DC Srinagar reviews arrangements for Republic Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium

Srinagar, Jan 16: In connection with celebrations of forthcoming Republic-Day-2025, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat Thursday visited Bakshi Stadium to take on site review of the preparatory activities and arrangements being put in place by the respective Departments for seamless conduct of Divisional level event.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner along with Officers went around the Stadium pavilions and VVIP Gallery to have first-hand appraisal of the preparatory activities.
The DC was given appraisal about the preparations/arrangements being made with regard to seating arrangements, cultural programmes, March past parade, power supply, deployment of medical & first aid and fire fighting system, installation of Public Address System.
In addition, preparations related to Media management, security related matters and entry of VVIPs, VIPs and other participants were also reviewed.
The DC was given brief information about the security arrangements in and around the Stadium to ensure hassle-free celebrations of the function.
During the visit, the DC asked the concerned to make requisite arrangements for parade contingent passage and for the cultural activities at the Stadium to cope with any situation arising due to snowfall/rain or water logging on rehearsal day or main event of the Republic-day 2025.
On the occasion, Dr Bilal enjoined upon the Officers to maintain close coordination with each other for smooth and successful conduct of the function.
During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr Khalid Hussain Malik; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari; Superintendent of Police, Shabir Ahmad; SDM East, SDM West, Nodal Principal Colleges, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, SMC, MED & PDD, Assistant Commissioner Development, Tehsildar South, besides senior Officers of SRTC, Cultural Academy, Hospitality & Protocol, YS&S, Sports Council and other line Departments.