CM Yogi Directs Officials To Ensure Strict Safety Measures For Chhath Devotees In UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements for Chhath Mahaparva, prioritising devotees’ safety, cleanliness and convenience. He warned authorities against compromising on security or essential facilities at major ghats.

During a high-level review meeting through video conferencing on Friday, Adityanath asked district administrations to complete preparations in advance, especially in areas expecting large gatherings. These include Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Basti and Kanpur Nagar.

Describing Chhath as a festival of faith, discipline, purity and gratitude towards nature, the Chief Minister said lakhs of devotees would participate in the celebrations.

Devotees will offer Arghya to the setting Sun on November 15. The festival will conclude on November 16 with prayers to the rising Sun.

Adityanath asked officials to inspect major ghats, rivers, ponds and other water bodies and ensure proper cleaning, lighting, accessible roads, drinking water, toilets and changing rooms for women.

He also called for barricades, warning signs and CCTV cameras at vulnerable ghats, along with trained divers, boats and water police. Officials must make special arrangements for women, children and senior citizens.

The Chief Minister asked district administrations to establish control rooms, manage traffic and designate parking areas. He also directed UPSRTC to operate additional buses from Delhi to eastern Uttar Pradesh and prevent overcharging.

He instructed officials to maintain cleanliness, ensure uninterrupted electricity and provide first-aid facilities and ambulances at major ghats.

Adityanath also asked senior officials to inspect the arrangements personally. He directed them to involve Civil Defence, NCC and NSS volunteers to ensure safe and smooth Chhath celebrations.

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