Advisor Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal chairs a meeting to review the arrangements for 78th Independence Day Celebration

Leh, July 24,2024: Dr Pawan Kotwal, Advisor to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting to review the arrangements and preparations of 78th Independence Day celebrations, 2024. In person or in virtual mode.

The main events on Independence Day will be held at the Polo ground, Leh, and the Khree Sultan Cho Stadium, Kargil. During the meeting, Advisor exhorted that no stone should be left unturned in grandly celebrating the 78th Independence Day in the Union Territory. He directed that the Raj Niwas, all government buildings in Ladakh and Ladakh Bhawans shall be iiluminated in advance. He said that iconic buildings including the Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and other historical places should be lit up to mark the festivities and streets be decorated with flags and lights.

Advisor directed for adequate arrangements for parking, seating, drinking water, sanitation facilities and deployment of health personnel besides refreshments for participants especially school children and women during the event.

Advisor highlighted the importance on the promotion of Ladakh’s local products like flowers Lilium, local made mementos and to showcase Ladakhi culture during the event. He directed all the concerned officials to ensure all the arrangements for hassle free and smooth conduct of Independence Day across the UT.

The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, School Education Department & Housing & Urban Development Department, Ladakh; Additional Director General of Police, Ladakh; Commissioner/Secretary, H&ME Department, Ladakh; Commissioner/Secretary to Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Ladakh; Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department/Transport Department, Ladakh; Secretary, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Department; Secretary, General Administration Department; IG, ITBP N/W Ftr. Choglamsar-lG, ITBP, Ladakh; Air Officer Commanding, 21 Wing IAF, Ladakh; Station Commander, HQ 14 Corps, Leh; State Informatic Officer, NIC, Ladakh; Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh; Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh; Chief Engineers, PDD & PHE, Ladakh; Regional Transport Officer, Ladakh; District Informatics Officer, NIC, Ladakh; Additional Secretary/Under Secretary, GAD, Ladakh; Deputy Secretary, Cultural Academy, Leh; Under Secretary, Social Welfare/ Higher Education, Ladakh; Executive Officer, Municipal Committee,Leh. Office Chamber of Secretary, GAD, Ladakh; Station Director, Doordarshan Kendra/AlR,
 Leh, while Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil; Director Health Services, Ladakh; Director School Education Department, Ladakh; Joint Director Information, Ladakh; Chief Planning Officer, Kargil; Chief Engineer, PW(R&B) Ladakh; Deputy Secretary, Cultural Academy, Kargil; Deputy Secretary, Cultural Academy, Kargil; Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Kargil joined the meeting virtually.