All nationlised and private banks are making preparations to make Simhastha-2016 cashless. The banks will issue Simhastha debit cards. Besides, over 100 ATMs will also be established in mela area.
The nationalised and private banks would also undertake Simhastha-related publicity on their websites and invite devotees from all over the country to use their debit cards during Simhastha.
Banks would display posters of Simhastha at their branches. Besides, information about Simhastha and debit cards would also be displayed through lED monitors of banks wherever available. This was decided at a meeting chaired by Ujjain Commissioner Ravindra Pastor.
Bank officers were informed that about 5 crore devotees are estimated to visit Simhastha Kumbh Mahaparv. Entire Mela area has been divided into 6 zones and 22 sectors of which 16 sectors are situated in Mela area.
In Mela area, 15 lakh devotees will permanently reside. Besides, the area would also have 13 Akhadas. Banks should initiate steps for paperless and cashless facilities to reduce risks involved in cash transactions and concretise concept of Green Simhastha. Ujjain Collector Kavindra Kiyawat asked banks to link their websites with Simhastha's website.
Various banks were asked to partner in 55 services identified by Mela Office under corporate social responsibility. These include rest rooms on Panchkroshi Marg, community kitchens, drinking water kiosks, construction of public toilets etc.
Technology will be used for various purposes during ensuing Simhastha at Ujjain. Any complaint, request or problem will be redressed immediately through mobile app management. The mobile app is being developed.
During Simhastha, any person can have his problem solved or request met through a 4-digit call centre, 106 help centres in Mela area, volunteers and Simhastha website. This app will be installed by Mela administration in mobile phone of every person, officer, employee and worker responsible for rendering services or redressal of problems. Request made by any person of devotee in Mela area through call centre, help centre or any other medium will be registered on the mobile app. Following it, concerning employee will be traced and a message should be sent to him to solve the problem. Besides, this message will also be sent to officers.