Private security personnel, including women guards, will have to be deployed, while volunteers — particularly women — must be stationed across the venue. CCTV cameras covering the entire ground are required to remain operational throughout the day and night.
The organisers have also been asked to follow Supreme Court directions on permissible noise levels and comply with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Drone photography has been prohibited at the venue. Clear access must be maintained for police vehicles, ambulances and fire services in case of an emergency.
The permission remains subject to a no-objection certificate from the traffic department. Police may withdraw it if any unlawful activity affecting public order is detected or if a dispute arises over the venue.
The clearance comes amid 14-day prohibitory orders imposed across Pune from 18 to 31 August, restricting public assemblies and the burning of effigies. Police have cited security concerns linked to upcoming festivals and anticipated protests, while Congress leader Pawan Khera has alleged that the restrictions were intended to disrupt Gandhi’s programme.
Gandhi began the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign in Kota, Rajasthan, on 17 June to highlight concerns surrounding the education system and the challenges faced by students. Subsequent editions were held in Dehradun on 17 July and Prayagraj on 8 August.
With PTI inputs
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