Like other parts of the state, 73rd Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm at district Anantnag. The main function was held at GDC Boys Khannabal, where Deputy Commissioner Khalid Jahangir unfurled the tricolour and took salute at the parade.The contingents of CRPF, Executive Police, IRP, District Ladies Police, Home guards and District Police Band participated in the March Past.In his Speech, the DC paid rich tributes to the freedom martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for achieving the freedom from the British Rule. He discussed the various contours of Indian Constitution, which guarantee equal rights and opportunities to the citizens of India.The DC on the occasion, highlighted the achievements of the district under various sectors including, Education, Healthcare, Communication, Agriculture & Allied Sectors, Rural Development, Road Connectivity, creation of Durable & sustainable assets, functioning of Government Medical College Anantnag, sanctioning of new 05 Degree Colleges, completion of 124 playfields, Multilevel Car Parking, construction of STP at Anantnag town, beautification of Aripath Nallah, and macadamization of 125 km road.
The DC hailed the efforts of District administration and security agencies for free, fair & transparent conduct of Parliamentary Elections – 2019 and successful conduct of Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2019. He appreciated the role of district administration and police in maintaining peace and harmony during the prevailing circumstances and ensuring the supplies of essential commodities & healthcare facilities, besides ensuring the availabilities of sacrificial animals and bank facilities on the eve of Eid–ul–Azha.Cultural programmes were also presented on the occasion. The participants of March Past, Culture programme and officers of the district administration were awarded with mementoes for their excellent performance on the occasion.Among others, DIG South Kashmir, SSP Anantnag, Commandants of CRPF, IRP and officers from district Administration, Sarpanchs and Panches, political leaders were also present on the occasion.Similar functions were also held at Sub Divisional & Tehsil Levels, where the concerned SDMS and Tehsildars unfurled the tricolour.