The Diplomat Desk
Kishtwar, TDD,The Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kishtwar, Mr. Idrees Lone (JKAS), held a meeting with district officers from various key departments to finalize preparations for the upcoming Urs of Shah Asrar-ud-Din Sahib (RA) on November 10, 2024.
The meeting covered arrangements for accommodations, power and water supply, firewood, food rations, LPG, sanitation, security, medical services, transportation, and overall traffic management. Directions were issued to each department involved.
The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) was requested to ensure comprehensive security throughout the event.
The Jal Shakti Department was instructed to provide ample drinking water for devotees at the shrines (Astan Bala, Astan Pain, and others) from November 9 to November 11, with additional water tankers as backup.
The JPDCL and Municipal Council of Kishtwar were tasked with repairing and replacing street lights in town and around the shrines, as well as in Chowgan Ground, to ensure safe movement for devotees.
The chair also stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness and marking the roads leading to the shrines.
The ARTO, DTI, and police were directed to organize transportation, including additional buses for pilgrims, and manage traffic and parking.
The JPDCL authorities were asked to ensure an uninterrupted power supply at the shrines and accommodations for devotees, and to arrange a generator as a backup.
Tehsildar and DIO were instructed to set up a Joint Information Center at Chowgan Ground for the convenience of devotees with the help of Police Authorities.
Further instructions were given to the departments of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Health, and Fire and Emergency Services to ensure efficient arrangements.TDD