DDC reviews R-Day arrangements

RAJOURI, JANUARY 19:  District Development Commissioner Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary reviewed arrangements for Republic Day celebrations in a meeting held here today.

Arrangements pertaining to seating, barricading, traffic management, security, sanitation, water and power supply, cultural programmes, public address system and parade contingents were discussed in detail and finalized in the meeting.

While praising officers for their coordinated efforts in organizing  Republic-Day function, DDC impressed upon them to deliver the assigned duties professionally and avoid last minute rush. Officers were also directed to ensure participation of all their employees in the day of National importance.

The DDC asked the team of officers for culture programmes to select items highlighting local culture, national integrity, secularism, pluralism and patriotism.

It was given out in the meeting that the National flag will be hoisted at DPL Rajouri by the chief guest, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Tribal Affairs at 9.00 AM. Total 26 parade contingents and 10 culture troupes are finalized for participation in the function.

Assistant Commissioner Development Noor Alam informed that as per the direction of DDC the department has constructed 4500 sq ft shed at DPL with sitting capacity of more 1000 persons.

Dr. Shahid informed that a full dress rehearsal of the function will be held on 24th of January to give a finishing touch to the preparations. Arrangements for “At Home” celebrations of R-Day was also discussed and decided that the District Information Officer and Cultural Officer, Cultural Academy will arrange a Cultural evening on the occasion.

It was also decided that the district administration will felicitate meritorious students and employees who have preformed remarkably in the field of public service delivery. DDC directed the concerned to submit lists of such students and employees for reward.

Review meetings were also held in all subdivisions of the District to finalize the arrangements for Republic Day Celebrations.

Among others ADDC A S Chib, SSP Yougal Manhas, Addl SP Mohd Yousuf, ExEns of different engineering departments besides other district officers of the concerned departments were also present in the meeting.