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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Launch QR code-based grievance portal: CM
Ranchi: Before leaving for Delhi to attend the 10th meeting of the governing council of Niti Aayog scheduled on Saturday, chief minister Hemant Soren made a slew of directives for a smooth Shravani Mela, a monthlong event which will begin on July 11 in the temple town of Deoghar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One of the biggest religious events of Jharkhand, Shravani Mela attracts lakhs of pilgrims to Babadham or Baidyanath Dham, a prominent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, from around the globe every year. Babadham is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas located across the country. Chairing a review meeting for the event, Hemant directed the departments concerned to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims during the month-long mela in Deoghar, which is expected to witness a grand presence of around 50 lakh devotees this year. "Shravani Mela is a significant event of our faith and has given a unique identity to Jharkhand globally. Every year, lakhs of devotees visit Babadham. We are working towards making the fair grander every year by introducing new elements and ensuring that devotees have an enhanced experience and return with cherished memories," Hemant said. The CM also directed the departments to coordinate among themselves and ensure the availability of basic amenities during the fair. He asked chief secretary Alka Tiwari to monitor the preparedness. He also stressed ensuring smooth traffic movement on the routes to Babadham and Basukinath Dham. In another significant directive, the CM also asked officials to implement a QR code-based complaint system, enabling devotees to register their grievances promptly if they encounter any issues. "It will be a mechanism to swiftly and effectively resolve the complaints," he added.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Deoghar admin begin prep for Shravani mela
1 2 Dumka: With the annual Shravani Mela scheduled to begin from July 11, the Deoghar district administration has begun preparations to ensure a hassle-free experience for devotees during their pilgrimage to Baba Baidyanath . Deoghar DC Vishal Sagar, along with his subordinates, took stock of the preparations on Saturday, by inspecting the entire Kanwariya (pilgrims) route from the Dumma-based interstate bordering point with Bihar to the Babadham temple and other important places. He also inspected the preparations at Baghmara bus stand and the proposed site for establishing a tent city at Kothiya for the devotees. "Apart from the availability of basic amenities for pilgrims, the tent city must have proper ventilation and a hygienic atmosphere," he directed the officials concerned, emphasising safe electric transmission arrangements and proper distance of lavatories. The DC also directed officials to ensure provisions for health camps for devotees at strategic locations. Considering the adverse climatic conditions, particularly the scorching heat, the DC also directed to install Indra Varsha (mist sprinkling) along the route and at holding points for devotees. He also directed the Deoghar municipal corporation to ensure regular treatment of the water of Shivganga (the holy pond) during the period. The DC also took stock of the queue complex and the Integrated Mela Control Room (IMCR) and issued directions for better coordination during the mela.
