THE STATE authorities on Friday started issuing ration playing cards beneath which flour, rice and sugar can be supplied at subsidised charges to these taking part within the month-long Kalpwas in the course of the coming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
The Kalpwas interval is scheduled to start on January 13. The federal government will subject allow playing cards to akharas and establishments beneath which they will acquire sugar, rice and flour at subsidised charges.
Throughout Kalpwas, devotees reside in tents alongside the Sangam, embracing a easy way of life free of recent comforts, to purify their physique, thoughts and soul.
Underneath the ration card scheme, every unit will obtain three kg of flour and two kg of rice at subsidised charges — flour at Rs 5 per kg and rice at Rs 6 per kg. Moreover, every cardholder can be entitled to 1 kg of sugar for Rs 18, mentioned district provide officer, Kumbh, Sunil Singh.
The federal government expects that almost 1.2 lakh ration playing cards can be issued in the course of the Maha Kumbh. To facilitate this, a staff of 93 specifically skilled lekhpals has been deployed who will subject the playing cards after finishing verification. Candidates are required to submit deal with verification paperwork.
These subsidised ration can be distributed via 138 honest value outlets, arrange throughout the 25 sectors into which the Maha Kumbh space is split, mentioned Singh.
To make sure sufficient storage, the federal government has established 5 massive warehouses to inventory flour, rice and sugar. From these warehouses, ration can be provided to honest value outlets. The federal government has ready to maintain a inventory of 60,000 quintal flour, 40,000 quintal of rice and 20,000 quintal of sugar in these warehouses.
The development of those outlets is almost full, and provides will quickly be dispatched for distribution. The federal government is establishing 24 gasoline companies, the place new gasoline connections can be supplied to eligible individuals following verification.
Individuals already having empty gasoline cylinders can avail refilling providers at these companies. Particular preparations have been made to cater to a few cylinder sizes — 5 kg, 14.2 kg and 19 kg — to accommodate various wants.
The federal government plans to subject allow playing cards to akharas and establishments taking part within the Maha Kumbh. These playing cards can be issued primarily based on requests from akharas and establishments, after thorough verification. Sadhus and members can acquire rations immediately from the warehouses.
The individuals present process Kalpwas interval will start their day with a holy dip within the river at dawn, adopted by prayers, chanting of mantras, and studying or listening to sacred texts. They devour just one sattvic (pure) meal a day, devotees additionally have interaction in collective prayers and rituals with fellow Kalpwasis, guided by the teachings of religious leaders current in the course of the Maha Kumbh.
Color-coded e-passes for automobiles, Mela authority says it’s for security & comfort
TOensure security and comfort of devotees attending Maha Kumbh, the Prayagraj Mela Authority is introducing six colour-coded e-passes.
These passes are designed to control automobile motion and guarantee efficient crowd administration in the course of the grand occasion. The quota for automobile passes is being decided on the idea of particular classes and nodal officers have been appointed to supervise approvals.
The six e-passes can be issued primarily based on the class of the cross holder. A white-coloured e-pass is designated for Excessive Courtroom automobiles, VIPs, international ambassadors, international nationals, non-resident Indians and representatives from central and state authorities departments. The saffron-coloured e-pass has been reserved for Akharas and establishments, whereas the yellow e-pass can be issued for working companies, distributors, meals courts and milk cubicles. Mediapersons can be issued sky blue passes, whereas blue can be designated for the police For emergency and important providers, e-passes can be pink in color.
To make sure a hassle-free expertise for devotees, automobile parking preparations have been made throughout all sectors of the Mela space. E-passes can be issued for the automobiles of departmental representatives and dealing companies.
The quota for automobile passes has been decided primarily based on the class of the applicant, and nodal officers have been appointed in every division for the approval course of. As soon as the nodal officer gives a suggestion, automobile particulars can be submitted on-line for
approval.
The federal government has entrusted UPDESCO, the state’s nodal IT establishment, with managing the method. Nodal officers from numerous departments, honest police and related establishments can be chargeable for verifying automobile cross functions primarily based on the accredited quota.
Candidates should submit private particulars and copies of the required paperwork.
with inputs from ENS
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