Ranchi: In view of the grand festival of faith, Chhath Puja, Health and Disaster Management Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari has issued strict instructions to all Deputy Commissioners and Civil Surgeons in the state to ensure robust safety and health arrangements. He emphasized that any form of negligence at the Chhath ghats will not be tolerated, as the safety of the devotees is the government’s top priority.
The Minister made these remarks on Thursday while inspecting various Chhath ghats in Jamtara district, where he reviewed the cleanliness, lighting, barricading, and security measures. He directed all Deputy Commissioners to inspect the ponds, rivers, dams, and ghats in their respective districts and identify sensitive locations.
Minister Irfan Ansari stated that preparations for Chhath must be visible on the ground, not just on paper. He stressed that ensuring every devotee returns home safely is his responsibility, and warned that any official found negligent will not be spared.
At ghats that are particularly deep or pose a risk of drowning, NDRF personnel, divers, and trained swimmers will be deployed as needed.
Furthermore, instructions have been given to ensure the presence of police personnel, medical teams, essential medicines, and ambulances at major ghats. The Minister added that all Civil Surgeons have been directed to prepare a duty roster for doctors and ensure the immediate availability of medical facilities in case of an emergency.
Along with the Minister, various officials and other personnel were present during the inspection.
