REASI, OCTOBER 01: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek chaired a meeting here Thursday to review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming Navratra and Dussehra celebrations in the town.
Representatives from Durga Natak Mandli apprised the Deputy Commissioner about the programmes planned for the festivities, including the staging of Ram Leela during Navratra and the Dussehra celebrations.
The meeting, as per an official statement, held detailed discussions on various arrangements, including sanitation, security, power supply, drinking water, medical facilities and fire safety, to ensure the smooth, safe and peaceful conduct of the festivities.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Officer, Municipal Council to undertake a special sanitation drive across the town, with focus on the festival venues. The concerned health authorities were asked to deploy adequate medical staff along with an ambulance at the General Zorawar Singh Sports Stadium on Dussehra day. The Fire and Emergency Services Department was also asked to station a fire tender at the venue as a precautionary measure.
The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited was asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply, particularly during the Ram Leela events, while the Jal Shakti Department was tasked with deploying water tankers to ensure the availability of safe drinking water for participants and visitors. The Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Department, was further asked to put in place necessary barricading arrangements at the Ram Leela Ground and General Zorawar Singh Sports Stadium.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized close coordination among all concerned departments and stressed the timely completion of all arrangements for the safe, smooth and successful conduct of the Navratra and Dussehra festivities.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Nitin Verma, Executive Engineer, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Department, Tehsildar Reasi, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), members of Durga Natak Mandli and other officials were present in the meeting.
