ADDC Kathua chairs meeting to review arrangements for Independence Day-2025 celebrations

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Kathua, July 22:In view of the upcoming Independence Day-2025 celebrations, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kathua, Surinder Mohan today chaired a preparatory meeting of district officers to review the arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the national event scheduled to be held on August 15, 2025The mega event will be held at the Sports Stadium, Kathua, where the Chief Guest will hoist the National Flag and take the salute at the ceremonial march-past. The parade will include contingents from the JK Police, Army, Para-Military Forces, Forest Protection Force, NCC, and platoons from various educational institutions, besides bands from the PTS and the Army.The ADDC directed the concerned officers to carry out renovation works at the venue and make all necessary logistical arrangements to ensure a seamless conduct of the celebrations at the district headquarters.It was informed that the event will begin with Shehnai Vadan at the offices of the Deputy Commissionerand Senior Superintendent of Police, Kathua, to be presented by the teams of the Information Department.The ADDC laid emphasis on meticulous arrangements pertaining to security, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, barricading, seating, transportation,distribution of invitation cards, prize distribution, and illumination of government buildings for the occasion.For cultural performances, the Tehsildar (HQ)and Chief Education Officer Kathua were directed to shortlist the best performances from schools and colleges, reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage.The ADDC also called for cleanliness drives, plantation initiatives, and flag hoisting in all government offices across the district, ensuring that the day is celebrated with due reverence and enthusiasm.He exhorted all departments to complete preparations well in advance and work in coordination to ensure a dignified and vibrant celebration of the national festival.The meeting was attended by ADC Kathua, Vishavpartap Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Rahul Charak, CPO Kathua Ranjit Thakur, CMO Dr Vijay Raina and officers from various line departments.