The Chhattisgarh government has commenced preparations to commemorate Independence Day in a dignified and impressive manner across the state. A state-level coordination meeting, led by the Additional Chief Secretary, Chhattisgarh Government, outlined essential preparations. During the meeting, all concerned departments were instructed to organize the Independence Day celebrations in a dignified, well-organized, and patriotic manner, mirroring the traditions of previous years.
The main ceremony in Raipur will be held at the Police Parade Ground, commencing at 9 AM. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will hoist the national flag and deliver an address to the public. The Chief Minister will be presented with a guard of honor by a combined parade.
The Inspector General of Police, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces, will be responsible for the parade. The parade will include contingents from the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (women and men), City Guard, NCC cadets, and others. Awards and medals will be distributed by various departments during the Independence Day celebrations. Departments are required to form juries and submit the names of selected awardees to the General Administration Department by July 29, 2025; proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will deliver a message to the public, which will be broadcast across the state via Doordarshan and All India Radio. Following the main ceremony, students will perform patriotic group dances and songs. The School Education Department will form a jury and manage the children’s programs, with awards presented at the event. The Collector, Superintendent of Police, and Municipal Commissioner of Raipur have been assigned key responsibilities related to the Independence Day main ceremony arrangements.
Lighting arrangements will be provided for all public buildings and national monuments on the night of August 15. Private institutions are also urged to participate in flag hoisting and lighting. The Collectors have been instructed to organize programs and exhibitions at the district, block, and panchayat levels. Freedom fighters and the families of soldiers who lost their lives in Naxal violence will be invited as honored guests to the ceremony.