SM Vaidya, director (Refineries), IndianOil, paid homage to the freedom fighters who had sacrificed their lives for India. He said, “It is a day to salute the vision and wisdom of the architects of the Indian constitution. Our constitution respects and recognises the expectations and aspirations of billion of Indians. Our Indianness and love for the nation binds us.” Vaidya, lauded IOCians for their role in nation building and supporting the armed forces.
India’s 71st Republic Day was celebrated with fervour by BHEL at all its offices across the country. Dr Nalin Shinghal, CMD, BHEL unfurled the Indian tricolour at the company’s township in Noida. He addressed a large gathering of employees and their families. A march past and cultural programme was also organised on the occasion.
NHPC Limited, celebrated 71st Republic Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. The celebrations began with the unfurling of national flag and singing of national anthem at NHPC Office Complex, Faridabad. Speaking on the occasion, Ratish Kumar, chairman and managing director and director (Projects), NHPC extended his greetings to the entire NHPC family and said that it is a matter of great pride that India is the largest democracy in the world. He expressed his gratitude to all employees for their dedication and encouraged them to contribute further for bringing more laurels. The event was also attended by NK Jain, director (Personnel), MK Mittal, director (Finance) and Janardan Choudhary, director (Technical) and other senior officers and staff of NHPC.
The 71st Republic Day was celebrated with great zeal at all NTPC projects/stations. CK Mondol, RED (DBF and Hydro) and ED (PP &M) hoisted the national flag at NTPC Engineering Office Complex, Noida in the presence of senior officials. Mondol talked about the contribution of the freedom fighters towards the nation building on the occasion. He congratulated the children and ladies clubs across NTPC for bringing vibrancy to the celebrations.Occasion marked release of colorful balloons and a cultural program by children.
Manoj Mishra, chairman and managing director, NFL, hoisted the national flag on the occasion of 71st Republic Day celebrations at the corporate office, Noida.
The management professor, AK Saini of University School of Management Studies (USMS), IP University was recently conferred with coveted Fellow CSI Award at a function organised in Orissa. The award was given by the Chief Minister of Orissa, Navin Patnaik. Saini is recipient of many national and international awards for his outstanding contribution in the field of academics, innovation and research. He is also holding the charge of director — Development and University — Industry Interaction Cell of the University.
Punjab National Bank celebrated the Republic Day at the PNB headquarters, where MD and CEO of PNB, CH SS Mallikarjuna Rao hoisted the national flag. As part of its CSR initiative, Rao presented financial assistance of Rs 1,00,000 to Delhi Council for Child Welfare (DCCW).