Patna (ABN): Commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar said that a grand ceremony will be organized on the 77th Republic Day. He was addressing the officers while presiding over a meeting regarding the preparations for the Republic Day celebrations at the Collectorate auditorium. Giving details of the celebrations, the Divisional Commissioner said that the Republic Day celebrations are a crucial teamwork at the scheduled time, scheduled place. Therefore, it is essential for everyone to be fully aware of their role and perform it correctly. He emphasized that the administrative preparations for the celebrations should be carried out with speed. Regular rehearsals and briefings are necessary. Officers should keep their teams constantly active to ensure the preparation of all programs. All officers should demonstrate haste while maintaining coordination and strong communication with each other. Commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar said that the successful and dignified celebration of Republic Day is of utmost importance to us. The Divisional Commissioner assigned the following responsibilities to the officers and departments. Barricading - The Executive Engineer, Building Construction Department, Patna Division, has been directed to obtain the approved map from the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna, and ensure complete barricading arrangements. Gandhi Maidan will be leveled, and its boundary wall's gates will be repaired as needed. Paving with bricks will be done on the parade inspection and jhanki routes and gates as required. District Magistrate Dr. Thyagarajan SM drew the Commissioner's attention to the fact that all activities currently underway in Gandhi Maidan, including the Sars Mela, will be completed on time. Gandhi Maidan will be vacated by January 5, 2026, for Republic Day preparations. Proper seating arrangements will be made in Gandhi Maidan. The Deputy Collector and Additional District Magistrate, Law and Order, have directed that seating arrangements be planned according to protocol, and information and instructions be provided along with entry and exit routes so that everyone can easily reach their designated seats. The General Manager and Executive Engineer, Electrical Works Division, Patna, will manage the electrical arrangements in Gandhi Maidan. All high-mast lights around Gandhi Maidan will be kept in operational condition. Notably, 15 high-mast lights have been installed around Gandhi Maidan by the Electrical Works Division and the State Bank of India, which are currently being operated by the Patna Municipal Corporation. BUDCO has installed 56 decorative lights at various locations in Gandhi Maidan, which are currently being operated by Electrical Works Division No. 1. Street lights are also installed on both sides of the roads in Gandhi Maidan, which are being operated by Electrical Works Division No. 1. The Commissioner directed all concerned officials to ensure a regular supply of lights and street lights to all these high-ranking officers. Joint Parade and Rehearsal - As in previous years, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna, will hold a meeting with the concerned military/paramilitary and police officers before the rehearsal to ensure all necessary arrangements for the joint parade on Republic Day. The parade rehearsal will start on January 11, and the final rehearsal will be on January 24. All contingents will be present at the scheduled time for the rehearsal. The Commissioner directed that arrangements for drinking water, public toilets, and public facilities be made during the rehearsal. A medical team will also be deployed. Sanitation Arrangements - The Municipal Commissioner, Patna Municipal Corporation, District Forest Officer, and Park Division will ensure special cleaning, grass cutting, and tree pruning in Gandhi Maidan, its surroundings, and the park before the event. The Building Construction Department will paint and decorate trees as needed. Municipal Corporation officials will also ensure proper drainage arrangements around Gandhi Maidan. Drinking Water Arrangements - The Divisional Commissioner directed that the Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering Department, will arrange water tankers and water ATMs. The Municipal Commissioner, Patna Municipal Corporation, Executive Engineer, Patna Municipal Corporation Water Supply Division, Executive Engineer, Building Division, Patna, and Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering Department, Patna, will keep all water hydrants and taps in Gandhi Maidan functional. Medical and Health - The Divisional Commissioner directed that a sufficient number of separate centers for primary medical aid will be opened in Gandhi Maidan, with separate doctors, trained health workers, necessary medicines, and equipment available.