CHANDIGARH, 25.10.26-Sh. C. B. Ojha, Chief Engineer, Engineering Department, U.T. Chandigarh, along with departmental officers, visited Sector 42 Lake to review preparations for the forthcoming Chhath Puja festival. He was accompanied by Sh. Rajendra Singh, Chairman, Purvanchal Welfare Association, Chandigarh, Sh. B. K. Singh and Sh. Chanderma Mishra, representatives of the Association.

During the visit, the team inspected the lake premises and reviewed various arrangements to ensure the smooth, safe and orderly celebration of the festival. Special emphasis was laid on the safety, security, cleanliness and convenience of devotees expected to gather at the lake to perform traditional rituals.

The preparations reviewed included the installation of CCTV cameras, setting up of a 24×7 control room for round-the-clock surveillance, and provision of adequate lighting with power backup to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the festival.

The team also reviewed the proposed repair and painting of the bridge, comprehensive cleaning of the lake premises and adequate parking arrangements to facilitate smooth movement of devotees and visitors.

Sh. C. B. Ojha directed the concerned officers to ensure timely completion of all necessary works and maintain effective coordination among departments so that essential facilities are in place well before the commencement of the festival.

The Engineering Department, U.T. Chandigarh, in coordination with the Purvanchal Welfare Association, is making necessary arrangements to provide a safe, clean and well-organised environment for devotees and ensure the peaceful and hassle-free observance of Chhath Puja at Sector 42 Lake.