New Delhi: Preparations for the Chhath Mahaparv in Delhi have gathered pace. This time, a grand 11-kilometre-long Chhath ghat is being developed for devotees along the Munak canal in the capital. It is being described as Delhi’s longest Chhath ghat. The ghat, to be built from the Outer Ring Road to Inderlok, will be inaugurated on November 12 by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta gave this information on Monday during a review meeting with Chhath puja committees and officials of the departments concerned.
The ghat will be inaugurated at a programme near Singalpur village. Steps are being built on both sides of the canal, and a paved road is also being prepared to make movement easier for devotees. This will ensure that people from several nearby Assembly constituencies do not have to travel far for Chhath puja.
More than 1,400 ghats will be prepared in Delhi. According to the Chief Minister, more than 1,400 ghats are being prepared for Chhath puja in Delhi this year, while last year the number was 1,326. The government has directed that all major preparations be completed at least two days before the festival begins. In the final phase, water will be filled in the ghats, tents will be installed and cleaning work will be carried out.
Special attention is being given to security and facilities. Arrangements will be made to put up tents for devotees at large and medium-sized ghats. Changing rooms and toilets will be built for women. CCTV cameras will be installed at major ghats, and adequate lighting will be ensured on access routes. In view of the large crowds of devotees expected on November 15 and 16, additional teams of sanitation workers will be deployed round the clock.
This year, the Chhath Mahaparv will be celebrated from November 13 to 16. The government has directed the district administration and the departments concerned to conduct regular inspections and remove shortcomings in time, so that devotees can offer prayers in a safe and convenient environment.
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