Mahaparinirvan Diwas: BEST announces special services for the day, check details

In honor of the 68th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport BEST has announced a series of services for devotees visiting Shivaji Park Dadar from December 5 to 6 2024The services are intended to ensure smooth operations and provide convenience to the large crowds expected at the eventElectricity Supply ServicesIn an official statement the BEST said that it will be providing various services related to electricity during the eventTemporary Power Supply for Tents Temporary power will be provided to the tents and structures set up around Chaityabhoomi and Shivaji Park as permitted by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Applications for power connections can be submitted at the BEST Customer Service Office in Dadar until December 4 2024Power Backup for Uninterrupted Supply If the temporary power supply is disrupted backup teams from the Mahim Fault Control Center will be available to restore power They can be contacted at the following numbers 9920654242 9029134242 WhatsApp only 24326612 24326613 and 8828871657 WhatsApp onlyAdditional Lighting To ensure proper lighting at key locations like Shivaji Park Chaityabhoomi and nearby areas additional LED streetlights and highintensity lamps will be installed Backup generators will be placed to keep the lights on without interruptionInformation Kiosks Information kiosks will be set up at various points around Chaityabhoomi to share important details about Dr Babasaheb Ambedkars life and the Mahaparinirvan DiwasTransportation ServicesBrihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport will provide several services to facilitate the movement of devoteesSpecial Bus Services From December 4 to 7 2024 BEST will run special buses every 1520 minutes from Dadar Railway Station to Chaityabhoomi Additional buses will be deployed on routes connecting various parts of Mumbai to ensure easy access to the eventDedicated Routes for Mahaparinirvan Diwas On December 6 2024 extra buses will be available on routes like C33 A164 241 and others to provide direct access to ChaityabhoomiTemporary Daily Bus Passes A special daily bus pass will be available for passengers at a cost of Rs 60 This pass will make it easier for devotees to travel to and from the eventBus Supervisors Bus conductors and supervisors will be stationed at key locations like Chaityabhoomi Shivaji Maharaj Udyan and Vir Kotwal Udyan to guide and assist passengersMedical and Welfare ServicesFree Medical Services Free medical checkups first aid and medical treatment will be provided by the BEST Medical Department Doctors and medical staff will be available to attend to any health concernsEye Checkup Camps In collaboration with the KB Haji Bachooali Eye Hospital free eye checkups and distribution of spectacles will be organised for those in needHealth Awareness Campaigns BEST will run awareness campaigns on diseases like tuberculosis HIV malaria dengue and chikungunya as well as provide information on tobaccorelated diseases and offer counseling for quitting tobaccoAdditional ServicesBEST will also provide free distribution of books related to the life and work of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar to visitors at the event