DC Bandipora reviews arrangements for I-Day Celebrations-2021

5 Dariya News

Bandipora 26-Jul-2021

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad today chaired a meeting of officers to review the arrangements for the ensuing Independence Day- 2021 celebration.At the outset, the meeting was informed that the main function shall be held at SK Stadium, Bandipora, where the chief guest will hoist the National Flag.Sensitizing the officers about their role and responsibility, the DC instructed to ensure that all arrangements are made in advance for smooth conduct of the celebrations in all districts.He stressed on making fool-proof arrangements at the venue to ensure hassle-free celebrations of Independence Day function.Dr Owais instructed to ensure participation of students in various online competitions like painting, essay competition and debates as they cannot directly participate in parade and other cultural events due to Covid-19. He emphasized on making proper seating arrangements for all invitees including Judicial Officers and separate parking facilities for their vehicles.Similar instructions were given to the concerned to ensure organizing cultural performances at all major venues during the celebrations.

The Health department was instructed to deploy a team of doctors and paramedics for thermal checking of participants from the beginning of rehearsal activities of function.To ensure strict adherence to laid down guidelines and precautions, the DC instructed concerned to arrange face masks and hand sanitizers at the venue.Meanwhile, contingents including of J&K Police, Armed, CRPF, Lady Contingents, Home Guard, Fire & Emergency Services and Forest Protection Force shall participate in the march past and make band arrangements as per the past practices.Besides security arrangements, traffic, security passes, seating arrangements, decoration, Shehnai vadan, commentators, illumination of offices, PAS, Power and water supply, sanitation, medicare facilities, invitation cards, cultural activities were discussed threadbare and concerned were given strict instructions to ensure all related arrangements are made properly and in advance for smooth conduct of functions in all locations.The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Zahoor Ahmad Mir, JDP Imtiyaz Ahmad, CEO Bandipora, DFO, ACD, CMO, DIO, DYSSO, Ex. Er's of R&B, PHE and PDD, ARTO, AD Fire and Emergency, Tehsildar Bandipora, CEO Municipality, Manager SKS, District Coordinator Cultural Education Wing, DSP Dr, CO 14RR, CO 26RR, Commandant 3rd BN Kaloosa and Commandant HQ BSF.