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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Schools to close on Mondays during Shravan in Ujjain
Ujjain: Ujjain collector Roshan Kumar Singh on Monday declared holidays for all govt and private schools within Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) limits on Mondays from July 14 to August 13 in view of Lord Mahakal procession taken out during Shravan, one of the holiest and most revered months of Hindu calendar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now . So, the schools will be closed on July 14, 21, 28 and Aug 4 and 11. Sundays before them – July 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3 and 10, will be working days for the schools, the order stated. The decision was made to avoid hassles for school children during the grand processions taken out every Monday during the Shravan and Bhadrapad months of religious significance. District education officer Anand Sharma stated that the decision was made in the interest of children and parents to avoid traffic congestion caused by the procession on Mondays. Starting next Monday, a procession for Lord Mahakaleshwar will be organised as part of the Shravan-Bhadra month. This time, six processions will be taken out beginning July 14, and the final royal procession will be held on Aug 18. On the day of the royal procession, there is a local holiday in Ujjain. During the procession, traffic in the city increases, and for safety and crowd control, police set up barricades on the roads. This causes school vehicles to get caught in the crowd and stuck in traffic jams, the officials feel. To prevent this inconvenience for parents and children, the district education department proposed to the collector to hold school on Sundays instead of Mondays, DEO Sharma said, adding that students and their parents, who use other means to reach school also face difficulties. "This is not being done for the first time; it is being practised for the past two years," Sharma said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This arrangement has drawn flak from working couples. State Employees Union regional secretary Manohar Giri said, "Nowadays, both husband and wife need to work to manage family responsibilities. They have to work and typically get off on Sundays. Also, most employed individuals reside at the district headquarters and within the municipal limits, so operating schools on Sundays will create mental, physical, and financial pressure on working parents. "
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Railway stations in Ujjain likely to get upgrade for Simhastha
Ujjain: Railway stations at Chintaman and Panwasa are likely to be upgraded into full-fledged stations for convenience of devotees visiting Ujjain during Simhastha. The in-principle approval to this district administration proposal was given by Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar on Wednesday during a review meeting in Ujjain to assess railways' preparation for Simhastha 2028. Approval was also given for upgrade of Naikhedi, Mohanpura, Pingleshwar, and Vikramnagar stations. During the meeting, discussions were also held on using AI technology for crowd management to ensure balanced crowd at all stations, diverting crowd to other stations if needed, and create holding areas on all routes. The meeting focused on jointly designing routes connecting railway stations and fair area, including holding areas, parking, and other necessary infrastructure. To make Simhastha experience memorable for devotees, establishment of facility centres by the railways in fair area was discussed, which would provide easy access to railway and fair-related information and ticketing facilities. Collector Roshan Kumar Singh said that the district administration had identified 6,000 hectares for parking plans for 2.5 crore devotees, designated land for holding areas in the Simhastha region, planned separate routes for pedestrians and vehicles, laid out road networks to divert crowd, and constructed roads along the riverbank.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
105 qt sub-standard soybean seized from Ujjain market
Ujjain: Over 100 quintal of sub-standard soyabean was seized from shop number 10 in Ujjain agricultural produce market on Thursday. On Thursday afternoon, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Ujjain district, informed the administration about the seed mafia and notified collector Roshan Kumar Singh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ADM Pratham Kaushik, along with deputy director of agriculture Umed Singh Tomar and other officials from the agriculture department, then visited shop number 10 in the market. According to deputy director of agriculture Tomar, Kuber Seeds Biotech, operated by Parvatsingh Badwai, was found to be selling sub-standard seeds. The seeds given to farmers Mukesh and Balu, along with 140 bags of 50 kg each and 70 open bags weighing 105 quintal, were seized. The seeds were sealed for being sold without a licence and in sub-standard condition. Samples of the seeds have been sent to the lab for testing. SI Yadavendra Parihar of Chimanganj police station said that a case was registered under the Essential Commodities Act and the Seed Act based on the application by Subodh Pathak, Senior Agricultural Extension Officer, and the investigation is underway.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Quality standards, local food to fuel wellness tourism growth: Wellness experts
