GVK's Navi Mumbai International Airport gets on track

Vol. 06 Iss. 03 & 4 Oct 2017 - March 2018

GVK’s Navi Mumbai International Airport gets on track

GVK EMRI: Using ICT to Give Back to Society

GVK Bio ramping up operations

GVK CSIA adjudged as the

‘World’s Best Airport’

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to present yet another interesting issue of GVK WORLD for your reading pleasure.

It was a momentous occasion for all of us when GVK MIAL won the bid to build and operate for the Navi Mumbai International Airport (GVK NMIA) and received the Letter of Award (LOA) on 25 October 2017. Subsequently, Dr GVK Reddy, Chairman, GVK NMIAL signed the Concession Agreement for the Navi Mumbai International Airport project along with Mr Bhushan Gagrani, the then Vice Chairman & MD of CIDCO on 8 January, 2018.

On 18 February, 2018, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the foundation plaque at the ground breaking ceremony for the Navi Mumbai International Airport at the project site.

In yet another significant step towards the creation of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, Dr GVK Reddy, Chairman GVK NMIAL signed an MoU along with Mr. R. N. Chaubey, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India at a meeting held in Mumbai on 11 April, 2018, that will enable the setting up of a Joint Coordination Committee with representatives of all the agencies, to ensure smooth and efficient rendering of the Reserved Services such as CNS/ATM Services, Customs Control, Immigration Services, Plant Quarantine Services, Animal Quarantine Services, Health Services, Meteorological Services and Security Services.

At GVK, we always believe in going beyond our business for the upliftment of the Society. As part of the “Giving Back to Society” initiative, GVK EMRI has identified many avenues to work for holistic growth and improvement of the people and the society, leading towards overall societal and economical growth, and thus helping build the nation by using ICT and more such technology driven concepts. We are delighted to publish a detailed plan for GVK EMRI as envisioned by Dr. K. Krishnam Raju, Director, GVK EMRI.

GVK BIO has ramped up operations and commissioned its new unit at the Pharma SEZ in Visakhapatnam. With two production blocks in Hyderabad with global regulatory approvals (including USFDA) the unit will carry out process R&D and manufacturing. We reproduce an interview of Mr. Manni Kantipudi, CEO, GVK Biosciences for your reading pleasure.

The jewel in the crown, GVK MIAL set new benchmarks when our Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport was adjudged the ‘World’s Best Airport’ for customer experience in the over 40 million passengers per year category by Airports Council International on 6th March, 2018. It also brought home a host of awards and recognitions like the Gold - Green Airports recognition 2018 by ACI, ‘Best Airport in India and Central Asia’ by Skytrax, Best Domestic Airport by FICCI’s ‘Wings India Awards 2018’ and many more, details of which you can read in this issue.

TAJ GVK has set a global benchmark in hospitality for environmental sustainability with five of its hotels (Taj Banjara, Taj Chandigarh, Taj Deccan, Taj Krishna and Taj Club House) being awarded Gold Certification and Vivanta By Taj a Silver Certification by EarthCheck, an international leader in environmental benchmarking and certification on 3 April, 2018.

Safety and Health is top priority for us at GVK and we always motivate people to be safe while working. National Safety Week was celebrated at different project sites of GVK with various engagement activities.

And we have lots more for you as you leaf through the pages of this GVK WORLD.

We wish to thank all our colleagues for their contributions in the form of pictures, messages and poems etc. and expect an even better response in the coming months.

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Recognitions/Events

A bouquet of Lifetime Achievement awards for our

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Children’s Day Celebration

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Mrs International Global Energetic title for Ms. Manika Sinha

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The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the foundation plaque at the ground breaking ceremony for the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

“We are delighted that GVK has been awarded this exciting project. In collaboration with CIDCO, the Government of Maharashtra and the

Government of India, we are confident of providing yet another landmark airport for the city of Mumbai. The invaluable experience that our team

gained whilst developing the Mumbai airport will be very useful and will enable us to deliver yet another world class facility. GVK is committed to develop its airport business globally and the award of the Navi Mumbai

project to us is another major step in this direction.”

Dr GVK Reddy, Founder and Chairman, GVK and Chairman NMIAL


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The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the foundation plaque at the ground breaking ceremony for the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

GVK has got yet another opportunity to create a new icon - the Greenfield new international airport in Navi Mumbai. GVK MIAL won the bid to build and

operate the much awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (GVK NMIA) which will be one of the world’s largest Greenfield international airport projects

GVK MIAL received the Letter of Award (LOA) on 25 October 2017. GVK NMIA will be built on 1,160 hectares and will have two parallel runways when it is fully

operational with a 60 million passengers per annum capacity.



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Mumbai’s position as India’s financial and commercial capital depends on global connectivity and it is also India’s largest city by population. Today, over 40 per cent of India’s exports pass through its airport and seaport. It houses the head offices of major Indian companies as well as multinational corporations. Despite that, Mumbai has only one International airport, the GVK Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport which had handled over 47 million passengers during 2017.

Since GVK CSIA is gradually reaching a point of saturation, the city needs a second International airport to cater to the growing air traffic.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi

unveiled the foundation plaque at the ground breaking ceremony for the Navi Mumbai International Airport at the project site on 18th February, 2018. Present on the occasion were the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri CH. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways; Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri Nitin Gadkari, the then Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Dr. GVK Reddy, Founder and Chairman, GVK and Chairman NMIAL, Mr G V Sanjay Reddy, Vice Chairman GVK and other dignitaries.

It was a momentous occasion for

all of us at GVK on the 8th of January, 2018 when Dr GVK Reddy, our Founder and Chairman signed the Concession Agreement for the Navi Mumbai International Airport project along with Mr Bhushan Gagrani, the then Vice Chairman & MD of CIDCO, in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr Devendra Fadnavis. Also present on this occasion were Mr G V Sanjay Reddy, Vice Chairman GVK, Mr R. K. Jain, CEO GVK MIAL, Mr Krishna R Bhupal, Director GVKPIL, Mr G V Keshav Reddy, Mr Vinod Hiran, EVP Finance, MIAL and other senior functionaries from MIAL and CIDCO.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr GVK Reddy said, “ We are delighted that GVK has got the

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opportunity to yet again display it’s technical and managerial prowess in the Airport sector after having created the award winning Mumbai airport, for developing and managing the Navi Mumbai International Airport. With the continued support of the Central government, the Maharashtra government, CIDCO and all our stakeholders, we are confident of creating and delivering the much needed second airport for the twin cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.”

Then on 14th March, 2018 GVK Navi Mumbai International Airport (P) Ltd., announced the appointment of the globally renowned firm, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to design the Navi Mumbai International Airport’s Terminal 1 and ATC Tower. The London based ZHA was selected on completion of a challenging and intensive 12 week fast track design

competition amongst the best international architecture firms that were shortlisted by GVK. ZHA is a world renowned firm established in 1979 and is known for its dynamic, innovative

and iconic architecture with a portfolio of over nine hundred and fifty projects spread across forty four nations.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr GVK Reddy, Founder and Chairman, GVK and Chairman NMIAL, said, “Our vision is to establish one more landmark airport that would exceed the benchmarks that GVK had set through MIAL whilst creating Terminal 2 at Mumbai airport. We are committed towards bringing the best global practices from the industry to design, engineer and build this most awaited airport project in India

and hence we decided to go with ZHA, a firm known for its path breaking and remarkable architecture. It also has the expertise of delivering a world class airport design through

a highly professional team.”

