DC Ganderbal emphasizes foolproof mechanism for annual Kheer Bhawani mela

Takes firsthand appraisal of arrangements at Kheer Bhawani Temple

GANDERBAL, MAY 21: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today conducted a visit to the Kheer Bhawani temple, Tulamulla where he convened a meeting to review arrangements for annual Kheer Bhawani Mela.

Threadbare discussions were held on lodging, bedding, repairing works of lavatory blocks, lighting, sanitation, barricading, establishment of joint control room, health facilities, parking of vehicles, fool-proof security, and availability of essential commodities, route plan and general face-lifting in and around the temple.

The DC directed the concerned departments for making necessary arrangements for uninterrupted power and drinking water supplies, transport, security, fire tenders, ration, accommodation, medical facilities, macadamization of roads and other related arrangements at the temple.

The EO Municipal Council was directed to start intensive sanitation drives within as well as approaching road stretch to the temple prior to the Mela besides signing an MOU with the authorities of Temple, shopkeepers and Civil Society Tulamulla which will ensure daily garbage collection and maintenance of cleanliness.

The DC discussed department-wise facilities provided for the devotees. He stressed on the concerned authorities to be proactive and make every possible effort for smooth conduct of the Mela.

Later, the DC took a round of the temple and reviewed arrangements put in place. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that the devotees visiting to pay obeisance are provided with requisite facilities, and foolproof mechanism should be put in place to ensure smooth conduct of this Mela.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani; ADC Ganderbal, Gulzar Ahmad; Executive Engineer R&B, Tehsildar Tulamulla, besides other officers from district administration.