In Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will begin on Thursday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and 25 years of his public life. As part of the campaign, a grand Deepotsav will be held in Ujjain in the evening. More than 25 lakh lamps will be lit at various ghats along the Shipra River and in the Mahakal Lok area.

 

The aim of the campaign is to spread the message of public service, good governance and public welfare through people’s participation.

 

The entire area for the Deepotsav has been divided into 7 sectors and 250 sub-sectors. Around 11,000 blocks are being prepared with 225 lamps in each block. Two volunteers will be assigned to each block and around 25,000 people will take part in the event. Lamps, oil, candles, matchboxes, camphor and other necessary materials will be provided in every sub-sector.

 

Responsible officers are also being appointed in each sector to monitor the arrangements. According to the administration, the Deepotsav will be a zero waste event, with special attention to cleanliness and waste management.