Dr GVK Reddy, our Founder and Chairman, has started

visiting the airport site regularly to inspect and guide the GVK Projects team with his vast experience and in-depth knowledge in the field of construction. Mr G V Sanjay Reddy, Vice Chairman, Mr Krishna R Bhupal, Director and other senior executives from GVK also visit the airport site and take stock of the developments.

We will get you more updates as the work progresses on the Navi Mumbai International Airport project. Meanwhile, here are some interesting places in and around Navi Mumbai :

GVK NMIA is expected to be one of the world’s largest Greenfield International Airport and is

a first for any metropolitan city in India.

In and Around

In and Around: Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai is widely considered an entry point to Mumbai. The city is divided into two parts, North Navi Mumbai and South Navi Mumbai, for the individual development of Panvel Mega City, which includes the area from Kharghar to Uran. Its location and infrastructure coupled up with affordable

housing and low pollution makes Navi Mumbai the most preferred choice for immigrants coming from in and outside of Maharashtra seeking good living conditions outside Mumbai. The city has been ranked 12th among 73 cities surveyed for cleanliness and hygiene by the Union Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and Quality Council of India (QCI) as a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Navi Mumbai also has various recreational facilities such as the golf course, central park and Pandavkada water falls in Kharghar, Parsik Hill near Mahape, Wonders park in Nerul, mini seashore or Sagar Vihar in Vashi, Pirwad and Mankeshwar Beach in Uran and several other public places like gardens and jogging tracks. Navi Mumbai also has many quality restaurants and luxury hotels for accommodation like Four Points by Sheraton and Fortune Exotica. Here are some of the few places to experience….

Pandavkada Falls

Pandavkada Falls is a waterfall located in Kharghar, the suburb of Navi Mumbai. This place derives its name from the Pandavas who once visited this place and took a bath from this waterfall during their exile. This waterfall is approximately 350 metres high, from where the water hits the surface of the rocks with force equivalent to a piercing bullet. The best suggested time to visit these falls is during and after the monsoon season, i.e. June to the beginning of September. This location is easy to reach by local trains operating on the Harbour Line and Trans Harbour Line.

Central ParkCentral Park is one of Asia’s largest theme parks located in Sectors 23, 24 and 25 of Kharghar in Navi Mumbai. It is developed and maintained by City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO). Central Park is the perfect spot to relax, jog or even go for a long walk to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the botanical gardens. If you are travelling by train, you would have to get down at Kharghar railway station and take an auto to get to the Central Park. This park spread across 80 hectares boasts of vegetation so rich that it soothes your senses and gives you a good break. The park is surely a nice place to spend the evenings with family, kids and friends.

Karnala Bird SanctuaryThe Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located at a distance of 26 km from Navi Mumbai. The sanctuary is situated on the Mumbai-Pune Highway connecting the destination with Goa and can be ideally visited between the months of October and April. This bird sanctuary is situated at the foot of the Karnala Fort and was established in 1968. There are more than 150 species of birds


inhabiting this sanctuary and around 37 species of migratory birds. At the beginning of the monsoon season, travellers can spot the paradise flycatcher with its fairy-like white streamers, the shama or the magpie robin and the Malabar whistling thrush. Two rare species of birds, namely Ashy Minivet and Malabar Trogon can also be seen at this site.

D Y Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

D Y Patil Stadium is a cricket stadium located in D Y Patil Vidyanagari campus in Navi Mumbai. Designed by one of India’s renowned architects, Hafeez Contractor, this stadium has all the facilities available in an international cricket stadium. Furthermore, this stadium has 9 tennis hard courts, 4 indoor badminton courts and swimming pool, among others. The stadium can accommodate up to 55,000 visitors at a time. Apart from this, the stadium also has a unique cantilever roof, thereby eliminating the requirement of a support. This feature provides spectators an unhindered view of the match from any place within the stadium. This stadium has hosted many IPL matches.

Millennium Business Park, Navi MumbaiMillennium Business Park is one of the biggest business hubs located in Mahape Village, Navi Mumbai. This park has been established and developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Millennium Business Park or MBP, as it is popularly known, is surrounded by Mahape village and other important areas like MICD, DAKC and TTDC. This Software Park was officially launched on 2nd February 2000, covering an area of about 48 acres. MBP is one of the largest parks in India, which provides sophisticated as well as custom made facilities at reasonable pricing. This site is easily accessible by road from Panvel, Nerul and Vashi that are prominent towns of the region.

Karnala Fort, Navi Mumbai

Karnala Fort, also known as Funnel Hill, is essentially a hill fort located in Raigad District that is around 10 km from Panvel. It is situated within the protected space of Karnala Bird Sanctuary and provides an ideal trekking trail inside the sanctuary. It is believed that this fort was constructed in 1400, during the rule of the Tughlaq rulers, who succeeded the Devagiri Yadavas. During this time period, Karnala was the capital city of the North Konkan District and was taken over by Nizam Shah of Ahmednagar in 1540. This fort was occupied by many over the years, including Shivaji, the Mughals and the Peshwas. In the year 1803, the fort was in the hands of Baji Rao. In 1818, this fort came under the control of British till Indian independence.

Wonder Park, Navi Mumbai

Wonder Park, Navi Mumbai located in Nerul is a picnic spot frequented by locals and tourists alike. This high tech park has many attractions for the whole family. It was built on approximately 30 acres of land and is maintained by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation. As the name suggests the main attraction here are the replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World including Taj Mahal. There are high tech joy rides and a toy train in the Park. There are jogging and cycling tracks; a Giant Chess Board and Horse Cart rides inside the Park. The amphitheater here can accommodate 1000 spectators at a time.


Navi Mumbai

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GVK EMRI: Using ICT to Give Back to SocietyAs part of its “Giving Back to Society” initiative, GVK EMRI has identified many avenues to work for holistic growth and improvement of the people and the society, leading towards overall societal and economical growth, and thus building the nation.

Dr K Krishnam Raju, Director, GVK EMRI

GVK Emergency management services are undergoing a paramount change and more technology driven concepts are coming into the existing system to increase their efficiency and reduce the “Muda” in turn, which is very soon going to change the face of EMS in India.

We believe in continually improving, hence have partnered with technology driven organizations to bring in mobile app development for real time data collection, automation, appropriate hospitalization, dynamic repositioning of ambulances and other concepts for better monitoring to reduce the time in responding to incident location in our Emergency Ambulance Services (108).

