Panaji (GOA) The preparations are in full swing to mark the Independence Day celebration in Goa on August 15.
The main state level function will be held in front of the Old Secretariat Panaji at 9.15 am where Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will unfurl the national tri- color and will address the people on the occasion.
The Chief Minister will also present awards to those who have contributed in various fields. The President Medals to police personals will be also given on the occasion.
After the main function, the dignitories will proceed to Patradevi where they will lay wreath along with freedom fighters at the Martyr’s Memorial at Patradevi at 11.30 a.m.
At the same time, functions will be held at taluka level. The Flag hoisting Ceremony in each taluka will be held at the hands of Collector, Additional Collectors, Deputy Collectors and Mamlatdars respectively.
The Director of Sports & Youth Affairs will organize Prabhat Pheries on August 15, 2017 involving children and citizens. It will also organize cycle races and marathon races after the function, where children and citizens can participate.
The Raj Bhavan Dona Paula Old Secretariat building and Directorate of Accounts building at Panaji and New Secretariat at Porvorim will be illuminated on the nights of 14th and 15th August.
The Governor of Goa Dr Mridula Sinha will host a state reception at Raj Bhavan at 5.15 pm on August 15.