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Varanasi: Festivals Spark Accelerated Civic Work
11 Nov
Summary
- Varanasi Municipal Corporation accelerates preparations for Dala Chhath and Dev Deepawali.
- Extensive repairs, sanitation, and lighting are being completed across city ghats.
- Strict adherence to cleanliness and safety measures is mandated for all officials.
Varanasi is undertaking intensive preparations for the upcoming Dala Chhath and Dev Deepawali festivals. The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has mobilized a large workforce to expedite repairs, sanitation, lighting, and safety measures across the city's ghats, ponds, and kunds.
Dala Chhath is scheduled from November 13 to November 16, and Dev Deepawali will be celebrated on November 24. Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal have directed officers to inspect all major ghats and water bodies, ensuring immediate removal of debris and garbage.
Emphasis is placed on adequate changing rooms, proper lighting, and cleanliness, with sandbags to be placed on muddy stretches. The lighting department must ensure full illumination. Negligence will not be tolerated, and engineers and health inspectors are instructed to conduct regular field visits.
Furthermore, beautification projects at Sonia Talab, Kakarmatta Talab, and the JP Mehta Athletic Playground are targeted for completion by December 15. Action will be taken against contractors for slow progress, ensuring all civic enhancements are ready for the festivities.
