VMC Steps Up Sanitation Monitoring At Ghats After Dasara
He said officials from various departments had worked together to ensure that devotees and visitors did not face drinking water shortages during the festivities.
Vijayawada:The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has stepped up sanitation monitoring at the city’s river ghats following the conclusion of the Dasara Sharannavaratri festivities, with commissioner H.M. Dhyanachandra directing officials to restore normal conditions within two days.
During an inspection on Friday, the commissioner visited Krishnaveni Ghat and Punnami Ghat to assess sanitation arrangements. He appreciated the work of sanitation workers during the festivities and the coordination among departments in ensuring the smooth conduct of the celebrations.
He said officials from various departments had worked together to ensure that devotees and visitors did not face drinking water shortages during the festivities.
With the celebrations over, Dhyanachandra instructed officials to monitor sanitation at the ghats continuously over the next two days and restore the areas to normal conditions. He stressed the need for field-level supervision to prevent lapses and maintain cleanliness.
The commissioner later visited the National Saras Utsav at Punnami Ghat in Bhavanipuram, where he inspected sanitation arrangements, toilet cleanliness and the upkeep of the festival premises.
He directed officials to pay special attention to facilities for Lakhpati Didis attending the event from different parts of the country. He said regular monitoring of sanitation and toilet maintenance was essential to ensure a clean and comfortable environment for visitors.
Assistant Medical Health Officer Dr Gopal Naik and other staff accompanied the commissioner during the inspection.
