Central Coalfields limited on Monday felicitated widows and family members of martyrs to mark the ongoing celebration of 70 years of Indian Parliamentary Democracy here at Mahatma Gandhi Kridaangan, Gandhi Nagar Colony, Ranchi. The company has organised a five-day long “Exhibition cum seminar ” on 'New India- We Resolve to Make' in association with Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, supported by DAVP and Song & Drama Division (Ministry of Information & Broadcasting).
Director (Pers), CCl RS Mahapatro was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Chief Medical Services (CCl) Dr. R R Sinha, Dr. R K Singh, Dr. C P Dhan, Vinita Sharan, Sunita Mehta and others were present during the felicitation ceremony.
The widows and family members who were felicitated include Shushma Shukla, mother of lt Colonel Sankalp Shukla; Urmila Kerketta, widow of Praveen Nayak Vishwa Kerketa; Bablu Marandi, brother of martyr l. Nayak Bihari Marandi; Suchita Tirkey, widow of martyred Havildar Prabhu Sahay Tirky, Goreti Tirkey, mother of Saheed Kuldeep lakra; Anastasia Horo, widow of Saheed Francis Horo.
Addressing the gathering Mahapatro said,“Though these families have lost their husbands and sons, events like this show the entire nation is standing with them. I salute the mothers who gave birth to these brave hearts. Our army is one of the best in the world.”
He further said that the sacrifices of these brave hearts are unmatched and will echo in India’s fame records. “Indian Army is the backbone of our national security. Soldiers are the ones who deserve the credit to uphold the freedom of India and maintaining national integrity,” Mahapatro emphasised
A dance and skit competition was also organised for the children, wherein around 145 students in 45 teams participated and performed their best. The day ended up with a cultural programme and magic show presented by a team of Sound & Drama Division. On the concluding day (12th Sep) of function, CCl is organising seminar on “Indian Parliamentary Democracy and role of media in Society, debate competition, etc..