Dehradun District Magistrate Ravinath Raman presided over a meeting with district officers to review the preparations for the Republic Day celebrations in the State Capital. Raman directed the officers to complete their assigned works on scheduled time to ensure the celebrations as desired. He expressed disappointment at various department officials for their incomplete tableaux as Republic Day celebration is approaching nearer.
Raman discussed preparations of main programme at Parade Ground where Governor Dr KK Paul will hoist the tri-colour on January 26.He directed the SP City Ajay Singh to strengthen the security at Parade Ground with the deployment of additional police force. The culture department officer was directed to prepare folk dance performances.
The health department officer was directed to erect two temporary toilets at Parade Ground. Jal Nigam and Jal Sansthan officers were directed to make arrangement for potable water at the venue.The officers were directed to prepare their tableaux in coordination with nodal officers before January 23. On January 24, trail-march post of tableaux will be held.
A cycle rally will be held at 11 am on January 23 from Gandhi Park to Shivaji Dharamshala. A Kavi Sammelan will be held January 25. The district officers were directed to make lighting arrangement at important places and government buildings on January 25 and 26.The Excise department officer was directed to ensure that all the liquor shops remain closed on Republic Day. The officers were directed to conduct cleanliness drive in their departments.