Hyderabad: Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari visited Golkonda Fort on Monday and inspected the arrangements being made for the Independence Day celebrations. She directed the officials to make foolproof arrangements in a befitting manner.
The main attraction during these Independence Day celebrations will be the large participation of cultural troupes, who will be wearing traditional attire depicting the state’s rich and varied cultural heritage.
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 bandobast, security, and traffic arrangements 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 Vernkat Rao, CIPR Hanumantha Rao and other officials were present on the occasion. (INN)