Provincial Minister of Punjab for Information and Culture, Azma Bukhari, has outlined the approved safety guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for the upcoming Basant celebrations in Lahore, stressing the importance of public cooperation and responsible participation.
The minister stated that Basant is being revived in a regulated manner to allow citizens to reconnect with a cultural tradition while ensuring public safety. Celebrations will be limited to the Lahore district to enable effective coordination, monitoring, and enforcement.
She explained that kites only be purchased from government-registered stalls and only cotton strings will be allowed. The use of unsafe or unauthorized materials has been banned. Motorcycle movement will remain restricted during the three-day celebration, and as part of security arrangements, safety wires will be installed on motorbikes to prevent accidents and violations.
To facilitate safe movement across the city, public transport will remain free on all Basant days. More than 5,000 registered rickshaws will also provide supervised free rides. Authorities will monitor drone activity and online platforms to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Azma Bukhari urged citizens to follow the guidelines strictly so that Basant can be celebrated safely and responsibly.