Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebration

LG chaired a meeting in which senior Administrative and Police officers participated to review the preparedness for the Independence Day celebration in Jammu Kashmir.

He took appraisal of the campaigns and events planned by the District Administration and Government Departments in the run-up to the grand celebration on Independence Day.

“We all must work together as a single unit for the successful conduct of ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’, ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ across Jammu and Kashmir and ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Jammu and Srinagar”, the Lt Governor said.

Sinha directed the officers for tricolor illumination of prominent buildings, tourist spots, border villages, and organizing activities in the honour of the prominent personalities who contributed in nation building.

"I am confident that this year too, people in huge numbers will participate in Independence Day events," he said.

He further directed the District Administration and departments to organise activities under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’.

The Lt Governor also asked for active involvement of 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 celebration of Independence Day.

The meeting was attended by Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, 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.

(With UNI inputs)