LG orders DDA to arrange Chhath ponds for free

New Delhi Lieutenant governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to provide spaces and ponds for Chhath Puja ghats on Yamuna floodplain and in public parks under its jurisdiction to devotees free of cost

New Delhi Lieutenant governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to provide spaces and ponds for Chhath Puja ghats on Yamuna floodplain and in public parks under its jurisdiction to devotees free of cost.

The LG also asked DDA to deploy personnel to facilitate arrangements and assist devotees (HT PHOTO)

LG, along with DDA vice-chairman and senior officials was reviewing DDA’s preparedness for the festival — to be celebrated from November 13 to 16. He instructed the authority to ensure all designated sites are thoroughly cleaned and spruced up before being handed over for celebrations. Adequate lighting arrangements should also be made at the ghats, he said.

Sandhu directed that allotment of spaces be carried out transparently, keeping in mind local requirements, past usage and demand from devotees, particularly those from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, who observe the festival.

The LG also asked DDA to deploy specially designated staff and personnel to facilitate arrangements and assist devotees. He directed the authority to work in close coordination with government departments, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to ensure all necessary facilities are provided.

Officials have also been instructed to ensure the sites are cleaned and restored after the conclusion of Chhath Puja.