Vijayawada, Jan. 7 -- Stating that Republic Day programmes will be held this year at a public place in the Capital region, Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K Vijayanand on Wednesday directed the officials of the departments concerned to make elaborate arrangements for the R-Day programmes.
The celebrations will be held at a public space in the Capital region for the first time, he noted during a review meeting with the officials in the Secretariat.
He directed the officials to ensure that drinking water is provided to the attendees and steps are taken for the construction of temporary toilets, besides barricading, traffic control, and other aspects at the venue of the celebrations.
The Chief Secretary instructed officials to decorate impor...