DC Kargil reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebrations.

DC Kargil reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebrations.
Kargil, August 11, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today chaired a review meeting regarding the preparation of 78th Independence Day.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kargil Shree Ram R, ADC Kargil Imteaaz Kacho, Joint Director Finance and CCF, Iftikhar Hussain, SDMs of all sub-divsions virtually attended the event, besides all sectoral heads and district officers were present during the meeting.
During the meeting DC Rakesh took a review of preparatory activities being undertaken by the line departments and necessary facilities and arrangements being put in place for the smooth and peaceful conduct of Independence Day in the district.
The DC directed officers of all concerned departments to work out a comprehensive plan to ensure all necessary arrangements are made in advance like march past, commentary proceeding, decoration and other related arrangements.
DC Rakesh also took stock of arrangements and other facilities like seating arrangement, transport & parking facilities, electricity & water supply, medical aid, fire and emergency services, installation of PAS, erection of hoardings, catering arrangements, raising of National Flag.
Besides media management, security-related matters, issuance of security passes, and entry of VVIPs, VIPs and other participants were discussed in threadbare.
The DC was informed that 25 continents from Schools, and three from Ladakh police will be participating in the march pass besides adequate cultural skits will be presented by LAACL and the Education Department.
The DC gave direction to the Agriculture, Horticulture and Forest departments for installation of enough floral pots for the decoration of the venue and also directed for enough distribution of national flags among the crowd.
Related to the Panel committee for March Pass winners and District awardees, the DC gave necessary directions to do the needful and also noted out that UPSC, IIT and NEET qualifiers besides qualifier of other prestigious exam should also be considered for district awards.
Necessary directions related to webcasting and live streaming of the event were also given by the DC Kargil.
The DC also took assessment of the preparation of 15 August Celebration going to be held at all Subdivisions and asked for close coordination between all line departments for the successful conduct of the Independence Day celebration at District level besides at all Subdivisions as well.
With regard to invitation cards and seating arrangements, the DC asked the officers to conduct comprehensive exercise to make sure that invitation cards are delivered to all dignitaries in advance, besides proper seating arrangements made as per the protocol.
DC Rakesh also stressed on making fool-proof security arrangements in and around the stadium to ensure a hassle-free celebration of the function.
Similarly, MC Kargil was directed to ensure arrangements for sanitation and cleanliness in and around Khree Sultan Cho Stadium Kargil.
The DC directed to ensure participation of all Government Employees, students and also called for maximum participation of the event from the masses.