Delhi CM directs officials to ensure smooth Chhath puja arrangements
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed departments to provide a safe and clean environment for devotees during the upcoming festival.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed officials on Friday to make adequate arrangements for Chhath puja to prevent inconvenience to devotees, according to a statement from her office reported by Deccan Chronicle.
Gupta held a meeting with various departmental officials to assign specific duties. The Chief Minister stated that the government is responsible for providing a safe, clean, and convenient environment for those observing the fast.
The Chief Minister has been visiting different ghats to review preparations, while district magistrates are conducting final joint inspections alongside Chhath puja committees and relevant agencies. Any issues found during these inspections are being addressed through the concerned departments.
All necessary setups and staff deployments at the ghats must be completed by November 16. The Delhi Police will manage security and law and order, while traffic police will handle devotee movement and emergency routes.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council are responsible for cleaning the ghats and managing waste. Additionally, the Delhi Jal Board will provide drinking water and tankers, while the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board will provide and clean mobile toilets.