HYDERABAD: More than one lakh people are expected to take part in the Telangana National Integration Day function to be held at the NTR Stadium here on September 17. Ministers Sathyavathi Rathod, T Srinivas Yadav and V Srinivas Goud held a meeting on Sunday at BRKR Bhavan with senior officials and reviewed the arrangements being made in connection with Telangana Jaateeya Samaikhyata Vajrotsavaalu.
With more than one lakh people expected to attend the main programme on September 17, the Ministers directed the officials to make elaborate arrangements at the NTR Stadium as well as at People’s Plaza, where a colourful rally depicting the culture and heritage of the State will be taken out. It was also decided to organise a bike rally from all major entry points to the city, with pillion riders holding huge Tricolours.
The Ministers wanted officials to ensure proper parking arrangements be made close to NTR Stadium so as to ensure that the participants are not forced to walk long distances to reach the venue. Similarly, drinking water has to be supplied along the entire route from People’s Plaza to NTR Stadium. They said that the traffic route should also be properly planned.
The TS RTC has been asked to arrange buses to bring tribals to the stadium. All public representatives and officials belonging to the tribal communities will attend. Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, DGP Mahender Reddy and other officials were present during the review.