LG reviews preparation for Eid-ul-Adha, Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela

Srinagar, June 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday reviewed the preparations for the Eid-ul-Adha festival and Mata Kheer Bhawarni Mela.

Chairing a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of district administrations and various departments ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha festival and annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, the LG directed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to personally visit significant religious places and implement all necessary measures to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the auspicious occasions.

LG Sinha emphasised ensuring seamless coordination by all line departments for the upcoming festivals.

He directed the officials to take elaborate measures regarding water and power supply, medical facilities, fire and emergency services, sanitation and cleanliness.

The LG stressed making comprehensive security arrangements, traffic and crowd management, designating appropriate parking areas, regular market checks and ensuring the availability of essential commodities in the markets at regulated prices.

He instructed the Divisional Commissioners and Relief Commissioner to work in close coordination for a pleasant experience for the devotees during Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela.

“It should be ensured that all the arrangements of transportation, accommodation, power and water supply, sanitation, cleanliness, medical aid, fire and emergency services, waterproof tents and security are in place well in advance,” LG Sinha said.

He directed the concerned Deputy Commissioners to conduct on spot assessment of the facilities at the shrine, besides identifying requirements of any additional services for the comfortable stay of the devotees.

Taking stock of the arrangement for the transportation of yatris, the LG instructed the concerned authorities to take necessary measures.

LG Sinha also directed the officials to make arrangements to tackle any weather vagaries during the mela so that the yatris do not face any inconvenience.

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; DGP, Rashmi Ranjan Swain; Principal Secretary Home Department, Chandraker Bharti; ADGP Law and Order, Vijay Kumar; Administrative Secretaries; Principal Secretary to LG; Divisional Commissioners; Deputy Commissioners, and senior officials of civil and Police administration also attended the meeting.