WCL Organises Tiranga Rally in Nagpur to Promote Patriotism and National Unity
Issued by Ministry of Coal
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Coal on 13th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
On August 13, 2026, Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), operating under the Ministry of Coal, organized a Tiranga Rally in Nagpur as part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The initiative aimed to promote patriotism and national unity ahead of Independence Day.
The program began at the WCL Headquarters with the collective singing of Vande Mataram. Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of WCL, addressed the participants, emphasizing the significance of the National Flag and honoring the sacrifices of freedom fighters. He further highlighted WCL's essential role in strengthening India's energy security through coal production and urged citizens to hoist the Tricolour at their homes.
Dr. Pande flagged off and led the rally, which proceeded through Civil Lines and Telangkhedi before returning to the WCL Headquarters. The event saw enthusiastic participation from officers and employees who raised patriotic slogans to spread messages of national pride.
Key Participants and Officials:
- Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande: Chairman-cum-Managing Director, WCL
- Shri Bikram Ghosh: Director (Finance)
- Shri Sandeep Paranjape: Director (Technical/Operations)
- Shri Ajay Madhukar Mhetre: Chief Vigilance Officer
- Reporting Officers: Saurabh Khekde and Priti Malandkar (PIB Nagpur)
Relevant Data and Contact Information:
- Event Date: 13 August 2026
- Release ID: 2298990
- Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra (WCL Headquarters, Civil Lines, and Telangkhedi)
- Email: pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
- Social Media: @PIBMumbai (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)