AM/NS India observes International Yoga Day across Odisha locations
By Tapaswini Sahoo
Bhubaneswar/Odisha, June 24 : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) marked International Yoga Day with guided yoga sessions across its Odisha operations, in alignment with this year’s global theme — “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The initiative, part of the company’s wellness programme “Wellness Revolution 2.0 – STEELing Your Health” reaffirmed AM/NS India’s commitment to the holistic well‑being of employees, associates, and community members, while promoting harmony of mind and body.
As part of its CSR initiative, AM/NS India organised a Yoga Day celebration at Govinda Chandra High School, Nuagarh, Paradeep, where 200 students and teachers participated in a mass yoga session. Shri Prasant Kumar Mohapatra, Headmaster of Govinda Chandra High School, highlighted yoga’s significance as an ancient Indian practice that nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual well beingthrough postures, pranayama, and meditation. Shri Susant Kumar Sahoo, a renowned yoga teacher, conducted a live session guiding students through asanas and breathing exercises. Additionally, the CSR team of AM/NS Ports held sessions at Lockpada Primary School and Maa Ambika High School in Paradeep. Over 250 students participated enthusiastically, performing asanas and meditation. The event concluded with a collective pledge to make yoga a regular practice.
At the Paradeep Pellet Plant complex, International Yoga Day was observed under the guidance of Shri Tapas Ranjan Pati, Certified Yoga Trainer.
The event was graced by AM/NS India leadership including, Shri Sunila Das, Head-HR & IR, Odisha Asset, and Shri Rajarshi Sinha, Head-Captive Power Plant. The leaders emphasized the role of yogain achieving mental peace while balancing personal and professional life. Many employees and associates participated enthusiastically, creating a refreshing environment of mindfulness and positivity.
Similarly, at Dabuna Beneficiation Plant, Keonjhar a special yoga session was organised with enthusiastic participation from employees, focusing on joint pain relief, workplace ergonomics, full-body workouts, and pranayama practices. The program was conducted by in-house trainer Ms. Rasmirani Parida and attended by Shri Jaiwardhan Paroha, Head-Dabuna Beneficiation Plant, AM/NS India along with department heads and employees. Additionally, at the Ore Club in the Mining Division, employees and associates participated in a yoga session conducted by an external trainer. On this occasion Shri Amit Dubey, Head–Mining Operations, highlighted yoga’s growing relevance in today’s fast-paced world, while Dr. Murali Sahoo, Head–HR, Mining, encouraged participants to adopt yoga as a way of life for healthier and more productive living.
At the Bhubaneswar office, International Yoga Day was observed in collaboration with Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari. The programme was graced by Dr. Debabrata Dash, Head‑HR (East), who emphasized yoga’s importance for physical health, mental clarity, and overall well‑being. Employees actively participated in the session and learnt various basics of yoga.
Through these observations, AM/NS India strengthened its vision of promoting healthier lifestyles while nurturing a culture of balance, positivity, and resilience among employees and community members.
