Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: NALCO is going to felicitate 17 young achievers in different fields during the Foundation Day Celebrations of the company on Jan 7 in Bhubaneswar.
Nalco shall honour the following persons for their exemplary accomplishments : Ananya Sritam Nanda (Winner of Indian Idol Junior Title), Rituraj Mohanty (Winner of India’s Raw Star Title), Dutee Chand (Ace Athlete), Saina Salonika (Chess Player), Lalita Prasida Sripada Srisai (Winner of Community Impact Award at Google Science Fair), Jogabyasa Bhoi (Mountaineer), Jamunamani Singh (Asha Worker who was appreciated by PM in Mann ki Baat), Bijay Biswaal (Artist, who was also appreciated by PM in Mann ki Baat), Rajesh Meher & Suraj Meher (Guinness World Record Holders for Largest TV Remote Control), Jitendra Kumar Biswal (Differently-abled Actor of the film The Desire), Sibananda Sethy, (Artist, Winner in the World Food Programme Children’s Design Competition), Lipsa Pradhan (Winner of National Innovation Foundation Award), Srikanta Sahu (Topper in National Skill Contest) and folk artistes Bishnu Charan Sasmal, Bikram Kumar Sahoo and Gyana Ranjan Mohanty.
Susmita Das, noted singer, will be given special recognition for her contributions in rehabilitation of special children through songs and music.
Tapan Kumar Chand, CMD, Nalco, has congratulated these young icons and informed that the aluminium major is committed to promote the image of Odisha through a number of measures, including recognitions and assistance to upcoming icons in different walks of life. Nalco will not only honour these talents, but will continue to promote the recipients.
Union Minister of Steel & Mines Narendra Singh Tomar wiil felicitate these persons during the celebrations, in presence of Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Among others, Prafulla Kumar Mallik, Minister of State (IC) of Steel & Mines, Labour & Employees’ State Insurance, Odisha, Balvinder Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Members of Parliament Prasanna Kumar Patasani, Tathagata Satpathy, Nagendra Kumar Pradhan, and Jhina Hikaka will present on the occasion.
