In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners and senior officers of Civil and Police administration to review the preparations for Independence Day Celebrations. The Lt Governor directed the District Administrations and the line departments to ensure all arrangements for hassle-free and smooth conduct of the Independence Day events across the Union Territory. He emphasized the importance of all stakeholders working together to facilitate peoples’ active participation and meticulous planning of activities and events to honour freedom fighters, unsung heroes and martyrs. Manoj Sinha directed for organising Swachhta Pakhwada from August 01 to August 14, 2024 and also told the stakeholder departments to launch a 15-day campaign ‘Ek Ped Shaheedo Ke Naam’ at prominent public places and memorials.