Bokaro: A spirit of patriotism, pride and purpose marked the 80th Independence Day celebrations at ESL Steel Limited, as the company’s leadership, employees and stakeholders came together to honour the nation’s journey and renew their commitment to growth, excellence and nation-building.

The celebrations began with the hoisting of the National Flag by Ravish Sharma, CEO & Whole-Time Director, ESL Steel, followed by the National Anthem. The ceremony brought together members of the Management Committee, senior officials, employees, department heads and key stakeholders.

Among those present were Prahlad Rawat, CFO; Shyamlee Minz, CHRO; Sunil Kumar N, Director–Infrastructure Management; and Sanjay Kumar, Head–PR & Stakeholder Management, besides other senior executives and employees.

Addressing the gathering, Ravish Sharma reflected on ESL Steel’s journey and called upon employees to move ahead with a shared vision and collective responsibility. He said Independence Day was not merely an occasion to celebrate the country’s freedom but also a reminder of the responsibility of every citizen and organisation towards building a stronger India.

“Independence Day reminds us of the responsibility we carry towards our nation and the role each one of us has in building a stronger India,” Sharma said, stressing that ESL Steel’s progress is powered by the collective strength and dedication of its people.

He urged employees to remain united as one ESL family and focus on quality, commitment, teamwork and excellence in their everyday work. He also emphasised that maintaining high standards and working together would be crucial to taking the company to greater heights.

Stakeholder Support Highlighted

The presence of local stakeholders added significance to the celebrations. Their continued cooperation and support were acknowledged as an important part of ESL Steel’s growth journey and its engagement with the surrounding community.

The event concluded on a note of patriotic pride and renewed commitment, with ESL Steel reiterating its focus on its core values of Safety, Quality, Commitment and Excellence.

The Independence Day celebration thus served not only as a tribute to the nation but also as a renewed pledge by the ESL Steel family to contribute to India’s growth while pursuing sustainable progress and operational excellence.