The Ambala Chhath ghat is a permanent facility at Chandpura in Ambala Cantonment. Its construction and festival preparations are relevant to Haryana current affairs.
Quick answer: The Ambala Chhath ghat has been built on one acre near the Tangri river bridge at Chandpura. Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij reviewed preparations, according to a report dated 13 November 2026. He said he released Rs 50 lakh from his discretionary fund for its construction.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Chandpura, Ambala Cantonment |
| Landmark | Near the Tangri river bridge |
| Area | One-acre permanent ghat |
| Construction funding | Rs 50 lakh from Anil Vij’s discretionary fund |
| Inspection | Energy Minister Anil Vij |
Where is the Ambala Chhath ghat?
The permanent ghat is at Chandpura in Ambala Cantonment, beside the Tangri river bridge. It occupies one acre and provides a dedicated site for Chhath Puja.
The facility responds to a longstanding demand from people observing the festival. Earlier, according to the report, they had to fill vacant plots with water for worship because there was no permanent ghat.
Vij said he released Rs 50 lakh from his discretionary fund to build it. The location, area and funding source are therefore useful facts for state exam revision.
What preparations did Anil Vij review?
Anil Vij inspected construction work and preparations for Chhath Puja at the ghat. He also issued instructions to officials of the municipal council, electricity corporation and public health department.
Vij asked officials to ensure sufficient water to fill the ghat during worship. In addition, he called for uninterrupted electricity and proper lighting. The report also mentions instructions for a Chhath ghat signboard on the main road.
These directions concern festival arrangements at the site. They should not be confused with a separate report about Chhath sites in Chandigarh.
How does the Chandigarh expansion differ?
A separate Chandigarh report says Chhath ritual sites there have increased to 26, with the budget raised to Rs 50 lakh. Chandigarh’s site count and budget are separate from the Ambala project.
Although both reports mention Rs 50 lakh, the amounts refer to different places and purposes. In Ambala, the amount was released from Vij’s discretionary fund for construction. For Chandigarh, the separate report describes a raised budget for ritual sites.
- Haryana was formed on 1 November 1966.
- Chandigarh is the shared capital of Haryana and Punjab and is a separate Union Territory.
Source: Amar Ujala Haryana, 13 November 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Ambala Chhath ghat located?
It is at Chandpura in Ambala Cantonment. The site is near the Tangri river bridge.
How was the Ambala Chhath ghat funded?
Anil Vij said he released Rs 50 lakh from his discretionary fund for construction. The permanent ghat covers one acre.
How many Chhath ritual sites are reported in Chandigarh?
A separate report puts the number at 26. It also says the Chandigarh budget was raised to Rs 50 lakh.
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