The Navratna Nalco has instituted a Nalco Smiles Award for the NGOs and institutions working for rehabilitation and resettlement of differently-abled children/persons. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.
Similarly, to recognise, appreciate and encourage individuals for their significant contributions to Odishi dance, the company has instituted Nalco Kharavela Awards to felicitate an Odishi guru and an Odishi dancer every year. The award for Odishi guru carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh while for Odishi dancer, the winner will receive Rs 50,000.
The company will hand over the awards at its upcoming foundation day function on January 7 next in Bhubaneswar.
The company is presently seeking nominations for these awards, for which the last date of submission is December 28. The other details regarding the awards are available in the company’s website www.nalcoindia.com.