Kohima, January 24 (MExN): Nagaland’s Governor Dr. Ashwani Kumar will grace the Republic Day celebration at Nagaland Secretariat Plaza, Kohima on January 26.
The celebration will be marked by release of district human development reports and compendium of various activities of the state departments in commemoration of the 50 years of statehood, presentation of awards, cultural programme, march past, band display, visit of institutions by various charitable organizations etc.
Parade contingents will comprise of 164 Inf. Bn (TA) (H&H) Naga, 19th Assam Rifles, 78th Bn. CRPF, 155 Bn. BSF, 4th NAP, DEF Kohima, 15th IRB Mahila Battalion, Home Guards, Forest Protection Force, NCC Boys & Girls (Four contingents), Bharat Scouts & Guides (2 contingents), Ex- servicemen and school students (GHSS Kohima and LFHSS Kohima).
50th statehood anniversary documentary will be presented by IPR department, followed by cultural presentation by NEZCC.
Distribution of sweets at the parade ground will be done by Nagaland Flying & Adventure Sports Club.
The evening programme will feature inter-ward tug of war competition organized by Kohima Municipal Council, prize distribution for the best contingents of Republic Day parade. Band display will feature Brass band of Nagaland Police, Pipe Band of 19th Assam Rifles and Pipe Band of 15th IR (Mahila).
Visitation to institutions on Republic Day included; Old Age Home-Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland State Branch, Naga Hospital Authority- Hindu Kalyan Samiti, Kohima Orphanage-Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union, Leprosy Colony -Lions Club, District Jail- Kohima Chamber of Commerce & industries, State Mental Health Institute - Kohima Press Club, District Chest & TB Hospital -DEF Kohima, Eden Garden Orphanage Khuzama - Nagaland Association for Adventure, Mountaineering and Education (NAAME), Kripa Centre - Indian Red Cross Kohima District Branch, Spastic Society- Rotary Club, AIDS Hospice/Mt Gilead Home - Classic Club, Cherry Blossom School of Differently Abled-Gorkha Public Panchayat, Jo Foundation Children with Special Needs (Agri colony) - Royal Club and Bright Morning Star Orphanage, Para Medical -Muslim Welfare Society
Meanwhile, Nagaland Governor Dr. Ashwani Kumar will be hosting “AT HOME” and Governor’s Awards distribution ceremony on the occasion of Republic Day at 12 noon at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima. The Governor’s Award would cover distinction in the fields of art, music and literature.
