Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 19: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Jammu, Ajeet Kumar Sahu has stressed the need for close coordination between different departments for ensuring fool-proof arrangements pertaining to their respective departments for the smooth conduct of Jhiri Mela commencing from November 16 to November 24.
Sahu was addressing a meeting of district officers of different departments and mela committee members at Jhiri to review the arrangements.
It was decided in the meeting that Block Development Officer, Marh will be the Mela Officer who will supervise the arrangements of the mela besides ensuring construction of mobile toilets and individual sanitation complex. A Control Room has also been set up under the supervision of Naib Tehsildar which will be made functional round the clock for the convenience of the devotees.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the functionaries of R&B to immediately start the repair of damaged roads for the convenience of the devotees. He asked the PHE Department to ensure uninterrupted water supply with provision for additional water tanks, hand pumps and sprinklers for cleaning of venue. The Deputy Commissioner also instructed Power Department to ensure proper lighting arrangements in addition to un-interrupted power supply at the venue throughout the Mela days. Irrigation Department was directed to construct bathing ghats and erection of barricading.
Transport authorities were directed to arrange sufficient number of buses for transportation of devotees and to fix special time table for hassle free movement of vehicles. Fire Services would ensure Fire Tenders at the venue and other vital points to meet any eventuality. Chief Education Officer was directed to organize skits and cultural programmes besides Youth Services and Sports authorities would organize sports events during the mela.
Similarly, directions were issued to Traffic, CAPD and Health Departments for making necessary arrangements.
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