A plantation programme was organised in front of the office premises of the Central GST Commissionerate at the Civil Township, Rourkela on Thursday.
Central GST Commissioner Vijay Risi inaugurated the programme by planting a sapling in front of the office. In his inaugural speech, Risi suggested that everybody should plant a tree in his premises to save the environment.
Besides, he requested all the officers to conserve energy and fuel as far as possible and give a supporting hand to the development of the country.
Joint Commissioner Debjyoti Chakravarty also planted a sapling and informed that various activities are undertaken by the Central GST Commissionerate, Rourkela, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He also informed that the Quit India Movement was launched by the Father of the Nation on August 8, 1942 and so, the day has a special importance.
Assistant Commissioner Debasis Kar, Pawan Kumar Meena, Chief Accounts Officer C Jawahar Babu, Superintendent Dharambir Kumar , PK Kujur, Barun Kumar Biswas and Sunil Kumar also planted saplings in front of the office. The officials of the State Forest Department extended necessary assistance.
Assistant Commissioner Debasis Kar, Chief Accounts Officer Babu and Superintendent Sarangi among others coordinated.
Notably, acting upon the directions of the Central Government, all Government offices in the country are celebrating 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with various activities from October 2018 to October 2020. In this regard, the Central GST Commissionerate, Rourkela is undertaking a number of activities.