GANDERBAL, JULY 17: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the smooth and befitting celebration of the forthcoming Independence Day across the district.
Reviewing department-wise preparedness, the DC stressed close coordination among all stakeholders to ensure that the national festival is celebrated with dignity, enthusiasm and active public participation.
The meeting reviewed arrangements for the district-level function at Qamaria Stadium, Ganderbal, including security, traffic management, seating, parking arrangements, barricading, sanitation, drinking water, uninterrupted power supply with backup, medical facilities, fire and emergency services, public address system, transportation, hospitality, illumination of government buildings and other logistical requirements.
It was informed that the National Flag will be hoisted by the Chief Guest, followed by a march past by contingents of District Police, CRPF, Armed Police, SSB, Police Training School Manigam, Forest Protection Force and students from educational institutions. Patriotic cultural performances by school students will also be presented.
The DC directed all departments to complete assigned works well before the scheduled rehearsals and ensure proper illumination of the Mini Secretariat and other government offices, bridges and clock tower to ensure a festive atmosphere during the festival.
He instructed that special cultural programmes highlighting patriotism, social harmony and awareness under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan be organised while showcasing the district’s rich cultural heritage.
The full dress rehearsal will be held on August 13 ahead of the main celebrations on August 15.
The Chief Medical Officer was directed to deploy medical teams and ambulances during rehearsals and the main event, while the Municipal Council was asked to ensure cleanliness and sanitation. Departments concerned were instructed to provide uninterrupted drinking water, electricity and other essential facilities.
The DC directed the District Information Officer to ensure effective public address arrangements and wide dissemination of the Flag Code. He also asked all departments to install hoardings highlighting their major developmental achievements and prepare jhankis (tableaux) showcasing the district’s development journey, innovative initiatives and public welfare programmes.
Emphasising wider public participation, the DC said Independence Day is an occasion to celebrate the nation’s unity, democratic values and collective progress. He directed the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kangan, all Tehsildars and concerned officers to ensure enthusiastic celebrations at subdivision, tehsil, block, Panchayat, ULB level and in all educational institutions so that the spirit of the national festival reaches every corner of Ganderbal.
The meeting was attended by the Additional District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Executive Officers of Wular Manasbal Development Authority and Sonamarg Development Authority, Superintending Engineers of KPDCL, PW (R&B), senior officers of civil and police administration, security agencies and other concerned departments.
