NAMSAI, OCT 8:

An Advance Security Liaisoning (ASL) Team from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the National Museum, New Delhi, held a meeting with the Namsai District Administration at the DC’s Conference Hall on October 6 last to review preparations for the upcoming Exposition of the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha.

The exposition will be held at Tawang from November 1 to 7, Bomdila from November 8 to 13 and the Golden Pagoda, Namsai, from November 14 to 20.

The meeting was attended by Secretary, Department of Art & Culture Mamata Riba, Director of the International Buddhist Confederation Col Yash Saxena (Retd.), officials of the National Museum, New Delhi, and senior officers of the Namsai district administration.

Discussions focused on security arrangements, prescribed protocols, inter-agency coordination, visitor management, logistics and overall preparedness for the smooth, safe and dignified conduct of the exposition.

The ASL team also interacted with district officials and reviewed preparedness and coordination mechanisms for the exposition at the Golden Pagoda, Namsai.

The meeting stressed the need for close coordination among the district administration, Department of Art & Culture, IBC, National Museum and other concerned agencies to ensure that all arrangements are completed well in advance.

The exposition, a significant spiritual and cultural event, is expected to draw devotees, pilgrims and visitors from across the country. The Namsai district administration is coordinating with all stakeholders to ensure its smooth, safe and dignified conduct. (DIPR)