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Delhi to get country’s longest 11-km Chhath Ghat along Munak Canal; Nitin Nabin to inaugurate on Nov 12

New Delhi, Nov 11 (UNI) In a major push to improve facilities for Chhath devotees, the Delhi government has developed an 11-km-long Chhath Ghat along the Munak Canal, which is being projected as the longest such facility in the national capital and the first of its kind in the country to come up along a canal.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin will inaugurate the newly developed stretch on November 12 in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other dignitaries.
The project, undertaken by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, marks an attempt to transform a stretch that had remained neglected for nearly two decades into a major religious, recreational and green space.
This year, Chhath Puja arrangements are being made along the entire 11-km stretch, with thousands of devotees expected to benefit from the improved infrastructure.
The inauguration ceremony will be held at Labour Chowk near Singalpur village in Shalimar Bagh on Thursday afternoon. union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Cabinet ministers and other dignitaries are also expected to attend.
As part of the redevelopment, around 1,400 truckloads of garbage, construction debris and accumulated waste have been cleared from the canal and its adjoining areas.
Encroachments along both banks have also been removed to facilitate the development of the ghat.
The government has undertaken the construction of permanent steps and paved pathways along both banks to enable devotees to perform rituals and offer arghya to the rising and setting sun. The facilities being developed include changing rooms, toilets, tent arrangements, adequate lighting and CCTV surveillance.
Benches, landscaping and other beautification measures are also part of the project.
Plans also include ensuring the flow of clean water through the canal and installing fountains at different locations to enhance the appearance of the stretch.
Three bridges are being constructed across the canal to improve connectivity between its two banks. While most of the work has been completed, the remaining construction, including the bridges and green spaces, is expected to be finished over the next two to three months.
The project is expected to benefit thousands of families across five Assembly constituencies, Shalimar Bagh, Wazirpur, Model Town, Adarsh Nagar and Badli. It is particularly significant for the Purvanchal community, for whom Chhath is among the most important religious and cultural festivals.
Beyond its immediate use during the festival, the government intends to develop the canal-side stretch as a public recreational destination, offering residents facilities for walking, leisure and spending time in green surroundings.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government had undertaken a comprehensive transformation of the Munak Canal within a year, ending years of neglect and giving the area a new identity.
She said the 11-km ghat was not merely an infrastructure initiative but also a reflection of the government's respect for the religious beliefs, cultural traditions and sentiments of lakhs of Purvanchal residents living in the national capital.
“Chhath is a festival that reflects our culture’s gratitude towards nature, the well-being and prosperity of families, and the spirit of public welfare. The tradition of offering arghya to the rising and setting sun reminds us of the importance of maintaining harmony with nature and fostering a sense of togetherness,” Gupta said.
She added that the government was committed to ensuring a clean, safe and convenient environment for devotees to observe the festival with faith and devotion.
The Chief Minister also said the development of Singalpur Road, along with the revival of the Munak Canal, would improve civic facilities for thousands of families in the surrounding areas.
Expressing pride over the inauguration, Gupta said the participation of BJP National President Nitin Nabin in dedicating the development works to the people on November 12 reflected the government's commitment to preserving the cultural traditions and faith of Purvanchal residents while linking Delhi's development with its cultural roots.
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