CONNECT Monthly In-house Magazine of Jindal Steel & Power August 2022 - Vol. 2 - Issue 13 Celebrating a man whose vision continues to improve lives Remembering Bauji Today... and Everyday... Shri O. P. Jindal Jindal | August 2022 | 1
Foreword Bauji was a true son of soil. Hailing from a humble background, he single handedly established one of the largest conglomerates of the country with sheer grit, determination and vision. He was a nationalist, leader of the masses and a man of principles. On the 92nd birth anniversary of our legendary founder Chairman Shri OP Jindal (Respected Bauji to all) let us celebrate his ideals and values. Bauji’s principles and values will always be our guiding light and our beacon of hope. Jai Hind Published by: Corporate Communications Department, Jindal Steel & Power Do send your feedback, ideas & suggestions to connect@jindalsteel.com 2 | Jindal | August 2022
Index Bauji - A man 9 of Steel with a Heath of Gold 31 54 FFoI Event - Har Care with Love Ghar Tiranga, Har din Tiranga Jindal | August 2022 | 3
Bauji is my inspiration, role model and guide 4 | Jindal | August 2022
Beyond Horizons My Source of Inspiration Dear Colleagues, Our in-house magazine “Connect” turns two. In its journey in the last two years, the e-magazine has captured the organisation’s journey, its hopes and aspirations. I am happy to see that the second anniversary issue of “Connect” celebrates the life and principles, vision and philosophy of our beloved Bauji. Bauji was my inspiration, role model and guide. His values and vision will always guide us. A visionary, Bauji always worked towards building a self-reliant India. Throughout his life, Bauji was committed to uplifting the backward sections of society. Times change, but Bauji’s principles and values are everlasting. JSP remains committed to his principles and values. He will always be our guiding light. Naveen Jindal NaveenJindalMP NaveenJindalMP NaveenJindalMP Chairman MPNaveenJindal Jindal | August 2022 | 5
Empowering Lives Shallu Jindal Committed to Chairperson JSPL Empowering Women Foundation & Chancellor OP Jindal University Dear Colleagues, 6 | Jindal | August 2022 Bauji Sh.O.P Jindal ji was the Champion of Girls’ education and he used to say, “Education of a boy uplifts one family, but education of a girl uplifts two families”. I strongly believe that empowering the girl child with education and skilling is the best and wisest option a Nation could have in empowering itself. Therefore , we have been consciously focusing upon Girld child’s education in our CSR programme. On this August Kranti Divas, we launched Jindal Swayam Sampanna Nari (JSSN) programme to support 508 Girls from underprivileged families in Odisha and Chhatisgarh to pursue higher education and Skilling . We have now completed the complete renovation of 114 year old Kishori Raman Girls’ Inter College in Mathura and have provided more than 5000 scholarships to Girl children. We have also promoted 1200 + Self-help groups and Micro enterprises run by village women for their sustainable livelihood. Cherishing the values of Revered Bauji, everyday we are walking an extra mile to build the India of our dreams where women have equal rights & opportunity to contribute to nation-building with their talent and tenacity. Thanks & Best Wishes
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Cover Story Bauji A man of Steel with a Heart of Gold When we got independence from the British, our country did not have a manufacturing base and we struggled to make even a needle perhaps. Self-reliance was only a dream, but it was made a reality by few sons of soil. Sh. OP Jindal, also fondly known as Bauji, was the leader amongst this distinguished group. Bauji showed the way to build Self-reliant India through his inspiring vision and initiatives. He was a versatile personality and he succeeded in his endeavors through hard work and determination. He wore many hats – An Industrialist, Philanthropist, Nationalist and a Messiah of the poor. On his 92nd birth anniversary, the countrymen are gratefully remembering him for his contribution to the nation and bringing smiles on the faces of lakhs of families. Jindal | August 2022 | 9
The life and struggle of Bauji is inspiring for entire humanity. He achieved many extraordinary feats in a single birth. Popularly known as Bauji, Sh. OP Jindal was born on August 7, 1930 to a farmer Sh. Netram Jindal of Village Nalwa in Hisar district of Haryana. Bauji was a charismatic personality, and from the very beginning, he had a keen interest in technology and engineering. Compelled by this natural instinct for machines, during his early days as a school student, Bauji would visit automobile repairing shops and volunteer to assist in repairing them. The agricultural conditions of Nalwa were Sh. Netram Jindal dependent on rain water so the scope of development was limited. Therefore Bauji had to look towards east at a very tender age to fulfil his dreams. Lacking the expertise to start a manufacturing unit, Bauji started trading in steel pipes. The early years were tough but he was propelled by his vision and determination to realize it. Thus began the extraordinary journey of Bauji. It was a small incident in Kolkata that changed the course of Bauji’s destiny when he came across a steel pipe that was ‘Made in England’. As a youth, he dreamt of an India where the ‘Made in England’ labels on various products would be replaced by the ‘Made in India’ markings. 10 | Jindal | August 2022
