4 immersion ponds created this year
A preparatory meeting for the upcoming Durga Puja was held under chairmanship of Sub-Collector Diganta Routray here on Saturday.
Members of different puja committees of the city attended the meeting and discussed about conduct of puja in peaceful manner. Stressing on security aspects, Routray said Close Circuit Televisions (CCTVs) would be installed at all puja mandaps and nearby areas to keep a tab on criminal activities and crowd management.
Routray also urged the committees to complete their cultural programmes by 10 pm and keep the surrounding clean and hygienic.
The administration has created four artificial ponds, including one at Aankulli area, for immersion of Durga idols. The three other ponds have been created at old areas of Harida Khandi, Neelakantha Nagar and Gosani Nuagoan.
Brahmapur ASP Pravat Routray, Brahmapur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) Deputy Commissioner Sourendra Routray and other department officers were present at the meeting.