Constitution Day (26 November 1949) : Across the Nation Commemorate Adoption of Indian Constitution

To commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India, the Constitution Day 

 was observed across all work centers of Energy Major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) with utmost zeal and fervor on 26 November 2019. ONGCians at various work centers read out the Preamble in Hindi, English and other regional languages.

At DUB New Delhi, Director (Onshore) Mr Sanjay Kumar Moitra read out the preamble in Hindi, followed by English. The program was graced by the presence of ONGC Director (T&FS) Mr Navin Chandra Pandey and ONGC Videsh Director (Exploration) Mr G S Chaturvedi, Director (Finance) Mr Vivekanand and Director (Operations) Mr AK Gupta. Key executives and senior officers of ONGC and ONGC Videsh Limited also attended the observance of the Constitution Day in Delhi.

ONGC Dehradun organized the Constitution Day program along with AISC/STEWA Dehradun, to promote constitutional values among the citizens. ED-Head ONGC Academy Mr Manoj Barthwal read out the Preamble in Hindi and English. A walkathon was organized from community center to Tel Bhavan. It was flagged off by ED- Head ONGC Academy Mr Manoj Barthwal. A large number of school children and ONGcians participated with great enthusiasm in walkathon. After the culmination of walkathon, all dignitaries and ONGcians paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar by garlanding his statue at Tel Bhavan.

ONGC Chennai celebrated the solemn day with, ONGCians renewing the pledge to uphold the values of Democracy and Equality and mark the 70th anniversary of adoption of the Indian Constitution. CGM-Basin Manager (Officiating) Cauvery Mr M K Sharma, CGM-Basin Manager (Officiating) KG-PG Ms K G Vijayalakshmi, GGM-Head HR-ER Chennai Mr N Mani read out the Preamble of the Constitution in Hindi, English and Tamil respectively.

The Constitution Day was also observed by ONGCians at the offshore platforms on the Arabian Sea, around 200 Kms away from the coastline of Mumbai.

Samvidhan Divas or Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26 November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949 and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. However, the Government declared 26 November as Constitution Day in 2015, on 125th the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar. Dr BR Ambedkar chaired the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly and played a pivotal role in the drafting of the constitution.

ONGC gets certified as Great Place to Work for ‘high-trust, high-performance culture’

In a major recognition of its employer branding, energy maharatna Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has been certified by the Great Place to Work, for its ‘high-trust, high-performance culture’. Great Place to Work is an USA-based global leader in certification of HR practices; it surveys more than 10,000 organizations, in over 60 countries globally every year.

This certification is based on a robust survey conducted among randomly selected employees of the organization. Based on the survey, Great Place to Work certifications are conferred to the organizations where 70 percent or more employee respondents rate the organization as a great workplace. Also, the organization’s people practices require getting rated 2.5 or more on a 5 point scale by Great Place to Work Institute.

Earlier in September this year, ONGC participated in the employee survey conducted by Great Place to Work. ONGC’s recognition as a Great Place to Work is under the large organizations category – which include organizations with more than 500 employees and less than 50,000 employees. To administer the survey, Great Place to Work surveyed a random cross-section of 1,500 ONGCians. The survey responses were treated anonymously and with complete confidentiality.

With the certification of Great Place to Work, ONGC will be able to benchmark employee perceptions of workplace environment with selected best practices in the industry and elsewhere. This will also enable ONGC to appreciate its strengths as an employer and identify focus areas for improvement.

ONGCians Dominate ITTF Challenge Indonesian Open Table Tennis Championship

Two of the most promising stars of Indian Table Tennis were up against each other in ITTF Indonesian Open Table Tennis Championship 2019 in Batam of Indonesia on 17 November 2019. In an all-Indian final, ONGCian Harmeet Desai defeated another ONGCian Amal Raj Anthony, in a very closely fought final. The scores were 11-9, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9, 10-12, 11-9.

This is Harmeet's second International title of the year, after winning the Commonwealth Championship in July at Cuttack. Harmeet has been in a splendid form since last two years – which was recognized by Government, by conferring him with Arjuna Award this year.

The Final witnessed tough competitions between two highly skilled paddlers. Harmeet started very positively and was on front seat from the first game, winning the game 11-9. Amalraj, who is also an Arjuna Awardee in 2017 and Commonwealth games champion, responded to his explosive start and took the second set 9-11.

Ranked 104 in World, Harmeet took control of the game totally by winning next two games by identical margin. Amalraj tried to reduce the lead by winning the next game, but then the Commonwealth Champion took total control of the match by winning the 6th game and sealing the title and therefore winning his second international title of the year.

