JAMMU:Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner for Jammu, examined today’s plans for the UT-level Republic Day Celebration at MA Stadium. In addition to senior officers of the Police, Army, CRPF, BSF, SSB, Air Force, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, PWD, JMC, Health Services, Information, Education, Cultural Academy, Youth Services and Sports, Hospitality and Protocol, and other concerned departments, there were also Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, SSP Jammu, SSP Security Jammu, and SSP Traffic.The Division Committee assessed the plans that each department needed to complete. He gave the HoDs instructions to make all necessary preparations for whitewashing, parking, sanitization, decoration, security, and easy public access to the venue following appropriate frisking. To ensure that the Republic Day Parade of 2024 is meticulously planned, each department head was asked to designate nodal officers. It was also emphasised to set up buses to transport the general public to the stadium and to widely publicise parking spots and public entrance points. After a review of the cultural events scheduled for the National Event, a focus on honouring regional diversity, cultural heritage, and patriotic ethos was sought.Additionally, instructions were given for establishing a joint control room to guarantee smooth planning and a hassle-free Republic Day 2024 celebration.