NAGAON: A preparatory meeting for peaceful celebration of the ensuing Durga Puja and Kali Puja festivals in the district was held at the conference hall of the District Commissioner’s Office, Nagaon on Wednesday.
Opening the meeting, Additional District Commissioner Lakshya Jyoti Das informed the gathering regarding the primary purpose of the meeting and discussed various issues related to the celebration of the ensuing Durga Puja and Kali Puja festivals in the district.
During the meeting, issues like applications for permission by puja committees with necessary no-objection certificates from the departments concerned, puja pandal fitness, electricity connection fitness, complying with pollution control board guidelines, rules to be followed during immersion of idols, were discussed in detail. The installation of CCTVs in puja pandal sites, display of anti-drug messages in the puja sites, ensuring night guarding in pandals, volunteer engagement, among others were also tabled and discussed during the meeting.
Officials from the pollution control board emphasized the need for a green celebration of the puja, including the use of biodegradable items and natural items in idol making. They also urged avoiding single-use plastic items in any form.
Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) of Kaliabor, Liza Talukdar, Additional Superintendent of Police Pranab Jyoti Kalita, Joint Director of Health Services Nagaon, Circle Officers, and other officials were present in the meeting.
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