’s a great initiative. It will bring together employees from across various locations and develop a sense of belonging to the larger GVK Family. It’s also a great medium to get updated about the latest happenings at the corporate level and in the group companies.

We wish you good luck for future issues as well. We would like to congratulate your team of editors and writers for their sheer hard work, perseverance and determination to bring out the inaugural Issue.

The quality of the magazine is excellent and its content is insightful and interesting. Congrats to the team behind GVK WORLD.

Amar Rao, Hyderabad

Hari Marar, President - Airport Operations, BIAL


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Kudos to the Corporate Communications team for bringing out such a colourful first issue of “GVK WORLD”. The design is really beautiful and the content covers all spheres of GVK. We hope that the quality of the publication shall be maintained in future. ‘Keep it up’ M M Madan, Director - Hydro, GVKPIL

LEARNING SESSIONS

Corporate Office, Hyderabad

Presentation by the Partners of ‘Economic Laws Practice’ at the Corporate Office, Hyderabad

A leading Advocate and Solicitor’s firm, Economic Laws Practice,

regulations on enforceability of Joint Ventures’. Mr. Komal Seshgiri

conducted a session at the Hyderabad Corporate Office featuring

(EVP-Legal) coordinated this session, and employees from the

presentations on diverse topics such as ‘Integrated Project

Legal, and Finance and Accounting departments attended the

Delivery’, ‘Effect of Service Tax on Contract Draﬅing’, and ‘Impact of

insightful presentations.

Jegurupadu CCPP

Dr. BV Pattabhi Ram, Trainer and Counselor addressing Jegurupadu Power Plant Employees on Stress Management and 7 Ds of Work Culture

Gautami CCPP

Time Management Training at Gautami CCPP office

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KNOWLEDGE

YOU SAY IT BEST WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL… We human beings are gregarious. Our life dwells on our interaction

to convey confidence and friendliness.

with people around us. Our immediate environment in which we

Touching the face too oﬅen shows doubt or inability to answer a

co-exist is greatly impacted by our communication because that

question and can distract people in discussion.

is how we reach out to others to express ourselves. Walking with head straight up and eyes towards the horizon Though ‘what we say’ plays a significant role in how we express

conveys self-confidence.

ourselves, a much bigger aspect of getting our message across also lies in what we convey through our physical mannerisms,

Body language is an extension of our

eye contact, posture, gestures, facial expressions etc. These are

state of mind. It comprises involuntary

one’s personal means of making his or her message clear to

gestures that usually accompany an

others. These elements of communication constitute ‘non-verbal

individual’s speech and together they

communication’ or ‘body language’.

give message to the other person that may be variously interpreted.

The famous song by Ronan Keating, “You say it best when you say nothing at all............” is one of my all-time favourites. When I

To show interest, one may lean towards the person talking. To

was young, I loved listening to this song because of its intriguing

portray self-confidence and a relaxed state of mind, one may

lyrics. And today, I understand the whole new dimension that this

lean back a bit. There should be a proper balance as leaning in

song adds to the beauty of expressing one’s feelings (without

too much may mean being needy, sycophant or desperate and

words).

leaning back too much makes one seem arrogant and distant.

Body language is an extension of our state of mind. It comprises

Standing with hands in pockets in situations which demand some

involuntary gestures that usually accompany an individual’s

action and enthusiasm conveys an individual’s lack of interest.

speech and together they give message to the other person that One needs to slow down sometimes, for example, walking slower

may be variously interpreted. Therefore, it becomes important to

not only makes us seem more calm and confident but it also

know and work on our own body language.

makes us feel less stressed. When someone calls us from behind, While speaking to a group of people, one of the most basic

we may turn around a bit slowly instead of a jerky movement.

gestures is to maintain eye-contact. This helps connect better Finally, we should always keep a positive and an open attitude

with the audience. While making no eye-contact conveys

and a relaxed demeanour. What we feel from within reflects

insecurity, over-doing it may cause discomfort and seem impolite.

through our body language and can make a major difference to As an audience, nodding head every once in a while not only

how effectively we communicate.

conveys that we are listening attentively but also encourages the We can improve our body language but it requires persistent

speaker.

efforts from our side. Let’s use these bits and work on them Sitting with arms or legs crossed during a conversation makes

gradually so that they enhance our personality to make us feel

one seem defensive or guarded. Shaking legs while sitting

more confident about ourselves and be better communicators.

or tapping fingers against the table are signs of nervousness, Contributed by Gorgeous, Corporate Communications

anxiety and impatience. One must keep limbs relaxed and natural


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LEISURE TIME

Brain Teasers Can you place six X’s on a Tic Tac Toe board

Arrange the numbers 1 through 9 on a tic tac

without making three-in-a-row in any direction?

toe board such that the numbers in each row, column, and diagonal add up to 15

7

2

5

9

3

4

6 1 8

Answers:

DO YOU KNOW? •

The largest hydropower project in the world is the Three

•

The longest highway in the world is the Highway 1

Gorges Dam built on the Yangtze River in China. It is

in Australia stretching to 24,000 km over the entire

expected to produce 22.5 gigawatts of power once it is

Australian coastline. You can start anywhere on the

fully operational this year.

highway and end up back where you started aﬅer traversing the complete length of the highway.

•

The Taichang Power Plant in Taiwan is the largest thermal power project in the world. Besides having an installed capacity of 5,780 MW, it is the largest emitter

•

of carbon dioxide in the world.

The Le Dune, Forte Village Resort located on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia is the most expensive hotel in the world, with an average room charge of Rs. 1,40,000 per night.

•

The world’s most expensive pharmaceutical drug is Alexion Pharmaceutical’s Soliris. It treats a rare blood disorder and costs Rs. 22 crores a year for the average patient who takes it.

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