SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the civil and security arrangements for the celebration of the forthcoming Republic Day, here.
An official spokesman in a statement issued said that the meeting finalised Bakshi Stadium as the venue of the main function of Republic Day following the successful conduct of Independence Day 2023 celebrations, there.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar; HoD’s and representatives from PWD (R&B), KPDCL, School Education, Health Services, PHE, UEED, MED Kashmir; Hospitality & Protocol, Fire & Emergency Services, Academy of Art Culture & Languages, Kashmir; Information department, Floriculture, Regional Transport; J&K Sports Council, Srinagar; Youth Services & Sports, State Motors Garages Kashmir SMC, Srinagar and officers of other departments.
DIG BSF Srinagar, SSP Srinagar and officers from CRPF joined the meeting in person.
All DCs, DIG CKR, and SSPs besides other officers of police, and Traffic joined the meeting through videoconferencing.
“Like Independence Day, the general public is invited to participate in the event and free entry will be permitted based on the production of ID cards,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner passed several directions to the concerned officers for the smooth conduct of the National event. He stressed on close synergy among the concerned departments while making arrangements.
The Div Com directed officers of line departments to play a comprehensive and active role with full responsibilities for the celebration of Republic Day with fervor and gaiety.
He issued directions to concerned departments for the selection of contingents, cultural programmes, rehearsals and transportation facilities for participants, traffic management, security, refreshment, illumination of Government buildings and other important arrangements for smooth conduct of the event.
The meeting finalized 22 band and parade contingents for the function, 14 from Police and security forces, while 08 of NCC and School Children.
Further, he exhorted all concerned officers to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in time for a smooth and successful celebration of the Republic Day.
Div Com later undertook a visit to the Bakshi Stadium (the Venue of the main function) to review arrangements.
He was accompanied by DIG Armed, DC Srinagar, Commissioner SMC, C.Es of R&B, SSP Srinagar, and other officers and officials.
The Div Com took spot appraisal of all the arrangements and directed all the officers to ensure foolproof arrangements at the venue. He said we have many days left until the national event all preparations/ arrangements should be made well in time, and no lacunae shall be tolerated—(KNO)
