Ranchi Municipal Corporation Rolls Out Comprehensive Festival Management Plan
The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has unveiled an extensive plan to facilitate smooth celebrations during the upcoming Sarhul and Ram Navami festivals, which will also coincide with Eid. The civic body will operate free city bus services on designated routes to help devotees travel across the city with ease.
Free Bus Services on Key Routes
To assist devotees from distant areas, the RMC will run free buses on selected routes including Railway Station Road, Kutchery Chowk, and Rajendra Chowk. This initiative aims to make it more convenient for people to reach procession routes and religious sites during the festive period.
Enhanced Sanitation and Cleaning Operations
Special sanitation drives will be conducted across all 53 wards of Ranchi, with particular focus on 298 Sarna sites and akharas, along with major temples, mosques, and Eidgahs where large gatherings are anticipated. Cleaning operations will be carried out in three shifts to maintain hygiene.
Mechanical sweeping machines will be deployed, and water sprinklers will be used along major procession routes to reduce dust and mitigate heat during the celebrations.
Additional Facilities for Public Convenience
The municipal corporation will station water tankers and mobile toilets at key locations throughout the city. All public and Sulabh toilets will remain open free of charge round the clock during the festival days to ensure accessibility for all attendees.
Focus on Smooth Celebrations
Additional administrator Sanjay Kumar emphasized that the RMC's primary focus is on ensuring smooth and hassle-free celebrations. The comprehensive arrangements cover crowd management, sanitation, and heat relief measures to create a safe and comfortable environment for all participants.
The festival period presents logistical challenges with multiple religious observances occurring simultaneously, and the RMC's proactive measures demonstrate their commitment to serving the diverse communities of Ranchi during this important time.
