Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: The North Goa District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued an order detailing the approval and strict regulation of stalls for the upcoming annual Shree Lairai Devi Jatra, scheduled to begin on April 21, 2026, at Shirgaon.
To manage the expected high footfall, the Authority has approved a two-phase plan for the erection of stalls.
In the first phase, stalls from A1 to A10 and B1 to B16 in Zone I, along with D1 to D9 in Zone III, will be permitted from April 21. This approval is subject to specific safety conditions, including reducing the width of stalls opposite the Homkhand area from 6 metres to 5 metres. Additionally, 15 stalls proposed along the approach road to the parking area will be shifted back by 1.5 metres to ensure a clear access and exit route for emergency vehicles.
In the second phase, stalls comprising C1 to C9 in Zone I, and E1 to E8 and F1 to F8 in Zone III, will be allowed from April 22. However, these stalls can only be erected after 10:00 am, considering the large congregation during the Homkhand ritual, which concludes in the early hours of the morning.
The zonal markings have been carried out in line with the recommendations of the designated Sub-Committee, which will also oversee enforcement of the approved layout and ensure the removal of any unauthorized stalls at the site.
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