Nagpur, 13 August 2026: As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign being organised to commemorate Independence Day, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) organised a grand Tiranga Rally from its Headquarters in Nagpur today. Filled with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, the rally witnessed wholehearted participation of officers and employees of WCL Headquarters.
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The programme commenced with all officers and employees assembling at the WCL Headquarters, followed by the collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’. On the occasion, WCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande addressed the gathering. He spoke about the glorious history of the Indian National Flag, the saga of India’s freedom struggle, and paid respectful tribute to the freedom fighters, remembering their sacrifices and contributions. He said that the Tricolour is a symbol of the unity, pride, sacrifice and national aspirations of India.
Dr. Pande urged everyone to hoist the Tricolour at their homes as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Highlighting WCL’s contribution to nation-building, he said that WCL plays an important role in strengthening the country’s energy security and industrial development through coal production. Coal produced by WCL through safe and scientific mining supports power generation, industries and several critical sectors of the Indian economy. He said that every employee of WCL is contributing to nation-building through their work and dedication.
Thereafter, Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande flagged off the Tiranga Rally and also personally led the rally. Director (Finance) Shri Bikram Ghosh, Director Technical (Operations) Shri Sandeep Paranjape, and Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Ajay Madhukar Mhetre, along with other senior officials of WCL, were present on the occasion. They accompanied CMD Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande during the rally.
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The Tiranga Rally commenced from WCL Headquarters and proceeded through Civil Lines towards Telangkhedi Hanuman Mandir, before returning to WCL Headquarters via an alternate route. With the Tricolour held proudly in their hands and patriotic slogans reverberating through the streets, the rally filled the atmosphere with a strong sense of national pride. The participating officers and employees enthusiastically raised patriotic slogans and conveyed the message of national pride, unity and patriotism.
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