80% Rath Yatra work completed

About 80 per cent work for smooth organisation of annual Rath Yatra in Puri is complete, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said Monday.

- PNN & AGENCIES

Briefing media in Puri after chairing the second coordination meeting to discuss the preparations for the upcoming chariot festival, Harichandan said, “About 80 per cent of the work for the festival has been completed. The remaining work will come to an end before the Rath Yatra.”

With the blessings of Lord Jagannath, this year’s Rath Yatra will be held smoothly with the cooperation of all, the Law Minister asserted.

Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, who also attended the meeting, said over 300 doctors will be deployed at various hospitals to provide healthcare services during the fest.

A temporary burn unit and ICU have been set up in the Pilgrim City, he said, adding that 15 permanent ICU beds will also be opened in Puri before the Rath Yatra.