- Calls for befitting arrangements, seamless coordination and enthusiastic public participation
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg today reviewed preparations for the celebrations of Union Territory Foundation Day (UT Diwas) and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director Information, Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic, Vice-Chairman of the Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA), heads of various departments and police officers.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner conducted a detailed review of arrangements being made by different departments for the two events. He stressed the need for close inter-departmental coordination, timely completion of assigned responsibilities and readiness well in advance.
Reviewing preparations for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Garg underscored the importance of enthusiastic participation by departments, students and citizens in the Run for Unity. He said the event reflects the spirit of national unity, integrity and collective responsibility.
He also reviewed arrangements for UT Diwas and called for both occasions to be organised in a befitting manner. The review covered participant mobilisation, transport facilities, traffic management, public address systems, installation of hoardings and standees, stage beautification, display screens, distribution of T-shirts and caps, refreshments, and appointment of nodal officers.
Directing officers to ensure meticulous planning and effective implementation, the Divisional Commissioner said all necessary arrangements must be put in place at the earliest to facilitate the smooth and successful conduct of the programmes.
Later, Garg inspected preparations in the back lawns of SKICC for the Run for Unity flag-off ceremony. He also reviewed stage development and the installation of hoardings, directing the concerned agencies to coordinate closely and ensure the venue is ready.
He emphasised that all departments must work in close coordination to ensure the celebrations proceed smoothly, with befitting arrangements and enthusiastic public participation.


