Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, July 16: Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board, Ramesh Kumar visited the holy town of Ransoo today to review the ongoing Shrawan Mahotsav arrangements and inspected the progress of the development works around the shrine.
Chairing the review meeting with concerned HoDs and officials of line departments, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized on ensuring smooth road connectivity, regular cleanliness, sanitation, provision of uninterrupted power and water supply and other essential services like medical assistance, fire and emergency readiness and issued related directions.
He directed the concerned departments for timely removal of debris at roads on a daily basis, given the onset of the monsoon season which may cause obstructions. He directed concerned departments to remain vigilant and proactive in dealing with such challenges to avoid any inconvenience to pilgrims.
Focusing on the cleanliness and hygiene, the Div Com directed municipal and Shrine Board authorities to ensure proper sanitation in the shrine area and town and to adopt biodegradable methods for garbage disposal in order to promote environmental sustainability during the festivities.
In terms of health services for devotees, the Health Department was instructed to keep round-the-clock availability of doctors and ambulances at both the shrine and in town. The PHE Department was asked to maintain adequate and clean drinking water supply, with daily quality checks to ensure the safety of the pilgrims.
The Div Com also instructed the Police Department to deploy adequate personnel and ensure 24×7 functioning of CCTV surveillance systems. He stressed the importance of strict ID verification and stated that no one should be allowed entry without a proper registration card.
In addition to reviewing arrangements for the Sharawan Mahotsav, the Divisional Commissioner also assessed the progress of the development projects initiated by the Tourism Department and Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board to upgrade infrastructure around the pilgrimage. He instructed officials to fast-track the execution of these projects and timely submission of proposals for further action.
Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik, Director Tourism Vikas Gupta, SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, ADC Rakesh Kumar and other concerned officials from key departments were present.
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