South district meeting discusses Independence Day celebration

NAMCHI, 27 July [IPR]: A district level meeting regarding the celebration of 66th Independence Day was organized by the South District Administration at the conference hall of DAC today. The meeting was attended by Chairmen Tea Board and Welfare Board, HODs, Line Department officials, Adhyaksha SDZP, Vice Chairman Namchi Municipal Council (NMC), members of NGOs, NMC, and Panchayats.
At the outset, it was decided that this year the Independence Day would be celebrated in the new venue that is Singhithang playground since Bhaichung Stadium is under construction. Secondly the work allocations for different line departments of the organizing committee and matters like sanitation, restrooms, changing rooms for the participants, water supply, snack distribution, awards, sitting arrangement, cultural programme, refreshments for the guests, selection committee for competitive categories, sponsorship for other categories etc were discussed at length in the meeting.
It was informed in the meeting that the Independence Day Football Tournament (IDFT) would kick off from 05 August at Singhithang playground. SDM Hqr Purna Yonzon read out the different work allocations of the line departments and organizations.
Area MLA, Binod Rai speaking as the chief guest informed that the up-gradation works at the new celebration venue like construction of permanent pavilion and additional public gallery were underway. Mr Rai added that the line departments and the contractors are attempting to complete the necessary up-gradation works before the commencement of the celebration day.
He asked the engineering departments and concerned line departments to inspect the necessary arrangements at the venue. The area MLA emphasized that the Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Football Tournament which is a prestigious event in the South District headquarters should be given consistency as this tournament has already been missed last year due to the earthquake.
In this context, he informed that since Bhaichung Stadium is under renovation, the new alternative venue for the CM’s Gold Cup tentatively would be Jorethang playground. He also mentioned that the objective of organizing football tournaments in the district is to provide exposure and platform to the rural sportsmen to hone their football skills and participate not only in their state but at national and international levels as well.
Further adding he said that the Sports Youth hostel of Namchi has produced many talented players who have moved on to join prominent National Football Clubs in the country.
SP South, Manoj Tewari stressed on the fact that not everyone is allowed to hoist the National Flag on their vehicles on Independence Day and it would be considered as violation of law if anyone is found doing so except for the vehicles of cabinet rank and above officers he informed. He also emphasized that the use of National Flags made of plastic is prohibited and only flags made of Khadi is actually allowed. He also asked the public to honor the National Flag and not throw them around.
DC South, AK Singh stressed on the appropriate presentation of Independence Day celebration as he said that this is the day of national pride and its presentation sends out a message of national integrity. In this regard, he also discouraged participants from performing western songs which he said is opposed to the theme and encouraged to present only traditional cultural songs and dances. He asked the organizing committee to avoid causing inconveniences to the participants especially the school children.
He also suggested forming a team of volunteers to help the march past contingents for smooth coordination of the programme. The DC said that last hour entry in the competitive categories should not be entertained to avoid last minute hassles for which he asked the organizing committee to coordinate on this matter with the participating groups. He further called for active participation and cooperation of all the members to make this event a successful one.
It was informed in the meet that the next review meeting would be held on 05 August at Singhithang Playground prior to the commencement of IDFT and all the members of the organizing committee were asked to positively attend the meeting.