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POWERGRID inaugurates 'Abhivyakti-2026' cultural meet in Panchkula

Panchkula, Oct 28 (UNI) POWERGRID Executive Director Tarun Bajaj on Wednesday inaugurated the inter-regional cultural meet 'Abhivyakti-2026' and a traditional handicrafts exhibition at Indradhanush Auditorium here.
Organised by the Northern Region Transmission System-II (NRTS-II) of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, the event brought together emerging artists from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to showcase the region's cultural diversity through folk dances, music and theatrical performances.
The annual event provided a platform for POWERGRID employees and their family members to showcase their artistic talent and celebrate the cultural traditions of different states and union Territories in the region.
The performances covered a range of themes, including history, mythology, social issues and regional traditions. The presentations included 'Cheer Se Chingari Tak' by Abdullapur, 'Jallianwala Bagh Hatyakand' by Amritsar, 'Kinnar Gatha' by Kaithal, 'Shakuntala Aur Dushyant Ki Katha' by Chandigarh and 'Srishti Ki Maryada' by Jalandhar.
Other performances included 'Himalaya Devbhoomi – Parampara, Sanskriti Aur Sangharsh' by Nalagarh, 'Barood Ki Rakh Se' by Moga, 'Jal' by Malerkotla, 'Mhara Haryana Ghane Shaan Se' by Fatehabad, 'Andhvishwas Ki Zanjeeren' by Panchkula, 'Udaan' by Samba, 'Aaj Ki Draupadi' by Hamirpur and 'Shakti Swaroopa – Maa Vaishno Devi' by the team from POWERGRID's regional headquarters in Jammu.
A traditional handicrafts exhibition featuring crafts, artwork and fine-art items made by POWERGRID employees and their family members was also organised as part of the event.
In the cultural competition, the Kaithal team secured the first position, followed by Malerkotla in second place and Moga in third. The Hamirpur team received the consolation prize.
Bajaj presented trophies and mementoes to the winners and participants of the cultural programme. Prizes were also awarded to participants whose entries secured the first three positions in the handicrafts exhibition.
Shafat Ahmed Wani, Chief General Manager (AM), NRTS-II, delivered the welcome address, while Ashutosh K Sharma, General Manager (HR), NRTS-II, proposed the vote of thanks.
POWERGRID is a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power engaged in inter-state bulk power transmission.
Its Northern Region-II headquarters is located in Jammu, and its transmission network covers Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, parts of Haryana and the union Territories of Chandigarh, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.UNI XC AAB
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