The main function of Republic Day celebration was held at District Police Lines Kupwara where Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute at march-past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, IRP, Home Guards, FPF, Special Commandos, Police Band, and school children. Besides, in a scintillating spectacle, Tableaus (Jankis) were also presented by different departments during the parade which showcased achievements and welfare Schemes.
Vice Chairperson DDC, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse; SSP Kupwara, Syed Al-Tahir Gilani; ADDC Kupwara, Mufti Fareed ud Din; ADC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Khan; DDC Members, Police Officers, Army Officers, District officers, officials of all departments, people from different areas, besides students from different educational institutions were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairperson DDC, extended his warm greetings to the people of Kupwara district and highlighted the importance of the Republic Day. He appealed to people to work together for promoting national integration, communal harmony and peace in the district. The Chairperson said that development of all sections of the society especially rural and far flung areas remains the top most priority of the Government and District Administration. He highlighted various measures taken by the District Administration Kupwara for the overall development of the district.
The Chairperson, while appreciating District Administration said that district has recorded appreciable achievements on the socio economic and developmental fronts under the leadership of District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse. He congratulated Deputy Commissioner Kupwara and his team of officers for putting best efforts in public service delivery and transparency. He said Kupwara district has seen better healthcare services after the establishment of Government Medical College and upgradation of health facilities in rural areas. He said that work on major projects including construction of National Highway has already begun, besides, work has also started on construction of the Railway line.
The Chairperson said that Rs.109.07 crore were approved under District CAPEX Budget 2025-26 in which 3352 works were sanctioned out of which 1000 works stands completed. He said under the Power sector, new receiving stations have been established and existing stations have been upgraded, besides, sufficient buffer stock of transformers have been made available which has improved the overall scenario of power development in the district.
Regarding water supply, he said major schemes have been constructed under the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission to reach the drinking water supply to every household.
Regarding Education, the Chairman said school infrastructure has seen a drastic change in recent years in the district. With the establishment of 398 smart classrooms, sports grounds and other facilities, efforts have been made to provide better infrastructure and quality education to the students.
He highlighted various other developments including macadamization of roads, tourism, agriculture and allied activities.
Earlier, the Chairperson, DC Kupwara, and SSP Kupwara laid floral wreaths on the Martyrs Memorial.
A variety of cultural programmes were presented by the school children and local artists during the function. Information department Kupwara also organized the folk cultural programme.
Later, an award ceremony was held during which awards were given to the best performers in the March Past, Tableaus and cultural programmes. Awards were also given to various Officers and officials of the administration for their good work.
Republic Day celebration functions were also held at D.C Office Complex Kupwara where Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse unfurled the National Flag and took Salute at March Past. Senior Officers and employees of District Administration were also present on the occasion.
The Republic day functions were also held in Handwara, Lolab and Karnahsub-divisions,In Handwara, ADC Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi, unfurled the National Flag at District Police Lines Handwara, inspected the parade and took salute at March past. Cultural programmes were also presented by the school children and awards were given to the achievers.
Similarly, SDM Lolab, Mudassir Ahmad unfurled the National flag at GDC Sogam and took salute on March Past. Cultural variety programmes were also presented by the students.In Karnah sub division, Tehsildar Karnah, Mohammad Amin Bhat unfurled the National flag at Mini Secretariat Tangdar and took salute on March Past.
Republic Day Celebrations were also held in all Government Offices where Officers unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. Moreover, Republic Day celebrations were also held in all educational institutions and Panchayats across district Kupwara.