By 1952, he was proficient and experienced enough to set up the group’s first factory at Liluah near Kolkata for the manufacturing of steel pipes, bends and sockets. After a lot of hard work and challenges, Sh. OP Jindal opened a 100% indigenous pipe mill in 1964 with an investment of Rs 42,000 in Hisar. He single-handedly developed all the machinery for this plant without a degree or experience in engineering. He later established the larger Jindal Strips Limited in 1969 and set up a mini steel plant to manufacture coils and plates through the electric arc furnace route. From an indigenous single-unit steel plant in Hisar, the organization grew into a multi-billion, multi-locational and multi- product steel conglomerate i.e. the OP Jindal group. Raigarh, the picturesque cultural capital of Chhattisgarh, was to be his karmabhoomi later, where Bauji laid the foundations of the group’s expansion. Raigarh is housing JSP’s coal-based sponge iron plant – the largest of its kind in the world – a testimony to his vision and nation- building commitment. The Angul Plant of JSP was also envisioned by him which is now a “technology demonstrator” of global repute for Steel production through Coal Gasification plant. Jindal | August 2022 | 11
While self-reliance may have got a renewed thrust in the present times, Bauji used to say, almost half a century ago, “If we are to become a front-ranking nation, we will necessarily have to become self-reliant in industrial development, and we will have to match the developed world in technology.” Releasing his biography on August 7, 2005, the then Prime Minister, Shri. Manmohan Singh had observed: “Om Prakash ji belongs to that rare generation of pioneering Indian entrepreneurs whose roots lay deep in the soil of Mother India, but whose dreams soared into the skies. Men like him mastered modern technology and applied such knowledge in the service of the common man. That he could do so much with so little that was at his disposal when he took first steps, is a testimony to his immense managerial and technical skills.” According to the Forbes Magazine’s list, he was ranked 13th amongst the richest Indians. He was conferred upon the “Life TimeAchievement Award” for his outstanding contribution to the Indian Steel Industry 12 | Jindal | August 2022
by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry. CSR may have become a buzzword today, but for Bauji, it was his life philosophy. He would say his factories and plants were incomplete without the accompanying townships for workers, schools and hospitals. Educating the girl child was an article of faith for him. His commitment towards girls’ education led to the foundation of Vidya Devi Jindal Residential School for girls, the maiden venture of the Vidya Devi Jindal Rural Development Trust established by him in 1981. He was the Chairman of the N.C. Jindal Charitable Trust; Patron and Trustee of Agroha Vikas Trust and Agroha Medical College. His ideas of inclusion, communities, skilling are deeply ingrained in the group. Little wonder then that the OP Jindal group has carved a unique identity for itself, the world over. A visionary who is remembered for his business excellence and social responsibilities alike, Bauji believed that without the upliftment of the Jindal | August 2022 | 13
weaker and backward sections of the society, a nation can never prosper. Thus, he spent a lot of time taking steps to alleviate poverty and boost the backward sections of the society. He represented Hisar in the Haryana Assembly thrice and Kurukshetra in the Parliament. He was appointed Minister of Power in the Haryana Govt. in 2005 from Hisar Assembly Seat. Within few decades his saplings transformed into four giant conglomerates viz Jindal SAW Pipes, JSW, Jindal Stainless and Jindal Steel & Power led by his sons Sh. Prithviraj Jindal, Sh. Sajjan Jindal, Sh. Rattan Jindal and Sh. Naveen Jindal. His wife Smt. Savitri Jindal was a Cabinet Minister in the Haryana Govt. and his youngest son Sh. Naveen Jindal was a Member of the Parliament of India. His third generation is also aligned now with his vision to contribute in Nation Building. Sh. OP Jindal left for his heavenly abode on 31st March 2005 in a fateful helicopter accident at Gangoh in Saharanpur of Uttar Pradesh. He was a visionary man with a rare sense of business acumen and compassion for humanity. The nation will always remember him for his vision, grit, hard work, and courage. 14 | Jindal | August 2022
