Delhi to develop 11-km Chhath ghat along Munak Canal
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to complete festival preparations ahead of the four-day Chhath Puja starting November 13.
The Delhi government is constructing an 11-km-long Chhath ghat along the Munak Canal, running from Inderlok to the Outer Ring Road, according to reports from The Pioneer, Urban Acres and ANI. The facility will feature a concrete access road and steps on both sides of the canal to assist devotees.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to inaugurate the new ghat near Singalpur village on November 12. The Chhath Puja festival will be observed from November 13 to 16.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed preparations at Janseva Sadan on Monday, noting that more than 1,400 ghats are being prepared across the capital this year, up from 1,326 last year. She instructed departments to finish major arrangements at least two days before the festival begins.
Gupta said the government aims to provide a clean and safe environment for devotees and their families. She directed officials to provide covered tents at medium and large ghats to protect people from the cold weather.
The Chief Minister identified women's safety and convenience as priorities, ordering the provision of clean toilets and changing rooms at all major sites. CCTV cameras will also be installed at prominent locations for surveillance.
To ensure safety, Gupta asked departments to inspect approach roads and provide sufficient lighting to eliminate dark spots. Cleaning teams have been told to work round the clock, particularly on November 15 and 16.