Kalolsavam Draws Near. Preparations Soar.

Note: The factual details given below are subject to change as committees reconsider options.

The works of the Six-level pavilion at the main venue – the Police Parade Ground – will be finished by 7th, Friday.

At Nagampadam Nehru Stadium, works of two food courts have started. These will cater to 4000 participants at a time.

(Tentative) A model of the Champion Trophy will be taken from Ettumanoor to Kottayam, through M.C. Road on an open vehicle on10th January, Monday.

500 NCC Cadets, 500 Scouts, 300 Red Cross volunteers, 150 NSS volunteers are assigned for duty.

300 students are being trained by Police Officials and teachers to help in traffic duty during the Kalolsavam.

24 Hour Dedicated emergency cell at District Hospital. Every venue will have a dedicated medical team. 10 dedicated ambulances will be ready near the Venues.

The Fire & Rescue Units will be on standby, day & night, for all days at the three main venues – Police Parade Ground, Thirunakkara Ground, Nehru Stadium.

Under the District S.P., 13 Dy. S.P.s, 31 Circle Inspectors, 152 Sub Inspectors and 1500 constables will be assigned for special duty.

Public Water Supply system will be completely chlorinated by this week.

Frequent quality checks at hotels and eateries will be enforced.

Waste removal will be done thrice a day from all the venues and the food courts.

35 special buses will run between the venues, food courts and the accommodation spots.

Shops and buildings along K. K. Road will be lit up.

The inaugural procession will start at 2 pm on 17th, Monday from Gandhi Square, Thirunakkara. It will proceed  through the K. K. Road and will reach Police Parade Ground. V. S. Achuthanandan, Hon. Chief Minister, will  inaugurate the Kalolsavam and the first event will start by 6 pm at the main venue.


Work in progress: The Six-level pavilion at Police Parade Ground

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