Port Blair, Aug 13: Every year on 15th August, the Nation celebrates its Independence Day with grandeur, gaiety, fervour and enthusiasm. This year being the 75th year of our independence, the Day will be celebrated in a manner befitting the occasion, however with some extra precaution and measures in view of the COVID-19 situation.
The Govt. of India has issued guidelines for the conduct of the Independence Day celebrations as per the COVID -19 protocols by ensuring social distancing, wearing of masks, proper sanitisation, avoiding large gatherings, protecting vulnerable persons etc.
In the A&N Islands, as per the tradition, the National Flag would be hoisted at all Govt. offices/institutions including schools, dispensaries, post offices etc.,the National Flag will also be hoisted at Gram Panchayats level.
The Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Island will grace the UT level function at Netaji Stadium, Port Blair and will hoist the National Flag at 09:14am after laying wreath at the ‘Martyr’s Column’ at the National Memorial – Cellular Jail. The parade and guard of honour will comprise of the armed contingents of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and the A&N Police alongwith their bands. In view of the COVID-19 situations no public or school children will take part in the ceremony. In a tribute to the Corona Warriors, the ceremony will also be attended by one representative each of COVID-19 warriors namely Doctors, Health Workers, Sanitary workers and one COVID-19 cured person.
Further the Victory Flame to commemorate the 50 years of victory of 1971 Indo Pak war which is being carried throughout the islands shall also be placed on the dais.
The pre-Independence Day – 2021 address of the Hon’ble Lt. Governor to the residents of A&N Islands will be broadcasted/telecasted on the AIR/Doordarshan as per the below mentioned programme.
Pre-Independence Day Address of Hon’ble Lt. Governor to the Islanders (14/08/2021)
Pre-Independence Day Address of Hon’ble Lt. Governor to the Islanders (14/08/2021)
S.No. Time Event
1.
1945 hrs
Address by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor through Doordarshan, Port Blair
2. Address by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor through All India Radio
15/08/2021
1. 0900 hrs Repeat telecast of the address of the Hon’ble Governor through Doordarshan, Port Blair
The minute-to-minute programme on 15th August 2021 (Sunday) is as under: –
S.No. Time Event Action and Remarks
1. 0900 hrs Hon’ble Lt. Governor leaves for National Memorial Pilot and two out-riders escort the Hon’ble Lt. Governor.
2. 0904 hrs Hon’ble Lt. Governor reaches “National Memorial” Cellular Jail and places wreath at the ‘Martyr’s Column’ Action by A & N Police.
3. 0911 hrs Hon’ble LG leaves Cellular Jail for Netaji Stadium Buglers sound fan-fare, the Guard is brought to the Savadhan position.
4. 0913 hrs Hon’ble Lt. Governor alights from the Car at the Netaji Stadium DC(SA) and SP(D) receive Hon’ble Lt. Governor and conduct him to the dais.
5. 0914 hrs Flag Hoisting and simultaneous fly past by helicopter carrying National Flag. • Hon’ble Lt. Governor hoists the National Flag assisted by the Yeoman.
• DC (SA) and SP (D) stand on the dais behind the Hon’ble Lt. Governor. • All to stand up.
• All personnel in uniform will salute the National Flag.
• Band plays the National Anthem.
6. 0916 hrs
to
0924 hrs • Parade Commander orders “Parade Bhaju Shastra”.
• Parade Commander reports to Hon’ble Lt. Governor “Parade NirakshanKeLiyeHazir Hai Shrimaan”
• Jeep comes in front of dais and Hon’ble Lt. Governor with Parade Commander inspects the Guard of Honour. On completion of the inspection, jeep stops in front of dais.
• Hon’ble Lt. Governor and Parade Commander alights from the jeep.
• Parade Commander Salutes.
7. 0925 hrs National Anthem Announcement for all to Stand-up for the National Anthem
8. 0926 hrs Hon’ble LG leaves.
The A&N Administration greets all the residents of the A&N Islands on 75th Independence Day of the Nation.
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