SDM Zanskar, Romil Singh Donk reviewed the preparation for the 75th Republic Day celebration in Zanskar on January 10 at Tourist Dak Bungalow Padum.

The celebration of the 75th Republic Day shall be held at Sports Stadium Padum. The National Flag shall be hoisted by the chief guest. Ladakh Police, NCC, ex-servicemen, Govt. and Private institutes shall participate in the march past and cultural programs. The full dress rehearsal will be held on 24 January 2024. 

The SDM took a department-wise review of arrangements to be put in place. He directed the officers of the concerned departments to ensure all preparations including seating arrangements, march past parade, cultural programs, transport and parking facilities, power and water supply, deployment of sanitation staff, medical/first aid, and installation of PA system on Republic Day. He also stressed to involve all major stakeholders and involve all the sections of society.

The Education Department was asked to ensure all necessary arrangements for boarding/lodging of participating school children and artists are taken care of well in advance with the concerned, while transport arrangements will be made.

On the occasion, matters related to security, media management, and entry of VIPs and other participants were also discussed. Various committees were also constituted to celebrate the function with nationalist vigor and make it successful.