ANANTNAG, AUGUST 3: Arrangements for Independence Day Celebrations  were finalised today in a meeting here at DC Office Anantnag under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Khalid Jahangir.

The meeting was informed that the main function will be held at Government Degree College for Boys Khannabal and will start with Shahna-i-Wadan. The Chief Guest will unfurl the National flag which will be followed by March Past by the contingents of JKP, CRPF, NCC, Fire and Emergency Services, Auxiliary Police, District Ladies Police and School children from both government and private educational institutions, the meeting was informed. In addition, colourful cultural programmes and Martial Art activities will be presented on the occasion.

The DDC directed the officers of R&B, PHE, PDD, Information, Youth Services & Sports, Municipal Committees, Police, Education and other concerned officers to ensure the requisite arrangements in place for the grand celebrations of the National Event within the stipulated time.

Similar functions will be held at all Sub Divisions viz Bijbehara, Pahalgam, Kokernag and Dooru and Tehsil headquarters of the district, the meeting was informed.

Among others ADDC, SEs and Exens of R&B, PHE & PDD, CMO, CEO, DSWO, DYSSO, Officers of JK Police and CRPF, AD FCS&CA, AD, Handloom & Handicrafts. EO MC Anantnag, ARTO, Heads of government and private educational institutions, representatives JKSRTC Depot Anantnag attended the meeting