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Hans India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Maha govt presents bill for establishment of Kumbh Mela Authority
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Monday presented the bill for the establishment of the 22-member Nahik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority, headed by the Nashik divisional commissioner for the organisation and management of Kumbh Mela and allied activities in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar talukas and other areas of Nashik division. The Kumbh Mela is being held at the interval of every 12 years in 2027. The bill titled Nahik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority Act 2025 has been crafted similar to enactments made by Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh for the management and organisation of Kumbh Mela there. In the year 2015, about 2.50 crore pilgrims participated in the Kumbh Mela held in Nashik. The number of attendees might increase in the upcoming Kumbh Mela, resulting in enormous management challenges, said the bill. It further added that over time, the scale and attendance of the Kumbh Mela have increased significantly. 'Hence, a need was felt for establishment of an Authority comprising certain officials of the relevant government departments for the seamless organisation and management of Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar talukas and other areas of in Nashik division in order to provide facilities and also to provide safe, secure and incident free environment that offers a fulfilling spiritual and touristic experience to all participants including Sadhus, Mahants, pilgrims, tourists and local residents,' said the bill. The Authority will have powers to prepare a Kumbh Mela plan containing tasks, projects, works or procurement necessary for the management of Kumbh Mela and allied activities. The Authority Chairperson will give directions to government departments and various authorities for organising Kumbh Mela, to requisition services, facilities, resources, premises or vehicles to provide amenities. The Authority will have the power to constitute a committee of ministers to review its work from time to time. The Authority will be in a position to make emergency provision for procurement, construction and accounting in case of an emergency situation or disaster. Besides, the Authority will have the power to grant permission to any person or company to carry on a profession or trade and for the layout of a new temporary city or township in the Kumbh Mela area. Earlier, the Maharashtra government on June 1 had released the schedule for the upcoming Nashik Kumbh Mela and Amrit Snan (holy dip) scheduled to be held in 2027. As per the schedule, Simhastha Flag Hoisting ceremony will take place on October 31, 2026, at 12:02 PM (Location-Ramkund Panchavati), Pratham Amritsnan-Monday, August 2, 2027, Ashadh Somvati Amavasya, Mahakumbhasnan/Second Amritsnan-August 31, 2027 and Shravan Amavasya and Tritiya Amritsnan-September 11 September 2027, Bhadrapada Shuddha Ekadashi. The Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela will also take place on the same dates. All the days of Ekadashi, Pournima, Amavasya, Vaidhriti Vyatipat Yoga during the Simhastha Parva Parva period in Nashik will be pilgrimage and darshan parvas for devotees. In addition to the three main parvas in Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik, there are a total of 44 Muhurtas for Parvasnana and a total of 53 Muhurtas for Parvasnana at Trimbakeshwar, said the government release. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that all efforts will be made through the state government to ensure that the Kumbh Mela is held in a safe, clean and holy environment. 'All kinds of facilities will be provided to the devotees coming for the Kumbh Mela. Funds will be made available for this. Since the Kumbh Mela is a symbol of Indian Sanatan culture, the attention of the whole world is on it. Therefore, with the cooperation of everyone, a grand, divine and memorable event will be organised that will amaze the world,' he assured.
