DC Srinagar Reviews Republic Day-2024 Celebration Arrangements
Srinagar: In connection with celebrations of forthcoming Republic-Day-2024, a meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat here today at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex to ensure smooth and flawless conduct of the national event.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Ashish Mishra was also present in the meeting.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner 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 programs, 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 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 assess the capacity of the parking slots identified for the event and 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.
While SMC authorities were asked to ensure that all washrooms are functioning properly, besides establishing mobile toilets at the venue on January 26. They were also asked to take measures for dog menace around the venue.
The DC asked the Education Department and Cultural Academy to ensure all necessary arrangements for boarding/ lodging of participating school children and Artists are taken care of well in advance, while