Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at the Mohan Kumar Mangalam stadium. Bokaro Steel Plant’s (BSl) CEO, Anutosh Maitra unfurled the tri colour.
Maitra in his speech reiterated that despite difficult times in the global steel market, the Indian economy is on a recovery path which will boost domestic steel consumption in the long run.
Expressing optimism in team BSl’s capabilities, Maitra listed the achievements of
the plant in the areas of production, techno-economic parameters and CSR during the last fiscal.
During the function, Maitra presented Prashasti Certificates to 57 personnel belonging to CISF, BSl Security, Fire Services and others. Besides, he also presented the Bokaro Steel Excellence Award to 142 employees of Bokaro Steel for their commendable performance in their area of work.
The large gathering witnessed a colourful parade by CISF and NCC cadets. The stadium reverberated with a patriotic song sung by the children of Bokaro Ispat Vidyalaya.
The CISF put up a brilliant display of one minute combat drills which was immensely appreciated by the gathering. The day ended on a happy note with the CISF band playing the Bokaro Geet.
The CEO along with other dignitaries including the President of Mahila Samiti and other members visited the Bokaro General Hospital (BGH) and distributed fruits to the patients. He also inaugurated the Operating Vitreo-Retinal Surgery Microscope in the Eye OT of the hospital.
Members of Mahila Samiti, Bokaro and Bokaro Steel Officers’ Association also unfurled the tricolor on the occasion of Independence Day. later in the day, a friendly football match was organized between CEO’s XI and DC’s XI.
Beside others DIG CISF Shrikant Kishore, EDs, GMs and senior officers from the plant, Mahila Samiti President. Manjula Maitra, Birhor children adopted under Gyan Jyoti Yojna, Awardees, and School children were present during the celebrations.