Nashik: Complete District Annual Plan Works On War Footing Ahead Of Simhastha Kumbh, Says Girish Mahajan
Nashik: With the Simhastha Kumbh Mela scheduled to be held in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar next year, all development works being undertaken through the District Annual Plan should be completed on a war footing, directed Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan. He was speaking at a review meeting of the District Planning Committee held at the Planning Hall on the premises of the District Collector’s Office.…
With the Simhastha Kumbh Mela set to take place in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar next year, all development works under the District Annual Plan must be completed with urgency, instructed Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan. At a review meeting of the District Planning Committee held at the Planning Hall, Mahajan emphasized that crores of devotees from across the nation and abroad are anticipated to visit Nashik for the upcoming Kumbh Mela.
A budget of ₹35,000 crore has been allocated for the preparations, encompassing infrastructure strengthening and the provision of various facilities for attendees.
The Kumbh Mela is being organized as a clean, picturesque, eco-friendly, and secure event. Consequently, all District Annual Plan works should be finished on time. Sufficient funds are available for the district's development projects. A comprehensive review of the District Annual Plan is scheduled in the near future, Mahajan added. Concrete roads are currently being constructed in Nashik city, alongside the development of ancillary facilities, which are all expected to be completed ahead of schedule.
During the meeting, Minister Mahajan presented a certificate of appreciation awarded by the Chief Minister to District Collector Ayush Prasad, as well as a cheque of ₹8 crore received under the 'MahaStride' initiative to District Planning Officer Vijay Shinde. The Guardian Minister also distributed vehicles sanctioned for the police department and various work orders.
District Collector Ayush Prasad delivered an introductory address, outlining the various initiatives under the District Annual Plan and assuring the attendees that all projects would be completed within the designated timeframe. Additionally, MP Rajabhau Waje, MLAs Gokul Geete, Mufti Mohammed Ismail, Dr Rahul Aher, and Saroj Ahire, along with officials, were present at the meeting.
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