NLCIL pays rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our Nation

by Psu Connect
Date: 03-10-22

New Delhi: NLC India Limited paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhiji, the father of our Nation, on his 153rd birth anniversary.

The Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations at Neyveli started off with the garlanding of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue by Shri Rakesh Kumar, CMD, NLCIL, at the Township Administration office premises in the presence of Shri Shaji John, Shri K. Mohan Reddy, Shri Suresh Chandra Suman, Functional Directors and Shri L. Chandrasekar, Chief Vigilance Officer, NLCIL. Gandhiji’s favorite song “Ramdhun” was recited by members of the Neyveli Ladies club.

As a part of AzadiKa Amrit Mahotsav, 3rd edition of the “Fit India Freedom Run” which was started in 2020 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI to mark Gandhi Jayanthi of national importance, with the theme “Azadike 75 Saal, fitness rahe bemisaal”.

This year, a plog run of 3Km by 100 students was organized in which students collected plastic wastes on either side of the road in the Neyveli township. The Plog run was flagged off by Shri Rakesh Kumar, CMD, NLCIL after the garlanding of Mahatma Gandhi statue.

Shri Rakesh Kumar, CMD, NLCIL, addressing the gathering at a function at Learning & Development Centre, paid respect and rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhiji. He recalled the humble origins of Gandhiji and traced the growth and evolution of the freedom movement through Truth, Non-violence and Universal love that achieved world prominence. He also talked about Gandhiji’s vision on India’s development which laid greater emphasis on Health, Sanitation and Environment.

In line with that vision he mentioned that, as envisaged in CPSE Conclave Vision 2022, under the smart city Scheme, Solid Waste Management system has been implemented in Neyveli Township to improve the cleanliness. He also requested all to rededicate ourselves to adapt to the principles and values of Gandhiji through value based services to enrich the lives of people around and create a better society, better country and better world.

On the occasion, the president of Neyveli Ladies Club Smt Kanchan Kamra along with the patrons Smt Ancy John, Smt Manjula Reddy and Smt Divya Suman presented kits comprising of Bags & Stationery items and sweets to children of NLCIL run schools.
The function organized at the Learning & Development Centre started with Vaishnava Janatho song recited by the members of Neyveli Ladies Club followed by reading of scriptures and cultural presentationson the theme “ Teaching and preaching of Gandhiji” by various cultural organisations of Neyveli Township including Neyveli Ladies Club, Ramakrishna SevaSangam, India Christian Cultural Association, Neyveli Muslim Jamaath, Neyveli Telugu Kala Samithi, Neyveli Kerala Kala Samithi, Neyveli Kannada Sangha, Bharatiya Kala Samithi, Women in Public Sector and Sneha Opportunity School.

The event was attended by executives, employees, students, Representatives of Associations and Unions & general public.

The celebrations ended with Community worship at the Villuduyanpattu Murugan Temple, Neyveli. Prasadam was also distributed during the occasion.

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