Advisor to the UT Administration of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, reviewed the preparations for the 76th Republic Day celebrations during a meeting held at the Conference Hall, UT Secretariat, Leh on January 8.

As per the schedule, the main Republic Day function in Leh will be hosted at the historic Polo Ground, while in Kargil, the celebrations will take place at Khree Sultan Cho Stadium.

During the meeting, Dr. Kotwal directed all concerned officials to ensure seamless coordination for the smooth and successful conduct of the event. The Key aspects discussed included Traffic Management to provide a hassle-free flow of vehicles around the venues, provision of clean drinking water for attendees, availability of clean public toilets at the event locations, deployment of health personnel to provide immediate medical assistance if required, arrangements for refreshments, particularly for children participating in the celebrations.

He also directed officials to ensure proper illumination of government buildings, iconic landmarks, and historical sites as part of the festive decor. Dr. Kotwal stressed the need for meticulous planning to deliver a well-organized and dignified event.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal, DGP; Yetindara M. Maralkar, Administrative Secretary, FCS&CA; Michael M. D'Souza, Administrative Secretary, GAD; Shashanka Ala, Administrative Secretary, IT; Bhanu Prabha, Secretary, Higher Education; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhdeve; Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Srikanth Balasaheb Suse, and other senior officers.