Rajouri : Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr.Devansh Yadav Monday chaired a meeting here at the PWD Dak Bungalow to review the arrangements for the smooth and peaceful celebration of Diwali festival.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the preparedness of concerned departments. He stressed on maintaining close inter- departmental coordination to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in advance.
The meeting decided that Municipal council authorities will put up dedicated stalls in the old bus stand for selling of fire crackers by strictly adhering to the safety protocols. Fire tenders will be made available along with backup water tankers in all major towns including Sunderbani, Nowshera etc.
The concerned departments were directed to make adequate arrangements regarding sanitation, traffic management, security, fire safety, healthcare, uninterrupted power & water supply and other essential services to facilitate the public during the festival.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the departments to work in close coordination to ensure a safe, peaceful and hassle-free celebration of Diwali across the district. He also directed the officers to remain vigilant and ensure timely action on all festival-related arrangements.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Malik Zada Sheraz Ul Haq; SSP Naresh Singh; ADC Ravi Sihag; ARTO Ashiq Rafiq Malik; DySP Traffic Mohd Aijaz and other concerned officers and civil society members
