New Delhi, Aug 13 (UNI) The Delhi government has taken measures for the smooth conduct of Ramleela performances in the national capital during the upcoming Navratri festival, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said today, while announcing a single-window system for giving permission to such events.
Keeping in view all the issues faced by the Ramleela organisers, a Special Committee has been formed, Gupta said.
The decision was made at a meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena.
Along with CM Gupta, office bearers of the Delhi Ramleela Federation, and senior officials from relevant departments, also attended the meeting.
All the formalities for organising Ramleela will be handled at the district level through the District Magistrate’s office.
The government is also setting up a single window system for this purpose, ensuring that no obstacles arise in the staging of Ramleela or other associated issues.
Gupta stated that the single window system is now being established at the district level under the leadership of the DM, through which all types of NOCs required for Ramleela performances will be issued.
Sharing details of the decisions and facilities for Ramleela performances, the CM stated that this year, the Ramleela will be held in the national capital from September 22 to October 2.
She said the history of Ramleela in Delhi is very old, and despite the busy pace of modern life, residents of the capital continue to show keen interest in attending these performances.
According to the CM, around 600 Ramleela performances take place in Delhi, of which 100 are conducted on a grand scale.
She noted that in recent years, organisers faced several challenges, including delays in securing land and difficulties in obtaining various no-objection certificates (NOCs), which impeded the smooth staging of events.
She also said the security deposit for land has been reduced from Rs 20 per square metre to Rs 15 per square metre, and another key decision is that the area allotted for entertainment spaces accompanying the Ramleela performances has been increased to 40 per cent of the total area, up from the previous 25 per cent.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that disputes sometimes arose over rides and food stalls within the entertainment area, and to resolve such issues in a timely manner, a committee comprising a deputy director-level officer from DDA and two office bearers from the Delhi Ramleela Federation has been formed.
Gupta has said that Ramleela is not only a symbol of religious faith, but also keeps the cultural heritage alive, and the initiative by the government will strengthen the preservation of tradition and also promote social unity.
