DC reviews Republic Day arrangements in Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, January 20: To finalize necessary arrangements for the smooth celebrations of the Republic Day -2024, a meeting of District Officers from line departments was held today under the Chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai here in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex.

Additional District Development Commissioner Ghan Shyam Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Joginder Singh Jasrotia, Additional SP Anwar-Ul-Haq, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Rafiq Ahmed Jaral, Chief Planning Officer Mudassir Yaqoob Zargar, and other district heads attended the meeting.

Threadbare discussions covered various aspects, including seating arrangements, barricading, security, traffic regulation, drinking water and power supply, sanitation, transport, distribution of prizes, illumination of government buildings, first-aid, PAS, fire-tenders, and refreshments for students participating in the national function.

It was decided that the main function would take place at Government PG Degree College Boys, Udhampur. The chief guest would hoist the National flag and take the salute at 9:55 AM. Contingents from J&K Police, District Police Line, SKPA, NCC, and Volunteer Home Guards would participate in the march past.

The event would commence with the Shehnai Vadan program in the morning by the Information department.

Speaking on the occasion, DC urged all officers to ensure timely and efficient arrangements for the smooth and enthusiastic celebration of the national event. She emphasized the presence of officers and employees from all departments at the venue on the day of the function. Specific directives were given to departments responsible for seating, barricading, drinking water, and uninterrupted power supply.

The Chief Medical Officer was instructed to deploy one ambulance with a team of doctors and necessary medicine until the end of the function. District and Traffic Police were tasked with ensuring security and traffic management. Committees such as the Reception Committee and Illumination Committee were formed to ensure the success of the national celebration.

DC underscored the importance of celebrating the function with patriotic spirit, fostering close rapport, and coordinating between different agencies to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place well in time.