Preparations are in full swing at the Yamuna Ghat in Delhi’s ITO area ahead of Chhath Puja. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired a high-level review meeting with Chhath Puja committees and officials of the concerned departments at Janseva Sadan on Monday to review the preparations.

A special attraction for Delhiites this year is an 11-kilometre-long Chhath Ghat being developed along the Munak Canal. Stretching from the Outer Ring Road to Inderlok, the ghat will have steps on both sides, along with a concrete road to ensure convenient access for devotees. The Chief Minister had announced that BJP National President Nitin Nabin would inaugurate the grand ghat at an event near Singalpur village tomorrow. More than 1,400 ghats are being prepared across Delhi for Chhath Puja this year, compared to 1,326 last year.

District administrations and concerned departments have been directed to inspect the ghats regularly in their respective areas and immediately address any shortcomings to ensure proper arrangements for devotees.