Odisha Culture / Puri District Collector Reviews Rath Yatra 2026 Arrangements
Key Points
- Preparations for Rath Yatra 2026 in Puri are underway with district-level planning.
- Collector emphasized timely completion of responsibilities across departments.
- Focus on infrastructure, safety, sanitation, and volunteer deployment for smooth conduct.
Puri, Feb 11: Preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra, scheduled to be held on July 16 this year, are already underway.
A key preparatory meeting was organised Wednesday at the Circuit House Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth conduct of all rituals and arrangements from Debasnana Purnima to Niladri Bije.
Parida stressed on learning from last year’s experiences and
called for coordinated efforts across departments to make this year’s festival a
grand success. He noted that a preparatory meeting under the Chief Secretary
has already been held, and district-level planning must align with those
directives. Departments were instructed to prioritize their assigned
responsibilities and complete them within stipulated timelines.
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Discussions covered a wide range of arrangements: collection of timber for chariot construction, cleaning of the Rath Khala, procurement of materials, preparation of chariot fabrics, sanitation and health facilities, drinking water supply, electricity, transportation, road repairs, and expediting construction of the railway overbridge.
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Special focus was given to barricading for Snana Yatra, arrangements near Gundicha Temple once the chariots arrive, drain repairs, identification and improvement of parking spaces, and deployment of volunteers.
Parida directed officials to ensure all tasks are completed before deadlines to avoid last-minute challenges. Maintaining law and order, effective communication, and public information dissemination were also highlighted as critical aspects.
Senior administrative officers, including SP Prateek Singh,
participated in the meeting along with representatives from various
departments. The collective effort aims to uphold the sanctity and grandeur of
the Rath Yatra, ensuring safety, convenience, and devotion for millions of
pilgrims expected to attend.
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