VARANASI, Nov. 11 -- The Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN) has finalised a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety and convenience of lakhs of devotees expected to visit the Ganga ghats and temples during the upcoming Chhath festival. To ensure hassle-free celebrations, the civic body has directed all city zones to make adequate arrangements for sanitation, drinking water, lighting and security, said municipal commissioner Himanshu Nagpal. Nagpal appointed additional municipal commissioner Durgesh Mishra as nodal officer to oversee arrangements and ensure timely completion. The civic body has also launched a special sanitation drive across all ghats and worship sites ahead of Chhath. Zonal officers and sanitation officials have been tasked with prioritizing the thorough cleaning of the ghats, including the removal of silt, debris, and any unwanted materials, said VNN Public relations officers Sandeep Mishra. Furthermore, instructions have been issued to ensure that no waste accumulates on entry/exit points or access routes, providing a clean environment for those observing the fast and other devotees. Addressing the essential needs of the devotees, the water works department has been directed to provide an adequate supply of clean drinking water and deploy water tankers at all major ghats and worship locations. The lighting department is ensuring functional street and high-mast lights, besides installing temporary lights. Changing rooms and mobile toilets are also being arranged for women, while security remains a top priority. The municipal commissioner has directed officials to assess water depths and identify hazardous spots near ghats and other water bodies. Barricades and warning signs will be installed to prevent devotees, particularly children, from entering deep waters. Veterinary teams have also been deployed to manage stray animals....