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60<sup>th</sup> Independence Day celebrated across various locations
New Delhi 17-Aug-2007
<b>At Gujarat Refinery</b> <i>Mr. V M Nagarkar, Sr. Manager (CC), Gujarat Refinery</i> Mr. UK Basu (ED), Gujarat Refinery, addressed the gathering at the refinery stadium and reminded everyone of the numerous sacrifices made by countless Indians who gave up everything for the cause of the freedom struggle. Referring to the country’s recent rise as an economic power and one of the fastest growing economies of the world, Mr. Basu called it “India’s second tryst with destiny”. He also drew attention to Gujarat Refinery’s mission “Where Growth Is the Essence of Life” and led the gathering in pledging to make that mission possible with the active support and inclusive participation of all stakeholders. Mr. Basu said “Gujarat Refinery has scaled new heights in the year 2006-2007 with the successful commissioning of MSQ and CRMB plants. He also highlighted the successful switching over of the Refinery Operations to BS II and Euro III Grade MS/HSD production. The Independence Day celebrations saw various exciting events like depiction of bomb blast scenario through a dance - drama were presented by the children of Gujarat refinery schools. Gujarat Refinery Officers Wives Club and a few other societies presented a dance and music program on the theme of national Integration. The winners of the “Suggestion Scheme Awards” for the year 2006- 2007 were honored with certificates as a token of recognition of their dedication and continuous efforts to take the Gujarat Refinery and IndianOil. Long Service Award was given to 74 employees as these employees complete 15 years service in IndianOil. Mr. Dilubha Chudasama, Local MLA & Ex-IOCians were invited to witness the celebrations. Mr., B P Baliga, GM (TS), Mr. N Sethurathinam, GM (T), Mr. G Somani, GM (PJ), Mr. K Shivlal GM (F), DGM’s, HOD’s et al were present at the occasion. In another program the first Lady of the GR township and President Gujarat Refinery Officers Wives Club Ms. Shibani Basu, paid a visit to refinery hospital and handed over fruit packets to the patients and wished for their early recovery. Dr. A K Sen (GM), Medical, along with the entire team of doctors and other hospital employees were present during her visit. <b>At Haldia Refinery</b> <i>By Mr. S N Santra, Deputy Manager (CC), Haldia Refinery</i> “Our loyalty should be to the institution and nation. Working for IndianOil means working for India,” said Mr. R K Ghosh (ED), Haldia Refinery. He was hoisting the national tri-colour in presence of IndianOil People, the CISF contingent and other on the occasion of the 61st Independence Day of India. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Ghosh said, “Since Independence, India has been struggling hard to achieve self-reliance in every sphere. Petroleum Sector is one of the core sectors and serves as the fountainhead of economic prosperity. For India to become a developed nation, we must give thrust to the nation’s core competencies. Many milestones have been achieved in our collective journey to energize India. The need of the hour is Energy or Oil Independence and Security.” He further remarked, “As IndianOilPeople, individually and as team members we have a moral commitment. Every one of us can contribute by being proactive in work. We can bring about improvements in our own work area, step by step, however small they may be. We can make our business safer, better and cheaper. Above all, our loyalty should be to the institution and nation. Working for IndianOil means working for India.” Mr. Ghosh released “Sandesh”, the newsletter of Haldia Refinery on the occasion and presented awards for Fire & Accident Free Sections and Departments and Long Service awards. The students of Kendriya Vidyalaya and St. Xavier’s School presented colourful cultural programs. Fruit baskets were presented to indoor patients undergoing treatment in the refinery hospital. The daylong celebration was concluded with a cultural program held at Haldia Refinery Employees Club in the evening. <b>At Guwahati Refinery</b> <i>Ms. Anjana Baruah Sarmah, Sr. Manager (CC), Guwahati Refinery</i> “Indianoil people had contributed to the nation’s petroleum requirements and will continue their efforts in working for energy secure country” said Mr. G Bhanumurthy (ED), Guwahati Refinery. He was inspecting the guard of honour presented by Central Industrial Security Force at Guwahati Refinery, He elaborated on the achievements of the organization and the Refinery and spoke on its future plans. He appealed to IOCians at Guwahati Refinery to rededicate themselves and put in their best efforts to work for the company, industry and region for a peaceful and prosperous nation. <b>At Mathura Refinery</b> <i>Mr. N.Shiva Kumar, Senior Manager (CC),Mathura Refinery</i> Mr. J.P.Guharay (ED), Mathura Refinery, greeted all IOCians who gathered at the sprawling and well decorated lush green stadium of IndianOil’s Mathura Refinery Township at Mathura to celebrate the occasion and urged them to rededicate themselves to the service of the Corporation