RINL celebrates Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti    02-Oct-2017     View PDF


RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant joined the Nation in celebrating the “Father of the Nation” Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti in Ukkunagaram today with much enthusiasm.Sri P Madhusudan, CMD, RINL garlanding the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and paid homage in Mahatma Gandhi Park in Sector-8,  Ukkunagaram. Addressing the gathering, Sri Madhusudan recalled the sacrifices,  services and the high moral values  of Mahatma Gandhi and said that he fought for removal of untouchability, bringing equality and women empowerment in the society and also Gram Swaraj. His principles of non-violence and truth are highly regarded in the society, he said and added that one should imbibe his leadership qualities to achieve the goals through his principal of non-violence. He exhorted RINL collective to contribute for nation building by realizing the goals of the organization. As part of Sarvamatha Prardhana,  special prayers were recited by members of all religions as a mark of respect to the Father of the Nation on the occasion. Sri PC Mohapatra, Director (Projects), Sri P Raychaudhary, Director (Commercial), Sri V V Venugopala  Rao, Director (Finance) also paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Sri Madhusudan and other Directors of RINL and union leaders participated in the  Mass Swachhta cleanliness drive  on the occasion. Sri Madhusudan distributed “Swachhta Puraskars” to various departments for their exemplary contribution to swachhta activities undertaken during the fortnight campaign. Donation of Van to Desire Society under CSR To mark the occasion, Sri P Madhusudan, CMD handed over van (TATA-Winger) to Desire Society -Visakhapatnam, a society providing Institutional Care Home (ICH) for the children abandoned and orphaned by HIV/AIDS under the CSR initiative. Mass Cleaning Drive With a view to reiterate the commitment towards ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, RINL collective led by our respected CMD and Directors, have enthusiastically participated in the mega cleaning campaign at Sector -8 market Complex . All vendors, NGOs, various associations and  employees have actively participated in the event. Senior officers of RINL, representatives of  SEA, union leaders SC&ST association, representatives of Women in Public Sector, school children and large number of employees participated and took part in the “Swachhta hi Sewa” campaign