Chief Minister Raghubar Das said on Tuesday that Deoghar should be known at international level as a religious and cultural tourism spot. Reviewing the preparations for Shravani Mela in Deoghar, the CM said that cleanliness and politeness should be the basic essence of the fair.
He directed the officials to ensure that the Shrine Board meeting is conducted every three months. "The cleanliness plan should be such that it does not focus a particular spot but the entire area and the cleanliness work should be continuous," Das said.
Talking about the Kanwariyas visiting the temple, Das said that they are the guests of State and this feeling should not be only in the Government but also the citizens. "We should understand that we are the servants of the Kanwariyas representing Lord Shiva," he said.
The CM directed the members of Shrine Board and administration of Deoghar and Basukinath to maintain a regular dialogue with the local residents including Pandas, members of chamber, representatives of political parties and social organisations and take their suggestion on betterment and development of the area.
Deputy Commissioner of Deoghar, Rahul Kumar Sinha, informed that 100 members from civil defence will be deputed at the fair. The CM directed all the police and administrative officers who would be deputy at the fair to maintain polite behaviour with the Kanwariyas and devotees.
He said, "Fire fighting facilities should be in the entire premises of the fair. Ensure that no untoward incidents occur."
The CM also directed having alternative facility for electricity to ensure that none of the areas go dark. "Doctors should be on duty at all hospitals and health centres and ambulance should be available at all the major locations. NDRF and administration should be prepared to deal with any situation. All police stations and outposts should be on alert," he said.
Das also directed the officials to ensure that there is no traffic or parking problems. "There should be no toll tax in Deoghar and Dumka to avoid traffic jams," he said.
The proposals related to expenditures and income during the fair was approved in the meeting. Tourism minister Amar Kumar Bauri, MLA Narayan Das, Chief Secretary DK TIwari, development commissioner Sukhdeo Singh, DGP Kamal Nayan Chaubey and other officials were also present in the meeting.