Div Com reviews preparations for Mega NMBA Pad Yatra in Srinagar

SRINAGAR : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Mega Nasha Mukt Pad Yatra, scheduled to be held on May 3 in Srinagar.
The event will be flagged off by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Departments of Kashmir Division.
During the review, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized the need for broad-based participation from all sections of society to ensure the success of the rally and to effectively raise awareness about the growing drug menace. He underscored the importance of involving social organizations, NGOs, professionals, students, progressive farmers, associations, public representatives, institutions, government departments, sportspersons, and other stakeholders to deliver a strong and unified message against substance abuse.
To facilitate large-scale participation, the Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned authorities, including SRTC, Transport Department, and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), to make adequate transportation arrangements for participants. He also instructed the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department to ensure the availability of drinking water facilities along the route and at the venue.
Further, the Hospitality and Protocol Department was tasked with arranging refreshments for participants.
Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Departments were directed to designate nodal officers to coordinate and ensure active participation of employees and the public in the event.