Health minister Banna Gupta hoisted the tricolour at Gopal Maidan in Bistupur on Sunday during the 75th Independence Day celebrations held amid strict adherence to Covid-19 norms.

The function which was also live streamed on the Facebook page of PRD East Singhbhum was also attended by East Singhbhum deputy commissioner Suraj Kumar, senior superintendent of police M. Tamil Vanan and other senior district administrative officials.

Soon after unfurling the national flag at 9.05am, the minister inspected the parade.

In his address he said that Covid-19 pandemic has posed several challenges for the state government.

He appealed to people to continue following the Covid appropriate behaviour.

The function was held with several restrictions. Public participation was not allowed due to the pandemic.

The one hour function saw felicitation of freedom fighters and felicitation of corona warriors.

Tata Steel, Tata Motors and other Tata group companies also celebrated the day in a simple manner.

Independence Day celebrations at Tata Steel works in Jamshedpur on Sunday. Bhola Prasad

Tata Steel managing director T.V. Narendran unfurled the national flag at a function organised at the company's works main gate.

Addressing the function he wished the people on this historic day.

He went on to say that the Covid-19 pandemic had severely impacted business and growth but hoped that things will change for the better.

Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Limited (TSUISL), formerly Jusco, also organised a function on its premises at Bistupur to mark the day.

Managing director of TSUISL Tarun Daga hoisted the national flag.

Others, like Tata Motors and its ancillaries based at Adityapur in adjoining Seraikela- Kharsawan district, also celebrated Independence Day, adhering to Covid protocols.