Temporary lPG connections have been provided to Pandals of saints and seers during Simhastha at Ujjain to cook meals, Prasad, etc. In Khilchipur sector, 158 temporary gas connections have been given to Pandals. Through it, arrangements for pollution-free fuel have been made.
Food Department has given temporary connections to 2 gas agencies. On saints’ demand, gas re-fills are provided immediately. Food Department employees deployed in the sector are re-filling 400 to 500 gas cylinders daily. Temporary gas connections are also being given by realizing prescribed fee. Saints have lauded this arrangement.
Food Department has issued 248 temporary ration cards in Khilchipur sector against which 1035 quintal wheat, 585 quintal rice and 739 quintal sugar have been distributed. The Pandals whose food stuff has moistened due to rains are being provided food grains separately.
Meanwhile, difficulties caused by Thursday afternoon’s cyclonic storm have been overcome within 24 hours in Managalnath zone of Simhastha Meal area at Ujjain. By next afternoon road, water and power arrangements were restored. Even heavy gates of Akharas are also being re-erected through machines.
Manager of ISKON Mandir Sachin Gaur Sunderdas informed that heavy dome of their Pandal had caved in, which is being re-installed with the help of 2 cranes. Meanwhile, public service and feasts are continuing there as usual. Over 3,000 devotees have been provided Prasadi after rains and cyclone. On second day also, Prasadi was prepared for 5000 persons, which was distributed through Zonal Officer.