65th Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrated at BHEL-EDN

65th Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrated at BHEL-EDN
Shri A K Jain, Executive Director(EDN), inaugurating the celebrations by lighting the lamp. Shri B George-AGM (HR) and Shri Sa. Ra.Govindu, Hon. President, Kannada Hitarakshana Samithi were also present (PSU Connect)

Bengaluru: 65th Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated in the Electronics Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited on the 23rd December 2020 in a befitted manner.
 
Shri  A K Jain, Executive Director (EDN) presided over the colorful function, organized under the auspices of Kannada Hitarakshana Samithi with the co-operation of BHEL Management and BHEEA. Shri Sa.Ra.Govindu, Hon. President of BHEL Kannada Hitarakshana Samithi, Shri B George, AGM(HR) & Chairman-Rajyostsava Celebration Committee, Shri H R Nagaraj, Vice President-BHEEA and Shri L Shivakumar, President, Kannada Hitarakshana Samithi   were also present on the dias.
 
Shri A K Jain, Executive Director (EDN) in his key note address,  informed that regular practice of celebrating Rajyotsava during November every year is delayed due to Covid pandemic. Shri Jain expressed his gratitude to Shri Sa.Ra.Govindu, Hon. President and other office bearers of Samithi for their co-operation for organizing the event on a low scale in the light of downward trend in company’s performance. 
 
Shri Jain also briefed about the Karnataka’s culture and richness of kannada literature, contribution made by various kannadigas to the nation. ED (EDN) also informed that the company has taken up various progressive initiatives for business improvement. 
 
Shri Sa.Ra. Govindu in his speech commemorated the contribution of various great personalities to the overall progress of Karnataka in all the fields. He also lauded EDN Management for its Pro-Kannada initiatives. Employees retiring during next one year were  felicitated by recognizing their contribution to the progress of the unit. 
 
General Managers, other senior officers, employees, office bearers of various Unions & Associations committees, besides other invitees graced the occasion. Shri B.Shivanna, General Secretary, Kannada Hitarakshana Samithi welcomed the gathering.  Shri L Shivakumar, President, Kannada Hitarakshana Samithi proposed  vote of thanks. Shri Varadaraju V, Dy.Manager (C&PR) anchored the program.

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