Govt builds longest 11-km Chhath ghat along Munak Canal, prepares over 1,400 sites | Delhi News

New Delhi: Delhi govt is developing an 11-km Chhath ghat along the Munak Canal, stretching from Outer Ring Road to Inderlok. Set to be the capital’s longest, the facility will accommodate thousands of devotees. BJP president Nitin Nabin will inaugurate the ghat near Singalpur village on Nov 12, a day before the four-day festival begins. Chief minister Rekha Gupta said her govt is preparing over 1,400 ghats across the city — up from 1,326 last year — focusing on safety, cleanliness and accessibility.Gupta Monday chaired a high-level review meeting with Chhath Puja committees and govt officials. She directed all departments to coordinate closely, address devotees’ needs and ensure “there is no negligence at any level” while completing all arrangements ahead of schedule.“The govt’s aim is to provide Chhath devotees with a clean, safe and convenient environment to offer prayers during the festival. Chhath is a festival deeply connected with the faith, beliefs and traditions of lakhs of people. The govt’s priority is to ensure they face no inconvenience while offering prayers,” said Gupta.The highlight for the people will be an 11-km-long Chhath ghat featuring steps on both sides and a concrete road. It is designed to ensure convenient access for large crowds of devotees from nearby areas.The CM directed officials to finish basic preparations at the ghats early, leaving only water filling, tent setup and cleaning for the final days. District administrations and departments have also been instructed to inspect the ghats regularly and immediately fix any shortcomingsChhath Puja will be celebrated from Nov 13 to 16 this year. Anticipating mid-Nov cold, the CM directed officials to set up adequate covered tents at large and medium ghats, alongside clean, usable changing rooms and toilets at all major locations.During the meeting, the CM directed officials to install CCTV cameras at major ghats for safety and maintain cleanliness across the ghats and surrounding areas. She also ordered inspections of approach roads and adequate lighting along all routes leading to and from the sites.“Chhath is not merely a religious celebration, but a symbol of Delhi’s social and cultural unity,” said CM Gupta, adding, “We want every devotee and visitor to celebrate with complete faith, respect and peace of mind.”