Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting with senior administrative and police officers to review the preparations for Independence Day celebrations across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Administrative Secretaries; ADGPs; Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officers, in person and through video conferencing.
The Lt Governor took stock of the campaigns and events planned by the District Administrations and Government Departments in the run-up to the grand celebration on Independence Day.
He stressed the importance of working together as a single unit to ensure the success of the events, such as the ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ and ‘Tiranga Yatra’.
He also expressed confidence that people will participate in large numbers in the Independence Day celebrations this year.
The Lt Governor directed the District Administration and departments to organize activities under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’ and to involve common citizens, public representatives, youth clubs, civil society, self-help groups, NCC Scouts and Guides, army veterans, ex-servicemen, prominent citizens and educational institutions in the celebrations.
He emphasized that Independence Day is not just a government function, but the country’s most sacred festival which is observed by the entire society with the spirit of oneness and unity.
The Lt Governor suggested that the Culture Department come up with monographs on martyrs. He also directed the officers to tricolor illuminate prominent buildings, tourist spots, border villages, and organize activities in the honour of the prominent personalities who contributed to nation building.
The meeting also discussed the progress of the ongoing development works and measures taken by the district administrations to meet the targets.
