SRINAGAR, JULY 22: To ensure a smooth celebration of the forthcoming Independence Day, 2024 in the District, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Monday convened a meeting of Officers from Civil and Police Administration at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here.
At the outset, the DC reviewed in detail the arrangements/preparatory activities to be put in place by the respective Departments for the seamless celebration of the national event, as Srinagar is hosting the main event on August 15, 2024, across Jammu and Kashmir.
The DC emphasized the importance of the National event and instructed that adequate sensitization of staff, about the significance and protocol of the day, particularly the flag code is imparted to their staff by District Officers.
He highlighted the need for meticulous planning and seamless execution of all arrangements to ensure a grand celebration of Independence Day 2024.
On the occasion, the DC directed the Officers of all concerned Departments to work out a comprehensive plan to ensure all necessary preparations are made well in advance about the March Past Parade, Cultural programs, commentary proceeding on the event, Dais flowering, and other related arrangements and proper synchronization of events.
The DC also took stock of the arrangements and other facilities to be put in place Seating arrangements, Transport & Parking facilities, Electricity & Water supply, Medical & First Aid, Fire and Emergency services, installation of PAS, erection of hoardings, catering arrangements, installation of LED screens and their proper positioning, hoisting of National Flag and Illumination of Government Buildings.
Besides Media management, Security matters, issuance of security passes, and entry of VVIPs, VIPs, and other participants were also discussed threadbare.
The DC strictly directed all the sectoral and District Officers to ensure necessary arrangements for flag hoisting at their respective offices, besides in schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions. Concerned from KPDCL were told to make sure that Government buildings and prominent places are illuminated.
Regarding invitation cards and seating arrangements, the DC asked the Officers to conduct a comprehensive exercise to make sure that invitation cards are delivered to all invitee dignitaries well in advance, besides proper seating arrangements made by the precedence of protocol.
The DC stressed making fool-proof security arrangements in and around the Stadium to ensure hassle-free celebrations of the function.
He also assessed the parking facilities for the dignitaries and other participants coming to attend the function, besides vehicles used to ferry participants to the main venue.
Similarly, the SMC authorities were tasked to ensure better arrangements for sanitation and cleanliness in and around the stadium particularly on full dress rehearsal and on the occasion of the main event of Independence Day 2024. He also emphasized that all washrooms are functioning properly, besides establishing mobile toilets at the venue on August 15.
The DC also stressed making elaborate arrangements to tackle weather vagaries, if any caused on the occasion of full-dress rehearsal proceedings and the mega event on 15th August.
He asked for adequate transport arrangements for ferrying of participant school students, cultural artists, NCC cadets, contingents, and other persons on August 15, in addition to their boarding and lodging facilities.
During the meeting, the DC instructed the concerned to organize essay writing and other competitions on Independence Day.
Besides, Additional District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Zahoor Ahmad Mir; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria; GM JKRTC, Nodal Principal Colleges Kashmir, RTO Kashmir, Joint Commissioner SMC, SDM (East), Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Director Information (PR) Kashmir, Deputy Director Protocol, S.E M&HE Deptt Srinagar, SP T Com Kashmir, the meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Chief Medical Officer, MS SKIMS, MS SMHS, Ex. Engineers of PHE, KPDCL (ED II & ED III), Officers of R&B, PHE, PDD, Revenue, Sports, Culture Academy, Fire Services, FCS&CA, AA&CL, security and traffic besides other line Departments participated in the meeting.