Independence Day celebrated in CCL with full enthusiasm

Area- Headquarter, Posted on- 16-08-2019


Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Central Coalfields limited (CCL) Shri Gopal Singh hoisted flag to mark the 73rd Independence Day at Mahatma Gandhi Krindangan, Gandhinagar, Ranchi. He also extended warm greetings and best wishes on the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan to the stakeholders including employees. Sri Gopal Singh was the Chief Guest of the function.

Director (Personnel) Shri R S Mahapatro, Director(tech/Oprns) Shri V K Srivastava, Director(P&P) Sri Bhola Singh, Director(Fin) Sri NK Agarwal, Chief Vigilance Officer Shri A K Srivastava, DIG CISF Shri S S Mishra along with General Managers and HODs from CCL headquarters doctors
representatives of trade union, retired employees and other stakeholders were present to grace the occasion. Smt. Pramila Singh, spouse of CMD & president of ArpitaMahila Club, Smt. Sunita Mahapatro, Smt. Archana Srivastav, Smt. Namita Agrawal and other stakeholder including representative of trade unions too were present present.


During the address, the CMD Shri Gopal Singh recalled the sacrifice of freedom fighters and common publics, who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom. In his address, Sri Singh talked about the development of the country with focus on villagers and prosperity of each Indians. He said that various centrally-sponsored schemes as well as state sponsored schemes are aimed to bring prosperity among the deprived. CMD talked about Hon’ble Prime Minister government's motto of 'Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas, Sabka Viswas' is not just a call for economic inclusion but is also a celebration of our diversity, the creed for social harmony and a commitment to individual liberties and rights. Sri Singh announced various welfare schemes of CCL under its “Kayakalp Yojana” which are aimed to transform the lives of villagers, who are staying in Jharkhand.

Earlier CMD unfurled a tri-colour, inspected the parade consisting of CCL security personnel, CISF Jawans, Army Band, students of JSSPS, DAV Gandhinagar, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rajendra Nagar and
Gyanodaya School. Tricolor balloons were released by CMD and other dignitaries. Various cultural programmes were performed by schools students as well as sports cadets of JSSPS to mark 73rd years of Independence Day. Shri Gopal Singh felicitated security personnel. Tri-colour was also hoisted at Area level and other establishments of company.

Flag hosting at Kayakalp Public School, Bukru:

CMD CCL Sri Gopal Singh also hoisted a flag at Kayakalp Public School, Bukru. Smt Pramila Singh, Principal Mr. Gaikward, General Manager(SD&CSR) Sri A K Singh, Chief Manage(Pers) Sri K. Sunder, Chief Manage(Pers) Sri Ravi Prakash and others were present to grace the occasion. The Chief Guest motivated the kids and explained them about importance of Independence Day. Students also performed cultural programme on the theme of 15th August.

CCL Darbhanga House & Gandhinagar Hospital:

Director(Personnel) Shri R S Mahapatro hoisted a tri-colour at CCL Headquarters as well as at Gandhinagar Central Hospital and addressed the gathering. He extended warm greetings and best wishes on the 73rd Independence Day and on the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan to all the employees including stakeholders. Sri Mahapatro in his address talked about the importance of coal sector in meeting energy requirement of the Nation. Shri Mahapatro also felicitated the employees of hospital for their outstanding works.