The first monthly death anniversary of Bharat Ratna late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, former Prime Minister of India was observed on 16.09.2018 at ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar. On this occasion, a meeting was organized by Staff Recreation Club of ICAR-IIWM at 5.00 p.m. on 16.09.2018 in which a number of Scientists and staffs participated. The meeting was presided over by Dr. S. K. Ambast, Director, ICAR-IIWM. He talked about the timeline of the great eventful life of Sh. Vajpayee Ji and recited one of his poem. The meeting was conducted by Dr. S. Mohanty, Principal Scientist and President, Staff Recreation Club, ICAR-IIWM. He also recited few renowned poems penned by the former Prime Minister. The other members present in the meeting also either recited poems written by Vajpayee Ji or talked about his great humanity and achievements. The meeting ended by paying due respect to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji.