A few days after the BJP Government was formed in the State, the Nagar Nigam has decided to launch a beautification project involving Har-ki- Pauri and other ghats to facilitate a better and cleaner environment to the pilgrims. The Nigam authorities have also planned to approach some private organisations for the same.
During the maiden visit of Trivendra Singh Rawat as the Chief Minister to Har Ki Pauri, the city Mayor Manoj Gargwho happens to be from BJP approached him with the proposal and the CM is learnt to have assured him of all possible help from the State Government. Speaking to The Pioneer, the Mayor said, “Nagar Nigam would not only take forward the PM’s mission of Swachta Abhiyan but also beautify the existent ghats. Anyone found polluting the ghats would be slapped with a penalty of `5000.”
Among the ghats which would get the facelift are Birla Ghat, Maharshi Kashyap Ghat, Maharaja Agrasen Ghat and Subhash Ghat, said the city Mayor.
Besides, CCTV cameras would be installed on the Ganga Ghats and more changing rooms for women would also be made. To enhance the aesthetic beauty of the ghats, green leafy plants would be placed. The main gate would be adorned with the pictures of the legendary figures. More signboards would also be placed displaying appeals to the people to refrain from polluting Ganga. Also warning boards would be placed displaying the penalty of `5000 rupees to be slapped on those found dumping waste in Ganga, added the Mayor.