Haryana government reiterates precautions: Rolls out Independence day function programme, no 'At home' this time

CHANDIGARH: Special care will be taken to prevent spread of Covid-19 during the Independence Day celebrations organized in Haryana. For this guidelines issued by the ministry of home affairs will be followed.
Giving information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that it is imperative to follow certain preventive measures like avoiding large congregations during Independence Day celebrations. Besides this, there would be no PT Show, vulnerable person like children below the age of 10 years should not participate in various activities and in March Past as per the Covid-19 related guidelines issued by the ministry of home affairs.
He further added that other preventive measures such as maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, proper sanitization will be adhered to. Sharing the details he said that as per the programme, the State-level flag hoisting programme will be held at Haryana Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh where Governor, Satyadeo Narain Arya will hoist the National flag.
However, in view of Covid-19 pandemic, the ‘At Home’ programme has been cancelled this time. Chief minister, Manohar Lal Khattar would hoist the National Flag at Panchkula. deputy chief minister, Dushyant Chautala will hoist the National Flag at Gurugram.
Other innovative ways of celebrating Independence Day may be considered like propagating patriotic or national integration messages and songs through digital and social media platforms, sound shows/lighting of important public buildings, waving of National Flags by people at rooftops/balconies, etc.