CS reviews I-Day preps on his first day in office
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Lucknow: Among the first meetings he held on his first day as chief secretary, SP Goyal conducted a review of preparations for
Independence Day celebrations
on Friday.
The CS said that on Aug 15, Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
will address the people of the state at 9 am.
This speech, he said, should be broadcast live across the state, and the information department should put up LED screens in all offices where the speech can be viewed.
He said that the flag hoisting ceremony should be telecast via Doordarshan and All India Radio. Besides, live telecast should also be ensured in coordination with Doordarshan Lucknow. Patriotic songs will be played through a sound system in front of the Vidhan Bhawan and Lok Bhavan.
The CS said that an exhibition showcasing the progress of UP and glimpses of developed cities and villages across the state should be set up. The statues of late Chaudhary Charan Singh and late Govind Ballabh Pant, along with other statues, lawns and gardens in front of the Vidhan Bhawan should be cleaned on time.
He said that on Aug 14 and 15, an uninterrupted power supply should be ensured in all secretariat buildings.
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A photo exhibition related to achievements of the state govt over the past eight years and the freedom struggle will be organised at the venue. Except for the dynamic facade lights of Lok Bhavan and the legislative building, other buildings will be illuminated with decorative lighting.
Flower petals will be showered by helicopter at the ceremony site on August 15. Cultural programmes related to 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and patriotism, lasting 17 minutes, will be organised. At major city locations like 1090, 112 intersection and large parks, patriotic songs will be played in the evening by bands of Home Guard, SSB, PSC, and police. Floral decorations related to Independence Day and national pride will be created at various spots, starting from the CM's residence to the Legislative Assembly.
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