Over 100 municipal officials have also been delegated on the ground to monitor activities.
For the first time, there is also a separate provision of Rs 10 lakhs for providing electricity during this time. The BEST has set up a control room to provide services to the followers.
This year, the police have increased the number of CCTV cameras to 30 and a fire engine and medical team will be stationed round the clock with around 10 doctors. Also, life boats with over 100 life guards have been posted along the Dadar seashore to avoid mishaps during high tide.
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