KATHUA, MARCH 06: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Atul Gupta, today chaired a meeting of officers of different departments to review the arrangements being put in place for the celebration of Chaitra Navratri festival to be observed in the district from March 22, 2023.At the outset, the Additional Deputy Commissioner emphasized upon the administrators and Pujaris of the Temples and shrines to ensure environment protective measures during the Navratra festival. He asked for installation of QR Code at prominent places for the convenience of the Yatris willing to donate.During the meeting, issues including road connectivity, cleanliness, uninterrupted electricity, regular drinking water supply, security, medical facilities, traffic management, check on the rates and quality of food items and deployment of fire tenders etc. were discussed in detail.The ADC directed the engineers of PWD, RDD, Jal Shakti and JPDCL to make necessary arrangements for uninterrupted services well in advance. He asked the Police authorities to make foolproof security arrangements by deploying an adequate number of personnel at all religious places.For the maintenance of sanitation and cleanliness at Shrines/ Mandirs, the ADC directed Municipalities to take proactive measures with the help of Temple/ Shrine Committees.The ADC directed Traffic authorities to formulate an elaborate regulation plan for effective management of traffic during the event and place signboards at prominent places for the convenience of the devotees.
