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Delhi govt to set up eco-friendly ghats for Chhath

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 19 2017 | 10:42 PM IST
The Delhi government has identified 147 locations where eco-friendly ghats will be set up for Chhath Puja celebrations this time.
CCTV cameras will be also installed in all the ghats to ensure safety and security of the devotees.
In a meeting today, Rural Development minister Gopal Rai directed officials of the revenue department, the flood, irrigation department, and MLAs to make arrangements of tents and maintain cleanliness in the ghats.
The government has already allocated around Rs 44 crore for setting of up of eco-friendly ghats at 75 locations.
The 147 locations were selected out of proposals given by 25 MLAs for setting up of ghats at 205 places.

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First Published: Jul 19 2017 | 10:42 PM IST

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