New Delhi: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a leading name in the Indian oil and gas sector, has been conferred with the prestigious Mahatma Award for HR Excellence. The award ceremony was held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, to commemorate organizations demonstrating outstanding commitment to human resource practices and social responsibility.
Recognizing Excellence in HR and Social Initiatives
The Mahatma Award for HR Excellence recognizes MRPL’s consistent efforts in building robust human resource systems, employee-centric welfare measures, and meaningful community outreach programs. The company has been lauded for creating a positive work environment, enhancing employee engagement, and aligning HR strategies with long-term sustainability goals.
Instituted in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, the Mahatma Awards honour individuals and organizations that contribute significantly to social impact, humanitarian work, and sustainable practices. These awards serve as a benchmark for excellence in leadership, ethics, and public service.
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Award Presentation by Eminent Dignitaries
The award was jointly presented by Mr. A. Annamalai, Director of the National Gandhi Museum, Rajghat, and Mr. Amit Sachdeva, the Founder of the Mahatma Award. Both dignitaries acknowledged MRPL’s integrated approach to employee well-being and its role in promoting inclusive development in its operational regions.
MRPL Leadership Receives the Award
Accepting the award on behalf of MRPL were Mr. Krishna Hegde Miyar, Group General Manager (HR), Mr. Sandesh J Cutinho Prabhu, Chief General Manager (Operations), and Mr. Kasiviswanadham Malla, Manager (HR). The team expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed MRPL’s ongoing commitment to enriching lives through strong HR policies and sustainable development initiatives.
About MRPL
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. Located in Mangaluru, Karnataka, MRPL is a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The company operates a state-of-the-art refinery with a capacity of 15 MMTPA and is known for its high-quality petroleum products and sustainable business practices. MRPL is also recognized for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, employee-friendly policies, and efforts toward environmental conservation.
