The Deputy Commissioner today convened an officers meeting to review the preparedness for smooth conduct of Independence Day Celebrations in the district.Senior Superintendent of Police Pulwama, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama and Awantipora, Chief Education Officer, Sports Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, REW, Senior civil and police officers, besides all District and Sectoral Officers and other concerned officers, were present at the meeting. It was given out that main function of the Day would be held at District Police Lines Pulwama where National Flag will be unfurled, followed by march past comprising the contingents of BSF, CRPF, JKP, JKAP, Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Protection Forces, NCC cadets, and students.It was decided in the meeting that students from the district who have recently qualified NEET, IIT and JEE exams this year will be awarded certificate of appreciation and prizes.DC directed the officials to ensure adequate security arrangements, parking facilities and proper seating arrangements at the venue besides ensuring uninterrupted power and water supply. He also directed Health department to setup adequate number of medical camps with proper staff, ambulance and medicare facilities at the respective venues where Independence Day will be celebrated in the district.DC directed the officials of Municipal Corporation to maintain cleanliness in and around District Police lines, roads, and streets in the town.He further called for close coordination among the concerned departments for smooth and peaceful conduct of the Independence Day.