Saras Mela: ADC chairs meet to discuss arrangements

Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development) Amarjit Bains on Wednesday chaired a meeting with officials from various departments to discuss arrangements for the Saras Mela, scheduled to be held from October 4 to 13 at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) here.

While presiding over the meeting, Bains stated that it was a matter of pride for Ludhiana that hundreds of artisans and artists from different states across the country would participate in the fair.

He highlighted that during the 10-day event, artists from various states will showcase their culture and heritage to the public. He said various committees had been formed to ensure smooth arrangements for the mela, including committees for site planning, security, stalls, traffic and parking, health, hospitality, transportation, fire brigade, cultural events, artists, reception, IT wing, grievance redressal, toilets, water and sanitation, VVIP arrangements and electricity. Nodal officers for duty passes, control room, refreshments, decoration, swing safety, discipline, and registration committees has already been appointed.

The ADC directed all officials concerned to ensure that their staff diligently perform their duties to make the event a success.