District Additional Collector Lakshmi Narayana has asked officials to make all necessary arrangements for the smooth observance of Ramadan in Gadwal.
On Friday, a meeting was held at the IDOC Conference Hall with Muslim religious leaders and officials to discuss preparations for the holy month. Since Ramadan fasting will begin on March 2, the Additional Collector emphasized the need for proper arrangements in all mosques and Eidgahs across the district.
He instructed officials to ensure the availability of drinking water, proper sanitation, uninterrupted power supply, and street lighting at prayer sites. Municipal authorities were directed to conduct regular sanitation programs around places of worship and ensure a continuous water supply to prevent shortages.
The Additional Collector also stressed that there should be no power cuts during Namaz (prayer) times. He asked electricity department officials to take necessary precautions. Additionally, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) was instructed to arrange medical facilities at prayer locations on Eid-ul-Fitr.
To maintain law and order, police officials were told to take preventive measures and provide special surveillance in sensitive areas. Muslim community representatives were urged to ensure that Ramadan is observed in a peaceful and harmonious manner.
The meeting was attended by Additional Collector Narsinga Rao, RDO Srinivasa Rao, Gadwal Tahsildar Mallikarjun, District Minority Welfare Officer Ramesh Babu, DMHO Siddappa, Electricity Department EE Ramesh Babu, Municipal Commissioners, Muslim religious leaders, and other officials.
