New Delhi, July 24 (PTI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the Delhi government will provide round-the-clock sanitation, medical care, electricity, water and other facilities all the camps set up for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims.
Chairing a review meeting to assess preparations for Kanwar Yatra, she directed various departments to ensure that the religious event is conducted in smooth, safe, well organised manner.
The Kanwar Yatra is scheduled to begin on July 30. The devotees walk on foot to Haridwar to carry water from Ganga river and offer it at Lord Shiva temples.
The Delhi government will also erect multiple welcome gates for Kanwar Yatra devotees to accord them grand reception.
“Kanwar Yatra is a living symbol of social harmony and cultural heritage. During Shravan, when lakhs of devotees of Lord Shiva pass through Delhi’s streets chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Bol Bam’, the entire atmosphere is filled with faith and devotion,” Gupta said.
The Delhi government has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure that every Kanwariya entering the capital is welcomed with respect, provided security and offered better facilities, she said.
The review meeting, held at the Delhi Secretariat, was attended by Delhi Tourism minister and chairman of the Kanwar Committee, Kapil Mishra, committee member MLAs Ajay Mahawar, Anil Sharma, Karnail Singh, Sanjay Goyal and Umang Bajaj, along with senior officials from various departments.
Welcome gates will be set up at key routes and entry points across Delhi to welcome Kanwariyas. Arrangements will also be made to welcome devotees with flower showers.
A single-window system has been put in place to simplify the process of obtaining permissions and other facilities required by Kanwar committees. The objective is to ensure that committees do not have to approach multiple departments and receive all necessary assistance in a timely manner, according to a Delhi CMO statement.
The chief minister directed officials to maintain close coordination with the Kanwar committees and extend all possible support based on their actual requirements so that devotees visiting the camps receive the best possible facilities.
Health department will ensure adequate medical facilities at all camps. Doctors and healthcare personnel will be deployed in separate shifts.
Traffic management and security arrangements along the Kanwar routes were also reviewed in detail during the meeting. Chief Minister Gupta directed the officials to complete all preparations related to barricading, route diversions, PCR deployment and accident prevention well in advance. PTI VIT NB
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