Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 11: Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu Kalyan Singh today discussed the arrangements for the upcoming Maha Shivratri Festival and reviewed plans for the smooth conduct of Jhankis.
The meeting was attended by SSP Jammu Atul Goel, SP Security Jammu Ramesh Angral, Joint Commissioner JMC Kapil Sharma, Deputy Director Information Jammu (PR) Jyoti Salathia, DHO Jammu Dr. Sanjay Turki, XEn ED-I A. K. Chhiber, XEn PHE City-I J. K. Sharma, other senior officers and representatives of various religious organizations.
Officers of various departments were directed to ensure all necessary arrangements are put in place, adding that there should be no shortage of essential commodities.
ADC asked Health Department to provide ambulances to accompany the Jhanki/procession which will pass through different parts of the city.
PDD was directed to ensure un-interrupted power supply during the festival days. JMC was assigned the task of cleanliness and sanitation around the main temples likely to be thronged by the devotees and enroute the procession. Arrangements with regard to traffic, security, barricading were also reviewed.
Representatives of local religious organizations also putforth their various demands. ADC called upon the organisers to ask their volunteers to regulate the entry of devotees in the temples and also keep close watch during the procession.
The meeting was told that the Shiv Sevaks with the active participation of others will organize a procession consisting of 30 Jhankis on February 26.
Follow our WhatsApp channel