Ranchi: Preparations for Chhath Puja have gathered pace across Ranchi, with the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) accelerating cleaning, beautification and arrangements for essential facilities at ponds and Chhath ghats across the city. Following the conclusion of Kali Puja idol immersion, the civic body has intensified cleanliness activities to ensure that all ghats are ready well before the festival, while students and volunteers have also come forward to support the initiative.
Under the guidance of the Municipal Commissioner and the continued efforts of the Additional Municipal Commissioner, the RMC is working towards improving the condition of Chhath ghats and providing devotees with a clean and convenient environment. Cleaning of ponds and surrounding areas, beautification of ghats and arrangements for necessary facilities are being carried out on a priority basis. The corporation aims to complete all preparations within the stipulated time so that devotees do not face inconvenience during the four day festival.
Alongside the civic body’s efforts, 1 Company NCC of St Xavier’s College, Ranchi, organised a cleanliness drive at Chadri Talab Chhath Ghat on Thursady under the theme ‘Clean Environment, Healthy Life and Empowered Community’. The initiative aimed to promote sanitation, environmental awareness, civic responsibility and community participation ahead of Chhath Puja.
A total of 80 NCC cadets actively participated in the campaign in the presence of ANO Captain Dr Priya Srivastava. Under her guidance, the cadets cleaned the Chhath ghat and its surrounding areas and spread awareness among people about the importance of cleanliness, proper sanitation and environmental protection.
The campaign also sought to encourage citizens to take responsibility for maintaining public spaces, particularly religious sites that witness large gatherings during festivals.
