Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for 2nd Edition of Kashmir Marathon
Directs beautification of route, seamless facilities for participants
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the 2nd Edition of the Kashmir Marathon, scheduled to take place on November 2.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner SMC, Director Tourism, Vice Chairman LCMA, ADC Srinagar, SSP Traffic, Director Health, and officers from departments including Information, KPDCL, R&B, PHE, Youth Services & Sports, among other concerned agencies.
During the meeting, the Div Com stressed the need for comprehensive arrangements at the flag-off and finishing points, ensuring uninterrupted power supply, sanitation, first-aid, and toilet facilities.
He directed the Director Tourism to circulate the detailed marathon route plan among all departments to facilitate coordinated execution of responsibilities. The Director Tourism and SSP Traffic were instructed to deploy sufficient barricades to ensure smooth traffic management on the event day.
To enhance emergency preparedness, the Div Com instructed the Health Department to station a water ambulance in Dal Lake and directed the SDRF to keep rescue boats ready to assist the Tourism Department when required. He also asked the Health Department to set up a field hospital at Polo View for post-race recovery and establish seventeen aid stations along the marathon route, adequately staffed and equipped to support participants.
The Commissioner SMC was directed to beautify the marathon route with potted flower plants in collaboration with SKUAST-K, ensure cleanliness along the stretch, and take necessary dog-catching measures for participants’ safety.
The R&B Department was tasked with ensuring a pothole-free track, while arrangements for bottled drinking water and refreshments were also reviewed. The Div Com emphasized the importance of training and sensitizing volunteers about their roles and responsibilities.
The meeting also discussed plans for a joint medal ceremony for the Full Marathon (seven hours) and Half Marathon (three hours) at SKICC, as well as a three-day exhibition of local products to be organized by departments including Handicrafts & Handloom, Horticulture, and Agriculture.
To ensure real-time coordination among all departments, the Div Com directed the establishment of a Command & Control Centre for the smooth and successful conduct of the marathon.
