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JAMMU: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sandeep Seointra convened a meeting with officers from various departments to review arrangements for the Navratra festival to be held at Bahu Fort Temple.
Discussions were held on issues including sanitation, electricity, drinking water, security arrangements, traffic management, medical facilities and food quality.
The ADC emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in and around the temple. He directed departments to promote messages on sanitation and install dustbins. He also called for awareness against single-use plastic and initiatives to make the temple area a ‘no plastic zone’.
The ADC asked police authorities to provide adequate security arrangements and called for interdepartmental coordination. He instructed the PHE Department to ensure uninterrupted water supply and the Power Department to ensure proper lighting arrangements. The Traffic authorities were directed to manage traffic during the event and place proper signboards for devotees’ convenience. The Health Department was directed to keep sufficient provision for medicare for visitors.
The ADC also asked concerned authorities to check rates and quality of food items sold during the festival.