Urging devotees not to use polythene in Navratri mela, a government spokesman said that orders have been issued to improve basic amenities in all 'Shakti Sthals' across the state so that devotees could get best possible facilities.
Government spokesman and Power minister Shrikant Sharma said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to improve basic facilities in all Shakti Sthals including Naimisaranya in Sitapur, Shakambari Devi in Saharanpur, Chandrika Devi in Baksi ka Talab, Vindhyachal temple in Mirzapur and lalita Devi temple immediately.
Sharma said that an appeal has been issued to devotees asking them not to use polythene during Navratri Melas being held in at Shakti Sthals as well as in other areas.
“All these temples will have 24x7 power and water supply. Respective District Magistrates have been asked to ensure availability of basic amenities in these temples,” he said adding that Transport department has been asked to provide buses that will ferry devotees from temple to bus stops.
“Private bus operators have been advised not to fleece devotees. If found guilty, strict action would be taken against them,” the spokesman said.