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Seva Sankalp Campaign: Mayor and Collector Inspect Rani Sagar for ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ Programme

Purushottam Tiwari
By Purushottam Tiwari

Mayor Madhusudan Yadav and Collector Jitendra Yadav inspect Rani Sagar and Sheetla Temple premises to review preparations for the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ programme

Published on: September 15, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India

Mayor Madhusudan Yadav and Collector Jitendra Yadav inspected the historic Rani Sagar Lake and Sheetla Temple premises in Rajnandgaon to review preparations for the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ programme scheduled for September 17, 2026, under the Seva Sankalp Campaign.

During the inspection, District Cooperative Central Bank Chairman Sachin Baghel, social worker Komal Singh Rajput and MLA representative Santosh Agrawal were also present.

Over One Lakh Diyas to Illuminate Rani Sagar

As part of the Seva Sankalp Campaign, more than one lakh diyas will be lit at the historic Rani Sagar Lake premises on the evening of September 17.

The illumination will light up the historic water body and convey a message of service, dedication and public participation across Rajnandgaon.

Collector Directs Officials to Ensure Proper Arrangements

Collector Jitendra Yadav directed the concerned officials to ensure all necessary arrangements for the successful, smooth and well-organised conduct of the programme.

Special attention is being given to diya lighting, illumination, cleanliness, security and other essential arrangements. Efforts are also being made to ensure active participation of citizens in the programme.

Senior Officials and Public Representatives Present

The inspection was attended by Zila Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Durga Prasad Adhikari, Additional Collector C.L. Markandey and Municipal Commissioner G.R. Markam, along with public representatives and concerned officials.

The administration is working to ensure that the September 17 programme is conducted in a safe, organised and participatory manner, with Rani Sagar serving as the centre of the city-wide celebration.

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