DUSSEHRA MAHOTSHAV CELEBRATION AT UTKAL ALUMINA IN A GRAND MANNER
Odishabarta
Bhubaneswar/Tikiri: To promote the spirit of cultural diversity, heritage, spirituality, and festivity among the surrounding community, Utkal Alumina International Limited, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries limited of Aditya Birla Group had organized Saradiya Durga Puja and Dusshera Mahotsav from 20th Oct to 24th Oct 2023 at Dusshera Ground, Doraguda, Tikiri.
The divine Durga Puja and Dussehra Celebration was dedicated to bringing joy and togetherness among local community, exemplifying dedication of Utkal Alumina to make a positive impact in the society. Thus, foster a strong bond between the company and the local community.
The event started with traditional Durga Puja rituals with an intricately crafted idol of Goddess Durga. Various Cultural performance and traditional music on every day evening provided a platform to the local talents to showcase their intrinsic quality of culture and tradition. Melody nights, Dance performances, Dramas entertained the viewers with a mood of festivity. Varieties of food stalls offered delectable regional cuisine to the spectators. Exhibitions and stalls offered an opportunity to the local entrepreneurs to advertise and sell their products adding values to their livelihoods. Stalls displayed by project Saksham, Koushalya and Udyamee of CSR department offered an opportunity to the women and youth of this region to showcase and sell their products.
A time-honored tradition “Ravan Dahan” performed on 24th Oct 2023 evening symbolizes the victory of good over evil. An electrifying firework and cracker show thrilled the spectators.
Zilla Parishad Member along with Sarpanch of Kucheipadar, Hadiguda, Tikiri, Maikanch, Kodipari, and Podapadi were among the dignitaries felicitated during the occasion.
Local communities, employees & Families, business stakeholders witnessed this grand celebration of Dussehra Mahotshav in large number with lot of enthusiasm and excitement.
Mr. Mazhar Beig, Unit Head and President Utkal Alumina extended his gratitude to the local community, opinion leaders, PRI members, stakeholders, Police & district administration, and employees of the company for their earnest participation and efforts towards making this event a grand success. He mentioned that Utkal Alumina takes immense pride in embracing and celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our community in the region and recognizing the significance of Durga Puja in their lives. He also emphasized on the victory of good over evil and truth over falsehood righteousness over injustice.
This is the celebration of victory of lord Rama over Ravana. This event is a testament to our commitment for fostering a vibrant cultural heritage in the region.
As a responsible corporate citizen, UAIL is deeply engaged in executing its peripheral development work under its CSR &CR & Sustainability initiatives in 2 districts i.e Rayagada & Kalahandi catering to two block of these two districts encompassing 232 villages of 12 Gram panchayats. Under ABG ‘s 5 Pillar of intervention i.e education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, and rural infrastructure and addressing the issues of social concern, overall UAIL is touching lives of more than 2,00,000 people. UAIL’s unique multi-stakeholder-based initiatives has been enriching lives for more than wo decades now.