To strengthen our existing Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram project we are planning to bring in “ImTeCHO” (Innovative mobilephone Technology for Community Health Operations) application all across our operational States so that JSSK Service can harness the platform for better performance and increased service delivery. ImTeCHO is an

innovative mobile phone application which connects ASHA’s to PHC staff including medical officers and command center which records the information on all pregnancies including the immunization schedule. This will help in reduction of “2 and 3 Delays in pregnancy” there by having huge impact in both MMR & IMR. ImTeCHO provides support to ASHAs throughout continuum of care starting from beginning of pregnancy up to child completes critical first two years of age.

As part of our “Giving back to Society” initiative, we have identified many other avenues where we can work for holistic growth and improvement of our people and society, leading towards overall societal and economical growth thus building the nation.

We all know that about 20.5 million people depend upon livestock for their livelihood and livestock sector contributes 4.11% to GDP and 25.6% of total Agriculture GDP. We have a huge scope to rebuild and assist our rural economy to develop many a fold in coming years. Considering the same fact in mind, we


have already started 1962 Animal ambulance in two States Tamil Nadu and Telangana and hope that this project shall soon be rolled out in all our states.

Study says that one serious road accident in the country occurs every minute and 16 die on Indian roads every hour. An estimated 1,214 road crashes occur every day in India. Two wheelers account for 25% of total road crash deaths. Twenty children under the age of 14 die every day due to road crashes in the country. To counter this, we are working on awareness programmes like “Road Safety Projects” in Gujarat to curtail the road accidents/mishaps and hope that soon it will be rolled out nationwide.

Study says that one serious road accident in the country occurs every minute and 16 die on Indian roads every hour. An estimated 1,214 road crashes occur every day in India. Two wheelers account for 25% of total road crash deaths. Twenty children under the age of 14 die every day due to road crashes in the country.

As said earlier also, we are growing gradually and now operating more than 10,900 ambulances nationwide. For effective service delivery, the health of the vehicle has to be always taken care of. Considering the fact in mind, we always look for change and innovate our processes. Currently, we have three-tier maintenance systems i.e. to maintain the ambulance at location by Pilot, to maintain at local vendor workshop either OEM authorised or private vendor or to maintain at GVK EMRI workshops and Mobile Service Vans (MSVs) but still there were some gaps which were unanswered. In order to bridge these gaps and ensure reliability,

uninterrupted, prompt, timely and cost-effective maintenance, we at GVK EMRI have coined a new concept of Satellite work stations in each district with

minimum capital investment and manpower to meet the basic vehicle preventive and BD maintenance.

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Saving in travel time of ambulances (increase in UP TIME)

Quality of work Accountability of work carried

Cost effectiveness Reduce non-operational kms

Flexibility to synchronize the shift timing to the demand

Benefits of New Initiative

A Study says that one serious road accident in the country occurs every minute and 16 die on Indian

roads every hour. An estimated 1,214 road crashes occur every day in India. Two wheelers account for

25% of total road crash deaths. Twenty children under the age of 14 die every day due to road

crashes in the country.


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Over the last 15-20 years, the pharmaceutical industry has seen radical changes. There is a growth in externalisation and outsourcing of drug discovery globally as the big pharmaceutical companies are increasingly downsizing their internal discovery both due to patent expiration as well as their shift towards biologics. Hyderabad-based Contract Research and Development Company, GVK Biosciences is working closely with large pharmaceutical firms for both drug discovery & development programs. The company is also conducting significant business with small and medium pharma and biotech companies that are engaged in innovation and research and development of new molecules. To tap the opportunities both in drug discovery and development, the company is gearing up with an aggressive growth strategy.

The global pharma industry is valued at $1 trillion. And the outsourcing market is estimated at $115.7 billion last year of which 49 per cent is accounted for

through contract research organizations (CROs). Of the $55.7 billion CRO market, $17.4 billion accounts for discovery-based services while the remaining is pre-clinical and clinical services. Realizing the potential ahead, GVK Biosciences had been offering discovery, chemical development and manufacturing, formulation and analytical solutions.

According to Manni Kantipudi, CEO, GVK Biosciences, “A lot of R&D (over $80 billion) goes into innovator companies while the remaining goes into generics. The largest market in the world is the US and the healthcare cost is almost 20 per cent of the nation’s GDP (while India’s healthcare cost is only about 1-1.5 per cent of the GDP) here. In the last several years, the US has implemented several mechanisms to bring down the costs of healthcare. However, cost of medicines is increasing in the US. An innovator drug costs almost $2 billion dollar to develop it. Pharma companies have to recover their innovation costs and


To invest Rs 200-250 crore in two years; integrate US operations

that’s why they have to charge high for their drugs.”

In such a scenario, companies such as GVK Biosciences are offering these pharma companies an ability to bring down the cost of innovation by doing R&D in India using the talent pool for drug discovery, he added.

Growth pathIn the next three years, GVK Biosciences intends to move its drug discovery programmes to development and maximise returns. The company wants to focus on ramping up development, retain leadership in discovery, continue to work with small and medium companies in the US and integrate their US operations with India.

GVK Biosciences, which operates six production blocks in Hyderabad with global regulatory approvals (including USFDA) has commissioned its new unit at Pharma SEZ in Visakhapatnam with two production blocks. The unit will carry out process R&D and

manufacturing. The company, which has recently set up an analytical facility, plans to add new buildings in Hyderabad and Bengaluru campus. It plans to invest Rs.200-250 Crores in the next two years including the facility in Vizag.

The company is operating two subsidiaries, Aragen Bioscience Inc. (based in San Francisco) and Inogent Laboratories, which were brought into the fold of GVK Biosciences through acquisitions. GVK Biosciences and Inogent Laboratories are going to be merged soon. They are going through a legal process and the Court orders are expected around March 2018.

Many companies are coming out with biologics. The new drugs that are being developed today globally are in this segment. These include cell therapy, gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies. Almost half the portfolio of drugs that are in pipeline of pharma majors are biologics. To cater to this segment, Aragen was acquired, which had the credibility, experience & location advantages to meet the global expectations.

There is a huge potential in this space and Aragen which operates in the Bay area could attract best talent to serve the potential markets. Going forward, GVK Biosciences is keen to look at ways to integrate Aragen’s services with Indian operations to leverage the strengths it has here. Biologics research accounts for about 10-12 per cent of the overall activity for GVK Bioscience at present.

Globally, use of Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence for Drug Discovery services is fast catching up – helps reduce cost and fasten up process. GVK BIO is also ahead of the curve of Contract Research firms in India with the recent launch of India’s first mobile app – eCule for Drug Discovery service.

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To invest Rs 200-250 crore in two years; integrate US operations

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GVK CSIA organizes ‘Cook-Off’ festival and contest


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GVK CSIA organizes ‘Cook-Off’ festival and contest To give a unique experience of cooking at the

airport to the passengers while they were travelling to one city from another. The activity

was filled with fun, excitement and creativity for the passengers.

Sometimes, air travel gets monotonous and boring for the frequent fliers. To break this monotony, the Commercial team of GVK CSIA in collaboration with TFS organized a ‘Cook-Off’ festival for passengers to give them a unique experience and infuse creativity in different dishes at T1 on 20 December, 2017 as a part

of ‘Travel Food Fest’ a three week long, food and fun festival.

