This year, the Republic Day Function was organised by Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) at the CISF Parade Ground. Amarendu Prakash, Director in-charge of BSL unfurled the tricolour in the presence of DIG (CISF) SS Mishra, Executive Directors, Chief General Managers and other senior officials of BSL & CISF.
During the Republic Day programme, a parade was done by the CISF Jawans along with one platoon each from BSL Security and Fire Services Departments. BSL’s Safety Engineering Department also presented a tableau on Road-Safety to create awareness on this topic. The CISF Jawans presented various combat drills which thrilled the audience while the Dog Show by their Dog Squad stealed the show with their exemplary performance.
DIC Prakash highlighted the achievements of the plant in the recent past including several new records in production and underlined the thrust areas for the current year. He said that BSL Collective has resolved to make Every Month, A Better Month which will reflect in all spheres of activities. He also underlined his commitment for betterment of civic amenities, upkeep of township, better facilities in Bokaro General Hospital and overall development of Bokaro.
During the function, DIC presented Prashasti Certificates to 65 employees belonging to the CISF, BSL Security and Fire Services departments. The Karmshree Director In-charge Trophy for Best Shift In-charge was presented to 12 employees of the plant, while the Dr BR Ambedkar Award was presented to the team of employees from I & A deptt of BSL and 22 other employees were presented the Suggestions Scheme Award. Prakash and other officials also paid floral tributes at the Shaheed Smarak in the CISF premises.
Later in the afternoon, a friendly cricket match was organized between Director In-charge-XI Vs DC-XI at the Cricket Stadium.