Diwali preparations reviewed in Rajouri

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RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 10:   Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, today reviewed the arrangements for the celebration of festival of lights-Diwali here at a meeting of officers and representatives of different organisations.

With unwavering focus, the meeting delved into essential facets such as seamless water and power supply, healthcare provisions, parking logistics, and efficient transport services.

Addressing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal fervently emphasized the imperative duty of officers and officials to furnish the populace with indispensable amenities, encompassing potable water, sanitation, medical care, efficient transportation, uninterrupted power and water provisioning, and all other requisite essentials.

The vigilant law enforcement agencies received firm directives to deploy ample police personnel on this holy occasion, safeguarding the security of the public. Traffic authorities, likewise, were tasked with crafting a meticulous traffic management and parking strategy to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles on the designated day.

Furthermore, Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal enjoined the concerned authorities from the Power Development Department and Jal Shakti Department to guarantee uninterrupted power and water supply for the community during the festive period.

The concerned officer from the fire and emergency department received explicit instructions to maintain a state of readiness for fire tenders, both day and night. The Executive Officer MC Rajouri was mandated to ensure the cleanliness of the town throughout the festivities. Additionally, the Health Department was tasked with ensuring the availability of comprehensive medical facilities to address any potential emergencies.

Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal impressively underscored the urgency of completing all essential festival-related preparations well in advance to ensure that the public encounters no inconvenience during these auspicious occasions.

Officers who attended the meeting were ADC Rajouri, Rajiv Kumar Khajuria; CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; Tehsildar Rajouri, Varinder Sharma; CMO, Dr Rajinder Sharma; ARTO, Pawan Kumar; EXEN Jal Shakti Rajouri, Ashwini Sharma; EXEN PDD Rajouri, Mohd Rashid; EO MC Rajouri, Mushtaq Hussain and other concerned officers.

Among the others, President Beopar Mandal, Rajesh Gupta; Secretary Beopar Mandal, Ripu Daman Gupta; Vice President Sanatan Dharm Sabha, Anshuman Chopra and Ashish Gupta from Sanatan Dharam Sabha.