The Vaisha Kalyan Trust along with its subsidiaries has proposed to set up 1,000 modern water kiosks in Simhastha mela area. The pilgrims will get clean and chilled water at these kiosks. A prototype of tghe kiosks has been set up at the Simhastha mela office at Ujjain.
The Trust will also set up a 2000 litre per hour R.O. and chilling plant on the premises of Ujjain's Mahakal Mandir. In view of Green Simhastha concept, it has also been decided to distribute one lakh 'thalis', 'katoris' and 'lotas' for water. Ultra filter membrane technology will be used to supply clean water in Mela area. The water will be complete bacteria-free. Places have been identified for kiosks at Mela area. According to it, a water kiosk would be set up at every 200 metres.
Meanwhile, the Power distribution company has charged 156 km long lines in Mela area of Simhastha to be held at Ujjain in April-May this year. Of this, 105 km long portion is of low tension lines and 51 km of high tension. In entire Mela area, 290 km long lines have been laid.
As many as as 1700 poles are to be erected in Mela area for high tension lines of which 1500 poles have been erected. Structures to set up 300 transformers have been constructed and 100 transformers have been installed. Power company will install 400 more transformers. Ujjain Municipal Corporation has start work to install streetlight fixtures in Mangalnath area. Walkie-talkies have been provided to 150 electricity workers to ensure smooth power management in Mela area.