Chennai Division celebrated 78th Independence Day on 15.08.2024 at RPF Parade Ground, Ayanavaram, Chennai. Shri. B. Vishwanath Eerya, Divisional Railway Manager hoisted the National Flag and took the salute at the parade consisting of RPF contingents including Women Platoons and St. John Ambulance brigade.
The program was attended by Shri Tej Partap Singh, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Ankur Chauhan, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Senior Officers & staff and their family members, and Representatives of Labour Unions and Associations of Chennai Division, Southern Railway.
Addressing the gathering, The Divisional Railway Manager expressed pride in Indian Railways and its dedicated workforce playing a pivotal role in Nation building.
Commending the performance of Chennai Division in his keynote address, the Divisional Railway Manager briefly outlined the various performance highlights of the Division.
Colorful dance and other cultural programmes were performed by the staff of Chennai Division with patriotic zeal and fervor.
The iconic station buildings of Dr MGR Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore, among others, were beautifully illuminated at night in commemoration of 78th Independence Day celebrations. Through the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, staff of Chennai Division enthusiastically participated in the 78th Independence Day Celebrations and posted their selfie with our National Flag. Public were also encouraged to actively participate in the 78th Independence Day Celebrations through the campaign. Videos and messages of 78th Independence Day portraying patriotism were displayed in Public Information Display systems at major stations like DR.MGR Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore and Tambaram.