K M Dayashankar
HYDERABAD, AUGUST 12, 2024: Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari on Monday visited Golkonda Fort and inspected the arrangements being made for the Independence Day celebrations. She directed the officials to make fool proof arrangements in a befitting manner.
The main attraction during this Independence Day celebrations would be the large participation of cultural troupes who would be participating in their traditional attires depicting the rich and varied cultural heritage of the state. According to the Director of Culture Harikrishna, more than one thousand artists from different art forms such as Gussadi, Kommu Koya, Lambadi, Dappulu, Oggu dollu, Kolatam, Bonalu Kolatam, Bhaindla Jamidikal, Chindu Yaksha Gaanam, Karrasaamu, Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Perni, Nagara Bheri would participate in the Independence Day celebrations. It was also decided to bring school children from various schools so as to kindle the spirit of patriotism amongst the children.
The Chief Secretary instructed the police department to make proper bandobust, security and traffic arrangements so as to avoid inconvenience to the public. All the line departments were told to work in close coordination to organise the event in a grand manner. DGP Jitender, Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj, Director Protocol Venkat Rao, CIPR Hanumantha Rao and other officials were present on the occasion.
