Team News Riveting
Korba, August 18
Vedanta-controlled Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer, celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day with patriotic zeal and fervour on August 15.
Pankaj Sharma, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BALCO unfurled the National Flag and paid homage to the freedom fighters and all the frontline warriors at Aluminium Bhawan.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said, “BALCO has significantly contributed towards bolstering Chhattisgarh and India’s socio-economic development in its journey of 55 years. Producing 20 per cent of the country’s aluminium, BALCO has been a transformative force, creating economic opportunities worth thousands of crores in the state. We stand true to our ethos of Zero Harm, Zero Waste and Zero Discharge, which underpins all that we do. With plans for capacity addition, BALCO stands poised to join the global ‘One Million Tonne Club’, strengthening India’s position as the aluminium capital of the world.”
Vedanta has launched an ad film Atmanirbhar Bharat and a music video Hum Hindustani on Independence Day. ‘Hum Hindustani’ song was showcased during the event, a tribute by Vedanta to human resilience in the face of adversity. Sung by the stalwarts of the Indian music industry, this song is an ode to the courage, hope and togetherness of Indians. Atmanirbhar Bharat advertisement was showcased during the event which reiterates our commitment to create a self-reliant India.
Sharma also visited the Graduate Engineer Trainee Hostel along with other members from senior management. He addressed the young audience on their role as young leaders and their focused efforts in India’s growth as a self-reliant nation. Many recreational activities were organized for the employees where all the safety and health protocols were followed.
The Deputy CEO also visited the BALCO Hospital where he met the patients and distributed fruits. He conveyed his gratitude and appreciation towards all medical professionals for their selfless dedication and persistent fight against the global pandemic. He also thanked the frontline warriors for going beyond the call of duty in saving lives during the challenging time of the pandemic.
Subhadeep Khan, Deputy CHRO, proposed the vote of thanks.
