Essel group turns 90 - President attends celebrations
Published: May 15, 2017
By TIOLCORP News Service
NEW DELHI, MAY 15, 2017: THE President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee attended the Essel Group's 90 years celebrations as the Chief Guest in New Delhi yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated Essel group on completion of its 90 years and on the launch of new initiatives such as WION-World is One News, Sarthi - an initiative of becoming a bridge between the government and masses and DSC Foundation. He appreciated the spirit of the celebrations i.e. ‘Young at 90'. He said that unlike 90 years ago, the situation in the world is very different today. Information Technology and communication has brought about major changes. Although technology always has a disruptive impact but if society is ready to accept challenges, it can utilize it well. He said that thanks to our ingenuity and ability we have absorbed and advanced technology.
The President said that in the next ten years the Essel Group would be organizing its centenary celebrations. He said that they should remain young even at 100, remain young forever.