Preparations for I-Day celebrations in full swing

Preparations are in full-swing for the Independence Day celebrations to be held here. The lalbagh stadium where the I-Day is celebrated every year is being spruced up for the occasion.

To make the programme successful, senior officials in the district have been entrusted the responsibility of various arrangements. They have been instructed to work in coordination and improve the image of Bastar by making the programme a success. The officials have been made In-charges of protocol, cultural programmes, tableaux etc.

Rehearsal of I-Day parade and mass drill is underway at the Parade ground. About 280 Jawans from 14 contingents are practising for the parade.

 On the other hand, security has been beefed-up in the district.