DC Srinagar reviews Republic Day arrangements

Srinagar, Jan 8: In connection with celebrations of forthcoming Republic-Day-2025, a meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex here to ensure smooth and flawless conduct of the national event.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Imtiyaz Ahmad was also present in the meeting.
At the outset, the DC took a Department wise review about the arrangements to be put in place by the respective Departments.
The DC directed the Officers of the concerned Departments to ensure all preparations including Seating arrangements, March Past Parade, Cultural programmes, Transport & Parking facilities, Power & drinking Water Supply, deployment of Sanitation staff, Medical/First Aid & Fire and Emergency teams, Installation of Public Address System, besides illumination of Government Building on the eve of upcoming Republic Day.
On the occasion, matters related to Security, Media Management and entry of VVIPs, VIPs and other participants were also discussed in detail.
The DC stressed on making fool-proof security arrangements in and around the Stadium to ensure hassle-free celebrations of the function. He also enjoined upon the concerned Officers to maintain close coordination with each other for holding the function smoothly.
Regarding parking for vehicles, the DC asked the Officers of the Traffic Department to formulate an action plan so that the maximum number of vehicles of the dignitaries and other participants coming to attend the function are accommodated in a hassle free manner.
SMC authorities were asked to ensure proper cleanliness in and around the Bakshi Stadium, besides functioning of all washrooms and mobile toilet facility at the venue on January 26. They were also asked to take measures for dog menace around the venue.
Dr Bilal asked the Education Department and Cultural Academy to ensure all necessary arrangements for boarding/lodging of participating school children and Artists are taken care well in advance with concerned, while transport arrangements will be made by JKRTC. He emphasized on proper safety measures of the participants at the accommodations.
He also stressed on making elaborate arrangements to tackle any water logging, if any caused due to rain/snowfall on the occasion of Full Dress rehearsal proceedings and the main event on 26th January.
The DC also asked the PDD for illumination of identified Government buildings and other prominent spaces on the eve of the Republic Day-2025. He also asked the Officers to hoist the national flag in their respective offices on the Day.
SSP Srinagar also spoke on the occasion and briefed about the security plan being put in place for peaceful Republic day celebrations for this year.
Besides, Additional District Development Commissioner, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, SDM East, SDM West, Chief Medical Officer, the meeting was attended by senior Officers of PDD, PHE, R&B, SRTC, Cultural Academy, Hospitality & Protocol, RTO, YS&S, Sports Council, Mechanical Engineering and other line Departments.