As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, the countrymen have all been united with a feeling of patriotism. This Independence Day seems special to many as it is coming at a time when the nation is collectively coming out of the shackles of Covid-19 pandemic. Thus with Nation Independence Day was organised by Bokaro Steel Plant with great enthusiasm at Mohan Kumar Mangalam Stadium where the Director-in-Charge of the BSL Amarendu Prakash unfurled the national flag and took the salute. DIG, CISF Saugata Rai was also present on the stage with him. Executive Director of BSL, CGM, other senior officers, steel workers, children and Bokaro residents were also present in large numbers during the function. In his address, DIC Prakash congratulated everyone on the 75th anniversary of independence and said that the steel industry plays an important role in the progress of any nation. He said that SAIL and Bokaro Steel Plant are also playing their role continuously for the last 50 years in nation building. He also congratulated all the steel workers for the best performance in the entire SAIL by Bokaro Steel Plant last year and also highlighted the contribution of the Jharkhand Group of Mines and Colliery Division in this achievement.
The Director-in-Charge said that Bokaro Steel Community Development, along with business, is also fully committed to the development of this city and providing better medical facilities. While discussing this point, he said that many works of road, electricity supply and maintenance are going on in the township and the remaining works will also be completed. Apart from this, he also announced to set up a Municipal Solid Waste Management Plant and a sewage treatment plant in the township in this financial year. He said that the entire road network, electrical and drainage system of the township is being repaired in a phased manner.
DIC BSL further said that 38 new doctors will be reinstated in BGH soon, including Specialists and Super Specialists. Birsa Munda Excellence Award was given by the DIC BSL to 203 personnel in the Independence Day function. Apart from this, 58 personnel of CISF and BSL Security were also given certificates of appreciation. After the main function, DIC Prakash also inaugurated Intra Uterine Insemination and Andrology Lab, a new facility for infertility treatment at Bokaro General Hospital. In parallel on the occasion of 15th August, the Director-in-Charge inaugurated the renovated main gate of Bokaro Steel Plant and also planted trees in the Participatory Garden In the afternoon, a friendly football match was played between the Director-in-Charge XI and Deputy Commissioner XI at Kumar Mangalam Stadium.