Srinagar, Oct 23 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Foundation Day celebrations and the Run for Unity will be held at SKICC in Srinagar on October 31, with educational institutions and several government departments expected to participate in the programmes.

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Friday reviewed arrangements for the events, which will coincide with Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

During the meeting, officials discussed transportation, traffic management, parking facilities and mobilisation of participants from schools, colleges, universities and other institutions.

The University of Kashmir, SKUAST-K, NIT Srinagar, Sports Council, School Education Department, Youth Services and Sports Department and several other institutions have been assigned responsibilities for participation in the Run for Unity.

Garg directed departments to submit their transportation requirements in advance, while Srinagar Smart City Limited and the Road Transport Corporation were asked to arrange buses for participants travelling to the venue.

The SSP Traffic was directed to identify parking spaces and prepare traffic management arrangements for the occasion.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar will oversee administrative arrangements, including seating, invitations, deployment of duty magistrates and audio-visual facilities.

The Information Department has been assigned responsibility for public address systems, display screens and other communication arrangements, while the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages will organise two cultural programmes.

The Srinagar Municipal Corporation and J&K Bank have also been assigned responsibilities related to arrangements for participants.

Officials from the Health Department, Fire and Emergency Services, KPDCL and Public Health Engineering Department have been directed to ensure essential services at the venue.

The Divisional Commissioner also directed all participating departments to nominate nodal officers for coordination, while ADC Srinagar and Joint Commissioner SMC will oversee overall arrangements.

Senior officials from the district administration, Police, Education, Traffic and other departments attended the meeting. (KNS)