To review and finalise the arrangements for upcoming Republic Day Celebrations, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla today convened a high level meeting of concerned officers, here.During the meeting, the importance and relevance of the National Day was elaborated threadbare.At the outset, the DC said the Republic day marks an important day in the history of our country. He said that as per tradition, celebrations must be held with zeal and enthusiasm. He directed the officers and agencies for making better coordination among themselves besides putting all requisite arrangements in place to make the National event a grand success.
On the occasion, the timing and schedule, security, sanitation and cleanliness, seating arrangements, medical facilities, power and water supply, illumination and decoration of the main venue, deployment of fire tenders, transportation facilities, invitations, stage management and PA system installation, prize distribution besides other arrangements were reviewed for the ensuing National Event.Concerned officers were directed to do their assigned jobs meticulously for ensuring smooth Republic Day celebration.The meeting was informed that the main function shall be held at Government Degree College (Boys), Khanabal where the National Flag will be unfurled by the Chief Guest followed by parade by contingents from JK Police and other Security Forces. Further, colourful cultural programmes based on patriotism and nationalism, folk etc would also be presented.The celebrations will also be held at the Subdivision and Tehsil levels. The respective SDMs and Tehsildars were directed to ensure the function becomes a success.The meeting was attended by ADC (S), Senior Engineers, SDMs, ASP, Tehsildars, DSP DAR, DYSSO, AD FCSCA, officials of Fire and Emergency and other departments.