DC Kishtwar reviews the arrangements for Shri Krishan Janamashtami Celebration
Kishtwar, 16th August: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Sh. Ashok Sharma (JKAS) today reviewed arrangements for Shri Krishan Janamashtami and Shoba Yatra at a meeting here.
The meeting was attended by ADC (In-Charge) Inderjeet Singh Parihar,Ad SP Rajinder Singh,ACR Varunjeet Singh Charak,DPO Sunil Bhutyal, Tehsildar Kishtwar Pramood kumar, Tehsildar HQ Chander Shekhar Sharma,CMO Chander Prakash, SHO Kishtwar Abid Bukhari and other senior officers of the concerned departments besides representatives of Sanatan Dharam Sabha.
The DC directed the concerned departments to ensure proper arrangements regarding security, sanitation, medical facilities, drinking water and other basic amenities for the smooth and successful culmination of the festival.
Ad SP was asked to place in elaborate security measures during Shoba Yatra and deploy additional security personnel enroute.
DC Kishtwar directed ARTO Kishtwar to devise a fool proof Traffic management plan and prepare alternate routes for traffic so that Shoba Yatra is conducted in hassle free manner.
He directed the EO, Municipal Council to ensure cleanliness and lime lining in and around the shree Gourishankar ji Mandir Sarkoot, Shree Raghunath ji Mandir Semina and at the route of the procession.
He asked the PDD authorities to ensure the lights in the streets and at hot spots in the town during the festive night.
The PHE authorities were directed to ensure uninterrupted water supply during the festival besides ensure that water tanks are provided at identified locations.
Tehsildar Kishtwar, SHO Kishtwar and EO, Municipal Council Kishtwar was asked to conduct market checking along with enforcement teams to ensure no over-profiteering is made during festival.
The DC further directed the concerned authorities to clear and repair the roads if any, from where the procession would take place.
Fire and Emergency authorities were directed to remain prepared to deal with any eventuality.
He also directed the CMO Kishtwar to deploy an ambulance and medical staff with first aid facility during the processions.
The representatives of religious organizations and trusts also submitted the details of the areas where the services of district administration and police are required and also gave valuable suggestions.
