The pace of preparations and works for Simhastha to be held at Ujjain from April 22 to May 21 have gathered further momentum. These works are of permanent nature which would be handy for Ujjain city even after Simhastha. Work on some of these projects including diversion of Khan River and beautification of Dutt Akhada is going on round-the-clock. Khan river diversion will open a new chapter of sanitation in Ujjain city.
These days, work is going on to fit red granite stones on Dutt Akhada ghat on the banks of Kshipra River. The work is being undertaken by Ujjain Development Authority at a cost of Rs2.86 crore.
Dhaulpuri red stones are being laid on 1.25 lakh square feet area by about 125 masons day in and day out. Khan river diversion has been completed in 16.2 kilometers out of total 18.7 kms. So far, 6,200 out of 7,480 underground pipelines have been laid. Construction of Panchayati Akhada in Ujjain Mela area and CC road and Sant Niwas has been completed at Padav-Sthal on Badnagar road. In this area, arrangements for water and power, toilets and other construction works are being undertaken on priority.
One of the most ancient cities in the world, Ujjain is now shining in a new look. A number of construction works have added to beauty of Ujjain.