Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 125th birth anniversary Celebrated at NTPC Coal Mining Headquarters with patriotic fervour

Bureau,Odishabarta

Ranchi:The 125th birth anniversary of iconic freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose, popularly known as Netaji was Celebrated at NTPC Coal mining Head Quarters, Ranchi with patriotic fervour and flower tributes by employees. The day is celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’ (day of valour). The program was organised by following COVID appropriate behaviour with masking and social distance.

The program began with the garlanding of the portrait of Subhash Chandra Bose by Chief Guest, Shri Amit Kumar Dubey, General Manager (Safety) in presence of Shri Alois Topno, General Manager(HR) followed by flower tributes by the august gathering of senior officials and employees. 

Shri Dubey on the occasion read out the message of Regional Executive Director (Coal Mining), Shri Partha Mazumder. The message stated that a series of events were being planned at NTPC Coal mining headquarters and coal mining projects during the weeklong celebration of the 125th birth anniversary of “Netaji” under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahastov. It is very encouraging to see large participation in the program by employees and family members including children.

The message speaking on Netaji shared that his sacrifice and dedication towards the freedom of the country is unparallel, he was a bright student who even qualified for Indian Civil Services but decided that his true calling was to serve the motherland and its countrymen. Netaji came back to India from foreign and dedicated his whole life to India’s Freedom Struggle. He stood for truth, justice and freedom and one should emulate the same belief and values to become an ideal citizen of the nation.

As part of the celebration, competitions e.g online quiz on Netaji for children of coal mining projects, online Inter school Quiz Competition, painting competitions, elocution competitions, Nukaad Natak, naming of Children’s Park  & office building and weeklong creative workshop by  Swayamsiddha Ladies Club will be organized.