Chandigarh, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday directed the Civil and Police administrations to ensure comprehensive arrangements at all 104 identified locations across the state for the upcoming Chhath Pooja festival, with particular emphasis on the safety and convenience of devotees.
Chairing a high-level meeting with senior officers, the Chief Minister instructed all departments to complete preparations well in advance so that devotees can celebrate the festival peacefully and without inconvenience.
“Chhath Pooja is an occasion of deep faith, devotion and cultural significance. Our government is committed to ensuring that devotees can celebrate this sacred festival with complete religious fervour, gaiety and peace. The safety, security and convenience of every devotee is our foremost priority, and we will ensure that no one faces any inconvenience,” Mann said.
He said 104 locations had been identified across Punjab for the celebrations and stressed that special attention must be given to women and elderly devotees observing the rituals.
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The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the availability of fresh water at designated water bodies wherever required, develop proper ghats in major cities, and undertake special cleanliness drives. Adequate sanitation, lighting and systematic management of all venues must also be ensured.
He instructed departments to assign duties to officers and staff in advance, with clearly defined responsibilities and accountability, and called for close coordination among all agencies.
Expressing concern over the safety of devotees performing rituals near water bodies, Mann directed the deployment of adequate lifeguards, proper barricading, ropes, public address systems and sufficient police personnel to manage crowds and prevent untoward incidents.
He also asked officials to involve specialised teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), wherever necessary, to strengthen emergency preparedness.
The Chief Minister directed senior officers to personally supervise the arrangements and maintain coordination with all concerned departments. He said the government was committed to ensuring that every festival in Punjab was celebrated in an atmosphere of harmony, brotherhood and mutual respect.
Cabinet Ministers Aman Arora and Hardeep Singh Mundian, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Ravi Bhagat, Special DGP PK Sinha and other senior officers attended the meeting.
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