AM/NS India observes International Yoga Day across Odisha locations
By Subrat Sarangi
Bhubaneswar,June 23: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) observed International Yoga Day across its Odisha operations, aligning with United Nations theme for this year – “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”. The initiative aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and foster harmony between mind, body, and soul among employees, associates, and community members.
In Paradeep, AM/NS Ports organised a yoga session at the Paradeep Golf Club with over 100 participants including members of Nilachakra Club (Jagannath Colony), Ganesh Club (Lockpada), Swami Vivekananda Club (Bijayachandrapur), and students from Maa Ambika High School,who joined the session led by a certified yoga instructor. The event concluded with a Dhyana session and the chanting of “Om” creating a positive and serene atmosphere.
On the same day, CSR team of AM/NS India conducted a yoga session at G.C. High School, Nuagarh, Paradeep with over 200 students participating under the guidance of the school’s headmaster and the yoga teacher.
At the Paradeep Pellet Plant Complex, a dedicated session was held in the presence of Shri U.S.R. Raju, Plant Head, Paradeep Pellet Plant, AM/NS Indiaand Shri Rajarshi Sinha, Head, Paradeep Power Plant, AM/NS India along with departmental heads, employees, and associates. Participants learned various asanas under expert guidance. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Raju encouraged employees to incorporate yoga into their daily routine to enhance physical and mental well-being.
Similarly, at theDabuna Beneficiation Plant of AM/NS India, a yoga session was organised for all the employees, associates and partners. Shri Jaikishan Sharma, Head-Logistics, Dabuna, AM/NS India along with other senior leadership team addressed the audience on the benefit of learning yoga as an essential life skill.
Yoga sessions were also organised at the mining locations of AM/NS India for employees, associates and families at Soyabally and Arya Colony in Barbil. The sessions were led by certified yoga practitioners leaving everyone energetic and relaxed.
These celebrations reflect AM/NS India’s commitment to nurturing a culture of wellness and mindfulness across its operations and for the communities it serves.
