CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The annual Ijtema held in Bhopal will be organised this year from 04 December to 07 December 2026 at Eitkhedi.
Divisional Commissioner Karmveer Sharma chaired a meeting of the concerned officials in the conference hall of the Divisional Commissioner’s office and issued necessary directions regarding civic amenities, security and other arrangements during the Ijtema. IG Shailendra Singh Chauhan, Collector Priyank Mishra, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Sanskriti Jain, office-bearers of the Ijtema committee and officials from various departments were present at the meeting.
Divisional Commissioner Sharma directed all concerned departments to complete their respective works within the stipulated time limit and ensure the safety and convenience of the Jamaats arriving at the Ijtema venue as the top priority.
IG Chauhan directed that security arrangements at the Ijtema venue be kept strong. Adequate CCTV cameras should be installed at the site, sufficient crowd-control arrangements should be in place and the traffic police should ensure smooth traffic movement so that the Jamaats do not face any inconvenience. He also directed that help desks be set up at the railway station and bus stand to assist the Jamaats.

He said smooth coordination and communication should be maintained between the district administration and the Ijtema committee. All departments were instructed to visit the site and physically inspect the status of works. He directed that electrical installation work be checked before and after completion, and said all work should be carried out in accordance with safety standards. A list of volunteers should also be prepared and they should be informed about all arrangements at the Ijtema venue so that timely assistance can be provided to the Jamaats.
Divisional Commissioner Sharma also said health facilities should remain robust during the Ijtema and the response time in any emergency should be minimal. He directed the food safety officer to check the quality of food items and conduct water quality testing so that no accident or unhealthy situation arises.
Divisional Commissioner Sharma directed that a minute-to-minute action plan be prepared for the Ijtema venue and that all departments work accordingly, so that the Ijtema can be conducted safely, systematically and successfully.
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