GANDERBAL, JULY 05: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Ganderbal, Khurshid Ahmad Shah today chaired a meeting here to discuss the arrangements to be put in place for smooth celebration of the ensuing Eid-ul-Adha in the district.
Threadbare discussion was held regarding the arrangements to be put in place like security, transport, sanitation, uninterrupted water and power supply, availability of essential commodities, health and other related arrangements for smooth celebration of the festival.
Regarding transport, the concerned department was directed to manage and make ample transport facilities available on all routes of the district on religious eve so that the general public may not face any inconvenience.
Executive Officer, Municipal Council Ganderbal was directed to ensure proper sanitation around the mosques and Eidgahs in consultation with local committees.
Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Ganderbal was directed to ensure the availability of poultry birds at notified rates. Similarly, District Officer, Sheep Husbandry Ganderbal shall ensure availability of enough sacrificial animals at the identified places, and department shall facilitate the local breeders to provide live sheep to the general public.
Moreover, the Health Department was directed to keep ambulances available along with medical and Para-medical staff at all religious places where main congregations are to be held on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha. The DDC also directed the concerned departments to ensure adequate availability of essential commodities, uninterrupted power and water supply on the festive days.
Regarding Market Checking, the ADDC said that the joint teams of Revenue/Municipal Council/FCS&CA/Food Safety/Police/Legal Metrology headed by Tehsildar concerned shall ensure that the sacrificial animals are sold as per the notified rates and whosoever is involved in charging exorbitant prices shall be booked.
Moreover, it shall be strictly ensured that availability of quality essential commodities like mutton, chicken, vegetable, fruits, bakery and confectionery etc. are available in the market at the notified rates and whosoever found indulging in any malpractice shall be strictly dealt with by law.
Among others the meeting was attended by ACR, Executive Engineers of various wings, Tehsildars and other district officers.