SAMBA, OCTOBER 29: Deputy Commissioner Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar today chaired a meeting in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, Nandini Hills to review arrangements for the celebration of the festival of lights-Diwali and ensure a safe, clean and prosperous festive season across the district.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed key aspects of festival preparedness, with emphasis on fire safety, food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, public health and traffic management. He stressed the need for coordinated efforts among all concerned departments to ensure that people celebrate the festival in a safe, peaceful and environmentally responsible manner.
Emphasizing fire safety as a top priority, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to remain vigilant during the festive season, ensure the availability of fire-fighting equipment and maintain prompt response mechanisms to deal with any emergency. He also stressed the need to identify vulnerable locations and take preventive measures to minimise the risk of fire-related incidents.
The Food Safety Department was directed to intensify inspections of markets and food establishments to check the quality of sweets and other food items, ensure hygiene standards and prevent the sale of adulterated or substandard food products.
The Health Department was asked to ensure the availability of essential medicines, adequate medical staff and other necessary healthcare facilities to address any emergency during the festive period. The concerned departments were also directed to maintain sanitation, cleanliness and proper waste management, particularly in busy market areas and public places.
Reviewing traffic management arrangements, the Deputy Commissioner called for effective measures to address congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement, especially in crowded markets and other vulnerable locations. He emphasised close coordination between the Police, Traffic Police and other concerned departments to facilitate the safe movement of commuters and shoppers.
The Deputy Commissioner further stressed the importance of sensitising the public and raising awareness about celebrating Diwali responsibly by adopting fire safety precautions, purchasing safe and quality products, maintaining cleanliness and avoiding activities that may endanger public safety or cause environmental pollution.
He directed all concerned officers to ensure timely implementation of the necessary measures and maintain close coordination for the smooth conduct of festive activities across the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Samba, Jagdish Singh along with senior district officers and representatives of various line departments, including Police, Health, Revenue, Fire and Emergency Services, Food Safety, Municipal bodies, Traffic Police and other concerned departments.
