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About 850 employees participate in Rajbhasha Pakhwada Quiz Competitions at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant

Newsmantra — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:16:55 +0000

The Public Relations -Rajbhasha unit of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) is organizing a series of programs to mark the observance of ‘Rajbhasha Pakhwada’. The Quiz competitions held across the plant as part of Rajbhasha Pakhwada in different zones generated huge interest with around 850 employees turning up for participation. The programs were organized by the Public Relations – Rajbhasha unit with support from the Hindi Adikaris of the departments concerned. For the smooth conduct of the competitions and to ensure maximum participation, the entire plant including township and medical was divided into 24 zones. The active involvement of employees from various departments made the program lively and competitive.

Notably, Rajbhasha Pakhwada observation commenced at RSP with the Rajbhasha Sankalp organized on Hindi Divas. The programs aim at creating greater awareness about the progressive use of Hindi in official work, while also promoting creativity, participation, and enthusiasm among employees in embracing the spirit of Rajbhasha.

Ms. Lolati N B Toppo, AGM (PR-Rajbhasha) and Mr. Anil Kumar Jha, Deputy Manager (PR-Rajbhasha) coordinated the programs.

Grand Award Ceremony organized at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant to mark Rajbhasha Pakhwada

Newsmantra — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:26:15 +0000

A grand Award Ceremony was organized by SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) at Gopabandhu Auditorium of L&D Centre on 26^th September, 2024 to mark the ongoing Rajbhasha Pakhwada celebrations. Mr. S R Suryawanshi, ED (Works), RSP presided over the function as Chief Guest. Mr. Tarun Misra, ED (HR) with the additional charge of ED (Projects) and Mr. A K Behuria, ED (F&A) were the Guests of Honour, while Mr. Sangeet Verma, acclaimed writer and scholar was the Key-note Speaker. Several Chief General Managers, Senior Officers, employees and prize winners were present on the occasion.

In his address Mr. Suryawanshi elaborated upon the importance of Rajbhasha, and reiterated RSP’s commitment towards its promotion. He also encouraged the use of digital tools to promote Hindi in official usage.

Drawing a parallel between the intricate relationship between science and language, Mr SAngeet Verma in his thought provoking speech, emphasized the vital role of languages in the evolution and advancement of humankind. He also elaborated on Hindi’s role as an inclusive language, serving as a foundation for the flourishing of other languages.

Earlier, the messages of Mr. Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation and Mr. Amarendu Prakash, SAIL Chairman were read out by, Ms. Khushboo Mishra, Senior Manager (RCL) and Mr. Shabaaz Thakor, Assistant Manager (Fire Services) respectively.

Mr. Suryawanshi, Mr. Misra and Mr. Behuria handed over the prizes of various competitions held earlier amongst the employees, contract workers and school students to mark the Rajbhasha Pakhwada. The poets who recited their poems in the Kavita Pathh in RSTV were also felicitated on the occasion. More than 100 persons were awarded on this occasion. The Rajbhasha Trophy for highest implementation of Rajbhasha was presented to the Silicon Steel Mill, which was received by Mr. Subrat Kumar, CGM (HSMs & Auxiliaries), Mr. C R Mishra, GM Incharge (SSM) and his team.

During the function Mr. Suryawanshi released the e- Ispat Darpan – 2024, the Odia, Hindi bilingual magazine.

Earlier the programme commenced with the rendition of National Anthem, which was followed by lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the dignitaries. Renowned vocalist Mr. Vinay Mohanty rendered the invocation song. Ms. Archana Satpathy, GM (PR) & COC, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the key activities undertaken for promotion of Rajbhasha. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Lolati Toppo, AGM (PR-Rajbhasha). Mr. Joydev Mazumdar, Assistant Manager (PR) was the master of ceremony. The event was organised by the Public Relations-Rajbhasha team of RSP.

More than 1000 employees, contract workers and students participate in Competitions organised to mark Rajbhasha Pakhwada at SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant

Newsmantra — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:36:47 +0000

The Rajbhasha unit of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has been organizing exclusive Rajbhasha Programmes at different departments to mark the observance of ‘Rajbhasha Pakhwada’ at RSP. It is noteworthy that the observance of the fortnight began at RSP with the celebration of Hindi Divas on 14^th September, 2024. Numerous competitions like Quiz competition, Story writing, Poetry recitation are being organized by the Rajbhasha Unit among employees, contract workers as well as students of RSP run schools. The competitions are generating great interest and witnessing huge participation. The programmes were chaired by the Heads of the respective units and Senior Officers.

About 850 employees participated in the quiz competitions organized in 24 zones of the steel plant. Besides a transliteration competition was organised for the Hindi Adhikaris of different departments.

Similarly, Rajbhasha Quiz competitions were organized for contract workers in which around 80 persons took part.

A quiz competition organised at Ispat English Medium School, Sector-20, witnessed more than 150 students in the fray.

The winners will be awarded at a award ceremony scheduled to be organized at Gopabandhu Auditorium of RSP on 26^th September, 2026.

The events were coordinated by Public Relations – Rajbhasha unit in collaboration with Departmental Hindi Adhikaris.