Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 8: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today chaired a meeting of heads of various departments to review the arrangements for Republic Day celebration 2022.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Anshul Garg; SSP Jammu, SSP Security Jammu, besides senior officers of Police, Army, CRPF, BSF, SSB, Traffic Jal Shakti, JPDCL, PWD, JMC, Health Services, Information, Education, Cultural Academy, Youth Services and Sports, Hospitality and Protocol, JKRTC and other concerned departments.
The Div Com discussed in detail all the arrangements to be made for smooth conduct of the National event. He stressed on close synergy among the concerned departments while making arrangements.
During the meeting threadbare discussions were held on printing of invitation cards, selection of contingents, cultural Items, Display of Tableau, Transportation, sanitation, cleanliness, face lifting of venue and the concerned departments were directed to put in place requisite arrangements well in advance.
The Divisional Commissioner exhorted upon all concerned officers to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in time for smooth and successful celebration of the Republic Day.
He asked Director School Education and Additional Secretary J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages to immediately furnish the lists of contingents and cultural items, while BSF, Army, Police were also told to share the lists of contingents.
Necessary directions were issued to the concerned departments for selection of contingents, cultural programmes, rehearsals, transportation facilities for participants, traffic management, security, presentation of stunts by dare devils, refreshment, installation of screens/LEDs, illumination of Government buildings and other important arrangements for smooth conduct of the event.
Meanwhile, Dr Raghav Langer reviewed the functioning of Red Cross Societies in districts of the Division here at a video conferencing meeting with Deputy Commissioners and concerned officers.
The Div Com, who is also the chairman of Indian Red Cross Society Jammu region, reviewed in detail various issues pertaining to District Red Cross Societies like appointment of Executive Secretaries in districts, construction of Red Cross Bhawans, constitution of district Executive Committees, First Aid training, fund position etc.
He instructed the Deputy Commissioners to constitute Executive Committees and also appoint Executive Secretary in their respective districts for overall coordination and management of Red Cross Societies.
Regarding construction of Red Cross Bhawans in the districts, Dr Langer directed the Secretary IRCS to get a model estimate of the Bhawan formulated by the PWD department and share the same with each district so that uniformity can be maintained. He also directed DCs to identify suitable land for construction of Red Cross Bhawans in the districts and send proposals for the requirement of funds for its construction.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Indian Red Cross Society Jammu region, Vinod Malhotra; District Social Welfare Officer, Ajay Salan; Additional Commissioner Jammu, Assistant Commissioner General Jammu while Deputy Commissioners of Jammu division participated in the meeting through video conferencing.
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