Energy Minister and in-charge of Satna district Rajendra Shukla has said that arrangements should be in accordance with dignity of Mahakumbh to be held on Monday, February 22 to mark birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Ravi Das at Maihar. Minister of State for GAD lal Singh Arya said that large number of followers of Sant Ravi Das and other representatives are likely to visit Maihar for Mahakubh. Both Ministers were addressing a review meeting at Maihar on Saturday.
MlAs Harsh Singh, Narayan Tripathi, Chairman of Backward Classes and Minorities Finance and Development Corporation Pradeep Patel, Member of State Backward Classes Commission laxmi Yadav, Mayor Mamta Pandey, other public representatives and officers were present.
Along with Satna, large number of followers of Sant Ravi Das and representatives of the community from Rewa, Sidhi, Singrauli, Katni, Panna and Chhatarpur districts are also expected to participate in Mahakumbh. Elaborate arrangements have been made for their convenience. Proper arrangements have been made to transport of followers and representatives from all development blocks in the district. Massive arrangements for Mahakumbh have been ensured in collaboration of Sant Ravi Das Committees, saints-seers and distinguished persons of the community.
Shukla said that arrangements should be made such in such a way that entire Maihar wears a festive look. Proper arrangements for drinking water etc should be made at the venue.
Arya said that excellent arrangements for sanitation and drinking water should be made in entire city. All crossings of the city should be decorated attractively. He said that Sant Ravi Das Ashram and programme venue should be properly cleaned. The Ministers duo also sought information about parking arrangements.
Shukla and Arya inspected preparations for the programme at Dussehra Maidan stadium. They sought information about seating arrangements, dais, helipad, traffic, entry gates and parking.