Barbil: The Barbil business unit of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) here on Tuesday observed the 88th birth anniversary of late Om Prakash Jindal, the founder of Jindal Group.
To commemorate the day, several programmes were organised at the pellet plant, Jindal School and Adivasi Vikas Samiti Vidyamandir, Serenda, premises.
At the pelletisation complex and Jindal School floral tributes were offered to the visionary industrialist. Nearly 600 school bags were distributed among students of nearby schools in Deojhar gram panchayat.
Addressing the gathering, Executive Vice President and JSPL’s Barbil Unit Head Suresha G said, “Om Prakash Jindal will always be remembered for his fructified vision towards his consistent contribution for development of the core fabrics of the country. As a successful entrepreneur and nation builder, he is undoubtedly a source of inspiration and strength for many.”
He advised the students to muster courage to face the difficulties in life.
A cultural extravaganza was staged by the students on the occasion.
On the occasion, two scholarship programmes — OP Jindal Star and OP Jindal Jewel — for economically weaker meritorious students from the vicinity area of JSPL’s operations across India, were announced.
A meeting was organised at Adivasi Vikas Samiti Vidyamandir in Serenda. In her speech Tulasi Munda lauded the social works and tribal development activities undertaken by JSPL foundation in and around Barbil. Sweets were distributed among the students of the residential school.
