New Delhi, Nov 11: Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma inspected the Chhath Ghat at ITO on Wednesday, saying that the government and civic agencies are setting up over 2,000 ghats across the national capital for the festival.
Verma, who also holds the Irrigation and Flood Control portfolio, said all departments were working together to ensure proper arrangements for devotees, including clean water.
“When Purvanchalis live in Delhi in such large numbers, and it is their festival, the entire government should celebrate it with great joy. The government, our chief minister, all ministers and all MLAs are working together,” he told reporters.
He further informed that another ghat was being prepared at Kalindi Kunj, which would be ready next year.
The minister said the temporary ghat at ITO was being developed on a much larger scale than during the previous government.
“I hope former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with his family, visits this Chhath Ghat and sees what our government has done in less than 20 months, which they could not do in 10 years,” he added.
Verma said officials from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Jal Board and Public Works Department were working round the clock to ensure devotees do not face any inconvenience.
Ahead of the four-day festival beginning November 13, Delhi Chief Minister Gupta chaired a review meeting on Monday and directed officials to prioritise devotees’ convenience, safety and cleanliness. (PTI)
