Chief Minister Harish Rawat formally inaugurated the Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016 at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on Tuesday with inauguration of 23 schemes worth Rs 1100.7767 crore. He reiterated that his Government is committed to make the mega religious congregation a grand success.
“The Government is also trying to develop infrastructural facilities for the Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh Mela in Haridwar,” he said, adding that the participation of all the people is essential for the success of the fair. The officials were directed to provide all type of facilities to the devotees. “The devotees coming in the Ardh Kumbh should be happy. They must be spared of any kind of difficulty. After the success of the Kanwar Mela and Nanda Raj jat Yatra, Ardh Kumbh Mela is also set to carve a niche for itself in terms of success. We need the blessings of the saints for this,” CM said.
Among other dignitaries present on the occasion were Cabinet Minister Preetam Singh Panwar, MlAs Pradeep Batra and Mamta Rakesh, Commissioner Garhwal CS Napalchyal, Secretary Urban Development DS Gabaryal and Secretary Information Vinod Sharma.