The 73rd Independence Day celebrated today across Samba district with great zeal. District Development Commissioner Samba, Rohit Khajuria unfurled the National Flag at Sports Stadium Samba in the presence of SSP Shakti Pathak and took guard of honour of march past contingents of J&K Police, Army, ITBP, Ex-Army men along with NCC Cadets and participants of various schools of the district.Addressing the gathering, the DDC recalled the contributions of the freedom fighters and said that everyone should remember the sacrifices of our great freedom strugglers in liberating our nation from the clutches of colonialism.The DDC highlighted the achievements of the District Administration while implementing various flagship schemes like Saubhagya, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY, UJJWALA and SBM.He also informed about the upcoming projects in the district including setting up of new medicity, land acquisition for new airport besides opening of new schools and colleges.Later, patriotic cultural programmes were presented by various educational institutions of the district.Meanwhile, medals, certificates, mementos and trophies were distributed among the winners of cultural events, march past contingents, best performers in the administration besides other categories were also included.The DDC expressed his gratitude towards Police and Security Forces for culmination of peaceful and successful event.District Officers, senior Police Officers, participants, teachers of various schools and locals in large numbers were present on the occasion.