Keeping the ongoing Khadi cum Saras Mahotsav in mind which is going to occupy Morhabadi Ground till January 8, Deputy Commissioner Manoj Kumar has directed officials to get ready to complete arrangements for Republic Day Parade there well within time. In a meeting with officials of RMC, the Police and district administration today at his office, Kumar said that the entire arrangement work needed to be done in a fast pace, as the Ground would be available for preparations only on or after January 9 after the present set-up there was completely dismantled.
In the meeting where City SP, Rural SP, DDC, ADM, ADM Naxal and other senior officials of the district were present, it was decided to organise rehearsal of Republic Day Parade from January 18 to January 23. The Parade will comprise of Army, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, Jharkhand Jaguar, JAP-1, 2 and 10, DAP, SSB, Homeguard (Rural), NCC – Girls and Boys, NCC Air Wing, two units of Fire Brigade and six band parties. Final dress rehearsal will be organised at 9 AM on January 24.
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) will also have its band in Republic Day Parade in Morhabadi Ground this year. The DC has asked Executive Engineer to complete leveling of Morhabadi Ground and repairing of road connecting it to Raj Bhawan well ahead of time. The Engineer has also been directed to complete the work of construction of gallery and stage for photographers as soon as possible.“Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has been asked to construct temporary toilet and toilets for VVIPs, apart from works related to providing facilities of drinking water on time. The civic body has also been directed to complete cleaning of statues of prominent figures established anywhere in the city, apart from installation of dustbins around the Ground on time,” said Kumar.
He added that a senior police officer would be assigned by SSP (Ranchi) to work as a link between the Army and Police Department for R-Day preparations, who would also work as commanding authority for coordination purposes during R-Day Parade.
The DC has directed Civil Surgeon (Ranchi) to ensure availability of first aid ambulance along with all necessary medicines, and a cardiac ambulance ready at the venue on Republic Day. At the same time, Traffic Police have been asked to take necessary steps to keep traffic leading to the Ground, and anywhere within the city hassle-free and make sufficient parking arrangements with assistance from District Transport Officer.
Kumar has asked the officials to keep him briefed about the developments and difficulties being faced, so that everything could be brought under control before final rehearsal on January 24.