New Delhi: This time Chhath festival will be celebrated with historical grandeur in Delhi. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, a huge 11 kilometer long Chhath Ghat has been developed on the banks of Munak Canal. The canal which was once in a bad condition due to dirt and debris is now going to become a new symbol of faith, cleanliness and beautification. This grand project will be inaugurated by BJP National President Nitin Nabin on November 12. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra and other dignitaries will be present in the program.
Mountains of debris removed, picture of canal changed
Around 1,400 trucks of debris and garbage were removed during the cleaning of Munak Canal, which had been neglected for nearly two decades. The Chief Minister himself monitored the project and gave necessary instructions to the officials. Concrete stairs, cement roads, changing rooms, toilets, lighting and CCTV cameras for security are being installed on both sides of the canal.
New destination for tourism along with Chhath
Clean water, fountains, benches to sit and greenery will be developed in the canal. Three bridges are also being built to ease traffic. This year, arrangements for Chhath Puja will be made in the entire 11 kilometer area. Thousands of families of Shalimar Bagh, Wazirpur, Model Town, Adarsh Nagar and Badli assembly constituencies will benefit from this project.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that this project is not just the construction of a ghat, but also an honor to the faith, culture and tradition of millions of Purvanchal residents. The government aims to make Munak Canal a major center of entertainment, greenery and public facilities in the future.