Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD), Central Coalfield Limited, Gopal Singh hoisted the Tricolour at Mahatma Gandhi Krindangan, Gandhinagar, Ranchi to mark the celebration of 71st Republic Day. Singh also hoisted the Tricolour at Kayakalp public school, Bukru in Ranchi.
Director (Tech/Oprns) VK Srivastava, Director Tech (P&P), Bhola Singh, Director(Finance) NK Aggarwal, DIG, CISF SS Mishra, General Managers and HODs from CCL headquarters, Doctors, representatives of the trade union, retired employees and other stakeholders were present to grace the occasion. Arpita Club president Pramila Singh was also present to grace the occasion. Most of the directors were present along with their family.
CMD, CCL inspected the parade comprising CCL security personnel, CISF Jawans, SISF Jawans, Army Band, students of DAV Gandhinagar, Gyanodaya School. Tricolor balloons were released by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries.
Singh, in his address, touched on a range of topics including how the development scenario in the country has changed since independence and how the constitution was implemented. He also talked about the importance of coal which is meeting energy requirement of nation. He reiterated the objective of CCL is an overall development of villagers, downtrodden and workforce for inclusive growth. Singh talked about the achievements of the company in various spheres and the future objectives it aims to achieve.
In his address, he also talked about vision of Prime Minister about, “Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas and Sabka Vikas” in which every citizen belongs, participates and prospers. He further talked about the Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi’s support to Coal India to bring down coal imports to zero in coming years. The CMD said that coal is being produced by CCL to meet aspirations of children as they need forum for empowering them through CSR activities initiated by the company.
Director(P&P) Bhola Singh hoisted flag at CCL Headquarters, Darbhanga House as well as Gandhinagar Central Hospital.