Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS): The West Bengal authorities will undertake expertise utilized by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for sustaining surveillance on the Gangasagar Mela to be held within the Sagar Islands in South 24 Parganas district subsequent month, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee knowledgeable on Wednesday.

“The safety and security of people is our top priority. That is why surveillance will be maintained on all the vessels approaching the Sagar Islands using the technology adopted by ISRO. There will be satellite tracking. At the same time, a total of 1,150 CCTVs will be installed in and around the fairground,” the Chief Minister stated after chairing a assessment assembly for the Gangasagar Mela on Wednesday.

She additionally stated that the VVIPs have been suggested to not take pilot automobiles together with them so long as it’s not completely vital.

The Gangasagar Mela will start on January 8 and proceed until January 17. The holy dip on the event of Makar Sankranti will begin from January 15 and proceed until January 17.

“The state government has decided to make special transport arrangements for the people. A total of 2.250 buses have been dedicated to take the pilgrims to Sagar Islands and bring them back from there. In addition, the railways will run special trains during those days. The preparatory work is expected to be completed by January 2,” Banerjee stated.

The Chief Minister additionally stated that round 40 lakh pilgrims are anticipated to go to the Sagar Islands for the Gangasagar Mela this 12 months.