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The Employees' State Insurance Corporation instructs regional offices, medical institutions, and hospitals to celebrate National Sports Day on August 29. The offices must take necessary action on a priority basis according to the standard operating procedure from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The offices must also capture photographs and video clips of the events and activities. The offices must email the media files and a brief description to the public relations branch for publishing on official social media handles.
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कर्मचारी राज्य बीमा निगम (श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार) EMPLOYEES' STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION (Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India)
मख्यालय/Headquarters पंचदीप भवन, सी.आई.जी. मार्ग, नई दिल्ली-02 Panchdeep Bhawan, C.I.G. Marg, N. D.-02 Email: pr.branch-hq@esic.nic.in, Phone: 011-23604754 Website: www.esic.gov.in
F.No. E-13/12/11/2021-PR
Dated: 22.08.2025
Circular
Subject: Celebration of 'National Sports Day (NSD) - reg.
With reference to above mentioned subject, it is informed that National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, India's greatest sporting legend. Known popularly as 'The Wizard of Hockey', he is remembered for his many contributions to the Indian sports.
In this regard, you are kindly requested to take necessary action on a priority basis, as per the attached D.O. letter and SOP received from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
Additionally, you are requested to share high-quality photographs and video clips of the events/activities organized, along with a brief description, for hosting on ESIC's official social media handles. Kindly email the same to: socialmedia.pr@esic.gov.in.
Your cooperation in ensuring the successful celebration of National Sports Day is highly appreciated.
This issues with the approval of the Director General.
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(Manoj Kumar Yadav) Asstt. Director (PR)
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Dy. Director (PR)
