JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat Jammu to review preparedness for the upcoming Eid Al-Adha celebrations.
Minister for FCS&CA and Transport, Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, also participated in the meeting.
Besides, the meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra; Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar; Commissioner Secretary, HUDD Mandeep Kour; Secretary Health & Medical Education, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; Deputy Commissioners of Jammu Division, HoDs and other senior officers.
The meeting deliberated on various aspects of Eid Al-Adha celebrations, including arrangements for animal sacrifice, public safety, traffic management, health services, market checking, fixation of livestock rates, water, power supply and cleanliness.
Javed Rana directed the concerned departments to ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place to facilitate the smooth conduct of Eid Al-Adha celebrations.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and security during the celebrations and directed the police and security agencies to remain vigilant.
Auqaf authorities were directed to notify the timing of the prayers through the Auqaf committee(s) and share the same with the Administration/Police/Security agencies and the public well in time so that they could plan accordingly.
Javed Rana emphasized on well-coordinated efforts in order to ensure that all essential commodities are available at all places on government-prescribed rates. He called on officers for the constitution of teams for joint market checking to control overcharging, besides other quality issues.
The Minister said that rates of the livestock should be fixed and checked by the flying squads so that complaints from quarters are addressed well in time. He called upon the concerned to ensure an uninterrupted water and power supply during the celebration of the auspicious occasion.
Javed Rana passed on strict instructions to ensure that portable water remains available at Eid Gahs, Mosques and other points of congregation. He said that water tankers should be deployed to the Pir Panjal region, Samba, Kathua and other areas in the manner it is required.
Regarding cleanliness and road repair leading to Eid Gahs, the Minister emphasised upon the concerned to repair potholes and other areas wherever it is required.
The Minister also stressed the need for effective traffic management and directed the traffic police to plan for smooth traffic flow, including diversion plans and parking arrangements. He further directed the health department to ensure that adequate medical facilities and emergency services are available during the celebrations.
The Minister emphasized the importance of coordination among various departments to ensure the success of Eid Al-Azha celebrations. He directed the Deputy Commissioners to personally oversee the arrangements and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to facilitate the celebrations.
The meeting decided to establish control rooms in each district to monitor the celebrations and respond to any issues that may arise.
The Minister also directed the concerned departments to remain on high alert during the celebrations and take all necessary measures to ensure public safety and security.
Javed Rana directed the Municipal Corporation to ensure that the city remains clean and hygienic during and after the celebrations.
The meeting was informed that the government has made adequate arrangements for the disposal of animal waste and ensuring cleanliness during the celebrations.
