Republic Day celebrations will be held in the district headquarters on a grand scale on January 26 in the district.
This was decided in a meeting chaired by Gariaband District Collector Niranjan Das and Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pathak.Processions and tableaus of different government departments outlining various schemes of State government will taken out on January 26 and various cultural programs would be also held on the day. March-past by squads of Police force, STF, CRPF, Scouts and Guides will be also held. In addition, awards will be also handed over to different officers for their outstanding works undertaken in their respective field.
During the meeting, various department officials were assigned responsibilities for smooth conduct of the event.Preparation of ground, sitting arrangements and sound system will be arranged by Public Works Department (PWD). likewise the bamboo required for erecting barricades will be provided by the Forest Department.The Gariaband Municipality had been asked to maintain cleanliness on the parade ground while drinking water will be supplied by Gariaband Nagar Panchayat and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED).
The responsibility to get cultural programs prepared for R-day celebration has been given to Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Development Department, District Education Officers.After the R-day celebrations, a friendly cricket match will be also played.