New Delhi: Punjab National Bank (PNB), the country’s second-largest public sector bank, organised a grand Official Language Ceremony at its Head Office in Dwarka, New Delhi, to mark Hindi Month.
The event was presided over by Shri Ashok Chandra, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), and was attended by Shri Amit Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director; Shri Raghavendra Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO); other Chief General Managers and General Managers; and award-winning Zonal Heads from various zones.
The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the MD & CEO and senior executives of the Bank. The winners of the Lala Lajpat Rai Official Language Shield competitions were felicitated with shields by the MD & CEO and the Executive Director. On the occasion, the Bank’s in-house magazine, PNB Pratibha, Rajbhasha Chitrakatha, and its Digital Library were also launched.
Renowned poet Dr. Praveen Shukla and poetess Mrs Padmini Sharma enthralled the audience with their captivating poetry and energetic performances, adding vibrancy to the literary evening organised as part of the Official Language Ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, the Bank’s MD & CEO expressed his happiness over Punjab National Bank’s in-house magazine, PNB Pratibha, and Delhi (Bank) Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) receiving the first Rajbhasha Kirti Award at the 6th All India Official Language Conference. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to all staff members and stated that PNB was working with full commitment towards the effective implementation of the Official Language. He further highlighted that the Bank provides digital services to its customers in Hindi and regional languages.
On the occasion, Shri Vishesh Kumar Srivastava, Chief General Manager (Official Language), delivered the welcome address, formally opening the ceremony. Shri Amit Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director of the Bank, encouraged all staff members to conduct their official work in the Official Language.
Dr. Anil Kumar Sharma, Assistant General Manager (Official Language), elaborated on the Bank’s achievements in the field of Official Language implementation.