Arrangements for Republic Day, 2024 celebrations reviewed at Anantnag

ANANTNAG, JANUARY 12: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF. Hamid today convened a comprehensive review meeting at Dak Bungalow Khanabal, here to ensure seamless arrangements for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations in the district.

During the meeting, various aspects of the event were discussed to guarantee a successful and memorable celebration.

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.

The meeting discussed 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 DC urged everyone to work in unison and diligently to make the event a grand success and a source of pride for the national event.