An order issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) advised the public to celebrate Chhath puja at their homes.
The DDMA order stated that the COVID preventive measures in Delhi will continue till November 15.”
Chhath puja celebration shall not be to allowed in public places/public grounds/river banks, temples etc. in Delhi and public is advise to celebrate the same at their homes,” it stated.
Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) advised the public to celebrate Chhath pooja at their homes. The DDMA order stated that the COVID preventive measures in Delhi will continue till November 15.
This comes after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. Earlier on Wednesday chaired meeting of DDMA in wake of the upcoming festive season to prevent any resurgence of infection.
Delhi Government ministers Satyendra Jain, Kailash Gahlot, AIIMS Delhi Director Dr. Randeep Guleria and senior officers of NITI Aayog. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) were among present at the meeting.
Chhath Puja is not allowed at public places, river banks, temples
“All event organsiers will have to obtain requisite permissions from the district magistrate (DM) concerned for organising festival events, well in advance. No permission shall be grant by DMs or authorities for conducting any event in containment zones,” it added.
The DDMA clarify that no standing or squatting will be allowe at festive events and only sitting on chairs with social distancing will be permitte.
“It may be note that restrictions on gatherings and large congregations imposed earlier are being relaxe only to the extent of allowing celebrations of upcoming festivals till November 15,” it added.
This comes after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. Earlier on Wednesday chaired the meeting of DDMA in wake of upcoming festive season to prevent any resurgence of infection.
Delhi Government ministers Satyendar Jain, Kailash Gahlot, AIIMS Delhi Director Dr. Randeep Guleria and senior officers of NITI Aayog, ICMR, NDMA were present at the meeting.