BANDIPORA, JANUARY 21: To ensure smooth and successful celebration of Republic Day 2025, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, on Tuesday convened a meeting of officers from various departments at the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora.
The meeting was aimed at reviewing and finalizing the arrangements for the celebration of the national event.
The meeting discussed threadbare various aspects of the preparations, including flag unfurling, parade activities, cultural performances, and other logistical arrangements.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl, briefed the chair regarding the measures and plans in place by different departments to ensure the successful conduct of the event.
It was informed that, at the sub-divisional level, Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) will unfurl the National Flag while at tehsil level, the concerned tehsildars will preside over Republic Day functions.
Similarly at block level, the Block Development Officers (BDOs) will lead the celebrations besides all district officers whose offices are located outside the Mini Secretariat have been directed to organize flag unfurling ceremonies in their respective offices.
It was given out that the Republic Day parade at S.K Stadium Bandipora will feature contingents from Jammu and Kashmir Executive Police, Armed Police, Indian Reserve Police (IRP), District Police Women Battalion, Fire and Emergency Services, National Cadet Corps (NCC), Home Guards/ SDRF, Special Police Officers (SPOs) and students from various schools.
The meeting was informed that the event will include vibrant cultural performances by students from local schools, highlighting India’s rich heritage, diversity, and patriotic spirit.
The DC also took stock of the ongoing rehearsal activities and directed all departments to ensure flawless execution.
Qadri emphasized strict adherence to timelines and called for inter-departmental coordination to address any gaps in the preparations.
The DC also reviewed other logistical arrangements, including seating, Public Address system, power backup, and security. Special attention was given to crowd management and ensuring smooth access for attendees.
He urged the public, and all stakeholders to actively participate in the Republic Day celebrations, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity, patriotism, and respect for the country’s sovereignty.
Among others, the meeting was attended by ADDC Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt; ACR, ACD, Commanding Officer CRPF 3rd Battalion, CPO, DIO, DySP, District Officers of various Departments and other concerned.
