Inauguration of Quality Control Laboratory! my story......

One of the most enjoyed day of my life till date, that will be the day when my workplace QCL inauguration took place. As it was planned at 9:15 A.M. it will be inaugurated by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Hon'ble Minister of state (Independent charge), Minister of commerce and industry and with a short visit of the lab she will give a brief speech and thus it will end.

It was very cold in the morning of inauguration, still I managed to get up from bed at 5:00 A.M. then at around 5:30 took shower (hot water saved my life; I told to myself) then managed to drape saree (which also had a story; just before that day I had given it to one dry cleaning store on my way to office, unfortunately the shop was closed at 9:00 A.M. in the morning but fortunately I found his number on the closed door and called him to collect the saree, had it ironed from a shop we both know cause I left for office. I told that I would receive the same while returning and in case I was late he must give to it to the common shop.) I had minimum accessories to get ready but finally I got someone to give me a finishing touch in draping saree I was thankful to Krishna di. 

Generally we took auto for office so I was in the auto fighting with the cold wind in that speeding auto with all my effort so that my overall get up and the drapes doesn't get spoiled. At last I had to take another toto (smaller version of an auto) to reach my destination an hour before the occasion.

In the office: totally engrossed in doing work printing and all that stuff, arranging the lamp, for ribbon cutting ceremony doing the needful, I remember I was doing to and fro from office to stage and stage to office; it was really hectic but then the siren was ringing and I knew what work was on my part. 

Well, Madam arrived and we all welcomed and received her graciously; It was a grand welcome indeed! Hon'ble Madam inaugurated the stone of QCL. I was striving hard my way back near to the stairs through the mob of photographers to the stairs where the knife was kept in a tray for ribbon cutting. I took it in my hand then then handed to another mam from our board. Next was the lightning of diya or lamp ceremony which took place with the chanting of holy mantras then finally she cut the ribbon. 

Entering inside the lab all the departments were being visited by the minister where she met the concerned scientists who were handling some Hi-Tech instruments. She gave some valuable suggestions along with the member of Parliament(Darjeeling), Mr. Alluwalia. Then again it was a difficult task to get back from where you had started all thanks to the mob of photographers!.. :) 

Anyway, the minister along with member of parliament, chairman (Tea Board), Addl. Sec and Dy. Chairman were all be-seated on the stage. Then it was my turn to welcome them with bouquets and shawls to be facilitated by the honorable  guests. And this was my hidden desire which was fulfilled on this auspicious day. It was a very eventful day for me, I am thankful to my God for showering strength and blessings of my parents on that very day!