Ujjain: Stakeholders from the hospitality, wellness, yoga sectors along with experts, emphasised that setting quality standards and the use of locally cultivated food will multiply the benefits and growth of the wellness tourism industry in Madhya Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This was highlighted in the panel discussions held during the Spiritual and Wellness Summit on Thursday. The summit featured two panel discussions focused on 'ideating the partnership model and building wellness ecosystem and workforce', where experts and industry members underlined the need for a clear policy framework, establishing quality standards, a skilled workforce, collaborations and the use of traditional food for wellness. Speakers highlighted that temple city Ujjain possesses the potential to become a hub for wellness and could emerge as a training centre for spiritual and wellness tourism. Experts suggested integrating farmers and tribal communities into wellness tourism to extend its benefits to them. During the introductory session of the panel discussion, principal secretary of Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Raghavendra Singh, stated that Ujjain is not only the spiritual centre of Madhya Pradesh but of the entire country, and that this summit acts as an important platform to promote wellness tourism and its ancillary industries in the state. Collector Ujjain, Roshan Kumar Singh, mentioned that 10 lakh square feet of ready-to-move plots are available in Ujjain for the establishment of a spiritual hub and wellness centre.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ujjain spiritual & wellness summit: Panel discusses harnessing wellness for future; highlights Madhya Pradesh's potential as spiritual investment hub
Spiritual & wellness summit The Spiritual & Wellness Summit in Ujjain witnessed a dynamic opening to its series of discussions with a panel that delved deep into the symbiotic relationship between government policy, private investment, and holistic wellness infrastructure. Kicking off the session, Roshan Kumar Singh, Collector of Ujjain, presented a compelling vision for Simhastha 2028, the upcoming Kumbh Mela, not just as a spiritual gathering but a massive opportunity to reposition Madhya Pradesh as a global wellness destination. Singh underlined that the state government is actively working on a multi-pronged development roadmap leading up to the event ranging from river conservation initiatives like the cleaning of the sacred Shipra, to planning large-scale settlements and modern amenities for the expected influx of pilgrims. He noted that the spiritual grandeur of Simhastha could seamlessly align with the growing global interest in wellness, alternative medicine, and yoga tourism. Moderated by Deepshika Sikarwar, deputy editor, The Economic Times, the first panel discussion revolved around the theme 'Ideating the Partnership Model'. The core premise: how the public and private sectors can forge enduring partnerships to nurture and scale India's wellness sector, with Madhya Pradesh as a natural hub. Panelists included Raghwendra Kumar Singh, principal secretary, DIPIP; Mukund Prasad, director of Leisure Hotels Group; Swami Chaittanya Hari, founder of Yoga Nisarga & Vedic Yoga School; Dr. Ramesh Varier, MD of AVN Group; and Dr. Megha KL, Lead, Strategic Projects at Apollo AyurVAID. The discussion struck a strong economic chord, emphasizing the potential of Madhya Pradesh as a magnet for spiritual and wellness tourism. Speakers cited reasons ranging from its serene natural landscapes and rich forest cover to infrastructural strides and its reputation for cleanliness highlighting cities like Indore, which has consistently topped the country's cleanliness charts. Crucially, the panel explored the untapped promise of India's traditional medicine systems Ayurveda, Yoga, and holistic health as a pillar of future wellness models. With the state's deep-rooted spiritual culture and historical ties to wellness practices, panelists agreed that MP stands at the cusp of becoming a wellness powerhouse. As discussions progressed, emphasis was placed on building trust between public and private sectors, introducing policy incentives, and improving quality control across wellness services. Panelists stressed that such collaboration could enhance accessibility to wellness offerings, especially in underserved areas, while simultaneously creating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in the state. Up next, the summit will feature a second panel that explores how Madhya Pradesh can develop a holistic wellness ecosystem and skilled workforce to power this vision. The day's events will culminate with a special address by chief minister Mohan Yadav, who is expected to share his vision for Ujjain's spiritual and wellness transformation.
