Chaitya Bhoomi: BMC’s arrangements ensure comfort for Dr. Ambedkar’s followers on Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024 | File Photo
Mumbai: The BMC has made extensive preparations to manage the large crowds expected at Dadar’s Chaitya Bhoomi on December 6, in observance of the 68th death anniversary of social reformer Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The provisions include temporary accommodations, VIP rooms, control rooms, ambulances, sanitation facilities, portable toilets, drinking water stations at Shivaji Park, CCTV surveillance, and medical facilities for health check-ups and treatment.
Additionally, electricity and mobile charging stations will be available. Over 8,000 employees and officials have been deployed by the civic body to ensure the smooth execution of the event, which attracts an increasing number of followers each year.
Chaitya Bhoomi: BMC’s arrangements ensure comfort for Dr. Ambedkar’s followers on Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024 | File Photo
Lakhs of Dr. Ambedkar’s followers have begun gathering at Chaitya Bhoomi to pay tribute to the leader. The BMC has set up temporary pandals and shelters covering an area of one lakh sq. ft. to accommodate the crowd. Additional arrangements have been made in nearby schools.
The BMC has also ensured facilities at key locations including Chaitya Bhoomi, Shivaji Park, Dadar Chowpatty, Dadar Railway Station, and Rajgruha (Hindu Colony), the residence of Dr. Ambedkar.
Chaitya Bhoomi: BMC’s arrangements ensure comfort for Dr. Ambedkar’s followers on Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024 | File Photo
Transport services and essential facilities like drinking water and toilets are also provided at Kurla LTT terminus and Dr. Ambedkar College in Wadala. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani conducted a review of the arrangements made at Shivaji Park on Monday evening.
Prashant Sapkale, Deputy Commissioner (Zone 2), shared, “This year, we have made special arrangements for the convenience of the followers, including waterproof pandals. Additionally, to ensure a dust-free environment, we have installed dust-proof coverings along the pathways at Shivaji Park, covering an area of approximately 18,500 square meters. We have also implemented water sprinkling and sanitation measures to maintain cleanliness and comfort throughout the area. Special health check-up and treatment facilities will be available for followers on-site.” Last year, 13,824 followers benefited from these essential services.
Chaitya Bhoomi: BMC’s arrangements ensure comfort for Dr. Ambedkar’s followers on Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024 | File Photo
The BMC has also arranged for live streaming of the event on December 6 via its official social media accounts on platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, ensuring broader access to the occasion.
To further commemorate this event, the BMC will distribute one lakh free copies of “Bhima Tumha Vandana,” a booklet that honors Dr. Ambedkar’s life, achievements, and contributions. The booklet will be officially released on Wednesday as part of the event.
