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Ganesh Festival Organisers Seek Single-Window Permissions in Vijayawada
Ganesh festival organisers in Vijayawada want an easier way to get all required permissions.
They asked police and municipal officials to use one single-window system.
The celebrations will begin on September 14.
Organisers also requested clean-up services, medical help and security.
They need permission for loudspeakers and electricity at festival pandals.
They asked officials to prepare routes for the idol immersion procession.
They also want cranes and safety arrangements at immersion locations.
The organisers asked for a meeting with all departments to plan the celebrations together.
The NTR District Ganesh Utsav Samithi sought a single-window system for Ganesh pandal permissions.
Ganesh Chaturthi and Navaratri celebrations are scheduled to begin on September 14.
Organisers requested sanitation, health services, security, electricity and sound-system permissions.
They sought clearance of immersion routes and security at immersion points across NTR district.
The Samithi urged authorities to hold a coordination meeting before the Ganesh immersion procession.
- Who
- The NTR District Ganesh Utsav Samithi and Vijayawada police and municipal authorities.
- What
- The Samithi requested single-window permissions and logistical support for Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri and the immersion procession.
- Where
- Vijayawada and immersion points along the Krishna River, Polavaram Right Main Canal and tanks in NTR district.
- When
- The celebrations are scheduled to commence on September 14; the delegation met officials on Thursday.
- Why
- To enable hassle-free permissions and smooth, secure conduct of the festival and Ganesh immersion Shobhayatra.
Key facts
- Organising body
- NTR District Ganesh Utsav Samithi
- Celebrations
- Ganesh Chaturthi and Navaratri
- Start date
- September 14
- Authorities approached
- NTR District Police Commissioner and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner
- Requested services
- Sanitation, health services, security, electricity and sound-system permissions
- Immersion support
- Route clearance, security at immersion points, cranes and other facilities
- Proposed coordination
- A meeting involving the Samithi and concerned departments











