UDHAMPUR: To discuss the arrangements for the smooth celebration of forthcoming Shab-i-Qadr, Holy Navratras, Jumat-ul-Vida, Eid- ul -Fitr Nauroz and Ramnavami festivals in the district, the Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa convened a meeting of officers and prominent citizens of the district here today.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Additional SP, Sandeep Bhat, senior officers of various departments besides prominent citizens attended the meeting.
Threadbare discussions were held on various arrangements related to security, drinking water, power supply; first-aid, sanitation, checking of rates, fire tenders, repair of street lights, lifting of garbage, traffic etc.
Necessary directions were issued to district heads of various departments to ensure fool-proof arrangements pertaining to their respective department during the festivals.
The DC asked the Police Department to make sufficient security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident during the festive season. The Executive Engineer PHE was asked to ensure regular supply of drinking water besides Executive Engineer PDD was directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the festivals.
Stressing on maintaining cleanliness in the town, the DC directed the CEO MC to take necessary steps and also sought the cooperation of prominent citizens in keeping the town clean.
Keeping in view the festive season, concerned officers were directed to conduct extensive checking of the market to prevent any overcharging by the shopkeepers. Traffic department was directed to deploy adequate number of traffic personnel at traffic jam prone areas to avoid any traffic congestion during the festival.