DM: Repair roads, identify unsafe Chhath ghats

Patna: DM Kundan Kumar on Saturday asked officials to identify unsafe ghats, ensure basic facilities and create safe routes for devotees during Chhath.At a review meeting, officials were asked to reinspect all district ghats, given possible changes in water levels, riverbanks and approach roads following floods. Ghats declared dangerous or unsuitable for worship must be marked clearly with warning signs to prevent devotees from visiting them and avert accidents.The DM directed officials to repair the roads leading to ghats. Construction of stepped ghats and other related structures in rural areas should also be completed at the earliest.Electricity, adequate lighting, drinking water, toilets and changing rooms must be provided at all identified ghats before Chhath. Sector magistrates were asked to monitor preparations and coordinate with the departments concerned to ensure timely completion of work.The Patna Municipal Corporation and other urban local bodies were directed to ensure cleanliness, waste disposal and parking arrangements. Encroachments along ghats and approach roads must also be removed to facilitate the movement of devotees.SDMs and SDPOs were asked to inspect ghats in both urban and rural areas under their jurisdictions.The disaster management department was directed to prepare for the deployment of boats, trained divers and teams of the national disaster response force, state disaster response force and civil defence, depending on the vulnerability of individual ghats.Officials were also asked to prepare a traffic management plan to regulate vehicular movement and ensure adequate parking near the ghats. Traffic SP Sagar Kumar and other officials attended the meeting.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Patna | Silver Rate in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna | Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Petrol Price in Patna | Diesel Price in Patna | CNG Price in Patna | LPG Price in PatnaStay updated with the latest Patna news. Download the TOI App.