KISHTWAR: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kishtwar, Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting today with line departments and other stakeholders in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to finalize arrangements for the upcoming Republic Day 2025 celebrations. During the meeting, it was confirmed that the main event would take place at Chowgan Kishtwar/Mini Secretariat DC Office Complex, depending on weather conditions, while local celebrations would be organized at the Sub-Division, Block and Tehsil levels.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner instructed district department heads to ensure their attendance, along with their staff, at Republic Day functions at both the district headquarters and at the SDM, Tehsil, and Block levels. Discussions covered various aspects of the celebration, including flag hoisting, the march-past, cultural programs, seating arrangements, stage setup, venue preparation, and catering for refreshments.
It was also informed that the day would begin with the playing of Shehnai Vadan and special directions were given to concerned officers for Shehnai Vadan. The Police Authorities were instructed to implement stringent security measures to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the event. Further, the concerned departments were directed to make provisions for drinking water, power supply, medical facilities, sanitation, transport, and traffic management, illumination of government buildings, deployment of fire tenders, seating arrangements, and the distribution of invitations.
The ADC also reviewed the progress of the various committees formed to oversee the arrangements. Senior officers from civil and police administrations, along with other stakeholders, contributed valuable suggestions to ensure the successful execution of Republic Day celebrations in the district.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kishtwar Javed Iqbal, PO ICDS Rishi Kumar Sharma, CPO Kishtwar Shahnawaz Bali, ACD Kishtwar Phulail Singh, DIO Kishtwar Dr. Kuldeep Kumar, Tehsildar Kishtwar Nirbhay Sharma, AD FCS&CA Kishtwar Shafqat Ali Keen, ALC Kishtwar, EO MC Kishtwar, CAO Kishtwar, CEO Kishtwar, ExEn Jal Shakti, ExEn PWD R&B, ExEn JPDCL Kishtwar, and other district officers, as well as officers from CRPF/CISF, representatives from various departments, educational institutions, and representatives from Power Projects.
