CM Yogi: Broadcast live Yoga Day event at all major venues

Time of India

a day ago

Lucknow/Gorakhpur: Chief minister
on Thursday directed officials concerned to undertake extensive preparations for a grand celebration on the occasion of the 11th edition of
(June 21) in
.
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"A large and excellent venue should be identified soon for the main event in the district," the CM told officials in a meeting. The CM also reviewed development works, law and order, upcoming festivals and proposed events.
Regarding International Yoga Day, the CM said: "The main event of Yoga Day, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate, should be broadcast live at all major venues. A public awareness campaign should be run to involve as many citizens as possible in Yoga Day."
The CM also reviewed preparations of the administration and police for the festival of Bakrid. "No laxity at any level would be tolerated and efforts must be made to ensure that the Bakrid festival is celebrated with peace and harmony," the CM said.
He also stated that sacrifices on Bakrid should only be at pre-designated places, and the ban on the sacrifice of prohibited animals should be strictly enforced. "There should be proper arrangements for cleanliness during the festival, and a well-planned system for waste disposal after sacrifices," he said.
The CM also instructed that prayers should be conducted at traditional sites only, while no permission for prayer ceremonies that block the road would be allowed.
"While respecting faith during every festival, new traditions should not be allowed," he said.
Reviewing the status of development projects, Yogi said that it should be ensured that all projects are completed on time with quality. With the onset of the monsoon, some constructions are affected, so there is a need to expedite work before the monsoon arrives.
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Yogi said that serious attention should be given to the Godhoiya Nala project to solve the waterlogging problem. Reviewing law and order, he said that the zero-tolerance policy towards crime and criminals should be maintained. Action against the mafia and criminals should not stop. "Every small incident should be taken seriously and acted upon," he said.
The meeting was attended by ADG zone KS Pratap, commissioner Anil Dhingra, DIG S Chinappa, district magistrate Krishna Karunesh, SSP Rajkaran Nayyar, municipal commissioner Gaurav Sogarwal, CEO GIDA Anuj Malik, GDA vice president Anand Vardhan, SP city Abhinav Tyagi, CDO Shashwat Tripurari, DFO Vikas Yadav, deputy director of tourism Ravindra Mishra, and others.