Beautification and repairs of Kshipra ghats will be done by the Ujjain Development Authority in view of Simhastha-2016. Various works costing Rs 10 crore are being undertaken at Kshipra ghats.
The Ujjain Development Authority (UDA) is constructing roundabouts around trees on ghats for sitting arrangements. Risers of ghats are being painted. Sitting benches will be constructed and existing structures on ghats will be attractively painted. Besides, pipe railings, channeling fences, temples on the ghats will also be painted and special arrangements for bathing will be made for disabled persons at ghats.
Smart Villages are being developed by Ujjain district Panchayat in view of Simhastha. Concept of Smart Village is being concretised in villages near Ujjain. These villages are being developed with all basic amenities and villagers prepared to host devotees coming to Simhastha. Special attention is being paid to sanitation in these villages. On Panchkroshi Marg, 4 villages are being developed as Rural Tourism Centres. Tourists visiting these villages will savour Malwi dishes and come face to face with rural culture. Tourists will also learn as to how craftspersons work and how farmers work in fields. District Panchayat is making temporary electricity, fire fighting and sanitary works at halting places.
Process is going on to allot plots in Simhastha Mela area to various organisations, saints and seers. In all, 4000 plots will be allotted. Of these, 1000 plots have been allotted. Intimation about plot allotment is being given through e-mail and SMS.