Mohan Yadav reviews Simhastha 2028 preparations, orders timely completion of Ujjain projects
Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of the State of Madhya Pradesh (MP), on Monday, after visiting Ujjain to review the preparations for Simhastha 2028, directed the officials to ensure proper planning to complete all works within the stipulated time.
A review meeting was held in the Administrative Complex Building, Ujjain. The facilities of pilgrims, transport & connectivity was discussed, as well as arrangements & infrastructure being developed in relation to the airport.
Mohan Yadav said Simhastha was an important religious event, which had an international touch and authorities had to gear up for the expected gathering of huge numbers of devotees. He highlighted that essential facilities be ready on time so that pilgrims can engage in religious activities without unnecessary hassles.
The chief minister also announced development projects which would continue benefitting the residents and pedestrian of Ujjain even after the event. Presently planning was also underway at State, divisional and city levels and officials should consider future needs and actively follow up the progress made, he said.
In the face of Mahakal Lok’s inauguration in 2022, Ujjain was gaining more momentum as a religious tourism hotspot, Yadav said. He noted that the number of visitors had swollen by nearly 16 times, and there was a need to increase the public services, due to the increase in religious visits.
Educational setup, transport infrastructure, airport connectivity related infrastructure were also discussed in the meeting. Yadav instructed the authorities to make the future needs assessment while planning and approving projects.
Statewide Weapon Worship on Dussehra
Yadav congratulated the residents on the occasion of Navami and Vijayadashami, calling it the celebration of good over evil. He said that the worship of weapons would be held at various centres and at police lines in Madhya Pradesh. The chief minister and his two cabinet ministers will be present at various events.
He also spoke about the works done by the government in this area, including sanitation, job creation, providing basic services and building urban infrastructure, urging greater efforts in providing better urban infrastructure.
Reiterating the directives of Simhastha 2028, Yadav has asked all departments to not only coordinate with each other, but also not to lose focus during the process and ensure that sufficient facilities are provided for pilgrims’ requirement.