The NTPC Talcher Kaniha celebrated the 75th year of Independence on the theme “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” with full patriotic fervour by following Covid-19 protocols.
Chief guest Executive Director (Talcher Kaniha) K Srinivasa Rao hoisted the National Flag followed by singing of the National Anthem by participants. KS Rao received CISF guard of honour followed by inspection of the parade. Addressing the gathering, Rao paid rich tributes to the sacrifice made by great freedom fighters and recalled their glorious contribution during the freedom struggle.
During the address, ED(Talcher Kaniha) listed down the feats achieved by Talcher Kaniha and praised the team work of employees and associates working in tandem to ensure uninterrupted power to the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said that NTPC Kaniha is performing well in all areas of plant operation and ash utilisation. He also appreciated the entire hospital team for their life saving efforts during ongoing pandemic and efforts towards vaccination of employees, family members, CISF, associates and contract workers.He added that NTPC Kaniha has undertaken various CSR activities with special thrust on efforts to counter the menace of Covid-19.
On this occasion, Rao along with senior officials, representatives of unionsand associations, SC/ST Association and Ladies Club members presented Meritorious Awards to 66 employees, Power Excel Award to six employees, Safety award to contract workers and Manveeyata Puraskar to 21 employees.
The CISF employees were also awarded for their contribution. School bags were distributed to 120 students of the nearby primary school.