The 75^th Independence Day of the nation was celebrated at Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL) in the Administrative Building, BCPL Dibrugarh.

Keeping in view of the current pandemic situation the event was celebrated maintaining social distancing and taking all precautionary measures like wearing of mask and avoiding mass congregation.  Shri Reep Hazarika, Managing Director, BCPL graced the occasion as Chief Guest and unfurled the tricolour at Administrative Building in presence of senior officials and CISF contingent. The event was streamed live for all others to witness the event from different places owing to the restriction of COVID 19.

The chief guest in his address extended his greetings on the occasion and spoke about the importance of Independence Day. Speaking on the existing situation at BCPL, Shri Hazarika praised the efforts of employees, contract workers and stakeholders for operating the plant at 100 % capacity amidst the pandemic and thanked everyone for their patience and perseverance by adhering to COVID protocols. He expressed his condolences to all the family members who have lost their loved ones in this pandemic and asked everyone to win over Corona with will power and determination.

 In his address MD, BCPL applauded frontline workers fighting against novel coronavirus. Shri Hazarika highlighted the role of BCPL giving its best to tackle the health threat posed from COVID 19 by taking various steps to combat the unprecedented crisis like providing financial assistance to AMCH Dibrugarh ,contribution to CM Relief Fund towards Covid-19 prevention, facilitating vaccines, oxygen beds and related works and enhancing the infrastructure in covid related areas.

He even expressed his sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi as we have been able to sustain during these trying times under his vision and leadership. India has shown the example of how to rise and explore opportunities and become Aatma Nirbhar Bharat and contribute towards the Indian economy.