This festival was the first of its kind organized by any Indian airport. The best thing about festivities is food, and the passengers were infusing creativity in the dishes they created. The passengers were divided into four different

teams and each team was given a pack of ready to use ingredients which had freshly cut vegetables, dressing condiments, flavouring toppings and bread slices and the time given was 10 minutes. The winners of the festival were acknowledged on the parameters of their creativity and cleanliness.


‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the ‘Realty Plus Conclave & Excellence Awards 2017 – South’ at Bengaluru on 30 November, 2017.

“Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Construction Times Annual Awards, 2017 at Mumbai on 7th October, 2017.

“Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Construction Week India Annual Awards, 2017, at Mumbai on 15th September, 2017.

“Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 6th EPC World Awards, 2017 for contribution towards infrastructure and construction sectors, at New Delhi on 18th January, 2017.

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A bouquet of Lifetime Achievement awards for our Chairman


We are delighted to share the wonderful news that our dear Founder and Chairman Dr GVK Reddy was conferred with a bouquet of Lifetime Achievement awards during the year 2017,

for his significant contribution to the Indian Infrastructure sector.

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GVK CSIA was adjudged the ‘World’s Best Airport’ for customer experience in the over 40 million passengers per year category by Airports Council International on 6th March, 2018. Selected by millions of passengers in a survey carried out by ACI, the trade association of 1953 member airports across 176 countries, the award reflects Mumbai airport’s excellence in service parameters that go towards satisfying the needs of travellers.

As part of the ACI’s worldwide programme, passengers were surveyed across international airports for their feedback on 34 key performance indicators including airport access, check-in, security screening, restrooms, stores and restaurants.

A highly regarded accomplishment in the aviation industry, this honour is a testament of GVK MIAL’s unflinching commitment towards operating with an approach that promises efficiency, safety and reliability. The award acknowledges the company’s endeavor’s towards offering a world-class environment to all travellers transiting through the airport.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. GVK Reddy, Founder and Chairman, GVK, said, “We are delighted to be conferred with this award. In 2007, when we

had taken over the complete operations of the airport, the ASQ score was 3.53 and in ten years we have got it to hover around 4.99 out of a maximum 5. It is a testimony to the quality service provided during 2017 to over forty six million travellers by the thirty thousand odd airport community members comprising the CISF, Customs, Immigration teams, airline staff, F&B and retail teams, the housekeeping and maintenance units, and our employees who work at the airport with a mission to constantly raise the bar and create new benchmarks day after day. Going forward, we will continue to strive harder and innovate through technology enabled services to delight our travellers”.

GVK MIAL’s efforts have constantly been focused towards placing CSIA amongst the world’s best airports. The evolution brought through CSIA with respect to services, functionality and operations personifies into a dynamic travel companion that its stakeholders cherish having on their side. Through providing an assortment of world-class facilities to travellers, including the GVK Jaya He New Museum, CSIA has continually made efforts in rendering travel to and from Mumbai as the most desirable and enriching experience.

GVK CSIA adjudged the ‘World’s Best Airport’


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In another significant achievement, GVK CSIA bagged the top award for the ‘Best Airport in India and Central Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airport Awards held at Passenger Terminal EXPO in Stockholm, Sweden on 21st March, 2018. It was voted the best in the category by the air travellers in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey conducted by Skytrax, an international air transport rating organization. The survey evaluated customer satisfaction across 39 key performance indicators for airport service and product - from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration, through to departure at the gate. Earlier, CSIA was voted the ‘Best Airport Staff Service’ in India and Central Asia in 2017, as the Best Airport in 2016 in India and Central Asia and the third among the top five Most Improved Airports in 2015 by Skytrax. Our congratulations to all the concerned teams at GVK CSIA for their dedication and commitment towards excellence!

GVK CSIA bagged the prestigious Gold - Green Airports recognition 2018 from ACI in the over 35 mppa category, recognizing the outstanding achievements in environmental projects on 6th March, 2018 for their various green and sustainable practices at the Airport. Hong Kong International Airport was awarded Platinum and the Indira Gandhi International Airport won Silver in the same category. A total of 19 submissions were received this year. At CSIA, Environment Management & Compliance is always a priority.

MIAL has also hired the services of an MoEF authorized laboratory to carry out periodic environmental sampling of ambient air quality, ambient noise levels, wastewater quality, storm water, DG set emissions, etc. Environmental monitoring is

carried out every month as per the schedule to check whether results are within the prescribed standards given in the approvals / consents. The Green Airports Recognition was established by ACI Asia-Pacific with the support of ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Environment Committee. The Recognition’s objective is to promote environmental best practices to minimize aviation’s impact on the environment and to recognize ACI Asia-Pacific airport members who have outstanding accomplishments in their environmental projects. Understanding that different airports have different environmental priorities, each year, there will be a specific environmental aspect to be chosen as theme of recognition. This year’s theme was Waste Minimization.

GVK CSIA awarded at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2018

Gold - Green Airports recognition 2018 by ACI


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GVK CSIA adjudged as the Best Domestic Airport at the ‘Wings India Awards 2018’ for Excellence in the Aviation sector held in Hyderabad on 9th March, 2018. Mr Krishna R Bhupal Director GVK PIL received the award from Mr K T Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&C, MAUD, Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana and Mr R.N Choubey, Civil Aviation Secretary in the presence of Ms Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Dr. Sanjaya Baru, Secretary General, FICCI and other dignitaries.

A jury of prominent aviation luminaries headed by former civil aviation secretary and Chief Election Commissioner of India, Mr. Nasim Zaidi selected the winners. The Wings India Awards is organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India in coordination with the Airport Authority of India and Industry body FICCI every year to recognize the Stakeholders of Aviation Industry.

GVK CSIA’s Mumbai Duty Free was recognized as one of Asia’s 100 Greatest Brands for the year 2017, at the prestigious, ‘Asia’s Greatest Brands and Leaders Awards’ by AsiaOne Magazine & URS Media at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 29th January, 2018.

Understanding the Indian traveller who seeks best value for his purchase, Mumbai Duty Free launched a global first marketing campaign, ‘Mumbai Duty Free is now Free’. The campaign aimed at providing discount vouchers, redeemable coupons and complimentary experiences from partner brands which the customer could use for making purchases in India. With double the value back from partner brands, a customer’s purchase at Mumbai Duty Free technically becomes free.

Asia’s Greatest Brands is a mission where leading global brands are identified after extensive research by experts. The shortlisted global brands are put on deserving pedestals for admiration of the world. The winners are adjudged on the basis of research across 16 industries, 1200 brands and 62 sub-categories from multiple sectors, with the process being reviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).

