– Sialjore Dance troupe bags the Championship Trophy
Thirty dance troupes from different villages of Kuarmunda Block enthusiastically participated in the zonal level competition of Synergy Lok Sanskrutik Mahotsav, organised by the CSR Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) at Teliposh village on 20th November.
Mr. Srimant Narayan Panda, CGM (HR), RSP graced the concluding function as the Chief Guest while Mr. Sanjay Mehrotra, GM In-charge (Works) was the Guest of Honour of the function. Also present on the occasion were Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM (CSR), Mr. T.B.Toppo, AGM (CSR), Mr. A N Pati, AGM (CSR), other Officials of CSR, SHG Group members and village elders.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Panda congratulated the winners as well as the participants of the event and lauded the efforts of CSR department of RSP in promoting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The dignitaries presented the first, second and third prizes to the winners of the dance competitions.
Siljore Dance Troupe of Sialjore village emerged as Champion of the Kuarmunda Block dance festival and won cash award of Rs. 10,000/- and the Champion trophy. Khadia Dance troupe of Hethibahal village, bagged the second prize that consisted of a cash award of Rs. 8,000/- and a trophy. The third prize carrying a cash prize of Rs. 6,000/- and a trophy was presented to the dance troupe from Jaykudar. The judges were also felicitated on the occasion. Consolation prizes of Rs. 2,500/- were also given to each of the remaining participating troupes.
The event was organised by the CSR Department of RSP with the support of Sneha Self Help Group of Teliposh village. Ms. Munmun Mittra welcomed the gathering while Mr. T B Toppo proposed a formal vote of thanks. Mr. B Ekka, Senior Field Assistant (CSR) anchored the event. The event was facilitated by the CSR team of RSP. A large number of villagers from neighbouring areas enjoyed the dance extravaganza.
Earlier in the morning the programme was inaugurated by Mr. B Mallik in th presence of Mr. Rajesh Kumar Hansda, local Sarpanch and Ms. Susma Kanti Kindo, Ex-Sarpanch. During the programme a street play was also presented to create mass awareness on Health, hygiene, cleanliness and other vector borne diseases.
