DC Udhampur reviews Diwali arrangements, stresses eco-friendly celebrations
24/10/2026
UDHAMPUR, Oct 23: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi today chaired a meeting with officers and civil society representatives to review arrangements for Diwali.
Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, other district officers, prominent citizens and civil society representatives.
The meeting discussed designated firecracker stalls, security, traffic regulation, drinking water supply, power supply, sanitation, quality and pricing checks of eatables and the deployment of fire tenders.
The DC directed all departments concerned to complete their arrangements well in advance. He appealed to the public to celebrate Diwali in a safe and eco-friendly manner.
The Jal Shakti Department and JPDCL were directed to ensure adequate drinking water and uninterrupted power supply, particularly at Subash Stadium, where large crowds are expected to buy fireworks; the Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council, to undertake a special sanitation drive across the town, focussing on the designated firecracker sale venue and its surroundings; the Chief Medical Officer to ensure first-aid facilities at Subash Stadium for medical emergencies; the Fire and Emergency Services Department to keep fire tenders and firefighting personnel on standby at the venue throughout the sale period; and the District Police and Traffic Police to ensure security and smooth traffic management across Udhampur town during the festival.
The Deputy Commis-sioner also advised shopkeepers not to sell firecrackers at their establishments and to confine sales to the designated locations in accordance with the applicable rules and safety guidelines.
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