CM Yogi Reviews Preparations for Upcoming Air Show in Varanasi

Varanasi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials at the Circuit House in Varanasi to review preparations for the upcoming air show, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.

During the meeting, he emphasized the need for effective crowd management, given the expected large turnout. He instructed officials to ensure robust security measures and adequate police deployment to prevent any inconvenience for attendees. Air Force officials also participated in the discussions.

Before the meeting, CM Yogi inspected the Namoh Ghat to assess the arrangements for the air show. He received updates on the preparations from the Police Commissioner, District Magistrate, and military officials. The officials presented plans and various aspects related to the event using project maps. The Chief Minister provided necessary directives to the on-site officials.

Yogi Adityanath also instructed that security measures be strengthened at other major ghats along the Ganges, in addition to Namoh Ghat, where the air show is scheduled for October 22, 24, and 25. Notably, PM Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh are expected to attend on the final day.

To maintain smooth traffic flow, the Chief Minister called for an effective route diversion plan and adequate parking arrangements, along with clear signage to assist the public. He also highlighted the need for proper barricading at the event site and the availability of life jackets. A green corridor should be established for emergencies, and sufficient mobile toilets must be provided at the ghats.

He stressed the importance of coordinating police deployment for various festivals and events in the city. For the air show, he suggested involving volunteers from NCC, NSS, Scout and Guide organizations, civil defense, and youth groups. Health facilities must be prepared in government and private hospitals for any emergencies. The presence of police, traffic personnel, and municipal staff at parking areas was also mandated.

The Chief Minister directed the municipal corporation to ensure thorough cleaning of the ghats and to initiate a comprehensive sanitation campaign in the city. He requested painting of the ghats from Namoh Ghat to Assi Ghat and the installation of spiral lights on electric poles along major roads leading to the airport and beautification of key intersections.

At the beginning of the meeting, District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar and Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal briefed the Chief Minister on the preparations by the district administration and police. The Chief Minister reviewed the presentations and provided necessary guidance to the officials. Chief Medical Officer Dr. NP Singh shared updates on health department preparations, while Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal reported ongoing cleaning of silt at the ghats. Additionally, arrangements for 300 mobile toilets, 400 water tankers, and the deployment of 3,000 sanitation workers were confirmed.

The meeting was attended by various officials, including state finance minister Suresh Khanna, stamp minister Ravindra Jaiswal, Ayush minister Dr. Dayashankar Mishra, and several other legislators and officials.