and the nation while recalling the glorious tradition of the IndianOil in serving the nation. He gave away Long Service Awards to 24 employees for having been completed 15 years of service in IndianOil. Next, the drummers Band from Delhi Public School displayed their presentation followed by cultural program featuring different panorama of pre and post independence by students of DPS and Kendriya Vidyalaya. Earlier, Mr. Guharay inaugurated a Photo Exhibition showing rare photographs depicting step by step construction and development of Mathura Refinery on the evening of August 14, 2007, at the premises of Employees’ Club. Painting, essay, quiz competitions were organised for school children and employees and housewives respectively on the occasion of 60th anniversary of Independence and Silver Jubilee year of Mathura Refinery. Mr. Guharay gave away prizes to winners of various competitions. A friendly match of ‘tug of war’ was performed between the two tough teams of IndianOil and CISF. Another interesting feature of the Independence Day function was ‘sniffer dog show’ explicitly performed by CISF authorities. The President of Vrinda club (ladies club) Ms. Paromita Basu (wife of GM(TS)) along with ladies club secretary and other members visited Mathura Refinery Hospital and distributed fruit packets to patients. Present on the occasion the sprawling stadium included Mr. A S Basu, GM (TS), AK Marchanda, GM (T), CA Sudarsanam, GM(F), all DGMs, Mr. Pohap Singh Rajput (Secretary), AICEC & (Secy), IOOA-MR, alongwith Executive members, Mr. Achal Singh (Gen.Secretary), IOMRKS, Mr. LR Kaul, Commandant (CISF), Principals of both schools and a large number of gathering of MRians. <b>At Barauni Refinery</b> <i>By Mr. Sangram Mishra (HCCO), Barauni Refinery</i> Mr. A. K. Malhotra (ED), Barauni Refinery, addressed the audience at the township stadium and highlighted the need for all-out assistance in floor relief operations. He spoke about the achievements of the Nation, IndianOil and Barauni Refinery’s outstanding contribution towards the growth and progress of IndianOil. The spirit of the occasion was truly displayed by the smartly turned out platoons of CISF, Internal security wing, Scouts and guides and school children. School children from DAV and Kendriya Vidyalaya presented colourful cultural programs. A karate show by Kalyan Kendra and dog show by CISF was highly appreciated by the gathering. Later in the day Mr. A. K. Malhotra felicitated 44 long service awardees with 15 years of meritorious service. Kids from the township schools participated in a cultural program including a folk dance presentation by Kalyan Kendra
New Delhi 17-Aug-2007
<b>At Gujarat Refinery</b> <i>Mr. V M Nagarkar, Sr. Manager (CC), Gujarat Refinery</i> Mr. UK Basu (ED), Gujarat Refinery, addressed the gathering at the refinery stadium and reminded everyone of the numerous sacrifices made by countless Indians who gave up everything for the cause of the freedom struggle. Referring to the country’s recent rise as an economic power and one of the fastest growing economies of the world, Mr. Basu called it “India’s second tryst with destiny”. He also drew attention to Gujarat Refinery’s mission “Where Growth Is the Essence of Life” and led the gathering in pledging to make that mission possible with the active support and inclusive participation of all stakeholders. Mr. Basu said “Gujarat Refinery has scaled new heights in the year 2006-2007 with the successful commissioning of MSQ and CRMB plants. He also highlighted the successful switching over of the Refinery Operations to BS II and Euro III Grade MS/HSD production. The Independence Day celebrations saw various exciting events like depiction of bomb blast scenario through a dance - drama were presented by the children of Gujarat refinery schools. Gujarat Refinery Officers Wives Club and a few other societies presented a dance and music program on the theme of national Integration. The winners of the “Suggestion Scheme Awards” for the year 2006- 2007 were honored with certificates as a token of recognition of their dedication and continuous efforts to take the Gujarat Refinery and IndianOil. Long Service Award was given to 74 employees as these employees complete 15 years service in IndianOil. Mr. Dilubha Chudasama, Local MLA & Ex-IOCians were invited to witness the celebrations. Mr., B P Baliga, GM (TS), Mr. N Sethurathinam, GM (T), Mr. G Somani, GM (PJ), Mr. K Shivlal GM (F), DGM’s, HOD’s et al were present at the occasion. In another program the first Lady of the GR township and President Gujarat Refinery Officers Wives Club Ms. Shibani Basu, paid a visit to refinery hospital and handed over fruit packets to the patients and wished for their early recovery. Dr. A K Sen (GM), Medical, along with the entire team of doctors and other hospital employees were present during her visit. <b>At Haldia Refinery</b> <i>By Mr. S N Santra, Deputy Manager (CC), Haldia Refinery</i> “Our loyalty should be to the institution and nation. Working for IndianOil means working for India,” said Mr. R K Ghosh (ED), Haldia Refinery. He was hoisting the national tri-colour in presence of IndianOil People, the CISF contingent and other on the occasion of the 61st Independence Day of India. