Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tarun Misra emphasized that support is a fundamental need for everyone, regardless of their social or physical condition. Providing support, he asserted, is not merely an obligation, it is a commitment to foster a society where no one is left behind.  Mr. Swain  said that through the joint efforts of  CSR initiatives, RSP, RMC, town programs,   and ALIMCO,  are striving to serve the community by distributing assistive devices to those in need.

The dignitaries distributed Battery Operated Motorized Tricycles, Hand Propelled Tricycle, Wheel Chairs, Hearing Aids, Smart/ Sugamya Cane, Smart Phone, Crutch Axilla besides other assistive devices to the 41 Divyangjans and Senior Citizens. It is noteworthy that the program was part of the initiative launched by SAIL to provide such useful aids to the disabled persons across all its units.

Earlier Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM (CSR) delivered the welcome address and presented a brief about the project.  Mr. T B Toppo, proposed a formal vote of thanks. Mr. Vikas Kumar, ALIMCO- Bhubaneswar, coordinated the function.

The initiative is part of a larger MoU between RSP and ALIMCO, with Rs. 107 lakhs allocated for assistive device distribution. In the current financial year alone, Rs. 28.43 lakhs has been earmarked for the RSP region, while Rs. 20 lakhs has been allocated for Odisha Group of Mines areas.

Last year, 691 beneficiaries received 1,631 assistive devices, with outreach spanning Bisra, Nuagaon, Kuarmunda, Lathikata Blocks, Rourkela slums, and other areas of Sundargarh district. This year, the program aims to utilize the allocated Rs. 48.43 lakhs by March 2025 to continue benefiting underprivileged disabled persons and senior citizens in these regions

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The function commenced with lighting up of the ceremonial lamp. Addressing the gathering Mr. Bhowmick said that he has witnessed the growth of the Institute over the years, and the yeoman service being provided by the organization to persons with disabilities. He also reiterated the commitment of RSP to extend support in the growth of the organisation.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Misra expressed his happiness over returning to be amidst the students of the Institute and also elaborated about the plans to conduct visit of the students to IG Park and holding  a cultural programme for them at Civic Centre.

Mr. Alok Verma underlined the hidden talents of differently abled persons and assured that Rourkelites would be with the institute whenever required.

In his insightful address, Dr. Jayant Acharya elaborated about prevention of disabilities, by taking proactive steps, and also raising children with disabilities.

During the function the dignitaries presented awards and Trophies to the students of Home and Hope for their outstanding achievements in various extracurricular activities.

A beautiful cultural programme was presented by the students of Home & Hope and Asha. Earlier the dignitaries visited an exhibition showcasing Arts and Craft  items prepared by the students. Ms. Padmini Das, Principal, Home & Hope delivered the welcome address. Mr. G S Das, proposed a formal Vote of Thanks, while Mr. Nirmala Chandra Das, Senior Manager (F&A) and Treasurer of Home & Hope coordinated the function.

In the morning Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR), RSP flagged off a rally of students as well as teachers of various schools that started from Bhanja Bhawan and reached Home & Hope. Many senior officers and employees of RSP also took part in the rally. Later Mr. Misra also hoisted the flag in the Institute’s premises.

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