Ranchi: National Sports Day was observed at NTPC Coal Mines HQ, here on Friday, with Fit India Pledge and Sporting Events.

The event began with the administration of the Fit India Pledge to all employees in the presence of Naveen Jain, RED (Mining) & ED (FM), NTPC, and CEO, NML. Following the pledge, employees participated enthusiastically in an online Fit India Quiz, which was followed by the inaugural matches of carrom and table tennis. These matches saw the participation of Naveen Jain, RED (Mining), K. C. Muraleedharan, CGM (CC-FM), D. Shrikhande, GM (TS), R. C. Majhi, GM (C&M), and Prabhat Ram, GM (HR)The inaugural matches were followed by several rounds of carrom and table tennis between different teams, held at both the Chutia and Kadru offices, with employees participating in large numbersThe celebrations will continue with outdoor matches of volleyball, cricket, and tug of war between various employee teams.

The event was coordinated by the Employee Welfare Association of CMHQ in association with the HR Department, with the objective of promoting fitness and fostering the spirit of sportsmanship among employees.