On the occasion of the 125th Birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on Thursday, members of the Bhilai Steel Plant Collective paid rich tributes and remembered his contributions at a ceremony held at Kala Mandir, Civic Centre here.
S Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer, Bhilai Steel Plant graced the occasion as chief guest. l T Sherpa, ED (P&A), PK Sinha, ED (Mines-Rowghat), S K Saha, ED (Mines), Shri PS Bhadauria, ED (MM) and Sunil Kumar Ramteke, Chairman SAIl SC/ST Employees Federation were present as special guests, a BSP press release informed.
Also present were general managers, senior officers, office bearers of BSP SC/ST Association, teachers and students in large numbers.
At the outset the chief guest and special guests garlanded the portrait of Dr Ambedkar and lit the traditional lamp.
Speaking on the occasion, BSP CEO Chandrasekaran paid rich tributes to Dr Ambedkar for his many contributions especially his leadership in drafting the constitution of India and his work in fostering equality.
He stressed on maintaining relationships and continuing dialogue to ensure that Dr Ambedkar’s vision of India is achieved.
Welcoming the guests at the outset, lT Sherpa, ED (P&A) said that the Constitution drafted by Dr Ambedkar has for the last six decades been a strong testimony of being the framework for India to progress as a nation.
On this occasion, Sunil Kumar Ramteke, l Umakant, GM(I&A) and Advisor, BSP SC/ST Association addressed the gathering and shed light on various facets of Ambedkar and his contribution to the nation.
Rachna, student of Senior Secondary School-7 and Isha Nandi, student of SS School, Sector-10 outlined the life and teachings of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. Komal Prasad, General Secretary, presented the annual report of the BSP SC/ST Association.
Chandrasekran released the Souvenir of BSP SC/ST Employees Association on the occasion. He gave away cash awards to meritorious toppers amongst SC/ST students Aditya Bamane (SSS-VII)and Navin Srimali (SSS-X) of Class XII and Class X toppers Ku.Unnati Ghabarde and Ku Seema, both of Senior Secondary School, Sector-10.