SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, today chaired a meeting to finalize the arrangements for the 4th Edition of Khelo India National Winter Games-2024 which shall commence from Feb 21st.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Secretary J&K Sports Council, Director Srinagar Airport Authority, CEO Gulmarg, RTO Kashmir, Addl Secretary AACL, Joint Director Information Kashmir, SSP Baramulla and Officers of Line departments.
Addressing the officers, Div Com directed the concerned to make proper arrangements for the warm reception of participants at the Srinagar Airport amid the cultural presentations & performances.
He instructed for the direct transportation of participants from the Airport to Gulmarg under proper ROP.
Div Com directed all HoDs to identify accommodation for their respective staff members whose services are required for the smooth conduct of the National Event.
Similarly, for the publicity of the event, Div Com enjoined on Secretary Sports Council to give wide publicity of the 4th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games through hoardings from Srinagar Airport to the main venue.
Given Snowfall, Div Com directed RTO Kashmir and Traffic Police to ensure that transporters must have anti-skid chains for their vehicles.
The Director of Health Services of Kashmir was instructed to ensure the availability of expert medical & paramedic staff at Gulmarg and Srinagar Airport besides ensuring the availability of only approved medicines for players.
Also, PDD & PHE were directed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity and drinking water respectively besides the availability of field staff.
SMC was told to conduct a cleanliness drive from the Airport to Narbal while ULB was directed to ensure clean roads beyond Narbal to Gulmarg.
CEO, GDA was directed to ensure the availability of internet services by vendors for live broadcast of Khelo India events and operation of a Ski lift for high altitude games.
