TBB BUREAU
KANIHA, JANUARY 26, 2022
NTPC Talcher Kaniha joined the Nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day with great pride and zeal, on Wednesday.
NTPC Kaniha Executive Director K Srinivasa Rao hoisted the National Flag at the Ambedkar Stadium of the power station, and took guard of honour.
Rao was escorted to the venue by a marching band of students from the Government Primary School of Hutting area.
Speaking on the occasion, Rao made a clarion call to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters and pay respects to their contributions for the freedom of our country.
He also congratulated the employees on their hard work and achievement despite the Covid-19 pandemic; and highlighted the various operational highlights of the power station.
On this occasion, special fire and security drills were demonstrated by the CISF personnel of NTPC Kaniha, followed by patriotic songs by school teachers, students and CISF personnel.
Employees were presented the Meritorious Awards. Narottam Kabi and Amrish Sahoo were jointly adjudged the “Employee of the Year” while Manoj Kumar Sahoo was named the “Departmental Employee of the Year.”
The events were live streamed due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.