Mayor R. Priya unfurled the national flag at Ripon Buildings on Thursday to mark the 74th Republic Day and she released tricolour balloons into the sky.
The Mayor accepted the salute from the volunteers of the National Service Scheme and Bharat Scouts and Guides. She then visited the science exhibition organised by the students of the Greater Chennai Corporation schools and watched the cultural performances by students.
Later, Ms. Priya presented letters of appreciation to those who had paid the highest property tax and those who paid the tax on time to the Corporation.
On behalf of the Tamil Nadu State Family Welfare Movement, the Mayor presented certificates of appreciation to medical officers, urban primary health centre nurses, and family welfare counsellors who have rendered excellent service in family welfare programmes at the district level. As many as 100 officers and employees were presented with medals for serving as role models in the Corporation.
Corporation Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi and Deputy Mayor Mahesh Kumar were present.
