Republic Day arrangements finalized at Handwara

KUPWARA, JANUARY 20: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir today convened a meeting of all concerned officers here, to finalize the arrangements for smooth and hassle free celebration of Republic Day 2024.

The meeting held threadbare discussion and the officers gave details of their preparations with regard to smooth celebration of the National Event.

The meeting was informed that the function will start with Shanaivadan at 8:05 AM, while the National Flag will be hoisted at 10:05 AM.

The meeting was further informed that the main function of Republic Day will be held at District police lines at (DPL) Kulangam Handwara, where National Flag will be hoisted and the VIP will take salute on the March past comprising the contingents of paramilitary Forces, JKP, CRPF, BSF, IRP, FPP,Home Guards, NCC cadets, school children and police band.

The ADC asked all officers to work with coordination and ensure proper arrangements on ground for smooth conduct of the event.

It was given out in the meeting that uninterrupted power and water supply shall be kept available at the venue, for which concerned officers were given directions on spot.

Likewise, BMO Chogal was directed to keep Ambulance available at the venue, Medical Superintendent DH Handwara was asked to ensure first aid and doctor available at the venue, Municipality Handwara was asked to maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness at the venue and Town area. The Information department was asked to ensure proper coverage of the event besides installation of public Address system. Police department was asked to keep alternate PAS available at the venue.

 Other arrangements, were also reviewed which included refreshment, reception of chief Guest, transport, fire and emergency services, cultural programmes, deployment of Magistrates, distribution of invitation cards, selection of officers/ officials for recognition of their extraordinary services.

The ADC asked concerned officers to ensure proper exhibition of schemes through Tableaus to showcase developmental activities of their respective departments and government schemes. He said all efforts shall be made to make the National Function more attractive and informative.

The ADC directed the concerned officers for maintaining proper protocol in seating arrangements. He also asked officers to ensure their presence including staff in the Republic Day functions and ensure Flag hoisting in their respective offices.

DSP DAR Handwara, Dr Majid, EO Handwara, Medical Superintendent DH Handwara, Exen R&B Handwara, Dy CEO Handwara, BMO chogal, Forest Range officer Rajwar, Tehsildars of Handwara, Zachildara and Langate, other concerned officers were present in the meeting.