NLCIL celebrated 126th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on 14-04-2017 at Neyveli.Shri SubirDas Director (Mines) and Shri V.Thangapandian, Director (Power), of NLC IL paid floral tributes by garlanding Dr. Ambedkar’s bronze statue at Pudukuppam Junction,Neyveli. Shri N.Muthu, ED(HR), and Senior officials of NLC graced the occasion.
Dr.Sarat Kumar Acharya CMD,NLCI in his absentia sent his DR.B R Ambedkar Jayanthi Message, which was read by Shri N.Muthu, ED(HR).
In his special Message Dr.Acharya recalled the greatest contributions made by Dr. Ambedkar by sighting his visionary works like foundation for country’s Central Bank, Reserve Bank and India’s first River Valley Project.
He Said Dr. Ambedkar’s made a supreme contribution to the nation by integrating the India’s vast diversity of people, language ,cultures and their differing aspirations by expanding the idea of the nation -state. He urged every individual to strive to realize Dr.Ambedkar’s dream for making India the greatest Republic of the World upholding our constitutional values.
Shri V.Thangapandian, the chief Guest recalled the struggles made by Dr. Ambedkar for social equality, he highlighted how Dr.Ambedkar’s relentless efforts made nation free from the ill practice of untouchability. He said, now it is each and every individuals responsibility to eradicate ‘Cast’ feeling from mindset for realizing the dream of Dr.Ambedkar for a great society , he added,.
Shri.SubirDas in his speech , stressed that when there is no difference in the animals ! then why it is in mankind ?, he informed how Dr. Ambedkar kept efforts throughout his life for the up liftmen of the downtrodden and brought changes in the society.
Shri Asaithampi, President and other office bearers of the Federation spoke on the occasion.
Senior officials, employees, Office Bearers of NLC SC/ST Employees’ Welfare Federation, Trade Unions & Welfare Associations and public in large number from all walks of life participated in the celebrations and paid tributes to Dr. Ambedkar