Chief Secretary Rajbala Verma today said that the Independence Day should be celebrated with dignity and happiness and people should participate in maximum number in this national festival. One should be cautious about every aspect of parade and flag hoisting. The CS said it while directing all the DCs regarding Independence Day parade.
She said that the main motto of the programme on the eve of Independence Day is to ensure maximum participation of children in schools so that they can connect themselves with the feeling of national unity and integrity. She said that the National Anthem singing group should comprise the best of singers.
The loudspeakers should be standard with alternative arrangement. A generator should be kept in standby. Responsibility of all the jobs should be fixed and proper arrangement of seating and parking should be made. Signage should be arranged in adequate number at the venue.
The CS said that if a freedom fighter of the district is alive, he must be honoured on this occasion. A nodal officer should be appointed for his reception at the venue.
The DCs should appeal and ensure presence of all sections of society at the venue. Flag hoisting should be ensured on important govt. offices and educational institutions.
Patriotic songs should be played on loudspeakers on the roads and market place. People should be motivated to clean their houses and surroundings on this occasion and the statues of great men should be garlanded. Cleanliness, electricity, safe drinking water and smooth traffic should be maintained at and around every venue. Route chart should be published in the newspaper for public convenience.
The CS directed the DCs to ensure presence of a group of doctors especially at the venue. She said that scout guide, NCC, police force and para military forces should enthusiastically participate in the parade.
Additional Chief Secretary Home, SKG Rahate, Cabinet Secretary SS Meena, literacy Secretary Aradhana Patnaik and other senior officers were present in the meeting.