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Ghosh said, “Since Independence, India has been struggling hard to achieve self-reliance in every sphere. Petroleum Sector is one of the core sectors and serves as the fountainhead of economic prosperity. For India to become a developed nation, we must give thrust to the nation’s core competencies. Many milestones have been achieved in our collective journey to energize India. The need of the hour is Energy or Oil Independence and Security.” He further remarked, “As IndianOilPeople, individually and as team members we have a moral commitment. Every one of us can contribute by being proactive in work. We can bring about improvements in our own work area, step by step, however small they may be. We can make our business safer, better and cheaper. Above all, our loyalty should be to the institution and nation. Working for IndianOil means working for India.” Mr. Ghosh released “Sandesh”, the newsletter of Haldia Refinery on the occasion and presented awards for Fire & Accident Free Sections and Departments and Long Service awards. The students of Kendriya Vidyalaya and St. Xavier’s School presented colourful cultural programs. Fruit baskets were presented to indoor patients undergoing treatment in the refinery hospital. The daylong celebration was concluded with a cultural program held at Haldia Refinery Employees Club in the evening. <b>At Guwahati Refinery</b> <i>Ms. Anjana Baruah Sarmah, Sr. Manager (CC), Guwahati Refinery</i> “Indianoil people had contributed to the nation’s petroleum requirements and will continue their efforts in working for energy secure country” said Mr. G Bhanumurthy (ED), Guwahati Refinery. He was inspecting the guard of honour presented by Central Industrial Security Force at Guwahati Refinery, He elaborated on the achievements of the organization and the Refinery and spoke on its future plans. He appealed to IOCians at Guwahati Refinery to rededicate themselves and put in their best efforts to work for the company, industry and region for a peaceful and prosperous nation. <b>At Mathura Refinery</b> <i>Mr. N.Shiva Kumar, Senior Manager (CC),Mathura Refinery</i> Mr. J.P.Guharay (ED), Mathura Refinery, greeted all IOCians who gathered at the sprawling and well decorated lush green stadium of IndianOil’s Mathura Refinery Township at Mathura to celebrate the occasion and urged them to rededicate themselves to the service of the Corporation and the nation while recalling the glorious tradition of the IndianOil in serving the nation. He gave away Long Service Awards to 24 employees for having been completed 15 years of service in IndianOil. Next, the drummers Band from Delhi Public School displayed their presentation followed by cultural program featuring different panorama of pre and post independence by students of DPS and Kendriya Vidyalaya. Earlier, Mr. Guharay inaugurated a Photo Exhibition showing rare photographs depicting step by step construction and development of Mathura Refinery on the evening of August 14, 2007, at the premises of Employees’ Club. Painting, essay, quiz competitions were organised for school children and employees and housewives respectively on the occasion of 60th anniversary of Independence and Silver Jubilee year of Mathura Refinery. Mr. Guharay gave away prizes to winners of various competitions. A friendly match of ‘tug of war’ was performed between the two tough teams of IndianOil and CISF. Another interesting feature of the Independence Day function was ‘sniffer dog show’ explicitly performed by CISF authorities. The President of Vrinda club (ladies club) Ms. Paromita Basu (wife of GM(TS)) along with ladies club secretary and other members visited Mathura Refinery Hospital and distributed fruit packets to patients. Present on the occasion the sprawling stadium included Mr. A S Basu, GM (TS), AK Marchanda, GM (T), CA Sudarsanam, GM(F), all DGMs, Mr. Pohap Singh Rajput (Secretary), AICEC & (Secy), IOOA-MR, alongwith Executive members, Mr. Achal Singh (Gen.Secretary), IOMRKS, Mr. LR Kaul, Commandant (CISF), Principals of both schools and a large number of gathering of MRians. <b>At Barauni Refinery</b> <i>By Mr. Sangram Mishra (HCCO), Barauni Refinery</i> Mr. A. K. Malhotra (ED), Barauni Refinery, addressed the audience at the township stadium and highlighted the need for all-out assistance in floor relief operations. He spoke about the achievements of the Nation, IndianOil and Barauni Refinery’s outstanding contribution towards the growth and progress of IndianOil. The spirit of the occasion was truly displayed by the smartly turned out platoons of CISF, Internal security wing, Scouts and guides and school children. School children from DAV and Kendriya Vidyalaya presented colourful cultural programs. A karate show by Kalyan Kendra and dog show by CISF was highly appreciated by the gathering. Later in the day Mr. A. K. Malhotra felicitated 44 long service awardees with 15 years of meritorious service. Kids from the township schools participated in a cultural program including a folk dance presentation by Kalyan Kendra