The Barsua Iron Mines (BIM) belonging to the Odisha Group of Mines (OGM) of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) recently organised a mega Inter School Cultural fiesta at the Tensa Ispat High School playground. The grand cultural event involving school children was organised as part of the CSR initiative of OGM aimed at promoting culture and celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark the 75 glorious years of Indian Independence. Mr. P K Rath, CGM In-charge (Mines) was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the function. Mr. Malla Srinivasu, CGM (RP &E), RSP, Mrs. Anita Purty, Sarpanch (Tensa Gram Panchayat) and other officers of BIM were present on the occasion. The dignitaries handed over prizes to the winners of Song and Dance competitions. In all 8 schools of BIM and its peripheral areas took part in the competitions.
The Group Dance competition performed on recorded songs was based on the theme of patriotism. DAV Public School, Tensa emerged as the winner of the event and bagged the champion’s trophy. Ispat High School, Tensa and Ispat High School, Barsua were the 2nd and 3rd third prize winners respectively.
In the solo song competition the first, second and third prize winners of the Junior Group were Lipsarani Pagal (DAV Public School), Aditi Surjhalia (Tensa Basti School) and Omm Priya Pradhan (DAV Public Schoool, Tensa) respectively. In the Senior Group the wimmers of the competition in order of merit were Arya Abhilasha Lenka (DAV Public School Tensa), Ansu Sethi (Ispat High School, Tensa) and Afrin Nisat (DAV Public School, Tensa). Each of them were given a trophy and a certificate.The function was coordinated by Mr. Amiya Rout, Assistant Manager (BIM, KIM & Taldihi).