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Stresses on
fool-proof preparations, strict adherence to Covid-19 protocol
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Srinagar: The
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting of
officers to review the arrangements for the ensuing Independence Day- 2020.
The meeting was informed that
the main function shall be held in summer capital Srinagar, where Lieutenant
Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu shall hoist the National Flag.
At the outset, the Div Com
sensitized Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and other concerned officers about their
role and responsibility and directed them to make fool-proof arrangements in
advance for the smooth conduct of celebrations in all districts.
He said that there shall be no
relaxations to any loopholes and instructed them to ensure strict adherence to
Covid-19 protocol while holding functions at all venues.
The Div Com said students who
can’t participate in parade and cultural events due to Covid-19, however, shall
make their participation through a digital platform.
He directed concerned officers
to identify 5-10 locations in Srinagar and install LEDs at these public places
to ensure live telecasting of functions for wide publicity, similarly DCs from
other districts were also directed to make arrangements for live- telecasting.
Calling upon for making
fool-proof security arrangements to ensure hassle-free celebrations of
Independence Day function, the Health department was instructed to deploy their
men with thermal guns at all entry points as mandatory for Covid-19
containment.
The Deputy Commissioners were
given instruction to felicitate Covid warriors for recognition of their
services rendered during pandemic in their districts.
The Div Com called for
distributing pamphlets among the participants regarding Covid-19 containment
for wide publicity of Covid protocol compliance during Independence Day
functions.
To ensure strict adherence to
laid down guidelines and precautions, the Div Com emphasized on conducting
antigen testing of all, participating in march past parades on August-13 for
their safe participation in full day rehearsal and final day functions.
Meanwhile, contingents
including of J&K Police, Armed, CRPF, Lady Contingents, Home Guard, Fire
& Emergency Services and Forest Protection Force shall participate in the
march past and make band arrangements as per the past practices.
Similarly instructions were
given to the concerned to ensure organizing cultural performances at all major
venues during the celebrations.
The Div Com directed concerned
to shortlist Block and Tehsil level venues where functions have to be held and
ensure proper arrangements are put in place well in advance.
Besides security arrangements,
traffic, security passes, seating arrangements, decoration, Shahnaivadan,
commentators, illumination of offices, PAS,
Power and water supply, sanitation, medicare facilities, invitation
cards, cultural activities were discussed threadbare and concerned were given
strict instructions to ensure all related arrangements are made properly for
smooth conduct of functions in all districts.
Among others, the meeting was
attended by DIG BSF, CRPF, Director, H&P, Floriculture, RTO Kashmir, Chief
Engineers from R&B, PHE and SEs from various engineering wings, JD
Information & PR Kashmir and representatives from concerned departments.
IG Police Kashmir, DCs, SSPs,
SSP Security, SSP Traffic and other concerned also attended the meeting through
video- conferencing.
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