Republic Day was observed with great patriotism across the twin districts in Bokaro and Dhanbad on Saturday.
National flags were unfurled amidst various cultural functions, organised at offices, schools and other places including district administrative office, JAP, BIADA, Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), Electrosteel-Vedanta Steels Plant, CTPS a unit of DVC, BCCL and CCL’s units on this occasion.
The Republic Day function was organised by SAIL’s BSL at the MKM Stadium. BSL’s CEO PK Singh hoisted the tricolour were several senior officers including the enthusiastic gathering of residents of the township were present.
During the function, a total of 54 personnel from the CISF, BSL Security and Fire Services personnel were awarded the ‘Prashasti Certificates’ by the chief guest for their outstanding contribution and devotion to duty. Another six BSL officers were presented the CEO’s Trophy for best Shift in charge by the chief guest. In his address, the CEO highlighted the achievements of the plant during the last year and also spoke about the future plans of the plant. He said that BSL has made a spectacular turn around in fiscal 2018-19 after a gap of two years.
Singh said that BSL has emerged as the new flag bearer among SAIL plants and is set to attain greater heights in the future.
He thanked all sections of the society and the Government for supporting BSL in its development path.
He also acknowledged the contribution of different sections of the society in building and shaping the future of the steel plant and sought their continued support for the progress of the plant.
On the occasion of Republic Day several new facilities were inaugurated in Bokaro General Hospital (BGH) including upgraded and renovated MG-3 Ward as Medical ICU, One new echo machine and three new anesthesia workstations.