His words will always guide us - “If there is life, the struggles will go on, but it is our duty to fight them with truth and honesty. No matter how big the obstacles are, hard work and true intentions always win.” Where Others Saw Walls, He saw Doors. Jindal | August 2022 | 15
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JSP is privileged to contribute to the India growth story Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, is a picturesque cricket stadium located in the city of Dharamshala, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. We are delighted to have contributed as suppliers of structural steel for the HPCA Stadium. #DeshKeLiye 18 | Jindal | August 2022
JSP is privileged to contribute to the India growth story IIT Jammu is expanding its main Campus in Jagti, Nagrota, which consists of 400 acres. We appreciate the opportunity to provide TMT Rebars for the construction of this prestigious institution. #DeshKeLiye Jindal | August 2022 | 19
JSP is privileged to contribute to the India growth story Humbled to be associated with this project that is taking India to greater heights. #DeshKeLiye 20 | Jindal | August 2022
JSP is privileged to contribute to the India growth story #NammaMetro gives commuters the chance to take a comfortable ride while helping save the environment. We are glad to have contributed to this visionary project. #DeshKeLiye Jindal | August 2022 | 21
Nostalgia Remembering Our Bauji 22 | Jindal | August 2022
Nostalgia Omprakash Sharma Bauji was a great Operator, motivator Machinery Division I am a part of the Jindal family since 1992. Subsequently I was JSP – Raipur appointed in Hisar, and transferred to Raipur. Once in 1994, I went to Hisar where I found Plant Head RG Garg worried about the Crane operation. Bauji was also there. He asked me if I can do the job. I accepted and accomplished it successfully for which I was awarded with Rs. 500. The currency note is still safe with me as a golden memory. Bauji was a great motivator. His words still guide me. Jindal | August 2022 | 23
Nostalgia Saraju Prasad Bishwal True Leader of Manager, Administration Workers TRB Iron Ore Mines, JSP - Tensa I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to JSP, as I started my 24 | Jindal | August 2022 career in 1993. I wish to share my experience of that day. Tensa Mines is one of the interior locations in Odisha. There was no proper communication & other related facilities although it is a successful project due to the vision and guidance of Bauji. I have seen our adorable & honorable Bauji during his visit to Tensa for establishing a mining business. His interpersonal relationship with workers and employees was inspiring & motivating in business sustainability. I enjoyed working with him as he had a deep knowledge of minerals. He is my inspiration in leading successful life both personally and professionally.
Melting Pot My First Day @JSP Right Place & Right People Nitin Parag Anthony My first day at JSP-Raigarh is a sweet Tirkey memory. I was completely mesmerized Management by the beautiful and peaceful environment of plant and township at Trainee – HR&ES first sight. As it is my first job, I was a bit nervous but everyone, especially JSP, Raigarh HR officers made me feel at ease and I was welcomed warmly. I am proud that I am with the right people and the right company. Thanks, JSP! Jindal | August 2022 | 25
My First Day @JSP Overwhelmed by motivation Nikhil Nivedan Vatsa I joined JSP-Barbil on 1st July 2022. GET – 2022, It was a great start right from stepping into the HR & ES office, having all the Operation Dept. formalities including the introduction session. We 16 GETs were impressed JSP- Barbil by the warm welcome and later with the induction program. We visited all the departments, Kasia and Tensa Iron Ore Mines, and were overwhelmed with the motivation of Unit Heads, HODs, and HR & ES officers. I experienced that it is a ‘Great Place to Work and expect the conducive atmosphere will help me achieve my professional goal. 26 | Jindal | August 2022
My First Day @JSP Encouraging Work Culture Saurabh Chaudhary I joined JSP in 2021 as a GET. I was very GET-2021 excited about my first job and all the seniors welcomed me by sharing their HEMM, Tensa experiences and work responsibilities during induction which gave me an idea about working in the unit. After induction, I was allotted to the HEMM department. The work culture here is encouraging. My mentors always push me to expand my boundaries and learn new things. I enjoy contributing to the mission of the company. Jindal | August 2022 | 27
My First Day @JSP Roshan Raza Great Working GET – BRM Environment JSP, Patratu I joined the JSP family as a GET. I feel lucky to start my career with JSP. Each and every person here welcomed me and they were very friendly and supportive. JSP provides a professional and great working environment. I am proud to be a Jindalite. 28 | Jindal | August 2022
