Kulgam, Jan 24: Ahead of 75th Republic Day, full-dress rehearsal was held, on Wednesday, at District Police Line Kulgam in which ADDC Kulgam Shri Showkat Ahmad Rather-JKAS unfurled the National flag, inspected the parade and took salute during the march past, giving a glimpse of the grand spectacle to unfold on Friday.
The rehearsal is a precursor to the actual Republic Day parade scheduled to be held on January 26.
On the occasion, various contingents of security agencies took part in the parade including J&K Police, J&K Armed Police, Indian Reserve Police, Central Reserve Police Force, SSB besides Home Guards, Fire & Emergency contingent, NCC cadets and students.
Later, ADDC witnessed various cultural programmes based on cultural and patriotic songs presented by different artist groups, troupes and students to enthuse the spirit of patriotism among the people.
Addressing the gathering, the ADDC highlighted efforts and achievements made by the district under various priority areas including education, healthcare, languishing, back to village, district capex, agriculture and allied sectors, women and youth empowerment, MGNREGA, JJM, water and electricity supply to Anganwadi Centres and schools, rural development, macadamisation and road connectivity, social welfare, Nasha Mukt Bharat, industries, self-employment, Nasha Mukht Bharat and creation of durable and sustainable assets.
Among others present in the full dress rehearsal function were ADC, ACR, CMO, CEO, DYSSO and senior officers from security departments and line departments.
