In view of Simhastha 2028, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav asked the concerning officials of Indore, Ujjain and Dewas to prepare an action plan to purify the Kshipra river. He instructed them to build stop dams at various places to stop dirty water.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav was addressing the high level meeting organized in connection with the development works of Simhastha 2028 and purification of Kshipra at Ujjain <on Sunday. He instructed the Divisional Commissioners and Collectors of Indore and Ujjain divisions to prepare action plans. The Chief Minister said that if needed, the Mahakal Lok Phase-3 works will also be started. He directed to prepare detailed action plans to ensure all arrangements at the ghats from the origin to the termination point of Shipra.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the country's biggest spiritual event Kumbh Mela, Sihastha, is held in Ujjain once in 12 years. Sadhus, saints, Mahamandaleshwar, distinguished citizens and devotees participate in large numbers. Organizing Simhastha is a proud moment not only for Ujjain or State Govt, but also for the nation..
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that apart from Ujjain, Simhastha fair is also spread in Indore, Dewas, Omkareshwar Dada Dhuniwale, Pashupatinath Temple, Baglamukhi Temple. Participation of general public takes place at massive scale. He gave instructions to plan Simhastha 2028 seeking advices of seers, saints and finalize action plans only after consulting them.
Expressing his displeasure over the diversion planning of Rs 99 crore made to stop the dirty water of Kanh River in Kshipra, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that such a plan should be well-considered so that the water of Kshipra becomes potable. Responsibility of officials will be fixed for ill-though planning. He said that under Namami Gange Project, requisite budget will be demanded from the Govt. of India for purification of Kshipra. He asked the officials to seek guidance from Union Water Resources Ministry.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that along with purification of Kshipra river, widening of the road to reach Mahakal temple of Ujjain, planning of alternative route to reach the temple, power station, airstrip expansion, museum, arrangement for accommodation of passengers, vehicle parking are a must.
The Chief Minister said that arrangements for alternative routes will also be ensured for crowd management. Vehicle parking, pure drinking water and good accommodation arrangements will also be made.
12 crore devotees likely to visit Simhastha 2028
The meeting was informed that 12 crore devotees are expected to visit Simhastha 2028. All basic needs will be arranged for them. The Chief Minister said that these 9 stop dams will be built wherever dirty drain water is flowing into Kshipra. Ghats of various temples, Valmiki Ghat, Siddhavat, Kaal Bhairav, Siddhanath etc. will also be expanded. The ghats where saints are staying be expanded on priority, and necessary basic needs will be arranged.
Regarding effective action on crowd control, the Chief Minister said that apart from Mahakal Temple, plans will be made to manage the crowd at Ram Janardan Temple, Siddhanath, Kaal Bhairav where the satellite tower is also located.
Dr. Yadav also gave instructions for beautification of major intersections and widening of Hari Fatak Bridge. The Chief Minister said that the routine work already going on from KD Gate to the exit intersection continued. If followers of different religions wish to build a Dharamshala in Ujjain, they will get all the facilities. The Chief Minister said that mistakes in any action plan would not be tolerated.
