‘To ensure safety of women, children’: MCD releases Rs 40K per ward to step up lighting arrangements at Chhath ghats

Emphasising upon the “robust arrangements for cleanliness, lighting, fogging, drainage, and waste management at all ghats,” he urged the devotees to avoid use of plastic during celebrations and cooperate with the MCD in maintaining cleanliness at the ghats.

“Special sanitation teams are being deployed to maintain cleanliness and ensure uninterrupted garbage collection so that devotees do not face any inconvenience,” he said, adding that all MCD councillors are reviewing Chhath preparations in their respective wards.

Chairman of the Education Committee Yogesh Verma, and Zonal Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar, among other senior officials of the Corporation were also present during the inspection.

Singh also mentioned that unprecedented arrangements are being made for the celebration of Chhath Mahaparv this year under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. “Chhath Mahaparv is not only a symbol of religious faith but also represents our cultural diversity, social unity, and communal harmony,” he said.

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