Central Coalfields limited today celebrated centenary of Champaran Satyagraph of 1917 at its headquarters, CCl Darbhanga House, Ranchi that had opened a new phase in the National Movement against the British regime. At area level, celebrations of ChamparanSatyagraph started on 15 April and culminated on 19th April, 2017.
Chief Guest of the function was Devdas Aptey, former Rajya Sabha MP. CCl CMD Gopal Singh; Director(Finance) D K Ghosh; , Director(Pers) R S Mahapatro; Chief Vigilance Officer A K Shrivastava, representatives of trade unions, followers of Gandhiji (Tana Bhagat from Gumla district), area GMs, GMs/HODs from headquarters and others were present on the occasion.
Apteyin his address shared his personal views that entry of Mahatma Gandhi into the freedom Movement and birth of Pandit Deendaya Upadhyaya was the start of new phase in the history of Indian politics that led to Independence of India. He further explained how Gandhiji met common people as well as prominent freedom fighters to espouse the cause of indigo farmers, who were exploited by British colonial planters.
Singh in his address said that Mahatma Gandhi has gave the concept of non-violence as a significant tool to fight against the British regime, 100 years ago. Similarly, Pandit Deendayal Upadhayay too was visionary and his idea of “Antyodaya” meaning uplifting of the weakest section of the society. Singh said that CCl has been maintaining its growth of momentum of double digit in coal production in last three consecutive years, which is one of the highest in coal mining companies of the country. He further said that CCl has able to achieve this growth due to support from the stakeholders and implementing concept of Inclusive growth.
Employees from 12 areas as well as Central Workshop, Barkakana were felicitated by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries for their outstanding performance in FY 2017-18. Two employees- Jawahar Jha, Sports Manager and Phelomina Minz, matron, Gandhinagar Hospital- both of them were superannuated from their services on 30 April, were also felicitated.