DM asks officials to expedite work on Kanwar Yatra routes
The inspection aimed to ensure smooth access to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, facilitating easy viewing, water offerings and seamless movement for pilgrims.
The DM gathered detailed information about the Kanwar Yatra route from PWD and municipal officials, stressing the importance of timely completion of all tasks. He directed the PWD executive engineer to finish the interlocking work of one lane from the ropeway station to Gurubagh by the next morning.
Kumar and additional police commissioner Shivhari Meena inspected the Kanwar Yatra route up to Modela Tiraha and Mohansarai, emphasizing the need for timely completion of tasks. During the inspection at Bhaskar Pokhara, Kumar was informed that over 80% of kanwariyas stop there to bathe and eat, with peak crowds expected on the first Monday of Shrawan and the day before Nag Panchami. He directed repairs for broken lights, thorough cleaning of the premises, and barricading of the pond to ensure a smooth experience for devotees.
The DM visited Matadeen Sukul Inter College near Bhaskar Pokhara to assess parking facilities, with Jagatpur Inter College identified as an alternative parking site. He inspected the road from Modela Tiraha to Mohansarai, announcing that the left lane and service lane from Mohansarai to Modela Tiraha would be reserved for devotees and Kanwarias. The DM instructed the PWD executive engineer to ensure robust barricading at key points, including Modela Tiraha and Mohansarai.
During this time, ADM city Alok Kumar Verma, DCP Gomti Pramod Kumar, PWD executive engineer KK Singh, along with other officials and police officers, were present.
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