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News India Live, Digital Desk: On the holy festival of Ram Navami, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has given a big gift to the residents of the city and the devotees coming from far off places. To control the crowd during the festival and provide smooth transportation to the people, the corporation has ‘Free’ city bus service on 10 major routes Have decided to run. This service will prove to be a lifesaver especially for those devotees who will return to their homes late at night after joining the main procession.
Facility for devotees: 10 routes and 10 buses
According to the Municipal Corporation, on the day of Ram Navami (and after the end of the main procession), 10 city buses will be operated on 10 routes without any fare. Other than this, 5 extra buses are kept on ‘standby’ mode so that they can be used in case of any emergency or excessive crowding.
These are the 10 major ‘free bus’ routes:
| route number | route (from where to where) | major milestones |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Badgai from government bus stand | Via Bariatu Road |
| 02 | Booti Mod from Government Bus Stand | Via Kokar Chowk |
| 03 | Government Bus Stand to Bodeya Chowk | Via Tagore Hill |
| 04 | Government Bus Stand to Chandni Chowk | Via Kanke Road |
| 05 | Pandara from government bus stand | Via Ratu Road |
| 06 | Kathal Mor from Government Bus Stand | Via Ratu Road-Itaki Road |
| 07 | Rajendra Chowk to Kathal Mor | Via Ratu Road |
| 08 | Rajendra Chowk to Pundag | Via Argora Chowk |
| 09 | Rajendra Chowk to Lowadih | Via Namkum-Kantatoli |
| 10 | Rajendra Chowk to Rampur Bazaar | Via Sadabahar Chowk |
Note: during this service women, elderly and children Will be given priority to sit in the bus.
Elaborate arrangement for lighting and cleanliness
The Municipal Corporation has invested heavily not only in transportation but also in other facilities:
lighting arrangement: At 32 major places in the city 35 high-capacity generators These have been installed so that there is no darkness even if there is a power cut. Also, 686 new high mast lights have been installed.
Cleanliness Drive: The procession routes are being cleaned with mechanical sweeping machines and special bleaching powder has been sprayed near the Tapovan temple.
Water Supply: To quench the thirst of the devotees, continuous supply of water will be ensured through 25 tankers.
Traffic alert: Main road will remain sealed on March 27
The administration has clarified that on March 27, the day of the main procession, from 1 pm onwards Entry of vehicles on the main road will be completely prohibited till the end of the procession. In such a situation, an appeal has been made to the devotees to use only the free bus service and alternative routes provided by the Municipal Corporation.
