Ranchi: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has directed the 53 ward supervisors to ensure the cleanliness of the 157 Durga Puja pandals falling under their jurisdiction.RMC deputy administrator Rajnish Kumar said, We aim to provide a clean and safe environment to thousands of visitors who flock to the pandals every year. The ward supervisors will be responsible for the cleanliness around the Puja pandals in their areas. They will coordinate with the Puja committees, cleaning staff and volunteers to ensure effective waste management besides regular cleaning and sanitisation. Their primary objective will be to maintain the highest standards of hygiene.Also, the civic body is organising campaigns to generate awareness about waste management and the importance of maintaining cleanliness.Meanwhile, the RMC is repairing drains and the faulty LED lights, especially in sensitive areas like Hindpiri, Bada Talab, Pahari Mandir, Ratu Road, Gudri, Kantatoli, and Doranda. It issued helpline numbers — 2200011 or 9431104429 — for the residents to report non-functional street lights and other issues. An official said, RMC has deployed a team of city managers, junior engineers, assistant engineers, and officers in-charge, who will work with the supervisors. Our commitment to ensuring the safety of the commuters include covering open drains located around the pandals, replacing broken slabs, cleaning drains, and implementing mosquito-control measures We also published the following articles recentlyJankipuram puja pandal dubbed as largest in the worldA grand replica of Vrindavans Prem Mandir will be set up at the Durga Puja pandal in Lucknow, claiming to be the largest in the world. The pandal, spread over 47,256 square feet, was surveyed by the High Range of World Records organization, which confirmed its status. The construction of the pandal began three months ago and involved the efforts of 52 workers and artisans. It will open on October 15 and feature idols of Goddess Durga, Lord Ganesh, Kartikey, and Goddesses Laxmi and Saraswati.Puja committees asked to install CCTVs in pandalsThe Kamrup (Metro) district administration in Guwahati has directed puja committees to prioritize guidelines issued by the Pollution Control Board, Assam (PCBA) during Durga puja. The PCBA has instructed organizers to use eco-friendly materials and avoid single-use plastic. Failure to adhere to the guidelines will result in fines, with penalties ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000. Committees must also obtain necessary permits, install CCTV cameras, and ensure pandals do not cause traffic congestion. The police commissioner has warned against forced donations, intoxicants during idol immersion, and loud music after 10 pm.Fire department begins inspections of Durga Puja pandals, Ramlila groundsThe fire department in Ghaziabad, India, has begun inspecting Durga Puja pandals and Ramlila grounds ahead of the festive season. Last year, a fire at a Durga Puja pandal resulted in five deaths and 66 injuries. To prevent a repeat of such incidents, puja management committees have been directed to adhere to fire safety norms and guidelines. The fire department is spreading awareness about safety measures and has set parameters for setting up pandals, including the use of fire-resistant materials and maintaining proper distances from railway lines and electrical substations.

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