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NLCIL celebrates ‘Gandhi Jayanti’

NLCIL celebrates ‘Gandhi Jayanti’
NLC India Limited joined the Nation in paying rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, on his 157th birth anniversary.

The celebrations at NLCIL, Neyveli started off with the garlanding of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at the Township Administration office premises by Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya, Chairman-cum-Managing Director & Director (Finance) Addl. Charge, NLCIL, in the presence of Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines), Samir Swarup, Director (HR) & Director (Power) Addl. Charge and Rajesh Pratap Singh Sisodia, Director (P&P).  Gandhiji’s favourite song “Ramdhun” was recited by the members of the Neyveli Ladies Club.

CMD flagged off a Swachhata Rally involving 100 students from Jawahar Science College. Soon after, 76 “Safai Mitras” (Sanitary workers) of NLCIL were honoured by CMD and Functional Directors.

The main function was organized at the Yegneswaran Auditorium, Learning & Development Centre, which began with the recital of the ‘Vaishnava Janatho’ song by the members of Neyveli Ladies Club followed by reading of scriptures by members of Ramakrishna Seva Sangam, Indian Christian Cultural Association, Neyveli Muslim Jamaath and Neyveli School students.

Cultural programmes titled “Anjali”, based on the theme “Teaching and Preaching of Gandhi” including songs and dance presentations reflecting Gandhiji’s ideologies of non-violence, truth and honesty were staged by members of the Neyveli Ladies Club, Neyveli Tamil Sangam, Neyveli Kerala Kala Samithi, Neyveli Kannada Sangha, Neyveli Telugu Kala Samithi, Bharathiya Kala Samithi, Women In Public Sector (WIPS) and Sneha Opportunity School

The members of the Neyveli Ladies Club presented gift kits comprising of Bags, Stationery items and sweets to 20 children of NLCIL elementary Schools.

CMD and Directors distributed prizes to the winners of the Rangoli competition conducted as part of Swachhata campaign.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya, CMD, paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhiji recalling that his life which reflected sustainability, cleanliness and self-reliance were very much relevant even today. He also paid tributes to Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, former Prime Minister of India, whose birth anniversary also is celebrated today.             Dr. Acharya emphasized that true nation-building stems from everyday operational excellence, teamwork, and responsible leadership. Highlighting NLCIL’s ongoing growth and energy transition, he reaffirmed the organization's commitment to technological innovation, resource conservation, environmental stewardship, and community welfare. Calling for constructive action and continuous workplace improvement, Dr. Acharya urged all employees to embody Gandhian principles of sincerity, sustainability, and collective effort to build a strong, progressive, and responsible institution.

The events at the Township Administration premises and Yegneswaran Auditorium, Learning & Development Centre were attended by Executive Directors, Senior Officials, Employees, Workers, Representatives of Recognized Trade Unions, Representatives of Engineers & Officers’ Associations, Welfare Federations representing SC/ST, OBC & ST, Teachers, School Students, Members of the Public and other Stakeholders.

Following the Community worship arranged at the Villuduyanpattu Murugan Temple, Neyveli, a Palm Seeds Sowing Drive was organized in collaboration with the Cuddalore District Authorities at Mine-IA afforestation area to commemorate Gandhi Jayanthi. Cuddalore District Collector, Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar, IAS, and Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya, CMD, NLCIL, were the Chief Guests of the event in which NLCIL Functional Directors Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman, Samir Swarup and Rajesh Pratap Singh Sisodia participated along with Executive Directors and Senior officials of Mines. During this Seed sowing drive, 5000 Palm seeds were sown for nurturing Palmyra Palm plantation for a greener tomorrow.
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