A contingent of Jharkhand State Police will participate in the State-level Independence Day celebrations to be held in Raipur on August 15 this year.
This was informed during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Vivek Dhand at the Mantralaya here on Thursday.
The decision was taken in accordance with directives issued by the Prime Minster Narendra Modi, an official statement informed.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took stock of the preparations underway for Independence Day celebrations across the State.
The Independence Day programme at police parade ground in Raipur will commence at 9 am.
All other government offices have been directed to hold the Independence Day celebration between 8 am and 4 pm, officials said.
Chief Minister Raman Singh will unfurl the Tri-color at Police parade ground. Contingents of CRPF, CISF, ITBP, BSF, STF, BSF, CAF, District police, Home guards, Jail guards, Women police force, NCC Senior boys, NCC Girl’s division and Scout boys-girls will perform the parade.
The rehearsal parades for the main programme will begin from July 25 and full dress rehearsal shall be carried on August 13.
Cultural programmes, patriotic group songs, and similar other programmes will also be held.