My First Day @JSP Stress-free Environment Shashank Tyagi I joined JSPon 13 June 2022 in the Sales Dy. Manager & Marketing Department. My first day in the company was an excellent (Sales & Marketing) experience. I was greatly taken care of by the HR Team and my induction JSP – Raipur into all the departments was cheerful. The HoDs were candid and their team members were interactive. The well- equipped manufacturing facilities makes JSP a great place to work. The lush green campus always gives us a relaxed and stress-free environment. Jindal | August 2022 | 29
My First Day @JSP Pramod Kumar Great Place to SFSS - Raipur Learn I am a forward-looking person belonging to the Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh. When I got to know and came to JSP-Raipur for an Interview, I was mesmerized to see the green & clean campus. I was interviewed by Mr. KK Sona and later by HR personnel and then inducted into SFSS. Security has always been an important factor in our life and I expect gradual learning in my field. 30 | Jindal | August 2022
Har Ghar Tiranga Har Din Tiranga Glimpses of FFoI Event in Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi on 6th & 7th August 2022 to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence Jindal | August 2022 | 31
Har Ghar Tiranga Har Din Tiranga 32 | Jindal | August 2022
Events Safety Management Evaluation Angul : As a part of the Safety Excellence Journey M/s DuPont Safety Solutions (DSS) assessed the current state of safety culture by conducting Safety Perception Survey (SPS) on 80% of Workmen and 95% of Executives. During this Deep drive exercise, the DuPont Consultants assessed Leadership Team, Interacted with Shop floor employees, and carried out an independent assessment of the Safety culture and system of JSP-Angul. Safety Training to EOT Crane Operators Angul : To ensure the Safe O&M of EOT Cranes, A Half-Day training session was conducted jointly by CMD & Safety departments. 32 Operators of EOT Crane attended the training session. All the successful participants were given a Training Card. Jindal | August 2022 | 33
Google India’s Knowledge Sharing Session at JSP Angul Angul: The First ever 2 day long Google India’s Knowledge Sharing session was held at JSP Angul. Around 500 employees participated in the Session to enhance their awareness about Google tools like SMART Google Sheet, Interactive Google Space, Google Chat, Google Sites & their strength and importance, Application Modernization, SMART MIS & Report, etc. The session was convened in coordination with Team IT. 34 | Jindal | August 2022
JSP Serves Food & Water in Rath Yatra Barbil: Ratha Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Prabhu Balabhadra, Maa Subhadra, and Prabhu Sudarshan was organized at Sialijoda, a nearby village of the pellet plant with JSP’s support. Officers and employees with their family members participated in the Yatra. JSP served food and drinking water to all the devotees for 10 days. Welcome to GET-2022 Batch Barbil: 16 GETs from OP Jindal University were welcomed and given Joining Kits on 1st July 2022 at the Hall of Inspirations.All the GETs interacted with seniors in the session “Know Your Business & Business Leaders,” on the occasion. As a part of their induction process, all the 16 GETs visited Kasia and Tensa Iron Ore Mines. Jindal | August 2022 | 35
Safety Oath & Shabaashee to Employees Barbil: Monthly Shabashee and Safety Oath-taking function was held at the Pellet Plant Workshop. Unit Heads, employees, and business associates took the oath for accident-free operation and better safety practices. On the occasion, ‘Shabaashee’ mementos and appreciation certificates were distributed to 52 employees for their best contribution towards business excellence during the month of June under Great Place to Work Initiatives. Birthdays of the employees falling in the month were also celebrated. 36 | Jindal | August 2022
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Raigarh: JSP celebrated 75 years of Independence as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. A number of activities were done between 4th to 10th July. The Iconic Week had a theme of raising steel consumption with a focus on rural India moving towards a circular economy and Atmanirbharta. Under the series of programs Drawing, Painting, Poem-Essay writing, and other activities were organized in nearby schools including OP Jindal School. A mobile van with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav posters roamed around the community. Posters/ Standees were displayed and Walkathon & Tree Plantations were done. Jindal | August 2022 | 37