The Best Domestic Airport award for GVK CSIA

GVK CSIA’s Mumbai Duty Free recognized as one of Asia’s 100 Greatest Brands


Recognitions Events

GVK CSIA bagged the ‘Cargo Airport of the Year - India’ at STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo on 21st February, 2018 in Mumbai at the Grand Hyatt. The award was received by Mr. Manoj Singh, Senior Vice President & Head- Cargo Operations at 7th Air Cargo India 2018. STAT Times awards are decided after two rounds of online voting by readers of The STAT Trade Times magazine. Readers are invited to suggest their choice of nominees in each category. The top five nominations are put up for a second round of votes to find a winner.

GVK CSIA bags STAT Times International Award

GVK CSIA wins award at CAPA India Aviation Summit 2018

GVK CSIA was bestowed with the Award for Excellence in ‘Air Traffic Management productivity in Indian Aviation’ at the CAPA India Aviation Summit 2018 on 1st February, 2018 held in Mumbai. The award was presented to Mr R. K. Jain, CEO, MIAL by Mr. Ralph Hays Trade Commissioner – India and Consul General, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for MIAL’s committed focus on improving airside efficiency. GVK CSIA continues to improve runway productivity significantly, which allowed the expansion (in flight handling) despite very significant constraints. GVK CSIA handled arrival and departure of 969 flights in a single day on single-runway operations. The efficiency of air traffic management places Mumbai airport amongst the best in class globally for a single runway operation.


GVK MIAL received the prestigious Emerson Cup 2017 award at the Green Building Congress on 6th October, 2017 in the Indian Green Building Certification (IGBC) Green Existing Buildings Category held in Jaipur. GVK MIAL was selected by the Jury from the number of high quality nominations shortlisted from IGBC Platinum & Gold certified green projects. ‘The Emerson Cup 2017’ is organized every year by Emerson Climate Technologies in association with Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) which is established by Industry body CII to reward and recognize the best-of-the-best innovation and energy efficient designs in the Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry helping foster innovation in technology and building a cleaner and greener earth.

GVK MIAL receives ‘The Emerson Cup 2017’ award

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GVK CSIA receives the INFHRA-FM Excellence Awards 2017-18

GVK CSIA bags the prestigious ‘Best Logistics Service Provider award’

GVK CSIA received the INFHRA-FM Excellence Awards 2017-18 under the category of ‘Ecological sustainability’, for the implementation of green initiative, “Green Seal Certified Products & Waterless Urinals Programme” held in Mumbai on 23rd February, 2018. INFHRA is an industry body and member based organization representing Infrastructure, Facility Management, Human Resource & Realty industry on all national and local bodies to be able to convey industry viewpoints, as also communicate and debate issues relating to public-private partnerships for economic daevelopment. A total of twenty one nominations were received under this category from prominent facility management operators and infrastructure developers. GVK CSIA had listed for the implementation of green initiative for ‘Green Seal Certified Products & Waterless Urinals Programme’ for reduction of water uptake for cleansing and sanitation purposes and it is the first of its kind, to be implemented at any airport.

GVK CSIA bagged the prestigious ‘Best Logistics Service Provider award’ at the 7th Global Economic Summit on 22nd February, 2018 held in Mumbai. Mr. Manoj Singh, Senior Vice President and Head, MIAL Cargo, accepted the award from General Dr. V.K. Singh, Minister of State for External affairs in the presence of various government officials and representatives from Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The World Trade Centre Mumbai and All India Association of Industries (AIAI) jointly organized the 7th edition of the Global Economic Summit on the theme “Global Value Chains; Acceleration SME Growth and Development” from 22nd February to 24th February, 2018 at World Trade Centre, Mumbai.


GVK CSIA bags the ‘Favourite Airport Award’

GVK CSIA bagged the ‘Favourite Airport Award’ at the 7th Conde Nast Traveller India Readers’ Travel awards 2017 held in Delhi on 27 November, 2017. GVK CSIA was awarded for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and strikingly innovative architectural design that provides world-class facilities for passengers. The prestigious award was presented by Mr. Alex Kuruvilla, Managing Director, Conde Nast

India and Ms. DiviaThani, Editor, Conde Nast India in the presence of industry leaders, influencers, and marquee names from travel, tourism, and government bodies. Readers of Condé Nast Traveller India voted for their preferred Destinations, Airlines, Hotels, Spas, Airports and more, across 25 categories, based on their personal experiences. The winners were determined by a UK-based tabulation agency after being scored on several parameters unique to each category.

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GVK MIAL receives three awards at Honeywell Smart Building Awards 2017

GVK MIAL received three awards - ‘Greenest Building in India’, ‘Most Productive Building in India’ and ‘Smartest Largest Airport Building’ respectively at the prestigious 3rdHoneywell Smart Building Awards 2017 held in New Delhi. The awards were received by Mr. Rakesh Gupta, Senior Vice President, GVK MIAL. GVK MIAL won all three awards for the Terminal 2 as a smart building and its excellence in being green, safe and productive. Honeywell launched the Honeywell Smart Building Award, a first-of-its-kind global tool in India in 2015 to promote smart building awareness within India and measure a building’s smartness. It evaluates 15 technology asset groups in a building that make it green, safe, and productive based on the building assets’ overall capability, coverage, and uptime.

GVK CSIA received the ‘Outstanding Contribution in Airport Project’ award for T2 for the world class infrastructure and facilities for the travellers at the 7th EPC World Awards 2017 on 20 December, 2017. EPC World Awards are focused and dedicated to stimulate synergistic acceleration of growth and generating holistic efficiencies across the entire spectrum of Infrastructure, EPC and Construction.

GVK CSIA receives the ‘Outstanding Contribution in Airport Project’ award

GVK Foundation honoured at Indywood Excellence Awards

GVK Foundation bagged the CSR Excellence Award at the Indywood CSR Excellence Awards 2017 function in Hyderabad on 3rd December, 2017. These awards recognize the prodigious efforts and contributions of organizations, entrepreneurs, technocrats and academicians to their industry through their ideas, concepts and innovations. GVK Foundation was awarded for outstanding contribution towards social development and Corporate Social Responsibility. Indywood CSR Awards are being organized to honor and recognize responsible and sustainable CSR practices by an organization / an individual that has set new standards for others to follow.

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GVK EMRI Receives ‘Best Ambulance Service’ award

GVK EMRI - Uttarakhand Team was honored at TV100 Healthcare Excellence Awards 2018 on 23rd Janurary, 2018 held in Uttarakhand for providing ‘Best Emergency Services’ in the state. Shri Madan Kaushik, Hon’ble Minister for Urban Development and Housing of Uttarakhand presented the award to Mr Manish Tinku, State Head-GVK EMRI, Uttarakhand in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri. Trivendra Singh Rawat and other dignitaries. GVK EMRI 108 service has provided emergency service to over 12.50 lakh people since inception and over 31500 lives were saved in the State with the help of 140 ambulances including 98 Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram ambulances for Mother & Child.

Gold Certification for TAJ GVK

TAJ GVK has set a global benchmark in hospitality for environmental sustainability with five of its hotels (Taj Banjara, Taj Chandigarh, Taj Deccan, Taj Krishna and Taj Club House) being awarded Gold Certification and Vivanta By Taj a Silver Certification by EarthCheck, an international leader in environmental benchmarking and certification on 3 April, 2018. EarthCheck is an international leader in environmental benchmarking and certification. This certification reflects TAJ GVK’s long standing and unflinching commitment to creating a better environment through sustainable best practices.

