Come up with innovative ideas to make 40th Statehood Day celebration ‘more meaningful’, urges Lower Subansiri DC

ZIRO, Feb 4: Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme convened a preparatory meeting at the District Secretariat here today to review and plan arrangements for the upcoming 40th Statehood Day celebration.

During the meeting, the DC, while briefing the house on the agenda and highlights of previous Statehood Day celebrations, encouraged all members to come forward with innovative ideas and suggestions to make this landmark celebration more colourful, inclusive and meaningful.

In view of the ongoing grass carpeting work at Padi Yubbe Outdoor Stadium, the general ground of Dani Kunya Govt Hr Sec School, Ziro, has been finalized as the venue for the 40th Statehood Day celebrations.

Expressing serious concern over the recent and repeated fire incidents in the district, the DC directed the Fire Department to set up a dedicated stall focusing on fire safety awareness for the general public.

In addition, the Police Department, District Disaster Management Authority and Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) also decided to open awareness and information stalls during the celebration.

The DC further instructed all HoDs to recommend deserving names for district-level awards to recognize and encourage officials and members of the public for their outstanding contributions and services to the valley.

Zilla Parishad Chairperson Hibu Dumi, Superintendent of Police Keni Bagra, along with other HoDs, shared their views and provided valuable inputs to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the celebrations.

The meeting was also attended by administrative officers, ZPMs and representatives of various NGOs. (DIPRO)