Bhubaneswar, Aug 16: Nalco joined the nation in celebrating the 76th Independence Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor on Monday.

CMD, Nalco,Sridhar Patra, hoisted the National Flag and paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters and soldiers guarding our frontiers.

Patra called upon Nalco collective to strive for realizing our Prime Minister’s Dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

On this occasion, a special cultural programme was oganised, wherein Divyang artistes presented patriotic songs. To encourage the Divyang artistes for their innovative skills and performance, Sridhar Patra, CMD andSasmita Patra, President, NALCO Mahila Samiti felicitated them and presented mementos as a token of appreciation.

Besides, to mark the occasion, food packets were also distributed to the indoor patients of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.