News18
24-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Rs 3,700 Crore, 8 New Roads & Amrit Snan: Maharashtra Begins Preparations For Nashik Kumbh Mela
The upcoming Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will witness a significant traditional change, as the age-old practice of 'Shahi Snan' will be replaced with 'Amrit Snan' The preparations for the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela have begun. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently said that Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the requirement of eight new roads, including the Ring Road and the road to Trimbakeshwar. THE NEW ROADS Fadnavis said, 'I had written to the Prime Minister for the preparation of the national highway network for the Mahakumbh in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar 2027. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari held a meeting regarding this in Nagpur. We demanded eight-nine new roads, which were approved today including Ring Road and road to Trimbakeshwar. He has also approved the repairing and widening all six roads leading to Nashik." Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan said that Rs 3,700 crore had been approved for infrastructure development ahead of the Nashik Kumbh Mela. Mahajan said, 'We held a meeting for the Kumbh Mela preparations with the Gadkari and Fadnavis. We are expecting a three-four-fold rise in the footfall compared to 12 years ago…We need to plan big. We have to expand the national highways. Around Rs 3,700 crore will be spent on this, and in two-threemonths, the work will also start and the road leading to Nashik and Trimbakeshwar will be widened." 'The Kumbh Mela is held at four locations across the country Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik and it takes place based on where the drops of Amrit fell. The term Shahi Snan was introduced during the Mughal era. Therefore, this tradition is now being changed, and the Shahi Snan will henceforth be referred to as Amrit Snan. This decision was taken after discussions during a meeting between all 13 Akharas and the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nashik," Mahant Bhakti Charan Das, spokesperson of All India Vaishnav Akhara. With ANI Inputs First Published: June 24, 2025, 19:40 IST
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Maharasthra issues Government Resolution to withdraw cases related to political agitations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): The Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution to take back all charge sheets filed in pending criminal cases related to political and social movements and agitations. The government has decided to take back all charge sheets filed in pending criminal cases related to political and social movements and agitations. The home department GR issued on June 20 stated that the government will take back cases where charge sheets were filed before March 31st, 2025. Earlier, the state home department had said in an order that all such cases where a charge sheet was filed by August 31, 2024, would be withdrawn. Earlier in the day, amid preparations for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday had approved the requirement of eight new roads, including the Ring Road and the road to Trimbakeshwar. Fadnavis said, 'I had written to the Prime Minister for the preparation of the national highway network for the Mahakumbh in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar 2027. Today, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari held a meeting regarding this in Nagpur. We demanded 8-9 new roads, which were approved today, including Ring Road and the road to Trimbakeshwar. He has also approved the repairing and widening of all six roads leading to Nashik.' Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan said that Rs 3700 crore had been approved for infrastructure development ahead of the Nashik Kumbh Mela. Mahajan said, 'Today we did a meeting regarding the Kumbh Mela preparations with the Union minister Nitin Gadkari and CM Devendra Fadnavis. The Kumbh that happened 12 years ago; 3-4 times more people will come this time, and for that we need to do big planning. We have to expand the national highways. Around Rs 3,700 crore will be spent on this, and in 2-3 months, the work will also start and the road leading to Nashik and Trimbakeshwar will be widened.' The upcoming Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will witness a significant traditional change, as the age-old practice of 'Shahi Snan' or royal bath will be replaced with 'Amrit Snan' for the first time. This decision was made during a meeting of the Akhara Parishad and the Kumbh Mela organisers with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nashik on June 1. (ANI)
Hans India
02-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Maha govt releases schedule for 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela, preparations begin
Nashik: The Maharashtra government has released the schedule for the Nashik Kumbh Mela and Amrit Snan (holy dip) to be held in 2027. The announcement of the dates of the Kumbh Mela was made on Sunday in the presence of the seers and mahants, and also Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. As per the schedule, Simhastha Flag Hoisting ceremony will take place on October 31, 2026, at 12.02 p.m. (Location-Ramkund Panchavati); Pratham Amrit Snan-Monday, August 2, 2027, Ashadh Somvati Amavasya; Mahakumbhasnan/Second Amrit Snan-August 31, 2027 and Shravan Amavasya; and Tritiya Amrit Snan-September 11, 2027, Bhadrapada Shuddha Ekadashi. The Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela will also take place on the same dates. Apart from this, all the days of 'Ekadashi', 'Pournima', 'Amavasya', 'Vaidhriti Vyatipat Yoga' during the Simhastha Parva period in Nashik will be pilgrimage and 'darshan parvas' for devotees. In addition to the three main 'parvas' in Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik, there are a total of 44 'muhurtas' for 'Parvasnana' and a total of 53 muhurtas for 'parvasnanap at Trimbakeshwar, said the government release. