Gopal Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Central Coalfields limited (CCl) hoisted the Tricolour at Mahatma Gandhi Krirangan, Gandhinagar to mark country’s 66th Republic Day. Singh before delivering his speech inspected the parade, in which security guards of CCl, jawans of the Army Band, CISF and students of DAV and Gyanodaya School, Gandhinagar participated.
There was a band display by an Army contingent. CMD awarded the security personnel and school students for their outstanding performance. CMD announced cash award of Rs15,000 each to DAV Gandhinagar School and Gyanodaya School. DK Ghosh, Director (Finance) and his spouse R Ghosh, Pramila Singh (wife of CMD), Arvind Prasad, Chief Vigilance Officer and his spouse S Prasad, S Sahay DIG, CISF, representatives of trade unions, Chief General Managers and General Managers, HODs and employees witnessed Republic Day function with their families.
Singh while delivering his speech pointed out the performance of the company and its ongoing CSR activities. He explained about the company’s commitment towards ‘Kayakalp Yojnayen,’ which is aimed at providing basic amenities to the villagers, employees of the company and all stakeholders in all areas of the company. He talked about Samadhan Kendra, Aapka Darbar, education through CCl’s Ke lal, setting up a ITI institute at Bhurkunda , training for drivers, farmers’ training, women tailoring, upgradation of medical facilities at Gandhinagar Hospital etc.
He also informed that the company has witnessed 13 per cent and 5 per cent growth in production and dispatch compared to last year respectively. He also stressed that the CCl is the only subsidiary of Coal India ltd. which has registered 64 per cent growth in Over Burden Removal compared to last year. Singh met the Chief Minster, Jharkhand to brief him about the company’s performance and other issues. CMD CCl also hoisted the national flag at Gandhinagar Hospital. DK Ghosh, Director (Finance) unfurled the national flag at CCl Headquarter (Darbhanga House).
Addressing the gathering, he said CCl will beon the top by 2020 and it is committed to meet the energy requirement of the country. Pramila Singh, R Ghosh and other doctors distributed fruits among the patients at Gandhinagar Hospital. Republic Day was also celebrated at Jawahar Nagar Colony, Rajendra Nagar Colony, Central hospitals and all areas of the company.