Thirty dance troupes from different villages of Bisra Block enthusiastically participated in the zonal level competition of Synergy Lok Sanskrutik Mahotsav, organised by the CSR Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) at Kadamtola village on 27th October.
P K Sahoo, ED (Projects), RSP graced the concluding function as the Chief Guest while B.K.Jojo, GM In-Charge (Town Engineering) was the guest of honor of the function.
Also present on the occasion were Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM (CSR), T.B.Toppo, AGM (CSR), A N Pati, AGM (CSR), local Sarpanch, other Officials of CSR, SHG Group members and village elders.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sahoo congratulated the winners as well as the participants of the event and lauded the efforts of CSR department of RSP in promoting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The Chief Guest also presented the first, second and third prizes to the winners of the dance competitions.
Sanjita dance troupe of Kendutola Gram Panchayat emerged as Champion of the Bisra Block dance festival and won cash award of Rs. 10,000/- and the Champion trophy. Sarubahal Laxmi SHG Dance Troupe, bagged the second prize that consisted of a cash award of Rs. 8,000/- and a trophy. The third prize that carried a cash prize of Rs. 6,000/- and a trophy was presented to Nancy Dance Group . The judges were also felicitated on the occasion.
Consolation prizes of Rs. 2,500/- were also given to each of the remaining participating troupes.
The event was organised by the CSR Department of RSP with the support of Mamata Self Help Group of Kadamtola village. Ms. Munmun Mittra welcomed the gathering while Mr. T B Toppo proposed a formal vote of thanks. Mr. B Ekka, Senior Field Assistant (CSR) anchored the show. The event was facilitated by the CSR team of RSP. A large number of villagers from neighbouring areas enjoyed the dance extravaganza.
