Bhubaneswar: With just few days are left for Independence Day 2020, the Odisha Government has issued guidelines for the Independence Day celebrations amid pandemic.
Here is the detail guidelines.
1. After 9 AM, the National Flag shall be unfurled by the chief guest (to be intimated separately by Home Dept) followed by playing the National Anthem.
2. Only one / two police contingent to participate in the ceremony for offering compliments to the Chief Guest during the celebration.
3. There will be no parade / marchpast
4.There will be no participation by the general public. Only limited number of guests (around 50 to 75) may be invited to the celebration, using e-invites, including 15 to 20 Covid warriors (including doctors, health workers, sanitation workers)
5.It is imperative that social distancing norms and mask wearing are to be followed strictly by those attending the function.
6.The venue must be well sanitised and a hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
7. Tree plantations and online essay/quiz contests may be held to mark the occasion.
Similar guidelines/procedure may also be followed for celebration of the Independence Day at block and Gram Panchayat levels, the government order said.