Republic Day-2026 arrangements finalised in Budgam

BUDGAM : Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a meeting of district officers and various security agencies for forseeing final preparedness for Republic Day-2026 celebrations.
It was given out that the main function of the Day shall be held at Sports Stadium Budgam while as similar functions would be held at sub-division and Tehsil levels also.
The meeting was informed that contingents of JKP, IRP, CRPF, NCC, students of various government and private schools will participate in the march past parade. Besides, various cultural programmes would also be part of the celebrations and a felicitation ceremony would also be held.
On the occasion, various committees like invitation cards committee, hospitality committee, stage management committee, selection committee which are formed already were directed to complete formalities for the smooth conduct of the celebrations.
Different departments viz. Education, Jal Shakti, R&B, Information, Health, Sports, Traffic, Motor Vehicles, Police, Floriculture, PDD, Municipality and Paramilitary Forces were earmarked for looking after their respective assignments.
The decoration of the main venue, seating arrangements, uninterrupted power supply, drinking water/tanker service, barricading of venue, medical aid camp, availability of ambulance, deployment of fire tenders, transportation facilities, adequate and separate vehicle parking, refreshment, invitations, PAS system, cleanliness and sanitation , illumination of main Buildings etc. measures were discussed threadbare in the meeting while as special emphasis was laid on refreshments, transportation, mobile toilets and change room facilities for participating students.
Security agencies were instructed to ensure security arrangements at all venues where functions in this regard will be held across the district.
The DC budgam stressed on smooth conduct of Function across District.
He also directed for coordination among various departments so as to ensure seamless celebrations.
Among others the meeting was attended by ADC Budgam, Mehraj-ud- din shah, CPO budgam, PO ICDS, SE R&B circle budgam ,CEO, CMO , ACP,SDMs, DYsp traffic budgam , DYSP Hq budgam, District officers, all BDOs, all Tehsildar’s, representatives of security agencies and other concerned.