A crucial Coordination Committee meeting for the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held at Puri Town Hall, chaired by Hon'ble Law Minister Pruthviraj Harichandan. The meeting brought together various stakeholders, including government officials, senior citizens, and service personnel, to discuss and finalize arrangements for the grand festival.
Key Discussions
- Rath Construction: Progress and completion of the Rath (chariot) construction were reviewed.
- Infrastructure: Road repairs, uninterrupted power supply, law and order, health services, traffic management, and communication arrangements were discussed in detail.
- Devotee Facilities: Provision of drinking water, toilets, accommodation, crowd control, and security measures for the large number of expected devotees were prioritized.
- Mahaprasad and Food: Arrangements for Mahaprasad at reasonable prices and the sale of good quality food were also deliberated upon.
Important Presence
The meeting was attended by several dignitaries, including:
- Ministers: Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, Dr. Krishnachandra Mohapatra, and Suryavansi Suraj.
- MPs: Dr. Sambit Patra and Subhasish Khuntia.
- MLAs: Honorable MLAs from Puri district.
- Officials: Divisional Principal Secretaries and Shrimandir Administration officials.
The meeting aimed to ensure a smooth and successful Rath Yatra, with all necessary arrangements in place for the millions of devotees expected to participate in this sacred festival.