Patna, May 21: The Bihar government has begun preparations for the upcoming Shravani Mela. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held a review meeting on Thursday to assess the arrangements for the festival. District magistrates and senior police officers from all districts participated via video conferencing.
During the review, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure that all district magistrates and police superintendents prepare adequately for the Shravani Mela. He emphasized the need to guarantee that devotees face no difficulties during the event.
The Chief Minister directed the organization of pedestrian pathways and the provision of adequate facilities, including toilets, cleanliness, and drinking water. Health services should be available near major rest areas along the Kanwariya routes, and emergency medical facilities must be established at Kanwariya sites. He also stressed the importance of managing and controlling crowds at the state’s Shiva temples during the water offering rituals, stating that the safety of devotees is a top priority.
Jay Singh, Secretary of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, provided a detailed presentation on the preparations for Shravani Mela 2026. He covered aspects such as security and law enforcement, drinking water, sanitation, bathing facilities, cleanliness, uninterrupted power supply, health and medical arrangements, tents, pavilions, water supply, CCTV, and fire safety measures.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, along with other ministers, including Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal and Nishant, were also present at the meeting. Senior officials from various departments, including the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Disaster Management Department, Urban Development and Housing Department, Agriculture Department, Tourism Department, and the Health Department, attended the meeting as well.
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