What improvements are being made at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat?

The Municipal Corporation is clearing wood piles, enforcing new rules for shopkeepers, and planning a parking area to improve cleanliness and convenience.

Are there new rules for shopkeepers at Manikarnika Ghat?

Yes, shopkeepers must now display their names, contact numbers, and wood rates, with wood storage limited to three days.

How will the Municipal Corporation manage waste at Manikarnika Ghat?

Traditional garbage houses are being replaced with modern Portable Compactor Transfer Systems (PCTS) as part of the 'Clean Kashi' campaign.

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Varanasi Ghats Get Facelift: Cleanliness Drive Transforms Manikarnika

21 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Haphazard wood piles removed, strict rules for shopkeepers implemented.
Shopkeepers must display names, numbers, and wood rates; storage limited.
Vacant space to become two-wheeler parking, easing traffic congestion.

Varanasi Ghats Get Facelift: Cleanliness Drive Transforms Manikarnika

Varanasi's Municipal Corporation is undertaking a significant campaign to restore order and cleanliness at the sacred Manikarnika Ghat. Following directives from the Mayor and Municipal Commissioner, teams have actively removed wood piles and enforced new rules for shopkeepers, ensuring clear display of names, contact numbers, and wood prices. Storage of wood at the ghat is now limited to three days, a measure designed to prevent fraudulent practices against grieving families.