Thirty-one employees of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) were awarded the prestigious 'Outstanding Service Honour' in the state capital on Saturday.
The awards ceremony marking the Republic Day eve was held at the ISBT premises. Mayor Malti Rai and Municipal Commissioner Harendra Narayan were prominent among those present on the occasion.
The honoured employees, selected from various departments, were recognised for their exceptional contributions to the functioning and development of the city. In addition, the meritorious children of municipal employees who excelled in their 10th and 12th-grade exams were presented with incentive money.
Rai, in her address, conveyed her Republic Day wishes to the employees and expressed pride in recognising their hard work and dedication. "When we honour someone, they feel proud of their contributions," she said. "We chose the eve of Republic Day for this event, as it allows us to celebrate our employees before the national festivities begin."
Municipal Commissioner Narayan also praised the employees' efforts, stating that the corporation's success is built on their hard work.
"The revenue collected by our employees sustains the corporation and their families. They ensure the city runs smoothly, and we are all proud of their contributions," he said.
Among those honoured were Assistant Encroachment Prevention Officer Shailendra Bhadoria, Health Officer Rakesh Sharma, Sanitation Inspector Ramratan Lohiya, and Vehicle Driver SK Verma, among others. Meritorious students included Sakina Hussain, Zoya Habiba Rab, Divyansh Sachan, Wania Fatima, and Aryan Vishwakarma.
This is the first time that Bhopal Municipal Corporation has hosted such an event to recognise its employees on the eve of Republic Day. The ceremony included patriotic performances by the Sunil Shukraware Group, and Additional Commissioner Varun Awasthi extended thanks to the guests and participants.