Jammu, Jan 10: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Tuesday visited Mulana Azad (M A) Stadium to inspect and finalize the arrangements for Republic Day 2023 celebration. He took a round of the stadium and inspected the overall arrangements being made at the venue for the smooth conduct of the Republic Day celebration.
The Div Com discussed in detail all the arrangements being put in place by the concerned departments for the smooth conduct of the national event. He stressed on close synergy among the concerned departments while making arrangements. The concerned departments were directed to put in place requisite arrangements well in advance.
Kumar took a detailed stock of security arrangements, traffic management, seating arrangements, decoration, power & water supply, sanitation, medicare, etc. The officers were instructed to follow the devised plans while accomplishing their assigned tasks. It was informed that the army, school contingents, bands, and colorful cultural programs will also be performed during the celebration.
The Divisional Commissioner exhorted all the officers to ensure that necessary arrangements are put in place well in time.
While inspecting the ongoing works at the main pavilion, the Div Com directed the Hospitality and Protocol Department for making arrangements for waterproof tentage and heating arrangements besides expediting the pace of all ongoing works for timely completion. The Traffic Department was directed to frame a traffic management plan, finalize parking spaces and notify the diversions on time for the convenience of the general public.
The JMC was directed to ensure cleanliness in and around the venue and the functioning of street lights, while PWD was asked to expedite the renovation works at the venue and complete the same at the earliest. The JPDCL was instructed to ensure the installation of lights at specific points besides making arrangements of gensets at the venue for backup. The Div Com also directed JPDCL, Jal Shakti, JMC, and PWD to deploy an adequate number of employees at the venue and also establish joint control for finalizing the arrangements.
