A preparatory meeting for the Republic Day celebration was convened by Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula with all the officials of the Union Territory of Ladakh through video conference on December 28. 

The main functions will be held at Pologround in Leh and Sultan Chowk Stadium in Kargil. Keeping in view of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Republic day will be celebrated in a distinct manner and as per guidelines/advisory issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 

Umang Narula said that while organizing various programmes and activities, it is imperative to follow certain preventive measures such as maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, proper sanitization, avoiding large congregations, protecting vulnerable persons, etc. 

The congregations at the programme shall be small and participation shall be only by invitation. For the general public, the programme will be a webcast.
 
Only limited programmes will be performed which includes unfurling of the National flag, playing of the National Anthem and presentation of Guard of honor by the Ladakh police, etc. March-past by armed forces, NCC contingent & student, cultural show, and prize distribution ceremony will not take place given the precautions to be observed. 

Umang Narula assigned various responsibilities to departments and committees and instructed the concerned HODs to undertake the responsibility efficiently.