India is celebrating 75th year of Independence. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

In this context, BHEL Bhopal is celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” from January 10 to 16, 2022.  As a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations, inauguration of Exhibition on ''Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle'' at BHEL Bhopal & Presentation on "Idea Generation Challenge" on Sanrachna Portal was organised through online mode.

On the occasion Chief Guest Arun Goel, Secretary, HI (GOI) joined the program virtually from New Delhi. Nalin Singhal, Chairman & Managing Director; Functional Director; Executive Directors, General Managers and other senior officials of units of BHEL joined the program virtually from different locations of the Country. Program was also webcasted live on Internet.

Inaugural Speech was given by Sushil Kumar Baveja, GM & Head, BHEL Bhopal. This was followed by recitation of BHEL Anthem. Message of Minister (Heavy Industries) Govt. of India & Minister of State (Heavy Industries) Govt. of India "Message" on AKAM was read by Binoy Kumar, AGM (HR).

Thereafter, inauguration of Exhibition on ''Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle'' from Madhya Pradesh was done virtually by Secretary (Heavy Industries). This was followed by brief commentary on Unsung Heroes namely Tantia Bhil, Avantibai Lodhi, Sadad Khan, Jhalkari Bai, Bhagirath Silawat, Raja Shankar Shah, Bhima Nayak, Kuwar Raghunath Shah, Sahodra Bai Rai and Raja Bakhtawar Singh by unveiling the “Picture Gallery of Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle” at Pragati Deergha (Progress Gallery).

During the ceremony Amitabh Dubey, AGM (HRD) and Arvind Tiwary, Sr. Engr (HRD) explained the replica or model of in-house manufactured various heavy industrial products on display.

Program was concluded after the Presentation on "Idea Generation Challenge” by Corporate Strategic Management Group.