The 73^rd Independence Day was celebrated with gaiety by Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL) in the township premises here at Barbaruah, Dibrugarh. To mark the day, the programme began with the unfurling of National flag in the Administrative building by Shri. P. Dash, Director (Finance) BCPL.

The main programme was held in the playground of BCPL Township where Shri A K Singh, Managing Director, BCPL was the chief guest of the occasion and inspected the guard of honour of the CISF contingent of BCPL.

The chief guest in his address to the large gathering of employees and their family members, associates, vendors, CISF and their family members spoke about importance of Independence Day and the sacrifices made by the martyrs to make India as an Independent nation. Speaking on the existing situation at BCPL, Shri. Singh emphasized on the milestones achieved by BCPL and also the incentives/various schemes awarded to employees. Later some in-house cultural programmes were organized where children and family members of employees showcased their talents. This event was followed by games where the children and spouses of BCPL/GAIL & CISF employees along with their families participated.

On this occasion an Inter-Departmental football match final was also played between the Mechanical Department and Services Department. The Mechanical Department emerged as the winning team .The programme concluded with prize distribution ceremony and singing of the National anthem. The day was also celebrated in Lakwa and Duliajan unit of BCPL with equal enthusiasm.