On 31st May 2018, a function was organised in AIR Pune's auditorium. A farewell ceremony for Dr. Pratima Jagtap (Sr. Announcer AIR Pune) and Shri. Sudam Shewale (Driver Gr. I) who were retired on superannuation, was conducted. In this function 'Best Employee of The Month' awards for April 2018 were distributed. First Smt. Upadhye [AD(E)] declared Shri. Sandeep Biwalkar, EA as best employee from engineering section. His contribution in installation of new digital STL made him eligible to win this award. Then Shri. Sonavane [AD(OL)] announced name of Shri. Vitthal Sutar, MTS as best employee from Admin. section. He assisted during financial year closing and up-keeping old records in office. It was followed by announcement by Shri. Pingale (PEX) about best employee from programme section. This time Shri. Vijay Pawar (Music Composer) selected as best employee. Recently his composed and Shri. Gopal Autee's penned signature tune for programme "Salam Vardi" became very popular among the radio listeners. Earlier his compositions for various programme's signature tunes were well appreciated. Shri. Ashish Bhatnagar [DDG(E) & HHO], Shri. Gopal Autee [Dy.Director (Prog)], Shri. Nitin Kelkar [AD(News)] and Shri. Sahebrao Sonavane [AD(OL)] were present on stage. They distributed the Mementos to prize winners.
It was followed by felicitation ceremony of Dr. Pratima Jagtap and Shri. Sudam Shewale. Shri. Bhatnagar presented 'Certicicate of Honor' to both retiring employees. Many staff members & friends of Dr. Jagtap and Shri. Shewale offered gifts as a token of their love and affection. Many staff members including officers present upon dais expressed their feelings, shared their experiences while working with them and wish them happy retired life. A function was hosted by Pravin Kulkarni (TREX). His crispy comments during the function well entertained the gathering.
The function concluded after the delicious lunch offered by Dr. Jagtap and Shri. Sewale.