Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (as this happens to be his birthday) is celebrated across offices and projects of SJVN. Known as Iron Man of India Sardar Patel was instrumental in keeping India united. The celebration was marked by organizing various programmes in SJVN.
In its Corporate Office at Shimla Shri N.L. Sharma, Director (Personnel) administered oath of unity to the employees who gathered in large number on this occasion. He also administered Vigilance Pledge to the gathered employees as current week i.e. 31st Oct. to 05th of November, 2016 is celebrated as Vigilance Awareness Week.
In a similar function at its Expediting Office, New Delhi Shri R.N. Misra, Chairman & Managing Director administered the oaths of Vigilance and National Unity to the employees. On this occasion he also read out the message of His Excellency the President of India. While Shri A.S. Bindra, Director (Finance) and Shri Kanwar Singh, Director (Civil) read out the messages of Hon’ble Prime Minister and Central Vigilance Commissioner respectively.
Similarly, at the project locations of SJVN viz Jhakri, Bayal, Hamirpur, Sunni, Bithal, Patna, Naharlagun Head of Projects administered the oaths of Vigilance and National Unity to the employees. On this occasion various programmes such as run for unity and declamation contests were also organized.
On this occasion Shri L.M. Verma, GM, Shri Romesh Kapoor, GM, Shri A.K. Chadha, GM, Shri A.K. Mukherjee, GM along with other senior officers of SJVN were also present.