Div Com reviews arrangements for Republic Day celebrations in various districts of Jammu division

JAMMU –  Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer on Thursday reviewed the arrangements being put in place by district administrations for the Republic Day- 2022 celebrations, here at video conferencing meeting with Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police.

The meeting was informed that the main function shall be held at MA Stadium, Jammu, where the chief guest shall unfurl the National Flag.

The Deputy Commissioners of Jammu division alongwith Senior Superintendents of Police and other concerned officers participated in the meeting through video conferencing.

The Div Com took a comprehensive review of arrangements in all the districts and the Deputy Commissioners apprised him about the same.

It was informed in the meeting that review meetings have been held in all the districts to finalise the arrangements. The DCs informed that committees have been constituted for putting in place all necessary arrangements and rehearsals for Parade and cultural programme have also been started.

The Div Com directed the DCs to ensure periodic testing of all the participants in view of the covid situation and making seating arrangements as per Covid SOPs. He also asked them to highlight beneficiary oriented government schemes through tableaus.

Sensitizing Deputy Commissioners about their role and responsibility, the Div Com instructed them to ensure that all arrangements are made in advance for smooth conduct of the celebrations for the National Event in all districts.

He stressed on making fool-proof arrangements at Sub Division and Panchayat level as well.

Dr Langer also reviewed security arrangements in the districts and took feedback from the concerned SSPs.

The SSPs informed about the deployment of personnel and surveillance put in place to check suspicious movement.

The SSPs were directed to take care of security of all venues including in sub Division and block level where the celebrations are to be held.

The Div Com asked DCs to direct the district heads to illuminate the Government buildings/ respective department buildings. He also asked the DCs to ensure water proof Tentage at all the venues.