Rivea, the Franco-Italian Cuisine Specialty Restaurant at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai received the Times Food & Nightlife Award in the category of Best European/Global Cuisine Restaurant in Suburban Mumbai on 8 March, 2018 held in Delhi. The Award was received by Sous Chef Mr Amaresh Nandan and Restaurant Manager Mr Jayesh Garate. Rivea is a 60 cover restaurant specializing in Riviera Cuisine from South of France and North of Italy with dishes like Genovese Minestrone with Fresh Pesto, Classical Bouillabaisse with Garlic Brioche Croutons, Goat Cheese Ravioli and more. The restaurant includes Wine Enoteca with 110 Wine Labels and a Private Dining Room. The decor includes an Iris Crystal Chandelier and a Live Kitchen, which makes dining elegant and highly exclusive.

Best European Restaurant for Rivea at Taj Santacruz

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Health Talks on World AIDS Day at T2, GVK CSIA

GVK MIAL organizes Health Check-up Camp

In line with GVK MIAL’s CSR activities to raise awareness about key health issues, GVK MIAL Medical Services Department had organised an awareness talk on ‘HIV & AIDS- Myths & Facts” on the occasion of the World AIDS Day at Terminal 2 on 1st December, 2017 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS along with related diseases for the employees and stake holders. Dr Falguni Parikh, Consultant, Internal Medicine at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, briefed about the various myths and facts about HIV & AIDS to the participants. She also explained the various newer medicines available to cure HIV & AIDS. The health talk was followed by a question and answer session in which participants cleared their doubts about HIV & AIDS.

The Medical Services Department of GVK MIAL organized a free Health Checkup Camp in association with Criticare hospital, Mumbai on 6th & 7th October, 2017 at Airport Medical Centre of T2 at GVK CSIA for MIAL employees and all Airport stakeholders. Major (Retd) Dr Anand D More, GM & Head - Medical Services, GVK MIAL initiated and lead this noble deed for employees along with his team. During the camp various health check-ups were conducted, followed by consultation with an Ophthalmologist if required and consultation by General Physician to guide and prescribed further treatment as required by any employees. More than 337 participants took part in the health check-up camp from different departments of GVK MIAL along with employees from different stake holders.

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GVK MIAL sets new world record with single-runway

GVK MIAL set a new record on 24th November 2017, handling 969 flights movements, the highest in a 24-hour period eclipsing its previous best of 935 flights in May 2017 and becoming the world’s busiest amongst the single-runway facility airports overtaking London’s Gatwick airport that handled 757 flights per day. This means, one flight either takes off or lands at the Mumbai airport every 65 seconds.

GVK MIAL registered this record by handling number of unscheduled flights - charter flights, or private flights - rise. The single-runway Airport handled 50 flights in 60 minutes twice on Friday, taking the number to a whopping 969. However it has the capacity to handle 46 take offs and departures within 60 minutes. The record was made for the period

starting from 5.30 am on Friday to 5.30 am on Saturday.

All the leading cities like New York, London, Dubai and Singapore have more than one airport with multiple runways. GVK CSIA has also topped in terms of the number of passengers handled by catering around 47 million travellers in 2016-17 as against 44 million at Gatwick airport. This figure comes despite CSIA being the world’s most constrained airport where illegal squatters occupy one-third of the airport land. Described as one of the most challenging infrastructure projects ever, T2 was built without hampering operations at the existing terminal at what is considered India’s busiest and the world’s most constrained airport.

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Visa Promotion by Mumbai Duty Free

Mumbai Duty Free ran a special campaign for the passengers during March, 2018. All Visa cardholders who made a single transaction of INR 5,000 or above

stood a chance to win gift vouchers/cash back.

3 Storeys’ Movie Promotion at GVK CSIA

A campaign was run at Mumbai Duty Free Arrivals, promoting new movie - 3 Storeys that was released on 9th March, 2018. Passengers who shopped at Mumbai Duty Free Arrivals till 10 March, got a chance to win couple movie tickets.

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GVK CSIA completes Training for CBRN Emergencies

Mr G V Sanjay Reddy visits the GVK EMRI - UP

Mumbai Airport has been at the forefront of implementing globally benchmarked safety best practices. To improve the safety Airport Emergency Handlers (AEG) at GVK, CSIA completed the six day training program to enhance their preparedness to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. The six-day program consisted of lectures, field training as well as live demonstrations of detection and decontamination, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Apart from equipping the AEHs to handle CBRN emergencies, the training program also refreshed their training in the administration of medical first aid and initial psycho-social support to passengers using the Mumbai Airport. Experts from the field of safety and disaster management delivered lectures and held demonstrations on various related areas of CBRN emergency management. A total of 200 personnel were trained, which included week-long training of 50 participants representing various agencies responsible for O & M emergency handling and sensitization of 150 working level staff in a half-day program. The training program was conducted in collaboration with the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS). This training would enhance the skills of our Airport Emergency Handlers so that they would be ready and prepared for any challenges.

Mr G V Sanjay Reddy Vice Chairman, GVK, visited the GVK EMRI (UP) Office on January 15, 2018 along with Mr K Krishnam Raju, Director of GVK EMRI. Mr. Jitendra Walia, COO of GVK EMRI UP, Mr. Premil Shah, Deputy COO GVK EMRI UP and other departmental officers welcomed to Hon’ble Vice Chairman through bouquet of flowers. Mr Reddy had a meeting with all Heads of the departments at conference hall about the progress of 108/102 ambulance service in U.P. In addition to this, Mr Reddy conducted a comprehensive inspection of the 102 Ambulance Service Call Center and inquired about the working system. He also visited 181 Call Center and encouraged the working of Team Leader and Tele-Counselor. Mr Reddy congratulated all the employees, EMTs, Pilots and staff for providing the better services in the state.

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National Safety Week Campaign Gautami CCPP

Gautami CCPP conducted different awareness event on account of National Safety Week for employees and Outsourced workers like Safety Quiz and Safety Talks for Employees and Safety Quiz for Outsourced workers to make them aware about various safety measurements at work. Mr. P. V. Ravi Ram, General Manager of GVK Gautami CCPP had chaired the event and addressed the gathering. Safety Exhibition & Safety Skits were presented on the concluding day of ‘National Safety Week Campaign’ followed by Prize Distribution. Also Gautami CCPP employees participated in the rally organized by A. P. Factories Department and Godavari EHS Association on 04th March 2018 at Kakinada as a part of National Safety Week celebrations in the state.

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National Safety Week Campaign Jegurupadu CCPP

Jegurupadu CCPP conducted mock drill as a part of National Safety Week celebrations for the employees. Various events were conducted like competition for Safety Slogan, Essay Writing, and Safety Quiz competitions for the employees like Technicians/Professional Drivers /Garden Workers/House Keeping/Fire Brigade and Drawing competitions for their children. Mr. Y. Ramakrishna, Plant Head administered Safety Oath for the employees and contract technicians on the occasion of National Safety Week.

