Overview

• Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi said seven large permanent decorative lamps are being installed at Ram Ki Paidi, though project documents reference eight grand lamps in the current plan.
• District officials say UPPCL is executing the works, including eight small amphitheatres, six stone canopies and seven‑meter‑high pillars under a ₹2,367.61 lakh package.
• A separate ₹2,346.11 lakh project is renovating a 2.5‑kilometre stretch of the Saryu ghats with 32 stone canopies, 11 pillars, four worship platforms, two Gau Puja zones, 15 signages, 60 interpretation walls and a VIP pavilion.
• Administrative preparations include assigned magistrate duties, a 24‑hour control room at Naya Ghat from October 16–20, 47 reserve magistrates on standby and comprehensive safety inspections.
• For October 19, officials say Deepotsav will aim to set a new record by lighting 2.8 million diyas across the ghats, with 1.5–1.6 million at Ram Ki Paidi where the chief minister will light the first lamp.