State Government and district administration are undertaking planned works for Simhastha at Ujjain. Swami Sachchidanandji Maharaj from Omkareshwar Ashram, Gomukh Gangotri, Rishikesh said, “We have received all information within time-limit due to which we could make all preparations in a planned way. Our canopy has also started to be installed timely.”
He said that the online plot allotment arrangements made by Ujjain Mela Office is seen nowhere else. He said that he has been attending all Kumbhs since year 1998. His organisation has been allotted 3 plots in Kal Bhairav Zone at Ujjain.
Water supply has been commenced at occupied plots in Simhastha Mela area since March 13. Minimum one water source has been created at every such plot. Piped water through taps is being supplied there. Water supply to other plots will also be commenced as per demand. Besides, number of water sources will also be increased.
AYUSH Department will operate 2 mobile units to provide Ayurveda healthcare to saints, seers and devotees in Mela area. Two mobile units will also function during Panchkroshi Yatra. AYUSH Department will provide medicare and tests through Ayurveda, homoaeopathy and Unani systems of medicines. The department will deploy 29 doctors and as many compounders.
During Mela period, 110 helpdesks will be set up to make available information to devotees conveniently. These helpdesks are being near STD/PCO booths. A question bank containing more than 25 thousand questions has been prepared to give information at helpdesks. Students from various colleges of Ujjain have been selected to guide devotees at helpdesks. About 650 such students have been imparted training
Ujjain Dairy Federation is making constant preparations for Simhastha. Places for 106 parlours have been identified through lottery.
Installation of parlours is also continuing on a war-footing. At Sanchi Parlours, devotees will be provided standard milk in 6 litre, one litre and 500 Ml packs. Besides, Sanchi Ghee will also be available in packs of 15 kg, 5 litres and one litre. Shrikhand, lassi, flavoured milk, salted butter milk, mawa, cheese, ordinary chhachh, peda, milk cake, rasgulla, gulab jamun will also be on sale. Two officers will continue to take rounds in Mela area to keep a watch over supply situation.