India gears up for I-Day amid Covid-19 crisis

July 30, 2020 09:25

The Covid-19 pandemic has been the biggest spoiler of the year, affecting economies, crores of industries and businesses along with dampening spirits.

The crisis is likely to affect this years Independence Day celebrations as well. The ramparts of the Red Fort will not be the same as on August 15 every year.

The government has made many amends to this years celebrations and plans to make arrangements keeping preventive measures in mind in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of guests attending the ceremony will be limited this year while children, who are the centre of attraction of Independence Day celebrations every year, will also be absent.

Many agencies are involved in the preparation of the Independence Day event at Red Fort, including the Archaeological Survey of India, Jal Board, Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department, Delhi Police, among others.

As per a report, the following are some of the measures taken to ensure that this years Independence Day celebrations take place keeping the coronavirus situation in mind.

Social distancing will be the most important aspect kept in mind while organising the event. A minimum distance of six-feet will be kept while making seating arrangements for the guests.

The guests will not be seated where the Tricolor flag is hoisted from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Arrangements are being made for guests to sit at the lower level of the ramparts with limited seats. It is likely that the authorities give a miss to childrens participation during this years Independence Day celebrations in the national capital.

Nations corona warriors, from healthcare professionals like nurses, doctors, paramedical staff to policemen, among others, are likely to be invited to the Red Fort ceremony in limited numbers.

Apart from this, the guests may also be able to watch the ceremony on an LED screen.

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