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First Aid training program at Jaipur Kishangarh Expressway

Deoli-Kota Expressway conducts training program

Team HR and admin department of Jaipur Kishangarh Expressway conducted a First Aid training program for all the employees and outsourced staff to create awareness about the various medical safety practices at the workplace. The main purpose of the training was to impart critical knowledge about First Aid and make them confident to manage any kind of an emergency effectively, without fear or confusion.

Deoli-Kota Expressway conducted a training program for route patrolling officers removing of unauthorized encroachments in ROW in the entire project corridor of Kishorpura toll plaza. All employees and associates have participated in the training to understand how to identify unauthorized movements in the ROW at toll plaza.

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GVK EMRI Andhra Pradesh launches Feeder Ambulances

GVK BIO at CPhi Worldwide

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N. Chandra Babu Naidu flagged off Feeder Ambulance Services at Secretariat, Velagapudi, Andhra Pradesh on 6th March, 2018 in the presence of Dr K. Srinivas Rao, Minister for Medical & Health, Mr Narayana, Minister for Urban and Municipal Administration, Dr Poonam Malakondaiah, Principal Secretary Health, Dr Jitendar Sharma, Health Advisor, Govt of AP. The officials demonstrated the facilities provided bt the Feeder Ambulance and informed

the Chief Minister that this service would be used in rural and tribal areas where the 108-Ambulance cannot reach. 12 categories of medical equipments, 5 categories of lifesaving drugs, 15 categories of consumables would be available in feeder ambulances. The main purpose of this Feeder Ambulance is to bring the patient to the main Ambulance from the areas where the main ambulance cannot reach in tribal and rural areas. Total 122 Feeder Ambulance vehicles would be pressed into service.

GVK BIO’s Chemical Development, Manufacturing and Analytical Solutions team participated at the CPhi Worldwide 2017 held in Frankfurt to showcase their capabilities at the event. More than 42,000 pharma professionals participated in the three day event along with over 2,500 exhibitors from 153 countries and also followed by 150 industry seminars on different topics on the pharmaceutical industry.

Hon’ble Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe launched the island wide expansion of the free 1990 Suwaseriya pre hospital care ambulance services on 3rd January, 2018. A Memorandum of Understanding to expand the service was signed by Indian high commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Sri Lankan Deputy Minister for National Policies and Economic Planning Harsha De Silva in Colombo at the Temple Trees in the presence of Dr GVK Reddy, Founder and Chairman, GVK. Since inception, the 1990 Suwaseriya Ambulance Service has provided emergency service to 57,159 people and 51,795 of them have been hospitalized. Of these, 13% were patients suffering from a heart attack and 18% were injured due to accidents. In July 2016, GVK EMRI Lanka began operations of the 1900 Suwaseriya service in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and assistance from the Government of India. The Prime Minister commended the 540 staff of 1990 and the people at GVK EMRI for their invaluable technical assistance to get the service running smoothly. GVK EMRI Lanka added another 209 ambulances and 1,300 Pilots, Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Response Officers across the island over the next few months.

GVK EMRI Chhattisgarh organized awareness program at Rajim Kumbh Mela in Gariyaband District from 31 January to 13 February, 2018 to inform them about the services provided by the toll free help line no 108 in the state. The GVK EMRI team demonstrated certain programs and facilities to the villagers and other pilgrims that 108 provides for all kinds of emergency services free of cost whenever they face an emergency. Currently GVK EMRI is providing services in the state with the help of 238 Ambulances and has handled more the 16 lakh emergencies since inception. The 13 Rajim Kumbh Mela was organized by the Government of Chhattisgarh and this Kumbh Mela is the biggest congregation in Chhattisgarh.

GVK EMRI Lanka expansion

GVK EMRI Chhattisgarh organizes awareness program

Recognitions Events


Taj Group highly believes in providing equal leisure opportunity to the children and makes their future bright as they are the future of our country. HR department of Taj Deccan organized an event by inviting the kids of all the associates to celebrate the Children’s Day with full passion and excitement. Many activities were organized like Tattoo Paining for kids, Painting Competition, and Dance Competition along with various fun games like Musical Chairs. All the kids were eager to participate in various games and competitions to win the many more prizes for themselves. Many gifts were given to kids for their enthusiasm and motive them.

Taj Banjara celebrated Children’s Day with much enthusiasm and gaiety to boost the moral energy of the associate’s children and their families. They invited the children along with their families of all the associates from different departments to celebrate this occasion. Many fun games activities were organized along with painting competition and movie screening in the associate hall of hotel premises. Fruit cake and snacks were served to them to make the moment more joyful and cheerful. Personalized certificate were also distributed to every children to motivate them and feel them proud for their various activates.

Children’s Day Celebration


Taj Banjara

Taj Deccan

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Jegurupadu CCPP

Goindwal Sahib TPP

Team HR & Admin department at different projects site celebrated the New Year eve and organized a get together for the employees and their families as a part the employee engagement initiatives on 31st December, 2017 to celebrate new year eve and welcome the New Year. Various activities like food courts, game zone, dance and cultural programs were organized along with the dinner for all the employees. All the senior executives along with employees and their families enjoyed the open air dance floor along with other activities like dance act for Children and musical chairs.

‘New Year Eve’ Celebrations at various locations


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Goindwal Sahib TPP

GVK EMRI

GVK BIO

Team HR & Admin department at different projects site celebrated the New Year eve and organized a get together for the employees and their families as a part the employee engagement initiatives on 31st December, 2017 to celebrate new year eve and welcome the New Year. Various activities like food courts, game zone, dance and cultural programs were organized along with the dinner for all the employees. All the senior executives along with employees and their families enjoyed the open air dance floor along with other activities like dance act for Children and musical chairs.

‘New Year Eve’ Celebrations at various locations


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Decoration and lighting made the Christmas celebration livelier and enhanced the festive mood of the passengers at the airport. The Commercial team of GVK CSIA decorated the area of both the terminals

with the décor elements like Christmas tree, fairies with trumpets and wagons.


Christmas Celebrations @GVK

GVK CSIA

Snow village was prepared by commercial team of GVK CSIA to celebrate Christmas Festivities at Baker Street, T2 domestic departures. The snow village was made from around 1,000 whites’ egg, 50 kgs sugar and 20 kgs ginger bread. Passengers participated in this interesting activity to make the very innovative

snow village with full enthusiasm.

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Snow village

Christmas Décor

To enhance festivities,a Santa Parade was organized at T1 and T2 by the Commercial team of GVK CSIA. Santa and his elves greeted the passengers in both the terminals and the passengers danced with Santa on

the tunes of carol singers.


Christmas Celebrations @GVK

GVK CSIA

As part of Christmas tradition, cake mixing session was organized by commercial team of GVK CSIA at Baker Street area of T2 domestic departures. Passengers participated and

joined the activity at the fullest. Many passengers won silver coins which were mixed with the raw materials of the cake.

