NTPC pays rich tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kokrajhar district

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KOKRAJHAR: NTPC Bongaigaon situated at Salakati in Kokrajhar district paid rich tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary on Sunday at its premises. The NTPC Bongaigaon Sports Complex was also renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Stadium to commemorate the great leader and also coinciding with the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' by Subrata Mandal, ED, NTPC Bongaigaon.

T. Ravinder, GM (O&M), Umesh Singh GM (FM & Maintenance), D. P.Patra, GM (Operations), Sunitha Ravinder, vice president, Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, representatives of union and association, departmental heads and employees were present on the occasion keeping all COVID protocols in place.

Speaking on the occasion, Subrata Mandal, Executive Director, spoke on the legacy and stature of Netaji and his ideologies of life. His struggle towards freedom movement and his charisma cannot be described in mere words, he added. The famous inspirational song 'Kadam Kadam' was played during a walkathon by the senior management of the station and a cycle rally by the Sports Council to celebrate the occasion.

Earlier, Shashi Shekhar, AGM (HR) gave the welcome address wherein he spoke about the inspiration Netaji continues to give millions of Indians. His ideas and contribution will remain indelible for times to come, he added.

NTPC Bongaigaon also started its weeklong celebrations for Netaji's birthday which were marked by various online competitions like essay, drawing, painting etc among employees considering COVID restrictions. The theme of the competition was 'Contribution of Netaji Subhash in the freedom movement.'

Bhaskar Gupta, DGM (HR) gave the formal vote of thanks on the occasion. The entire programme was held with all COVID protocols and was also aired live for the employees and family members.

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