Raipur, October 17, 2026: The Raipur Municipal Corporation has put administrative arrangements in place for Dussehra celebrations and Durga idol immersion across the city on October 20, 2026.
Municipal Commissioner Sambit Mishra has formed a committee of senior officials to oversee arrangements at idol immersion sites and Dussehra celebration venues. Additional Commissioner Vinod Pandey, Health Deputy Commissioner Jasdev Singh Babra, and Executive Engineer Rajesh Rathore are members of the committee. Zonal commissioners Santosh Pandey, Rakesh Sharma, and Preeti Singh will supervise the implementation of arrangements at the ground level in their respective jurisdictions.
The civic body will strictly enforce the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Chhattisgarh government directives prohibiting Durga idol immersion in the Kharun River. Citizens will be required to separate ritual materials at designated locations before immersion. Municipal teams will remove bamboo, wooden poles, and other debris from permanent immersion ponds within 24 hours to prevent water pollution and maintain cleanliness.
The police and district administration will coordinate efforts to control noise and air pollution during the festivities and ensure compliance with the prescribed guidelines.
Ravana effigy burning and Dussehra celebrations will be held at several locations across Raipur, including Ravanbhatha, WRS Colony, Chaubey Colony, Rajendra Nagar, Shankar Nagar, and Ramkund near Swami Vivekananda Ashram.
Zonal commissioners have been directed to ensure adequate sanitation, drinking water supply, street lighting, fire tenders, and Home Guard deployment at all celebration venues. Officials will also oversee ground leveling, cleaning of access routes, and other essential civic arrangements to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the events.
The municipal corporation has emphasized timely coordination among departments to ensure clean, safe, and environmentally responsible Dussehra celebrations and idol immersion throughout the city.
