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GTDC asks for deferment of its proposed Ghat Aarti ceremony
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:01 AM
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The Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has formally requested a postponement of its plan to introduce a Ghat Aarti at a state‑run waterfront, citing pending clearances.
The Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) submitted a written request to the state government seeking to defer its proposal for a Ghat Aarti ceremony at a prominent waterfront venue. The proposal, aimed at boosting cultural tourism, intended to schedule daily evening prayers and performances for visitors.
GTDC officials said the deferment is necessary because several regulatory clearances, including environmental and heritage approvals, are still pending. They also highlighted concerns raised by local resident groups about crowd management and the impact on existing riverfront activities.
The tourism ministry has acknowledged receipt of the request and indicated that it will review the pending clearances before deciding on a revised timeline. No new date has been set, and GTDC has assured the public that the project will be revisited once all compliance issues are resolved.
GTDC officials said the deferment is necessary because several regulatory clearances, including environmental and heritage approvals, are still pending. They also highlighted concerns raised by local resident groups about crowd management and the impact on existing riverfront activities.
The tourism ministry has acknowledged receipt of the request and indicated that it will review the pending clearances before deciding on a revised timeline. No new date has been set, and GTDC has assured the public that the project will be revisited once all compliance issues are resolved.