Delhi is preparing for a grand celebration of Chhath Puja, with the government developing an 11-kilometre-long dedicated Chhath Ghat along the Munak Canal for devotees.
The four-day festival will see thousands of devotees gather at the newly developed stretch. BJP National President Nitin Nabin will inaugurate the project on November 12. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Delhi cabinet ministers and other public representatives will attend the ceremony.
The project marks a major development in the capital’s arrangements for Chhath devotees. The government has transformed the previously neglected canal stretch into a dedicated religious space.
Earlier, the area faced problems caused by accumulated waste, debris and overgrown vegetation. The government launched an extensive cleanliness drive under the Chief Minister’s supervision. Around 1,400 truckloads of waste and debris were removed from the area. Authorities also cleared encroachments along both banks before developing the ghat.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Munak Canal had awaited rejuvenation for years. She described the project as more than an infrastructure initiative, calling it a tribute to the faith and traditions of millions of people from the Purvanchal region living in Delhi.
The government has provided changing rooms, restrooms, tents, lighting and seating arrangements for devotees. CCTV cameras have been installed to strengthen security. Green spaces have also been developed to improve the surroundings.
The rejuvenation of the Munak Canal and development of Singalpur Road aim to improve local infrastructure while providing devotees with a clean, safe and convenient environment to observe the festival.
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