The State has been asked to conduct events commemorating Independence Day on August 15 following all COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Union Ministries of Home Affairs and Health and Family Welfare.
In a communication to the Chief Secretary, the Union Home Ministry has said large congregations should be avoided and it is imperative to maintain physical distancing, wear masks, ensure proper sanitisation, and protect vulnerable persons.
Those cured too
The State has been asked to invite COVID-19 warriors like doctors, health and sanitation workers to the State, district, sub-divisional and panchayat-level functions as a ‘recognition of their noble service’. The invitations should be extended to some persons who have recovered from the infection. The events could be webcast for those unable to participate.
In the State capital, the function will be limited to unfurling of the national flag by the Chief Minister, playing of the national anthem, and presentation of the guard of honour by the police, paramilitary forces, Home Guards, and the NCC. There will be an address by the Chief Minister.
Similar functions should be organised at the district, block and panchayat levels. Planting of trees, inter-school and inter-college debates on digital platforms, online quiz contests/patriotic essay writing and poetry competitions, thematic webinars are among the suggestions put forth.
The State has also been asked to spread and publicise the theme of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
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