Jalandhar, December 12: The district administration would make elaborate arrangements for the upcoming Shobha Yatra on December 19 to mark the Christmas Day in city.
Divulging the details, Assistant Commissioner (General) Dr. Baljinder Singh Dhillon, while presiding over a meeting with the representatives of the Christian Community, said that the district administration would ensure foolproof arrangements for the upcoming Shobha Yatra, so that people could participate in it with full religious gaiety and enthusiasm. He said that the district administration would leave no stone unturned for making this event a huge success. Dr. Dhillon asked the people to participate in the Shobha Yatra with full religious fervor.
The Assistant said that the shobha yatra would commence from Workshop Chowk in the city and culminate at Patel Chowk after passing through Jail Chowk, Jyoti Chowk, PNB Chowk, Lav-Kush Chowk, Bhagat Singh Chowk, Adda Hoshiarpur and Mai Hiran Gate. He said that necessary arrangements would be made for traffic diversion, parking of vehicles, security arrangements and other facilities during the Shobha Yatra, so that participants do not face any sort of problem. Dr. Dhillon asked the Municipal Corporation Jalandhar to ensure proper cleanliness of the route of the Shobha Yatra, sprinkle water on roads and ensure temporary urinal and mobile toilets for the pilgrims participating in this mega event.
Likewise, the Assistant Commissioner asked the Health department to depute Medical teams during the Shobha Yatra along with medicines and Ambulances to facilitate the people. He also asked the PSPCL to evolve a mechanism for supplying uninterrupted power during the Shobha Yatra. Dr. Dhillon asked every concerned officer to perform their duty diligently for smooth conduct of affairs during this Shobha Yatra.
