Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis has given instructions to speed up the preparations for Nashik-Trayambakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela

Mumbai, October 4 (IANS). Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed the preparations for Nashik-Trayambakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela with speed and quality. He said that Kumbh Mela is a symbol of faith, cultural and religious traditions, so that all infrastructure works must be completed in time and with high quality. The emphasis was placed on the immediate completion of the acquisition of land for New Ring Road and Sadhu Gram/Tent City in Nashik. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawande, Minister of Food and Civil Supplies Chhagan Bhujbal, Minister of Water Resources, Girish Mahajan, Minister of School Education, Dada Bhusi, Marketing Minister Jaikumar Rawal, chief secretary Rajesh Kumar, director of police Rashmi Shukla and officials of the Department. Praveen Dam, Divisional Commissioner of Nashik, provided information on the scheme through presentation. The Head of State Devendra Fadnavis asked special attention to keep the water of Godavari River clean in Ramsi. He instructed to prioritize works for sewage removal, to quickly complete airports and railway facilities, as well as not to delay in Ring Road and other road construction works. He said that special care should be taken to ensure that the citizens should not be inconvenient by incomplete works. Sadhugram suggested that facilities be provided according to the requirements of the AKHADAS, set centralized CCTV systems and used ‘AI’ technology for law and order. In addition, using ‘Marvel’ technology and prioritizing the police housing system. Instructions were given to plan and arrange bus services for public transport for Bhandara/Langar in parking lots. The emphasis was placed on the implementation of the concept ‘Digital Kumbh’ for promoting Kumbh Mela and setting up a separate plan for it. Deputy Head Minister Eknath Shinde has speeded up the work, while Ajit Pawar spoke of focus on quality works. At the same time, Chhagan Bhujbal suggested to keep the river water clean throughout the year, Dada Bhusus suggested that the developmental works in nearby pilgrimages were faster, and Girish Mahajan suggested to complete in time road and drainage works. -Ians Aks/PSK