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Gaya DM Orders 48-Hour Deadline for Pitripaksh Mela Prep
15 Sep
Summary
- District magistrate ordered completion of pending work within 48 hours.
- New changing rooms and improved toilet facilities were mandated for Sita Kund.
- Enhanced lighting and beautification efforts are planned for Sita Path.
Gaya's District Magistrate, Shashank Shubhankar, has mandated the immediate completion of all outstanding infrastructure work at Sita Kund and Sita Path within a critical 48-hour timeframe. This urgent directive comes as preparations intensify for the Pitripaksh Mela, slated to begin on September 25.
During a recent inspection, DM Shubhankar ordered the immediate installation of changing rooms at Sita Kund. He also directed officials to ensure the proper fixing of iron slabs over drains along Sita Path to prevent accidents and inconvenience. The DM emphasized that all pending tasks must be prioritized.
Further instructions included making standposts operational, repairing and upgrading existing toilet facilities, and maintaining continuous cleanliness at both sites. To enhance pilgrim comfort, large sheds will be erected for tarpan ceremonies, and improved lighting, tree pruning, and wall painting repairs are planned for Sita Path's beautification.
Senior Superintendent of Police Sushil Kumar assured that additional police forces would be deployed at Sita Path, Sita Kund, and the parking area to ensure security. Adequate parking arrangements have also been finalized. The DM stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to meet the scheduled completion of all arrangements.
