NDMC officials led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb, Dr BR Ambedkar on his 127th Birth anniversary here on Friday. Director (Technical), NMDC as Chief Guest, Dr TRK Rao, Director (Commercial), NMDC, RK Satpathy, Director (Production), NMDC, Sandeep Tula, Director (Personnel), NMDC were the Guests of Honour on the occasion. G Siva Rama Krishna, General Secretary and B Hanumantha Rao, President of the NMDC SC/ST Employees Welfare Association along with executive members were also present. At the outset Chief Guest, Guests of Honour and other dignitaries unveiled and garlanded new statue of Dr BRAmbedkar and lit the lamp.
NK Nanda while addressing the gathering appealed to bring a change in the society by following the principles laid down by Dr BR Ambedkar and imbibe at least one principle of Baba Saheb in the life of our children this would give moral satisfaction to parents and would also enable the children to understand the importance of respect to elders and the society. Dr BR Ambedkar's role is of pivotal importance in framing Indian Constitution and upliftment of downtrodden people and also emphasised on the principles of oneness and equality.
Dr TRK Rao, Director (Commercial) in his speech emphasized to follow ideals and principles of Dr BR Ambedkar in eradication of Social Inequality, bringing in human equality and liberation of minds to understand humans reforms. PK Satpathy, Director (Production) emphasized on to follow Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's principles of humanity and fight against social discrimination and inequality. He also said that more focus should be given on women empowerment in this present society. He said that the BHIM APP (Bharat Interface for Money) is named after Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar as a mark of respect by the present Government.
Sandeep Tula, Director (Personnel) in his speech said that life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is a source of inspiration for all citizens' of India. His determination, dedication and think big attitude gave new dimension to India and for its new generations. G Siva Rama Krishna, General Secretary gave a brief about the activities of the SC/ST association of NMDC and its contribution in the welfare of the employees. The function was attended by employees along with their family members making it a grand success.