Chief Minister Raghubar Das today said that the upcoming Shravani Mela at Deoghar needs to be popularized in the country so that maximum number of tourists visits the State. He asked the Information and Public Relations Department officials to make arrangements for broadcast of the mela from national channels and make it one of the best events in the State.
The CM while reviewing the preparations for Shravani Mela in Deoghar on Friday appealed to everyone from government and non government bodies to be alert and constructive to make the Mela a huge success. He asked officials to take cognizance of the suggestions received during the meeting and prepare proposals. He said that the beds will be replaced by carpets in the tent city and stressed on spending more funds for preparations of dormitory.
Das instructed Chief Secretary Rajbala Verma to take steps for completion of the Punasi and Chandan water schemes as soon as possible for solving the drinking water crisis in Deoghar. He said that tourist centres would be made with all facilities in Basukinath Dham.
The CM said that no taxes would be levied on the devotees during Shravani Mela in Deoghar and VVIP Darshan will be completely banned. ON the demand of Jarmundi MlA he asked the officials to extend the Circuit House.