Ranchi: Before leaving for Delhi to attend the 10th meeting of the governing council of Niti Aayog scheduled on Saturday, chief minister Hemant Soren made a slew of directives for a smooth Shravani Mela, a monthlong event which will begin on July 11 in the temple town of Deoghar.One of the biggest religious events of Jharkhand, Shravani Mela attracts lakhs of pilgrims to Babadham or Baidyanath Dham, a prominent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, from around the globe every year. Babadham is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas located across the country.Chairing a review meeting for the event, Hemant directed the departments concerned to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims during the month-long mela in Deoghar, which is expected to witness a grand presence of around 50 lakh devotees this year.“Shravani Mela is a significant event of our faith and has given a unique identity to Jharkhand globally. Every year, lakhs of devotees visit Babadham. We are working towards making the fair grander every year by introducing new elements and ensuring that devotees have an enhanced experience and return with cherished memories,” Hemant said.The CM also directed the departments to coordinate among themselves and ensure the availability of basic amenities during the fair. He asked chief secretary Alka Tiwari to monitor the preparedness. He also stressed ensuring smooth traffic movement on the routes to Babadham and Basukinath Dham.In another significant directive, the CM also asked officials to implement a QR code-based complaint system, enabling devotees to register their grievances promptly if they encounter any issues. “It will be a mechanism to swiftly and effectively resolve the complaints,” he added.
