Salem: District collector S Karmegam unfurled a national flag in a collector on Sunday to mark independence day.
He distributed extraordinary performance and appreciation certificates to 1,311 people, including frontline workers, government employees and volunteers for their contributions to handle pandemics.
The collector also handed over the minister’s main medal to police personnel who had provided good service.
Police Commissioner Najmul Hoda, Salem Range explored Sri Maheshwari, police supervisor (SP) Sri Abhinav, District Revenue Officer V Alin Sunjeja and the others took part in the celebration.
The Creavenu Department official respects their freedom fighters in their homes.
Likewise, Namakkal Collector Sreya P Singh, Dharmapuri Collector S Divyadharshini, Rishnagiri Collector Jeyachandra Bhanu Reddy and Erode Collector Krishnanunni lifted Tricolor in their district and distributed welfare assistance to beneficiaries.
Salem Division Railway Manager A Gautam Srinivas lifted a national flag in his office and appreciated the commendable work carried out by the entire team during the locking period, especially the engineering work.
Salem Municipal Corporation also celebrates that day.
Commissioner T Christuraj lifted the flag and received the honors guard.
He also distributed the welfare scheme to beneficiaries.