Bokaro: Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) and Chas Municipal Corporation have undertaken extensive cleaning and maintenance of prominent Chhath ghats across Bokaro Steel City and Chas ahead of the festival. With two days remaining for the festivities to begin, officials have been asked to speed up their pace of work.“BSL management has undertaken cleaning and maintenance work at prominent Chhath ghats, including Two Tank, the pond near Jagannath Temple in Sector 4D, Surya Sarovar in Sector 4F, Sector 5 Sarovar, Sector 1C and City Park,” said BSL’s chief of communication, Manikant Dhan.While water hyacinth, garbage and weeds have been removed from these waterbodies, repair and painting of steps, strengthening of approach roads and installation of lights are also being undertaken, officials said.Chas mayor Bholu Paswan asked officials to ensure spraying of bleaching powder, strengthening drainage systems and repairing approach routes to the prominent Chhath ghats. “Cleanliness, safety and convenience of Chhath devotees are our top priorities, and all necessary arrangements will be completed before the festival,” said Mayor Bholu Paswan.Civic body teams will be deployed at the ghats along with police personnel to manage crowds and ensure safety of the devotees while they offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
