The holy city is geared up for a ‘mega event’ organised by State Programme Management Group (SPMG) of Namami Gange on behalf of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra on Wednesday. A huge gathering is expected on Namami Gange Ghat at Chandighat to witness the Bhajan Sandhya by noted playback singer Anuradha Paudwal.
A long stretch of newly built Ghat on the Neeldhara stream of the Ganga which was built recently at a cost of Rs 69.18 crore has all the amenities from drinking water, changing rooms, parking and other facilites.
The programme coordinator said that the event will start from 6 PM and will also be attended by various public representatives and politicians including ministers among others. Tribute shall be paid to the late state finance minister Prakash Pant. Anuradha Paudwal will also give message of Ganga cleanliness through her songs.