Painting the town in tricolour hues
The Hindu
GHMC kicks off Independence fortnight celebrations; series of events lined up
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has lined up a series of events from August 8 to 22 to mark 75 years of India’s Independence.
Off to an official start on Monday, the fortnight-long celebrations began with door-to-door distribution of the national flag across the city. GHMC Commissioner D.S.Lokesh Kumar has requested citizens to fly the tricolour atop their respective homes without fail and observe proper protocol as a mark of respect to the flag and the nation. Also to be distributed are 25 lakh stickers marking the milestone.
On August 10, plantation will be taken up at 75 new ‘freedom parks’ . A minimum of 75 saplings will be planted, with the number increased to 750 or 7,500 as per the location and convenience. Entrance gates to the parks will reflect the spirit of the occasion.
In collaboration with the Police department, Freedom Runs will be organised at circle level or colony level on August 11. Employees and officials from the headquarters will participate in the 2K run on Necklace Road.
The government has urged for celebration of Raksha Bandhan festival on August 12 by tying rakhis of tricolour, to spread the message of national integrity.
Rallies will be taken out with participation from students, cadets from NCC, NSS, and Scouts & Guides, apart from officials. Placards and flags will be displayed, and tricolour balloons will be released.
On the eve of Independence Day, the GHMC headquarters will be the stage for display of folk arts, and the Tank Bund, for fireworks. Those interested in performing the folk arts may register their names with the CPRO of GHMC.
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