Identify and nurture hidden talent: RSP CEO

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Rourkela: “Talent is not limited to any particular section of the society. It needs to be identified and nurtured,” said G S Prasad, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) while addressing the annual day and prize distribution ceremony of Deepika Ispat Sikshya Sadan (DISS) at Civic Centre here yesterday.

Prasad added that RSP has set up the school with an aim of providing quality education for free to underprivileged students of the Steel City. “We are adding new classes and facilities to the school on a continuous basis. I am glad to see the students of this school excel in various fields of endeavour and I am confident more students shall carve a niche for themselves in the society,” he observed.

The RSP CEO was all praise for members of Deepika Mahila Sanghati for their efforts in improving performance of the school. He said, “The governing body members have actively contributed towards development of the school and their efforts are praiseworthy.”

Manjari Prasad, President of Deepika Mahila Sanghati (DMS) and Deepika Ispat Sikshya Sadan (DISS) spoke on facilities being provided to the school. Wishing the students a bright future, the President of the School said, “I hope to see the students of the school earn success and recognition.”

Later, the dignitaries gave away prizes to the students for excelling in various academic and sports competitions.

The function was coordinated by Niharika Bal while Nandita Mangaraj proposed a vote of thanks. The programme began with the soulful rendering of a devotional song by the students. The students presented a spectacular cultural programme at the end.

Among others, S N Roy, ED (Works), D Basu, ED (P&A), R K Nehru, ED (MM), M K Das, ED (Projects), Lalita Mohanty, Secretary, DMS and DISS and Dhruba Charan Lenka, Principal of the School were also present.


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