The Garhwal commissioner Ravinath Raman directed officials concerned to present detailed work plan for temporary works to be undertaken for the Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held in Haridwar.

Chairing a meeting on Tuesday, Raman stressed on the importance of coordinate effort while adding that his year will be challenging for all concerned.

The Kumbh Mela officer Deepak Rawat said that the authentic report of all the works should be presented and the quality of the works should be checked.

The Kumbh Mela inspector general Sanjay Gunjyal said that under the traffic plan, JCBs will deployed every 10-15 kilometres to keep the traffic running smoothly. During the meeting, instructions were given to conduct safety audit to prevent accidents at the ghats. The Mela administration and police will identify a suitable place for the bus station.

During the meeting, it was proposed to set up temporary bus stations at Rishikesh, Motichur, Bairagi Camp, Dheerwali, Daksha island and Rishikul.

Officials informed that the setting up of a 5000-capacity auditorium for the cultural programmes is also proposed for the Kumbh Mela.

 A water ambulance will also be used in case of emergency.  Further, a temporary hospital will be managed by coordinated efforts of the chief medical officer and Mela administration.

 Regarding fire safety, the officials concerned were also directed to ensure that necessary fire safety equipment is kept in the camps. The Garhwal commissioner also stressed that no compromise will be tolerated on the subject of security.

For better administrative arrangements, 1454 hectares will be used in Kumbh Mela 2021 as compared to 630 hectares used in the last Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.

 In the 2021 Kumbh Mela, 150 to 200 parking spots will be set up on about 550 hectares as compared to 210 hectares used for providing parking facility during the 2010 Kumbh Mela.