Kishtwar,10-06-2024
Kishtwar,10-06-2024
Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr. Devansh Yadav IAS today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha and Urs Shah Farid Ud Din Sahib (R.A).
The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Qayoom, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal,CEO KDA Dr Rishi Kumar Sharma, ACD Kishtwar Phulail Singh, AO DC Office Satinder Kumar, AD FSC & CA Shafkat Keen, and other concerned officers and representatives of Majlis-e-Shoura.
The representatives of the Majlis-e-Shoura apprised the chair of their concerns and made pertinent demands to facilitate the seamless observance of the festivals. The Deputy Commissioner assured the same.
During the meeting, the chair reviewed the different arrangements, including the provision of accommodation for devotees, power supply, water supply, ration, LPG, sanitation, security, medical care, transportation, fire tenders, and overall traffic management during the festive days, and passed a slew of directions to the concerned officers.
SSP Kishtwar outlined the security measures and ensured that adequate deployment of security personnel at strategic locations will be arranged for a safe festival celebration.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the officers of the Jal Shakti and JPDCL departments to guarantee uninterrupted water and electricity supply throughout the district during the festive days, particularly at shrines and religious places. The Jal Shakti department was specifically instructed to make provisions for backup water tankers at Chowgan Ground on Eid Nimaz, besides making water available as required to prevent any shortage of drinking water for residents.
AD FSC & CA Shafkat Keen was instructed to maintain the quality and availability of ration, LPG, and essential food items, including fruits, vegetables, milk, and dairy products.
The joint market checking teams formed will ensure regular market checks to avoid poor quality and overpricing in the market. The teams will intensify market inspections and monitor compliance with approved rates and quality standards, as instructed by DC Kishtwar.
The municipal authorities were directed to focus on proper sanitation, lime-lining, and lighting of streets, towns, religious places, mosques, and Eid Ghas. These measures will enhance the overall ambiance and cleanliness of the festive locations.
To ensure smooth traffic movement during the Eid Nimaz procession, the Traffic Police authorities were asked to frame a comprehensive traffic management plan, including marking alternate routes and maintaining dedicated routes in the township.
DIO Kishtwar was directed to ensure the installation of a public address system for the festive celebration on the scheduled date at Islamia Faridia Institute and Chowgan.
The deployment of additional medical teams, ambulances, and fire tenders at Eidgahs and Chowgan Ground was also discussed