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News18•06-10-2026, 04:00
Delhi Government Prepares for Chhath Puja with Single-Window Clearance
  • •The Delhi government has initiated preparations for Chhath Puja, led by Art, Culture and Languages Minister Kapil Mishra during a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat.
  • •A Single Clearance Window system will open from October 15 to simplify the permission process for event organisers across various departments.
  • •Essential facilities such as drinking water, medical aid, ambulances, fire safety, mobile toilets, and security will be provided at all Chhath ghats.
  • •The government plans to host additional cultural programmes this year while ensuring free power supply and electricity connections at all celebration venues.

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The Delhi government is launching a Single Clearance Window system starting October 15 to simplify the process for organizers to obtain necessary permissions from multiple departments for Chhath Puja.

The Delhi government is organizing drinking water, medical facilities, ambulances, fire safety, mobile toilets, cleanliness, security, traffic arrangements, and free power supply at the ghats. Additionally, permanent ghats are being developed along the Mungeshpur drain and the Munak Canal with modern amenities, lighting, and landscaping.

Art, Culture and Languages Minister Kapil Mishra reviewed the preparations at a meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat, which included officials from the Delhi Jal Board, MCD, PWD, DDA, Delhi Police, Traffic Police, Fire Department, and BSES.

Chhath Puja Preparations Begin in Delhi with Single-Window Approvals Starting October 15