Eluru district tightens safety protocols for Ganesh festival celebrations

District officials in Eluru have issued instructions to all Ganesh Utsav organizing committees to strengthen safety and sanitation measures in preparation for the upcoming festival celebrations. The move comes as part of routine administrative preparations to manage large public gatherings during the festive period.

The committees have been asked to review their existing protocols and implement additional safeguards to ensure public health and safety standards are maintained throughout the festival. Officials emphasized the importance of coordinating with local police and civic authorities to prevent any unforeseen issues during the celebrations.

Key directives include proper waste management arrangements, adequate water supply provisions, and traffic management plans at festival venues. Committees have been instructed to obtain necessary permissions and clearances from relevant departments before organizing events involving large congregations.

The district administration has assured that regular inspections will be conducted to monitor compliance with the stipulated measures. Officials urged committees to maintain transparent communication with authorities and promptly report any challenges encountered during the festival preparations and celebrations.