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Barbil : The weeklong event was organized at the Barbil unit in collaboration with nearby schools and villagers. To commemorate the 75th Year of Independence essay Competitions, plantation, and awareness programs were organized in coordination with the HR & ES department. Patratu: To commemorate the 75 glorious years of Independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav was celebrated at Patratu and different activities were done. A mobile van with thematic posters roamed the plant and the community. Various other activities were performed including putting banners at various locations, Painting, Essay, and Poem competitions at Govt. Schools, and walkathon by OPJCC students, Plantation of Fruit saplings, Cleanliness Drive, and Sweet Distribution at Govt. Schools & OPJCC. More than 3500 individuals were covered in the weeklong event. 38 | Jindal | August 2022
Sports for Fitness Tensa : Sports is an excellent tool to keep the body fit both mentally and physically therefore the Tensa unit has initiated Sports activities for Colony children twice a week. This is one more step toward bringing happiness to the colony. International Olympic Day Tensa: International Olympic Day Celebrated by JSPL Foundation at “JSP Grassroots Sports Facilitation Centre”, Gogua High School. All the students along with hockey trainees participated to celebrate the occasion. The principal of the school addressed the children. Jindal | August 2022 | 39
Kalinga Environment Excellence Award Tensa: TRB IRON ORE MINES, TENSA bagged the most prestigious “Kalinga Environment Excellence Award -2021 for best environmental management practices. The award was presented by Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh Sh. Andalu Iliyas in the presence of Add. Director of Mines Sh. U C Jena, and Sh. Vinod Kumar (IFS) (R). Van-Mahotsav Week Tensa: Van-Mahotsav Week was celebrated in the TRB Iron Ore Mines from 1st July to 7th July. During the weeklong event significance of the green plant & forests in human life and for the sustainability of the earth is highlighted. Employees pledged on the occasion to plant trees and encourage others for social forestry. 40 | Jindal | August 2022
Sujhaav Mela An initiative Under GPTW Tensa: The Sujhaav mela is being conducted at the Mines office in association with all categories of employees and workmen. The platform encourages the workforce to share ideas and suggestions for Business Sustainability. Thank you boards have been installed to create a culture of peer-to-peer communication, an open platform for the employees to share their gratitude. Communications Skills Training Tensa: A joint training session for the executive employees and supervisory level staff of Barbil, Kasia, and Tensa was held at Tensa on Communications skills. The training faculty was Mr. Ajay Kumar Agarwal from M/s Rapid learning center. The participants appreciated the program useful for both personal and professional life. Jindal | August 2022 | 41
SHAABAASHEE to 10 Employees Patratu: The character of an organization is always built by Values. The reward and recognition culture at JSP-Patratu ensures that those who outstandingly contribute to the growth of the organization while performing duties in spite of various constraints are awarded. 10 employees were awarded in the recent session of SHAABAASHEE under the great place to work initiative. Training Program by T&D Patratu: A training program on “DC-Breaks & other related electrical components of BCH” was organized by the T&D department on 9th July in CUM for the awareness & knowledge of the engineers and the employees. 42 | Jindal | August 2022
Chief Minister honors Doctor Raigarh : Dr. Mandeep Singh Tuteja, senior chest specialist at Fortis-OP Jindal Hospital Raigarh has been honored by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel. His services were recognized for his dedicated services during the Covid-19 pandemic period. The honor was conferred by the Government of Chhattisgarh on the occasion of Doctor’s Day. GET Night organized at Raigarh Raigarh : JSP organized GET Night for all the graduate engineers of Batch 2019-20 & 2020-21 in which ED Sh. Sudhansu Pathak motivated them to learn continuously from seniors while performing jobs with dedication. They were also briefed about the core values of the company. Jindal | August 2022 | 43
Workshop on “Future Ready Leader” Tamnar : Three days long workshop was organized on the subject “Future Ready Leader” by renowned faculty from Welingkar Institute of Management & Research-New Delhi. The key learnings of the workshop are, Importance of being effective/authentic in Business, Building better trust between employees, Effective relationships by using EQ, IQ & AQ, Emotional Awareness, and Overcoming communication barriers, and understanding when to take a stand for oneself and for the whole team. Workshop on TPM Patratu: A workshop on TPM focusing 5s topic was organized by The HR&ES department for all TPM coordinators to enrich their understanding & awareness. 32 employees along with the TPM coordinators from all the departments participated in the workshop. 44 | Jindal | August 2022
