Special cleaning, lighting and security arrangements in place for ‘Chhath Puja’ in Lucknow
Lucknow, November 12: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has completed extensive preparations to ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized environment for devotees celebrating Chhath Puja across the state capital. Special arrangements have been made at 110 ghats along the Gomti River, including 47 major ghats and 63 minor ghats spread across all eight municipal zones.
Acting on the directions of Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, the civic body has undertaken large-scale cleaning, beautification, and infrastructure development works at the ghats ahead of the festival. Major ghats have been equipped with enhanced lighting, fresh painting, decorative festoons, and dustbins, while cleaning and beautification drives have also been carried out at smaller ghats.
To ensure the convenience of devotees, water tankers and mobile toilet facilities have been deployed at various locations. Control rooms have also been established at all ghats for real-time monitoring and smooth management of arrangements during the festival.
In a significant step towards environmental protection, the Municipal Corporation has installed dedicated offering pots at every ghat. Devotees will be encouraged to deposit flowers and other puja materials in these containers instead of immersing them in the river. The initiative aims to protect water bodies from pollution and promote eco-friendly celebrations.
With the goal of making Chhath Puja a zero-waste festival, sanitation workers have been stationed at all major locations to ensure regular garbage collection and scientific disposal of waste. The campaign aligns with the Uttar Pradesh government’s focus on cleanliness and environmental conservation.
Special arrangements have been made at prominent Chhath ghats across all eight municipal zones. These include Laxman Mela Ghat and Lallumal Ghat in Zone-1, Lat Hanuman Mandir Ghat in Zone-2, Barrel No. 2, Sanjhiya Ghat and Jhulelal Ghat in Zone-3, Gomti Nagar Extension Ghat in Zone-4, Scooter India and Gauri Bazaar Ghats in Zone-5, Kudia Ghat and Mehndi Ghat in Zone-6, Kukrail Ghat in Zone-7, and Sainik School Boating Club Ghat in Zone-8.
Officials said the comprehensive preparations aim to provide devotees with a hygienic, safe, and comfortable atmosphere for performing Chhath rituals. The Municipal Corporation has appealed to citizens to cooperate in maintaining cleanliness and support the effort to celebrate Chhath Puja in an environmentally responsible manner.
Through these arrangements, the civic body hopes not only to facilitate the smooth observance of the festival but also to spread the message of cleanliness, sustainable practices, and environmental protection among the public.
