Panchkula district is all set to celebrate the sacred festival of Chhath Puja with District Commissioner Sushil Sarwan personally overseeing the final arrangements across multiple water bodies in the region. The administration has left no stone unturned to ensure a seamless and spiritually fulfilling experience for devotees.
Comprehensive Safety and Sanitation Measures
During a high-level review meeting, the DC emphasized the critical importance of safety protocols and hygiene standards at all designated ghats. Key focus areas include proper lighting arrangements, adequate security personnel deployment, and round-the-clock medical facilities to handle any emergencies that might arise during the four-day festival.
Multi-Departmental Coordination
The preparations involve coordinated efforts from multiple government departments including:
- Municipal Corporation for cleanliness and waste management
- Health Department for medical camps and ambulance services
- Police Department for crowd management and traffic control
- Fire Department for emergency response readiness
- Public Works Department for temporary infrastructure
Enhanced Facilities for Devotees
Special attention has been given to creating comfortable facilities for the thousands of devotees expected to participate. The administration has arranged for temporary changing rooms, drinking water stations, and proper seating arrangements to ensure that devotees can perform their rituals without any inconvenience.
Additional measures include the deployment of disaster management teams and the establishment of control rooms to monitor the situation in real-time across all major celebration sites. The DC has instructed officials to maintain constant vigilance throughout the festival period to address any issues promptly.
