Planning to celebrate the golden jubilee year of the State in a big way, the Haryana Government will launch a logo for Swarna Jayanti (golden jubilee) celebrations on September 17 in Gurgaon.
Besides, a magnificent Swarna Jayanti Rath Yatra has been planned to be taken out as a pre-cursor to Haryana Swarna Jayanti celebrations from November 1, 2016 to October 31, 2017. The Rath Yatra will comprise five tableaus depicting art, culture, heritage, history, progress and development of the State. The Rath Yatra would pass through all districts and villages or towns falling between one district headquarter to other district headquarter.
A meeting of executive committee of Swarna Jayanti Celebrations Authority was held under Chief Secretary DS Dhesi on Thursday to discuss plans for the year long celebrations.
Apart from depicting various aspects of life and people of Haryana, about 100 to 200 artistes would also be engaged to perform on the tableaus and create a festive environment from wherever this Yatra passes. The Rath Yatra will also showcase a cultural programme at the district headquarters in the evening.
It was informed that the State Government intends to showcase history, economic prowess and achievements of the state over the last five decades since Haryana became an independent state of India.
With a view to organise the grand opening ceremony of Haryana Swaran Jayanti Celebrations on November 1 at Tau Devi lal Stadium, Gurgaon, it has been proposed to hire an event management agency to creatively conceptualise the opening ceremony and include various cultural and historical elements of Haryana and showcase the contribution of Haryana to the progress of the country.
Also, a project management unit or knowledge partner would be engaged for smooth functioning of all activities like cultural programmes, sports tournaments, prabhat feris and speech competitions.
The State Government has also planned to bring together renowned actors, business icons, state leaders, sportspersons, ex-serviceman and freedom fighters belonging to Haryana on one platform during the mega event to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 1 in Gurgaon.