Advisor for Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs, Zhaleo Rio graced the celebration at Local Ground, Phek Headquarters. 

Zhaleo Unfurled the National Flag followed by Rashtriya Salute and National Anthem. 

Special Guest inspected the parade contingents, followed by the Republic Day speech. He inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up by Agriculture and Allied Departments during the celebration. 

DEF Phek led by SI Kuzhosa Epao, 5th NAP led by ABSI Toshi Meren, Home Guard led by SI Viboto H. Sumi, NCC Contingent led by Awele Kapfo were parade contingents at the celebration programme, where the first and second commanders of the four parade contingents were Assistant Commandant Vedupe Lasuh NPS and ABSI Vizoto Zao respectively. 

Presentation of folk dance and songs by Jericho II Youth and Jericho II Women Cultural Troupe were the highlights of the occasion. 

All District Heads of the Offices, government officials, GBs, and the public of Phek town attended the program. 

(DPRO Phek)