Jammu, Dec 23 (KNO): Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today called upon the civil administration and police to ensure comprehensive and flawless arrangements for the celebration of the 77th Republic Day, to be observed with national fervour on January 26, 2026. He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting to review the preparedness and arrangements being put in place across the UT.
Emphasising the significance of the occasion, the Chief Secretary impressed upon the Divisional and District Administrations to illuminate all government offices and prominent buildings with decorative lighting on the eve of Republic Day. He enjoined upon them to ensure maximum public participation in the celebrations at all levels and to organise befitting functions across the length and breadth of J&K, reflecting the spirit of unity and national pride.
The Chief Secretary directed the concerned authorities to make special efforts to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in and around all venues as part of the celebrations. He stressed the need for uninterrupted power and water supply, particularly at the main venues in Srinagar and Jammu. Highlighting the role of educational institutions, he instructed that every school in the UT should organise its own Republic Day event. He further directed all Heads of Departments and District Officers to hold commemorative functions within their respective offices.
Dulloo also reviewed the arrangements being made for cultural programmes, including performances by school children and band displays by various forces. He sought details regarding transport arrangements and traffic management plans, especially in the major cities, to ensure smooth conduct of the celebrations without inconvenience to the public.
Encouraging departments to creatively showcase their achievements, the Chief Secretary asked them to prepare thematic tableaux (‘Jankies’) for display during the main Republic Day functions at Jammu and Srinagar. He advised that the tableaux should prominently reflect national and UT-specific themes such as Viksit Bharat, Nasha Mukt Bharat, Swachh Bharat, digital transformation, women empowerment, and other areas where Jammu and Kashmir has made notable progress.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took a comprehensive appraisal of the overall readiness of all concerned departments for organising the national event with enthusiasm and dignity. He underscored the importance of advance planning and seamless coordination among departments for the successful conduct of the celebrations.
Dulloo also reviewed the preparedness of the Information Department regarding the issuance of passes to journalists and installation of public address systems. He assessed arrangements by the Transport Department for providing buses to school children, distribution of invitation cards by the concerned Divisional Administrations, and availability of essential services including power, water supply, fire tenders, and other utilities by the respective departments.
The Chief Secretary urged all stakeholders to work with dedication and coordination to ensure the successful and memorable celebration of this year’s Republic Day in Jammu and Kashmir, and extended his best wishes for the smooth culmination of the national event—(KNO)