JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting of the top brass of civil and police administration to take stock of the preparations to be made for the grand celebrations of Republic Day, 2024.
The Chief Secretary impressed upon the concerned Divisional administrations to make arrangements beforehand for holdings events in a befitting manner right from the Panchayat level. He called for adding a lot of activities before this event to create the right kind of enthusiasm among people. He stressed on adding vibrancy to all the events held right from the Panchayats across the UT.
Dulloo made out that the administration should provide ample time to school children to many rehearsals of performances set to be made by them. He called for providing them with every kind of assistance to reach the venues in this winter season. He even asked for better arrangements of refreshments for them that are both healthy and hygienic for them.
The Chief Secretary also emphasized on making a traffic plan that is less exhausting and circuitous for the general public. He also asked for adding more frisking booths at the venue, especially for school children and the elderly so that they do not have to face any kind of inconvenience in entering the venue.
He directed for decorating and illuminating of all the rotaries and important public infrastructure at both Jammu and Srinagar. He called for making special arrangements for creating an ambience of festivity in both the smart cities as well as towns of J&K.
Regarding the Tableau to be displayed during the main functions at Jammu and Srinagar, the Chief Secretary advised promoting the themes on the achievements made in Jal Jeevan Mission, Mission Shakti (Education), Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Sports, Swachh Bharat Mission and Nasha Mukht J&K Mission.
On the occasion, the Chief Secretary also took note of the preparations and backup plans of the departments regarding power, water, sanitation and public address system facilities at the venues. He also asked for foolproof security arrangements besides the deployment of fire tenders and health care professionals in strength there.
The Commissioner Secretary GAD and Divisional Commissioners apprised the meeting about the arrangements to be put in place for the smooth conduct of Republic Day celebrations in both cities. They also assured of making all the arrangements well ahead of time so that the day is observed with gaiety and remarkably all across J&K.
