CS finalizes arrangements for Republic Day celebrations

Jammu, 18 January 2025 | Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a meeting with top civil administration and police officers to give final shape to the arrangements made for celebrating the Republic Day, 2025 here across J&K.

The Chief Secretary enquired from each concerned department about the status of preparations put in place for the smooth conduct of celebrations at both Jammu and Srinagar. He impressed upon the concerned divisional administrations to encourage all to participate in these celebrations with the provisioning of transport and other facilities to reach the venue.

Dulloo also enquired about the preparations made to illuminate all the landmark sites and government buildings. He advised the HoDs to illuminate their offices and the concerned Municipal Corporations along with other public infrastructure as per past practice.

The Chief Secretary stressed ensuring plausible transport and seating arrangements for the school children, their refreshments, and assistance for making preparations ahead of this event.

The Chief Secretary also reviewed the arrangements made for parking vehicles at both venues while directing the traffic authorities to ensure smooth movement of traffic on roads. He took stock of security arrangements required to be put in place for the safety of all besides ensuring smooth conduct of the event.

Regarding the presentation of cultural segments during the program, the Chief Secretary asked to make it inclusive by encouraging participation of both specially abled and other children. He asked the Divisional Commissioner to personally check the quality of tableaux to be showcased by Culture, PDD (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana), Police (Drug Abuse), YS&S (Fit India Movement), and Cooperatives Departments.

He unequivocally enjoined the municipal bodies to carry out special sanitation drives all across the urban areas especially in and around the parade venues. He told them that they must prepare the cities for hosting this national event.

Dulloo also asked the Director for Information to ensure a live telecast of the main functions from the regional units of Doordarshan and All India Radio besides facilitating the media persons in carrying out their professional assignments.

The other agenda items that came up for discussion during the meeting included uninterrupted power and water supply besides the accomplishment of other civil works taken up by the R&B Department to beautify the venues at both Jammu and Srinagar.

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