Additional CS Panchayats and Rural Development Aruna Sharma has directed to complete all Simhastha-related works with quality within time-limit. Sharma reviewed these works at Maheshwar in Khargone district on Wednesday. She also took stock of works’ progress at construction sites.
The ACS said that a large number of devotees visit Maheshwar during Simhastha. Therefore, various Government agencies carry responsibility to keep the city clean. She apprised herself of works going on at Maheshwar Ghat. The meeting was informed that Rs 99 lakh are being spent on electricity arrangements at the ghat.
She also discussed parking layout at Maheshwar. Renovation of Dharmshalas, construction of police control room, tourist check-post and other development works are being undertaken at Maheshwar. Collector and SP also informed the meeting about development works.
Meanwhile, a 12-member team of athletes has returned to Ujjain after spreading message of Simhastha Mahaparv in Mumbai marathon. The team members informed that slogans of Ujjain Simhastha and Jai Mahakal reverberated in Mumbai marathon. A large number of participants in the marathon were apprised of Simhastha.
Ten-year-old Mohammad Rahil Qureshi also took part in the marathon. The members of the team for Simhastha branding taking part in Mumbai marathon also met Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday at Mumbai Corporate Terminal. The Chief Minister lauded team’s efforts.
New ghats are being constructed for Simhastha. Water Resources Department is constructing 11 new ghats. The department has constructed 1199 metre long 8 new ghats at a cost of Rs 13.80 crore. Work of remaining ghats will be completed by February 28. Total 39 ghats will be available for devotees during Simhastha.