07-Jun-2024 07:36 PM
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Srinagar, June 7 (Reporter) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela and Eid-ul-Adha festival.
The annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela is on June 14 while the Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on June 17 in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Lt Governor directed the Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police to personally visit significant religious places and implement all necessary measures to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the auspicious occasions.
He laid emphasis on ensuring seamless coordination by all line Departments for the upcoming festivals.
Sinha directed the officials to take elaborate measures with regard to water and power supply, medical facilities, fire and emergency services, sanitation and cleanliness.
He stressed on making comprehensive security arrangements, Traffic & crowd management, designating appropriate parking areas, regular market checks and ensuring availability of essential commodities in the markets at regulated prices.
The Lt Governor instructed the Divisional Commissioners and Relief Commissioner to work in close coordination for pleasant experience of the devotees during Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela.
It should be ensured that all the arrangements of transportation, accommodation, power & water supply, sanitation, cleanliness, medical aid, fire & emergency services, waterproof tents and security are in place well in advance, he said.
Sinha directed the concerned Deputy Commissioners for conducting on spot assessment of the facilities at the shrine, besides identifying requirements of any additional services for comfortable stay of the devotees...////...