PANAJI
The North Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has approved a two-phase plan for setting up stalls, imposing strict conditions for the upcoming Shree Lairai Devi zatra on April 21 at Shirgao.
In an order issued ahead of the event, the DDMA divided the stall permissions to manage heavy footfall expected during the zatra and to ensure emergency access routes remain unobstructed.
For the first phase, the DDMA cleared stalls from April 21, covering A1 to A10 and B1 to B16 in Zone I, and D1 to D9 in Zone III. The approval is subject to specific conditions, including a reduction in the width of stalls opposite the Homkhand area from 6 metres to 5 metres.
Moreover, 15 stalls proposed along the approach road to the parking area will be shifted 1.5 metres away from the roadway to maintain adequate access and exit routes for emergency vehicles.
The second phase of stall erection, approved for April 22, includes C1 to C9 in Zone I and E1 to E8 and F1 to F8 in Zone III.
The Authority has directed that these stalls be set up only after 10 am on April 22, citing the large congregation for the Homkhand ritual, which concludes in the early hours of the morning.
The DDMA has also stated that zonal markings have been carried out as per the recommendations of a designated sub-committee. The panel will supervise the implementation of the approved layout on-site and ensure the removal of any unauthorised stalls.
