KUPWARA, JULY 20: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan on Saturday chaired a meeting of district officers and various security agencies to review the preparedness for ensuing Independence Day-2024 celebrations.
The meeting was informed that the main function of the day shall be held at DPL- Zangli while similar functions will be held at sub-division and Tehsil levels also. It was given out that contingents of JKP, CRPF, Forest protection force, students of various government schools will participate in the march past parade.
Besides various cultural programmes, felicitation ceremony, display of tableaus and weapon display would also be part of national event celebrations.
Different departments viz. Education, PHE, R&B, Information, Health, Sports, Traffic, Motor Vehicles, Police, Floriculture, PDD, Municipality and Paramilitary Forces were directed to look after their respective assignments.
The decoration of the main venue, seating arrangements, uninterrupted power supply, drinking water/tanker service, availability of ambulance, deployment of fire tenders, transportation facilities, refreshment, invitations, PAS system, cleanliness and sanitation measures were discussed threadbare in the meeting.
Special emphasis was laid on March past parades, cultural programmes and display of tableaus by different departments showcasing achievements, weapon display and felicitation functions.
The DC directed concerned departments to send the nominations for awards by or before 7th August, 2024.
She said that in the run up to Independence Day function, all the important buildings and main offices will be illuminated.
Mega Tiranga rallies in the run up to 15th August function will be held at prominent places in which students, staff and NYCs will participate.
ADCs, SDMs were directed to organize mega events on their own level in the run up to the Independence Day function.
The DC emphasized the importance of National event and directed the departments to make sure that every arrangement is meticulously planned and executed.
She exhorted all departments to work in close coordination to ensure the seamless celebration of the Independence Day functions.
Among others, the meeting was attended by ADC Kupwara, Rouf Rehman; ADC Handwara, Aziz Ahmed Rather; ACR Kupwara, ACD, ACP, PO ICDS, CPO, CMO, CEO, Officers from CRPF, Police, District Officers of different Departments and other concerned.
