Preparations underway for Republic Day celebration in Doda

Deputy Commissioner reviews arrangements

DODA, January 16: Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh on Tuesday presided over a meeting in the conference hall of the DC office complex to take stock of arrangements assigned to different departments for Republic day celebrations. 

Notable attendees were ADC, ACD, district officers from various departments, executive engineers from PWD, PDD, and PHE, along with representatives from Higher Secondary School and other senior officers.

The meeting revealed that the main Republic Day function would be hosted at Sports Stadium. The event is set to commence with the Shehnai wadan program at 7:30 AM by the District Information Centre Doda. 

Contingents from JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force, NCC Senior and Junior Division, as well as government and private schools, are slated to participate in the event.

The education department was directed to submit a list of participating schools and institutions to the DC office  for logistics planning, including refreshments.

 The DC Doda further instructed the Municipal  Council and Executive Engineer PDD to illuminate public offices as per past practices. Additionally, the Sports Council was tasked with ensuring a facelift of the venue in advance.

The meeting addressed various aspects of the event, encompassing drinking water, power supply, toilet facilities, parking, first aid, sanitation, security, public address system, fire tenders, tableau preparation, seating arrangements, mementos, and refreshments. DC Doda emphasized cleanliness around the venue, health facilities, and efficient traffic arrangements. The final full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day celebration in Doda is scheduled for January 24, 2024, ensuring meticulous preparedness for the grand event.