Delhi CM Directs Officials To Ensure No Shortcomings in Chhath Arrangements
District magistrates are carrying out final joint inspections of the ghats in coordination with Chhath puja committees and agencies concerned.
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday directed officials to ensure adequate arrangements in view of Chhath puja so that devotees are not inconvenienced.The chief minister held a meeting with officials from several departments and issued necessary directions, her office said in a statement.
"It is the government's responsibility to ensure that every devotee and person observing the fast has access to a safe, clean and convenient environment for offering prayers. Clear responsibilities have been assigned to all the departments concerned," the statement said.
The chief minister has directed officials to ensure that any shortcomings or issues are addressed immediately through coordination among departments concerned.
Gupta has been visiting various ghats to review preparations for Chhath puja, while senior officials are also conducting inspections on the ground, the statement said.
"District magistrates are carrying out final joint inspections of the ghats in coordination with Chhath puja committees and agencies concerned.
"Shortcomings identified during the inspections have been addressed through the departments concerned to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place before Chhath puja begins," it said.
As directed by the chief minister, all necessary arrangements and deployment of personnel at the ghats have been ensured by November 16, it added.
"Different departments have been assigned specific responsibilities. Delhi Police will oversee security and law and order at the ghats, while traffic police will manage movement of devotees, ensure smooth vehicular movement and make arrangements for emergency routes," the statement said.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council have been entrusted with cleaning the ghats and surrounding areas, along with waste collection and disposal.
The Delhi Jal Board is arranging water tankers and drinking water, while the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board has ensured the availability of mobile toilets and their regular cleaning, it added.