The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Vishesh Garhpale along with BMC Additional Commissioner Sanjay Kumar inspected the ongoing preparations being carried out at lower lake here on Friday.
Notably, BMC Commissioner also inspected Boat Club and Prempura Ghat as well. While inspecting the respective areas, Vishesh Garhpale instructed the officials concerned to repair the fences of lower lake and also asked to maintain cleanliness at the area. He further asked the officials to clean the lake as well and make proper arrangements there. The BMC Commissioner along with BMC Additional Commissioner inspected the respective areas to check on the arrangements being carried out for the lake Mahoutsav to be organised in the month of February.
During the inspection, Vishesh Garhpale also expressed contentment over the quality work maintained in the preparations that are being carried out by BMC of the fest at Prempura Ghat and Boat Club. He asked them to complete the remaining works maintaining the quality within the time limit.
While inspecting the cycle stands at Prempura Ghat and Boat Club Pump House, Garhpale instructed the officials to establish cycle stands in the marked areas as soon as possible. He also inspected the pathway located at Vatika Park and also the lighting arrangements at the respective area. On finding incomplete work at Vatika Park, Garhpale showed discontentment Additional and asked the officials to issue a show cause notice to the contractors. He also asked the officials to take stern steps if similar irresponsible behavior is found in future.
Garhpale further asked the officials to beautify the surroundings of Upper lake. He instructed them to repair the footpaths, roads, fountains and paint the fences and complete the work within the given time. Notably, cycle stands would be established at three areas including Boat Club, Prempura Ghat and Van Vihar so that the citizens and tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty through cycling and also contribute in the environment conservation. Moreover as many as 30 cycles would be arranged at the respective spots.
During the inspection, City Engineer (lake Conservation Cell) GS Saluja and other BMC officials were present.