Srinagar, Feb 18: Following the announcement of dates for the second leg of the 6th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, chaired a comprehensive meeting to review preparations for the smooth and successful conduct of the national sporting event.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Commissioner SMC, SSP Traffic Srinagar, SSP Security, SSP Traffic Rural, Secretary J&K Sports Council, CEO GDA, RTO, and officers from various departments including Information, Health, PHE, KPDCL, Transport, Hospitality & Protocol, Tourism, Cable Car Corporation, IMD, ULB, RDD, Rural Sanitation, Doordarshan and other concerned agencies.
At the outset, Secretary J&K Sports Council delivered a detailed presentation outlining the number of participants, expected VIP attendance, scheduled events, accommodation arrangements, transportation plans, cultural programmes and promotional activities.
While chairing the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed arrangements related to the arrival of participants at Srinagar Airport, transportation logistics to Gulmarg, accommodation facilities and essential services including electricity, drinking water, sanitation, mobile connectivity and healthcare services. He stressed the need for seamless coordination among all departments to ensure flawless execution of the event.
Emphasising synergy and accountability, he directed the appointment of nodal officers for specific assignments and ordered the activation of a joint control room to facilitate effective communication and timely dissemination of information among stakeholder departments.
The Divisional Commissioner instructed the Chief Medical Officer to ensure availability of an ECG machine at Gandola, deployment of dedicated medical teams and placement of a critical care ambulance at the venue. He also directed authorities to maintain cleanliness and sanitation at competition venues and along the route from Srinagar Airport to Gulmarg.
Highlighting safety measures, he called for increasing the number of Avalanche Rescue Team members for prompt response to any emergency and emphasised the mandatory use of anti-skid chains by vehicles operating on the Gulmarg–Tangmarg road.
He further directed the Director Tourism to utilise the sporting event as an opportunity to promote tourism and enhance visitor footfall in the region. (KNC)
