Delhi CM announces 1200 units of free power for Ramlila events

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that for the first time Ramlila committees will be granted 1,200 units of free electricity for hosting the religious events.

After meeting the representatives of various Ramlila and Durga Puja committees at the Secretariat, Ms. Gupta said that in recent years, Ramlila organisers have faced hardships, including delays in securing land and difficulties in obtaining various permissions. “Through the new single-window system headed by the District Magistrate, all necessary no-objection certificates (NOCs) for Ramlila will be issued from one place. Additionally, the security deposit for land allocation has already been reduced from ₹20 to ₹15 per square metre,” she said.

The NOCs are required from several departments/authorities, including the Delhi Development Authority, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Jal Board and Delhi Fire Services.

“With Navratri beginning on September 22, large-scale Ramlila performances will take place across the city. A six-member committee will be formed to resolve any festival-related issues promptly,” she said.

Ms. Gupta urged the committees to utilise the platforms of Ramlila and Durga Puja to disseminate important messages in the national and public interest. “Messages on environmental issues and appeals in the interest of the nation should be conveyed to the public, either before the performance begins or at its conclusion, so that people take home a positive message,” she said.

The CM also urged the committees to set up medical camps and conduct cleanliness drives and awareness programmes.