Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Feb 11: The collectors and district magistrates of North Goa and South Goa have issued directives to deputy collectors and sub-divisional magistrates to ensure the smooth conduct of upcoming public celebrations scheduled in February and March.

The directions come ahead of major festivals such as Shigmo, Carnival and Shivaji Jayanti, which are expected to draw large crowds across the state. The district administrations have stressed the need for detailed planning, close supervision and continuous monitoring of arrangements to maintain law and order, public safety and effective crowd management.

As per the directives, arrangements will be implemented in close coordination with the police department, municipal bodies, health services, fire and emergency services, transport department and other concerned line departments.

The collectors have instructed adequate deployment of executive magistrates and police personnel at major venues. Traffic diversion plans and parking arrangements are being finalised in consultation with the traffic police, with public advisories to be issued in advance.

Event organisers and stakeholders have been directed to strictly comply with noise regulations, safety norms and structural guidelines related to sound systems, DJs, floats and stages used during the festivities.

The orders also mandate the positioning of medical support facilities, ambulances, fire tenders and emergency response teams at major event locations to deal with any contingencies.