Jammu, Oct 16: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa on Friday visited Baba Jitto Shrine at Jhiri to review the preparations for the upcoming annual Jhiri Mela.
The Deputy Commissioner took stock of the arrangements at the shrine and inspected the surrounding open spaces to assess their utilisation during the Mela.
He gave important directions to the concerned officers for clearing of bushes, installation of temporary toilets, installation of CCTV cameras for public safety, proper lighting and barricading of designated areas and identification of adequate parking spaces.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner chaired a meeting attended by MLA Marh, Surinder Kumar, SDM Marh, Mukhter Ahmed and officers of the line departments. Local representatives also offered feedback and suggestions on the arrangements.
The meeting reviewed the role of various departments, including Jal Shakti, PDD and Irrigation, in ensuring the smooth conduct of the Mela.
Underlining the importance of waste disposal and cleanliness, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned agencies to put robust sanitation mechanisms in place. He also directed that awareness stalls on government initiatives be set up at the Mela for the benefit of visitors.
CMO Dr. Narinder Bhutyal, SP Rural Ravinder Singh, BDO Kirandeep Kaur and other officers were also present in the meeting.
