LUCKNOW, Nov. 15 -- With thousands of devotees expected at Chhath ghats for the evening and early morning rituals, urban development and energy minister AK Sharma on Saturday directed the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) to step up lighting and safety arrangements at major riverfront locations.

During an inspection of Jhulelal Ghat and Mehndi Ghat, along with mayor Sushma Kharkwal and municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar, the minister directed officials to install additional lights at Jhulelal Ghat, covering its steps, approach roads and adjoining areas.

At Jhulelal Ghat, the minister also directed the electricity department to ensure an uninterrupted power supply and keep backup arrangements in place to avoid disruptions during the f...