In preparation for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Dhalbhum, Shatabdi Majumdar, convened a crucial meeting with departmental officials and representatives from private companies to review the necessary arrangements and provide essential guidelines. The meeting focused on ensuring a safe, clean, and orderly celebration, covering a wide range of logistical and safety measures.
During the meeting, several important issues were discussed, including the cleaning and repair of immersion ghats, electrification and uninterrupted power supply, water supply to Puja pandals, repair of roads, and the maintenance of law and order. SDO Majumdar emphasized the need for meticulous planning and coordination between all departments and private entities to ensure a hassle-free and enjoyable Durga Puja for the public.
Cleaning and Maintenance of Immersion Ghats: All three municipal bodies operating under the Jamshedpur urban area were instructed to ensure thorough cleaning of the immersion ghats and Puja pandals falling within their jurisdictions. This included clearing debris, ensuring smooth accessibility to the ghats, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the festival.
Water Supply and Safety Measures at Immersion Ghats: The SDO directed that water tankers be deployed to provide adequate drinking water to all Puja pandals. Additionally, the presence of divers at immersion ghats was made mandatory to prevent any accidents during the immersion rituals. Dangerous zones at the ghats were to be clearly marked, and the Civil Defence Department was asked to ensure that divers were readily available.
Uninterrupted Power Supply: The Electricity Department was tasked with guaranteeing an uninterrupted power supply throughout the Durga Puja festival. This is critical for maintaining smooth operations at the Puja pandals, particularly during nighttime festivities and the immersion processions.
Road Repairs and Infrastructure Maintenance: The Road Construction Department was instructed to carry out repairs in areas where roads needed improvement to facilitate smooth vehicular and pedestrian movement during the festival. Additionally, private companies like Tata Steel and Tata Motors were asked to contribute by repairing roads, maintaining streetlights, and ensuring a safe environment in areas under their responsibility.
Support from Tata Steel and TSUISL: Tata Steel was specifically directed to supply slag and slag dust to Puja pandals as needed to maintain cleanliness and safety around the pandals. TSUISL (Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure Services Limited) was also asked to handle the cleaning of immersion ghats, repair roads, fix streetlights, and provide water tankers to ensure proper infrastructure support during the festival.
Tata Motors' Contribution: Tata Motors, which operates in certain areas of Jamshedpur, was given the responsibility of ensuring cleanliness, water, electricity, and road repairs in their respective regions. In addition, they were instructed to deploy drone cameras for monitoring large crowds and provide handheld speakers for smooth communication at the pandals.
Civil Defence and Health Department: The Civil Defence team was directed to arrange for divers and volunteers to ensure public safety at the ghats. The Health Department was asked to keep ambulances and medical teams on standby to deal with any medical emergencies during the Puja festivities.
Railway Administration's Role: The Railway Administration was also tasked with maintaining cleanliness in areas under their jurisdiction, as well as ensuring that roads and streetlights were in proper working order, especially in the vicinity of their stations.
