Simhastha Kumbh Mela: Nashik Chief Secretary Directs High Priority for Development Works
The Government of Maharashtra has directed that all works undertaken for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar be given the highest administrative priority.
Review Meeting Held to Assess Progress
A review meeting was held at the Smart City office in Nashik, chaired by Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, to assess the progress of various development works currently underway for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Senior Officials Attend Meeting
- Divisional Commissioner Dr. Pravin Gedam
- Special Inspector General of Police Dattatray Karale
- Commissioner of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Development Authority Shekhar Singh
- Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri
- Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Omkar Pawar
- Superintendent of Police Balasaheb Patil
- Deputy Commissioner of Police Kiran Kumar Chavan
- Assistant District Collector Dr. Pawan Datta
- Senior officials from various departments
Chief Secretary's Directives
Chief Secretary Agrawal directed that all Kumbh Mela-related works be expedited with no administrative delays. He warned that in case of delays, responsibility would be fixed on the concerned officers.
Key Focus Areas
- Developing infrastructure in Sadhugram area
- Setting up CCTV cameras on major roads
- Implementing OFC cable network
- Vehicle traffic management planning
- Ensuring engineers' physical presence at work sites
- Accelerating the pace of projects
- Maintaining quality standards
- Ensuring timely completion
Projects Under Review
- Roads
- Bridges
- Ring road
- Dwarka Junction
- Construction of new ghats
- Darshan path at Trimbakeshwar
- DP roads
- Development of Ozar Airport
- Railway stations at Nashik Road, Odha, Kasbe-Sukene, Kherwadi, and Deolali Camp
- Parking and basic facilities for devotees