PANAJI
The main state-level function will be held in front of the Old Secretariat, Panaji, at 9.15 am. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will unfurl the national flag, inspect the guard of honour and deliver his customary address on the occasion.
People from various fields will be presented with awards for their valuable contribution in their respective fields.
The function will be attended by cabinet ministers, Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo, Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, MPs, MLAs, judges of High Court and Advocate General, among others.
After the main function, the dignitaries will proceed to Patradevi along with freedom fighters to lay the wreath at the Martyr's Memorial at 11.30 am.
At taluka-level too, various functions have been organised which will be attended by collector, additional collectors, deputy collectors and mamlatdars. The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs has also organised ‘Prabhat Pheris' involving children and citizens. It has also organised cycle races and marathon after the function, where children and citizens will participate.
Governor Mridula Sinha will host state reception at Raj Bhavan at 5.15 pm.
