

The 63rd half yearly meeting of the Town Official language Committee (TOlIC), Mangaluru was held at Corporation Bank on November 9. Jai Kumar Garg, MD and CEO, Corporation Bank and Chairman of TOlIC, Mangaluru chaired the meeting.
Jai Kumar Garg appreciated the joint effort of all member offices in conducting various competitions and Hindi Day celebrations in a befitting manner which created a conductive atmosphere for implementation of official language. He urged to maintain this atmosphere by conducting various Hindi programmes throughout the year. He expressed that Mangalore TOlIC can be taken to greater heights with the support and team spirit of member offices.
Gopal Murli Bhagat, Executive Director of the bank stressed upon the importance of regional languages and to promote Hindi giving due importance to all Indian languages as well. He also stressed that TOlIC should involve itself in the activities of society so that common man can also be benefited with its activities.
Rakesh Srivastava, General Manager, Corporation Bank appreciated the concerted effort of member offices in bringing many laurels to the company.
Tekchand , Dy Director , Regional Implementation Office, Ministry of Home Affairs reviewed the quarterly progress reports on official language implementation submitted by the member organisations and guided them regarding various statutory provisions in respect of its implementation. He encouraged the members to use Hindi in their routine work.
Ambarish Kumar Singh, Member Secretary of the Committee and assistant general manager presented a report on the activities of the the company and its future plans. The meeting concluded with National Anthem.