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Cake mixing session

Santa Parade


GVK ONE

GVK ONE mall dazzled with vibrant Christmas decorations that created a warm ambience on the occasion of Christmas. A large Christmas tree was installed at the main area of the mall which was

decorated with colourful ornaments like candles, goodies and glass baubles etc. Also, there were beautiful hollies, reindeers, wreaths and snowflakes on display. Carol singing was also organized at the mall to keep

the shoppers and visitors engaged, so that they could enjoy the celebrations.

Taj DeccanTeam Taj Deccan started Christmas celebrations from 15th December, 2017 onwards and a beautiful Christmas tree was placed in the lobby area of the hotel which was the centre of attraction for all the guests. The Ginger Bread house was prepared by Taj Deccan’s Chefs. All the guests appreciated the

decoration and the elaborate menu which was organized on 25th December, 2017, as a part of Christmas celebrations.

Taj Club HouseTeam Taj Club house organized a special décor

on the occasion of Christmas celebrations for the employees at associate dining hall of the hotel premises. A special lunch was served for all the

employees.

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Taj Santacruz

Taj Banjara GVK EMRI Gujarat

Team Taj Santacruz hosted ‘Take-Off’ activities during the team break at the

associate dining hall on 23rd December, 2017 as a part of their Christmas

celebrations. All the associates from different departments participated in Take-Off’ and wore the colorful ritual

attire to make the celebrations livelier. Props were arranged by the team for the employees to decorate the entire area of the hotel premises. The Gingerbread house was handcrafted by a group of

Industrial Trainees as a part of their group project under the guidance of team’s

Bakery, Engineering and Housekeeping department of the Taj Santacruz.

Taj Banjara organized their exciting annual cake mixing ceremony as apart of starting the Christmas celebrations. Chef Vishwamitra led the ceremony along with

the kitchen brigade, hotel guests and other employees from different departments and

briefed them about the joyous tradition.

GVK EMRI Gujarat organized ‘Joy of Giving Week’ from 22nd December to 30th December, 2017 to celebrate

the Christmas in a unique way in the State. Different kind of activities and context were organized like ‘Thanks Giving by exchanging Gifts’, ‘Natural Beauty with in the Campus Photography Competition’, ‘Collage making Competition’,

‘Red & Black Day’, ‘Group Day’, ‘Twins Day’ and different other fun activities for the employees. All the employees from different part of State participated in the various activities and

enjoyed the fullest.

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Decorate Your Own Cake CompetitionGVK CSIA’s commercial team with the TFS team organized a ‘Decorate Your Own Cake

Competition’ at T1 on 14th December, 2017 for the passengers to give a unique experience for their creativity. Only four passengers could take part per session and they were provided different

raw materials like cake sponge, icing cream along with cake décor items to decorate their imaginative cake. Winners of the best cake decoration were rewarded with gift hampers.

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World Street Food Festival

Annual cricket tournament at GVK BIO GVK BIO organized the annual cricket tournament - GPL 2018 for the employees as a part of their employee engagement activities. Over 40 teams from Hyderabad and Bangalore participated in the tournament for 5 weeks to make it a huge success. The title for the year was clinched by Analytical Strikers in nail-biting finals with R&D Riders. Santosh Kumar and AV Gopal Krishna of R&D Riders team have emerged as the top wicket taker and highest scorer respectively. Apart from the cricketing action, the event also had an exclusive best logo competition that was bagged by the team XI LEOS.

The Commercial team of GVK CSIA in collaboration with TFS organized a World Street Food Festival at T1 Food Court area from 15th December, 2017 to 6th January, 2018 for the passengers. This Food festival provided different kinds of cuisine like American, Mexican,

Oriental and Chinese to the passengers.

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International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March, 2018. On this special day, various activities were planned for the women traveller at Mumbai Airport. Lite Bite Travel Foods (LBTF) executed a special campaign ‘surprise to women by the passengers’ at T2 domestic and international departures of Mumbai Airport. The passengers were asked to personally decorate a brownie and dedicate it to a special woman in their lives. The personalized brownie was hand delivered to the respective women along with a message from the passengers. The campaign was video recorded and can be accessed on www.facebook.com/GVKconglomerate/videos/748622952002859/

Travel Food Services (TFS) organized a special activity for the women travellers and employees in association with Fever 104 FM. A special get together and lunch was organized on 8th March 2018 at Travel Club Lounge, T1 and women shared their inspiring stories on their life and career. These bytes were aired on Fever 104 FM. RJs and bloggers were part of this activity.

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International Wome n’s Day CelebrationsGVK CSIA

GVK BIO

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International Wome n’s Day Celebrations

GVK EMRI

Vivanta by Taj

Taj Club House

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Holi CelebrationsGVK CSIA

GVK EMRI

Holi was celebrated with fun and fervour at Mumbai Airport. Travel Food Services (TFS) did a special buffet in all lounges with extensive sweets bar and Thandai as Holi special.

Ravi M Pol, GVK CSIA

MIAL Premier League - Season 4 Josh team of GVK CSIA organized MIAL premier league - Season 4 from 27th to 28th February, 2018 at Air India Sports Complex in Mumbai for their employees. Mr Kaustubh Mishra was the best bowler and Mr. Atul Thakur was the best Batsman for season IV. Team Superwomen’s and Team Top Guns are the winners and Team Eagle 380 was the runner up in this tournament. Total 8 teams Team Air Strikers, Team Aviators XI, Team Eagle 380, Team Jaguars, Team Sky Rangers, Team Super Women, Team Top Guns, Team Wing Warriors and Team Falcon XI participated in this tournament.


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Winner - Team Superwomen’s : Captain - Mansi Shivalkar

Winner - Team Top Guns : Captain - Manoj Singh

Atul Thakur - Best Batsman Kaustubh Mishra - Best Bowler

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Mr Jagat Ram Semwal from Shrinagar HEP invited was as a chief guest at the National Service Scheme camp and gave a speech on ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ and ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The camp was organized at the Government Inter College, Chamoli district in Uttarakhand which is supported and funded by the government of India.

Mr Jagat Ram Semwal Shrinagar HEP

Parents’ PrideIt was a proud moment for Mr Jagat Ram Semwal from Shrinagar HEP when his daughter Shreya Semwal topped in KG section in her school and was awarded with the trophy and a merit certificate by Father of Sanjo Convent School at the annual function of the school. Congratulations to Mr Jagat Ram Semwal and his daughter for this remarkable achievement.

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Manika Sinha our colleague from GVK EMRI Assam won the Mrs. International Global Energetic title in the recently concluded Mrs. International Global in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26th January 2018. She was declared

winner among 26 participants from 19 countries including Japan, Sri Lanka, Borneo Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Philippines, Mexico, Columbia, Myanmar, China and Thailand. She won the title after close and constant judging

by the jury for five days. Earlier she had won the Mrs. India Global International South title in the Mrs. India Global International Beauty pageant held on 18 August, 2017. Manika Sinha is working as an officer for GVK EMRI, 108

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Mrs International Global Energetic title for Ms. Manika Sinha

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