GETs Given Warm Welcome Tamnar : HR Team of JPL gave a warm welcome to the GETs of batch 2022 and ensured their smooth onboarding. They underwent the “Campus to Corporate” acclimatization workshop that included “The one Thing”, “Extreme Ownership” & “Interpersonal Skills”. They were given Joining Kits. Utility store inaugurated Tamnar : As a value addition to the holistic well-being of the residents at JPL’s Savitri Nagar Township and as a constant effort to keep annexing facilities for the people, a multi- utility store was inaugurated that offers a one-stop solution for the utility needs of the residents. Jindal | August 2022 | 45
Grow Care India Environment Excellence Award Tamnar: JPL has been awarded with the Prestigious “Grow Care India Environment Excellence Award 2021” in PLATINUM CATEGORY by GROW CARE INDIA FOUNDATION, New Delhi for outstanding achievement in Environment Excellence at an AWARD CEREMONY held on 23rd July at JW Marriott Hotel, Chandigarh. Speaker of Haryana Mr. Gian Chand Gupta conferred upon the award. Competency Development Program Tamnar: A Competency Development Program was organized for the executives at JPL that focused on improving Verbal Ability Area, Basic Mathematics, Data Interpretation, and Comprehension for accepting & overcoming challenges. 46 | Jindal | August 2022
Hareli Celebrations Punjipathra : Hareli is considered the 1st festival of Chhattisgarh and it shows the importance of agricultural tradition and the environment. On the occasion of this festival SSD – Punjipathra housing residential ladies organized several activities like games, dance, and gift distribution to make this festival a memorable event. World Youth Skill Day Celebrated Punjipathra : World Youth Skill Day was celebrated on 15th July at OPJCC. The occasion was historic as a number of students were given certificates for the completion of the courses whereas some were given offer letters. The certificates were distributed by SSD Unit Head. Jindal | August 2022 | 47
Inauguration of Water Tank Punjipathra: As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a tank was inaugurated by the Senior officials of SSD – Punjipathra. The capacity of the water tank will be 5000 liters. Rudra Abhishek Punjipathra: On the occasion of the First Sawan Somvar on 18th July 2022, the Rudra Abhishek Puja was done at the temple of Housing Colony – SSD Punjipathra. The residents of the colony from SSD, OPJCC, and OPJU participated in the Puja. 48 | Jindal | August 2022
urnalist: Naveen Jindal Page No: 17 culation: 71,000 JSP in Media 1 2 Publication: The Indian Express [Ahmedabad] PagePuNbol:ished Date: 15 Saturday 16th July, 2022 Publication: Financial Express [New Delhi] Journalist: Rajesh Kumar Singh Page No: 21 MAV/CCM: 105,505/44.33 Circulation: 27,000 1 splay: 2/2 Aug 2022 Publication: The Indian Express [Kolkata] ureau Page No: 8 0,000 1 Jindal | August 2022 | 49
July, 2022 Publication: Mint [Chennai] ri Page No: Circulation: JSP in5Media 9,500 Indian flag Flag Foundation of India welcomes amendment to Flag Code of India ANI | Updated: Jul 24, 2022 21:15 IST New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): President of Flag Foundation of India (FFI) Naveen Jindal on Sunday welcomed the latest Amendment to the Flag Code of India 2002 after which a common citizen can hoist and unfurl the national flag 24 hours a day (day and night) at their homes and office locations, said a statement issued by the FFI. Earlier, in 2009, the government had permitted that the tricolour can be flown day and night on \"giant flagpoles with proper illuminance and power backup\" after Naveen Jindal had given a representation to the government. \"This is a very progressive decision. This amendment to the Flag Code of India will definitely encourage more and more people to display the Tiranga with dignity and pride on all days of the year and will also give a boost to the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Jai Hind,\" Jindal tweeted. \"It has been Jindal's dream to see the Tiranga reach every house in the country and he has appealed to the people to display it with pride and take inspiration from our Tiranga,\" the statement said. Successive governments have time and again amended the rules to ensure the flag reaches more and more people--- allowing people to wear the flag, allowing monumental flags, recent amendment in the Flag Code for cloth material and now this amendment to fly the flag 24 hours. \"FFI has given representations and written letters to MHA asking for the same and today it is indeed a proud moment for each one of us,\" said in a statement. Till 2004, ordinary citizens were not allowed to display the national flag except on select days. SPONSORED CONTENT Financial Loophole Causes 44% Increase In Indian Millionaire Trading She Earns Rs. 1,500,000 A Week And Shows You How To Star Olymp Trade 50 | Jindal | August 2022
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