Delhi to open 11-km Munak Canal Chhath ghat on November 12
The longest canal-side Chhath ghat in the capital will be inaugurated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin.
An 11-kilometre Chhath ghat along the Munak Canal from the Outer Ring Road to Inderlok is scheduled to open on November 12, according to Urban Acres. The site, which will be inaugurated by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin near Singalpur village, follows a redevelopment programme that removed approximately 1,400 truckloads of debris and waste.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed preparations on Monday and stated that the government aims to provide a clean and safe environment for devotees. The project, supervised by Gupta, involves converting a previously neglected canal stretch into a public religious space with permanent steps, cemented roads, and three bridges to improve connectivity.
Facilities at the site include changing rooms, toilets, tents, lighting, benches, and CCTV cameras. The Delhi government said it will maintain clean water flow in the canal and is installing fountains and landscaping as part of the beautification process.
According to the Hindustan Times, Delhi will have over 1,400 Chhath ghats this year, up from 1,326 last year. Chhath Puja is expected to be celebrated from November 13 to 16.
The government expects the project to benefit residents in the Shalimar Bagh, Wazirpur, Model Town, Adarsh Nagar, and Badli assembly constituencies. While the 11-km area will be ready for worship this year, work on the bridges and greenery is expected to continue for the next two to three months.