In the presence of various department heads, trade union representatives, officers, and employees, a ceremony was held at the SECL Headquarters campus on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. The Chief Guest, SECL Director (Human Resources), Biranchi Das, paid tribute by laying a wreath at the Martyrs' Memorial, the statue of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, and the Miner's Statue located in the Headquarters Administrative Building. He then hoisted the flag and took the salute at the parade presented by the security guards.

In his address, Biranchi Das extended greetings and best wishes to everyone on the 80th Independence Day. He paid tribute to the sacrifices and sacrifices of the freedom fighters and stated that independence is also associated with the responsibility of nation-building. He said that SECL is also continuously striving for the development of the communities in its working areas and is trying to bring positive changes in the field of health, education, skill development and women empowerment through initiatives like 'SECL ki Dhadkan', 'SECL ke Sushruta', 'Project Udaan' and 'Project Dharashakti'.