Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday directed officials to conduct a joint inspection of the venue and route for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon to identify and address gaps ahead of the event.
Chairing a meeting to review preparations, Garg stressed coordination among departments to ensure that infrastructure, security and logistical arrangements were completed well in advance.
He directed the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department to fill potholes and level the road surface along the marathon route, while the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department was asked to repair leaking water pipelines.
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) was instructed to deploy adequate mobile toilet facilities at the inaugural venue, arrange sweeper buses to assist participants facing difficulties during the marathon and beautify road medians along the route. The Floriculture Department was asked to decorate the stage.
Garg also directed officials to prepare a comprehensive traffic management plan and publish the marathon route in advance to inform the public and facilitate the smooth movement of participants and commuters.
Reviewing other arrangements, he stressed adequate security, healthcare facilities, volunteer training, drinking water, electricity supply and the installation of stalls at the venue. Participants were directed to reach the venue by 4 pm on the day of the event.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner of SMC, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic, Director Tourism, police representatives, officials of the J&K Sports Council and officers from the Information, PHE, R&B and other departments.
