India, Nov. 9 -- An 11-km-long Chhath ghat is being developed along the Munak Canal, stretching from the Outer Ring Road to Inderlok, as Delhi prepares for the four-day festival with more than 1,400 designated locations for devotees this year. The facility, which will have steps on both sides and a concrete access road, is expected to serve residents of several adjoining Assembly constituencies.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed the preparations on Monday at Janseva Sadan and directed departments to complete arrangements well before the festival. The new ghat will be inaugurated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin on November 12 at an event near Singalpur village.

Chhath Puja will be observed from November 13 to 16. The number of gh...