DC Baramulla reviews arrangements for I-Day 2023 Celebrations

BARAMULLA, July 20: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today convened a meeting of officers from different departments at Dak Bungalow here to review the arrangements for smooth Independence Day 2023 celebrations in the district.

The meeting was informed that the main function of the day will be held at District Police Lines Baramulla, where the chief guest will unfurl the National Flag followed by inspection of parade.

The meeting held threadbare discussions on arrangements to be put in place at the venue for the National function, including security, seating, transportation, parking, electricity, refreshment, medicare, availability of ambulance, deployment of fire tenders and sanitation measures.

It was given out that the march-past will be presented by contingents of JKP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency and other bands which would be followed by a colorful cultural programme by students.

The Health Department was asked to depute Medical teams along with ambulances at the venue to meet any eventuality.

Executive officer, Municipal Council Baramulla was directed to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness of the main venue.

The DC also directed the concerned Officer of Education Department to select the contingents and students for the national anthem and cultural programme.

The concerned departments were asked to ensure proper arrangements related to security, sanitation, seating arrangements, barricading, water supply, power supply, issuance of invitation cards and illumination of important buildings etc on the Independence Day.

Moreover, Dr Sehrish emphasized upon all the officers to work with synergy and mutual coordination for smooth and successful conduct of I-Day celebrations.

Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla,  Aijaz Abdullah Saraf; Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore, Manzoor Ahmad Raina; Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Zahoor Ahmad Raina; Joint Director Planning,  M. Yousuf; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, SDMs besides other officers of Police, CRPF were present in the meeting.