ONGC Declares Results For Q2 FY’20: Posts Net Profit of ₹ 6,263 Crore; Down by 24.2% Q-o-Q on Account of Lower Crude Price Realisation

In its 323rd meeting held on 14th November, 2019, ONGC Board approved the results for Second Quarter (Q2) of FY 2019-20 (FY’20). ONGC registered a net profit of ₹ 6,263 crore on the gross revenue of ₹ 24,493 crore during Q2 FY’20. During this period ONGC produced 5.842 MMT of crude oil and 6.265 BCM of natural gas. Details are as under:

1. Financial Performance (Standalone)

2. Financial Performance (Consolidated)

3. Production Performance

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World should know ONGC’s 98/2 success: Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

ONGC’s discovery, development and production of 98/2 in the world’s toughest geological formations should be brought on to the world stage, observed Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Mr Dharmendra Pradhan, while reviewing the Assets in Andhra Pradesh on 8 November 2019 in Rajahmundry Asset premises.

Besides the minister, the review meeting was attended by MP (Amalapuram) and Member of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas Mrs Chinta Anuradha, MP (Rajahmundry) Ms Margani Bharat, MLC Mr Somu Veeraju and PS to Minister Dr Ajay Kumar, IAS.

Appreciating the technical expertise of ONGC personnel in utilizing the hydrocarbon reserves from the world’s toughest deep water geological zones coupled with high pressures and high temperatures, the Mr Dharmendra Pradhan exhorted ONGC to give utmost attention to the KG offshore and on-land.

 

Further, he wanted ONGC to study the recovery and monetization methods adopted for small finds by nations like Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia to implement in KG Offshore. Rope in advanced technologies available in the world, he suggested.

“I want ONGC to monetize eastern offshore finds in a big way by 2022 as per the given timeline and win global recognition. It will be a great occasion for the nation and ONGC employees. I will visit KG on-land and offshore regularly to see the progress of the given schedule.”

In view of the world’s toughest geological complexities and challenges, the minister suggested to the accompanying PS, to examine the policy feasibility of giving freedom of pricing and marketing to ONGC of its KG offshore oil and gas.

The visiting Minister recommended studying the possibility of replicating the Western offshore model of development for east coast too without compromising on safety. World’s safety standards should be put in place in the offshore development, he underlined. “I am open for new ideas and will render full support to ONGC for developing the KG Offshore.”

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Scope Of Solar Energy in India - Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

ONGC’s discovery, development and production of 98/2 in the world’s toughest geological formations should be brought on to the world stage, observed Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Mr Dharmendra Pradhan, while reviewing the Assets in Andhra Pradesh on 8 November 2019 in Rajahmundry Asset premises.

 

 Besides the minister, the review meeting was attended by MP (Amalapuram) and Member of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas Mrs Chinta Anuradha, MP (Rajahmundry) Ms Margani Bharat, MLC Mr Somu Veeraju and PS to Minister Dr Ajay Kumar, IAS.

 

Amid Stormy Weather, ONGCians Help Fishermen Rescue Boats at Goa Beach

On 24 October morning, timely action by ONGCians at Canaguinim beach, near IPSHEM Goa, rescued five boats of distressed fishermen.  These fishermen were in panic due to Cyclone Kyarr warning and were struggling to bring their fishing trawlers to shore for safe keeping during high tide.

ONGCians from various work centers were at IPSHEM, from 21 – 25 October, for training on Breathing Apparatus course.  As a part of this program, as well as part of `Swachhta Abhiyan program’ at Beach, a PT and Parade session was organized from 06:30 hrs to 08:00 hrs at Canaguinim beach for the trainees.

On arrival at beach, the team noticed that few fishermen were struggling to retrieve their boats from the sea, as it was high tide and cyclone warning was also given to them on that day. Immediately after arrival, without hesitating, all trainees along with PT instructor and ONGC faculty came forward and started helping the fisherman and one by one rescued their five boats to the elevated place. It was raining heavily and ONGCians were totally drenched with rain water.

With this, ONGCians had shown the best example of Team Work. Even in tough situation like cyclonic condition in sea and heavy rain, they pushed themselves forward and helped the fisherman to rescue their boats. ONGC once again demonstrated that it takes care of the society and always ready to help wherever need arises.

This training program at IPSHEM Goa was led by PT instructor Mr Viyen Azavedo and IPSHEM Fire Officer Mr Krishna Shirodkar. ED-Head IPSHEM Mr Atul Garg congratulated all the trainees of the course for their service to the society irrespective of heavy rain.