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, 'All efforts will be made by the state government to ensure that the Kumbh Mela is held in a safe, clean and holy environment. All kinds of facilities will be provided to the devotees coming for the Kumbh Mela. Funds will be made available for this. Since the Kumbh Mela is a symbol of Indian Sanatan culture, the attention of the whole world is on it. Therefore, with the cooperation of everyone, a grand, divine and memorable event will be organised that will amaze the world." 'The Kumbh Mela is conducted by the akhads, sadhus and mahants, and the state government will provide good facilities. The sadhus and mahants have a lot of experience in the organisation of Kumbh Mela, so their guidance will be useful. In 2015, the period for preparation for the Kumbh Mela in Nashik was shorter. This time, the government is making good preparations as there is more time for prior preparation,' said the chief minister. 'Kumbh Mela aims to ensure that the Godavari remains pure and flowing forever, and this is the government's effort. Measures are being taken to maintain the sanctity of the Godavari River. A sewage management project will ensure that the water flowing into the Godavari is clean, and tenders are being floated. Efforts will be made to ensure that impure water does not enter the riverbed. If the river continues to flow, it will remain pure; necessary planning is being done for that,' said the chief minister. Stating that the government will make necessary plans keeping in mind the suggestions of the sadhus and mahants, CM Fadnavis said that necessary facilities will be provided for the akhadas. Land will be acquired so that the Sadhugram site can be used permanently. He added that the road network is being prepared. Efforts are being made for proper planning to avoid congestion at Kushawart. Nashik divisional commissioner Pravin Gedam said that since more devotees are likely to come to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela this time, crowd control will be a big challenge. Along with the three Amrit Snans, other Parv Snans will be held. The work of the Kumbh Mela is going on at a fast pace, and tenders for more than Rs 4,000 crore have been published, of which tenders for Rs 2,600 crore will be floated soon. He added that all these works will be completed before January 2027.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gadkari to hold public outreach in city on tomorrow
Nagpur: Union minister for will hold a public interaction session in Nagpur on Sunday. The event is scheduled at his public relations office near Jupiter School, beside Khamla Chowk, from 11am to will receive citizens' concerns during the session. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Attendees are requested to submit their issues in writing for efficient processing. Subsequently, from 1pm to 2pm, Gadkari will meet with BJP office-bearers and party workers at the public engagement follows his recent initiative in Ahilyanagar district. On Thursday, he inaugurated a Rs326 crore road development project covering the 47km Nandur Shingote–Kolhar section of . This road will connect the Nashik-Pune Highway (NH-60) with the Ahilyanagar-Shirdi corridor (NH-160), facilitating improved goods transport and traffic the ceremony in Loni, Rahata taluka, Gadkari said, "This project will help fast-track transport, generate employment, and encourage agricultural, industrial, and tourism growth in the district." The event was attended by minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, former minister Annasaheb Mhaske, MPs Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Rajabhau Waje, alongside other local the event Gadkari revealed plans to expand the Nandur Shingote–Kasare Road to four lanes before the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela to accommodate increased traffic. He also initiated additional road projects worth Rs1,380 crore, including the Rs658 crore Nagar–Sablakhed–Ashti Chinchpur paved shoulder Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari will hold a public interaction session in Nagpur on Sunday. The event is scheduled at his public relations office near Jupiter School, beside Khamla Chowk, from 11am to will receive citizens' concerns during the session. Attendees are requested to submit their issues in writing for efficient processing. Subsequently, from 1pm to 2pm, Gadkari will meet with BJP office-bearers and party workers at the public engagement follows his recent infrastructure development initiative in Ahilyanagar district. On Thursday, he inaugurated a Rs326 crore road development project covering the 47km Nandur Shingote–Kolhar section of National Highway 160D. This road will connect the Nashik-Pune Highway (NH-60) with the Ahilyanagar-Shirdi corridor (NH-160), facilitating improved goods transport and traffic the ceremony in Loni, Rahata taluka, Gadkari said, "This project will help fast-track transport, generate employment, and encourage agricultural, industrial, and tourism growth in the district." The event was attended by minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, former minister Annasaheb Mhaske, MPs Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Rajabhau Waje, alongside other local the event Gadkari revealed plans to expand the Nandur Shingote–Kasare Road to four lanes before the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela to accommodate increased traffic. He also initiated additional road projects worth Rs1,380 crore, including the Rs658 crore Nagar–Sablakhed–Ashti Chinchpur paved shoulder road.
