Chhath Puja Preparations Inspected in Balrampur, Focus on Facilities
Balrampur's Municipal Council President inspected key Chhath Puja sites, emphasizing sanitation, safety, and pilgrim convenience.

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Inspection of Chhath Mahaparva Preparations in Balrampur, Emphasis on Facilities
The Cliff News | Balrampur | November 13, 2026 In anticipation of the grand Chhath Puja festival of faith, Municipal Council President Dr. Dhirendra Pratap Singh 'Dhiru' conducted an on-site inspection of major Chhath Puja locations in the city.
He reviewed the arrangements being made at various ghats to ensure the successful completion of the upcoming Chhath Mahaparva. This inspection is particularly crucial as Chhath Mahaparva attracts a large number of devotees, making the provision of their convenience and safety a primary responsibility of the local administration.
Ensuring Sanitation and Safety at Ghats
During the inspection, President Dr. Dhiru visited the Teachers Colony Ghat, Tulsidas Pokhra Ghat, Rapti Ghat, and Jharkhandi Sarovar. He reviewed the condition of water body cleanliness, sanitation, and essential basic facilities for devotees at these locations.
On this occasion, he cautioned the officials present that any negligence would not be tolerated. The Municipal President gave clear instructions to the concerned officials and staff to complete all preparations related to the cleaning, safety, and lighting of all ghats in a timely manner before Chhath Puja.
He specifically emphasized that there should be no disorder at the puja sites and that devotees should have a smooth experience. Efforts will be made to ensure that the routes leading to the ghats are also accessible and free of any obstacles.
Dr. Dhiru stated, "Our resolve is that devotees do not face any kind of inconvenience during this important festival. Ensuring clean, safe, and smooth arrangements at the ghats is the top priority of the municipality." He identified the expansion of public facilities and respect for public faith as his key responsibilities.
Special attention was directed towards safety measures for children and the elderly. The administration is making final preparations to ensure devotees are protected from any difficulties during the festival, including the arrangement of temporary toilets, availability of drinking water, and first-aid facilities.
Administration Finalizing Preparations
During this important inspection, Executive Officer Lal Chandra Maurya, D.P. Singh Bais, Councilor Sandeep Mishra, JE Civil Avnish Yadav, and Sanitation Inspector Diwakar Pandey, along with other municipal staff and representatives, were also present. The administration has geared up to finalize all necessary arrangements to prevent devotees from facing any problems during the festival.
