National flag was unfurled amidst various cultural functions on the occasion of Republic Day. The day was observed with great patriotism across Bokaro district on Sunday.
Many colorful events organised at schools, offices, clubs and other places including district administrative office, JAP, BIADA, Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), Vedanta-Electrosteel Steels Limited (ESL), BCCL and CCL’s units on the eve of this great national festival.
National flag was unfurled by the Deputy Commissioner Bokaro Mukesh Kumar at JAP ground. Many administrative officials and employees got facilitated on this eve for their outstanding contribution and devotion to work. About 16 colourful tableaux with varied themes rolled down in which District Information and Public Relations Department, Bokaro got the first place while DRDA got second position. Trophy was awarded by DC Bokaro on this eve.
CEO of Vedanta-Electrosteel Steels, Pankaj Malhan unfurls the national flag in plant premises. Speaking on the occasion Malhan urges all mass to work not only for your personnel and profession goals but also towards fulfilling Dr Ambedkar and Gandhiji’s vision for developed and self-sufficient India. “We all must take responsibility and commitments to put our best foot forward, work cohesively to uplift our nation and make this a reality,” he added.
The Republic Day function was organised by SAIL’s BSL at the MKM Stadium.
BSL’s CEO RC Shrivastava hoisted the tricolour where several senior officers including the enthusiastic gathering of residents of the township were present there. In his address, the CEO highlighted the achievements of the plant during the last year and also about the future plans of the plant while addressing this eve. He reiterated the need of conserving water and exhorted all present to extend their support in this campaign.
Speaking on the occasion Shrivastava also acknowledged the contribution of different sections of the society in building and shaping the future of the steel plant and sought their continued support for the progress of the plant.
During the function, a total of 158 personnel from the CISF, BSL Security and Fire Services personnel were awarded the ‘Prashasti Certificates’ by the chief guest for their outstanding contribution and devotion to duty.
A colourful cultural programme was also presented by students of BSL as well as public schools in the stadium followed by a tableau on Safety and Fire Services. Members of the Mahila Samiti distributed fruits among the patients on this eve.