Gaya: The Gaya Municipal Corporation (GMC) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Chhath Puja by launching a cleanliness and renovation drive at Chhath ghats along Falgu river.Mayor Virendra Kumar, also known as Ganesh Paswan, said the ongoing work includes garbage removal, surface levelling and repairs to approach roads leading to riverbanks and ponds. “To ensure smooth access to the ghats, the GMC will construct temporary culverts over open drains. The civic body is also spreading fresh sand across the ghats to provide a clean and comfortable area for devotees to sit and perform rituals.”Empowered standing committee member Akhouri Onkarnath, also known as Mohan Shrivastava, said the drive has begun at major locations that see heavy footfall, including Kendui, Pita Maheshwar, Brahmani Ghat, Dinkar Ghat, Manpur Surya Pokhara, Surya Kund, Singra Sthan, Polytechnic Ghat, Sidhiya Ghat, Mahadev Ghat and Narayangarh pond in ward number 30.Shrivastava said temporary changing rooms will be set up at the ghats for women devotees. “Arrangements are being made for adequate lighting, uninterrupted water supply and continuous waste management to maintain hygiene during the festivities, with work underway on a war footing to ensure safe and hassle-free facilities.”The GMC said it aims to complete ground levelling, safety measures and sanitation work well in advance to avoid last-minute congestion and disruptions.
