Rewa collector directed officials on Independence Day celebration preparations

Independence Day was to be celebrated across the district on August 15 with full joy and enthusiasm. The main function was to begin at 9 am at the SAF ground with flag hoisting by the chief guest. Collector Pratibha Pal gave instructions to officials regarding preparations for the district-level Independence Day function. She said the executive engineer of the Public Works Department should level the SAF ground and fully prepare it for the parade and other programmes. In view of the rain, potholes should be filled with zero-size gravel and wood sawdust sprinkled on the track so that the parade faced no difficulty.

Photo: Meeting at the Collectorate on preparations for the August 15 Independence Day function

The collector said the assistant commissioner of Rewa Municipal Corporation should ensure cleanliness at the main venue and across the city. For the main function at the SAF ground, arrangements should be made for 2,500 chairs, sofas and a waterproof pandal for guests. The stage from which the flag was to be hoisted should have proper protection from rain. Proper sound arrangements should be kept for the final rehearsal and the main function. The superintending engineer of the electricity board should ensure uninterrupted power during the function, with a generator as backup. The assistant director of horticulture should arrange pots and flowers to decorate the stage. The function was to include the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and cultural programmes on the theme of Independence Day. The district education officer should arrange the cultural programmes, and the songs and dances included should befit the dignity of Independence Day.