CM Mohan Yadavemphasised that all preparations for Simhastha 2028 must be carried out with utmost regard for the sentiments and faith of saints and devotees. While reviewing the ongoing Simhastha projects in Ujjain at the Samrat Vikramaditya Administrative Complex, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that every task is completed within the stipulated timeline and meets the required quality and standards.
He instructed all construction agencies to work in coordination so that the experience of Simhastha 2028 would be spiritual, grand, and divine for all pilgrims. A network of roads is being constructed around the city to ensure smooth traffic flow. The entire fair area is being connected via four-lane and six-lane roads for the easy movement of devotees. He also directed that road widening projects must be carried out with due consideration for local residents. Elevated bridges will be built at key locations to prevent disruption to local businesses and ensure uninterrupted traffic flow.
CM Mohan Yadav further instructed that modern technology be employed to monitor all Simhastha works, allowing not only tracking of physical progress but also assessment of quality. He called for an integrated action plan by coordinating with Indian Railways and other departments to ensure smooth and systematic transportation for pilgrims. The Chief Minister also directed officials to prepare a list of critical projects requiring Central Government assistance.
Medical Tourism Hub for Health Facilities for Devotees
CM Mohan Yadav announced that an army presence will be ensured at the fair for the safety of devotees. Plans will soon be made to develop all major temples into “Devalok” (divine realms). He also mentioned that the judiciary will be setting up a judicial institution in Ujjain and directed officials to prepare a plan.
During the review of the Medisity Medical College construction, Dr. Yadav said that to provide health facilities to devotees, the Ujjain district will be developed into a medical tourism hub. An integrated plan will include centres for yoga, wellness, naturopathy, allopathy, and Ayurveda, alongside support from the medical device industry, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutes. The Municipal Corporation and other institutions must continue their respective development works in the city.
The Chief Minister added that the Malwa region will be developed into a major center of religious tourism by establishing all necessary infrastructures.
Divisional Commissioner Shri Sanjay Gupta, Simhastha Mela Officer Shri Ashish Singh, and Collector Shri Raushan Kumar Singh informed that 153 works worth ₹23,332 crore have been approved under the Simhastha plan—of which ₹3,728 crore covers 78 projects under the Simhastha fund, and ₹19,604 crore covers departmental projects. Out of these, 27 projects have already commenced, 94 are under tender process, and 32 are awaiting administrative approval.
Under the Building Development Corporation, the Medisity Medical College is being constructed at a cost of ₹592.3 crore, with 4.5% physical work completed. The Water Resources Department has completed 31.7% of the ₹920 crore Kanh Diversion Closed Duct Project and 23.6% of the ₹614.53 crore Sewerkhedi–Silarkhedi Project.
The Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation is constructing the Indore–Ujjain six-lane highway (44.4 km) under the Hybrid Annuity Model at a cost of ₹1,692 crore, with 13.64% work completed. The Mahidpur–Ghosla road (44.14 km) is 80% complete at a cost of ₹195 crore. The Ujjain–Jaora four-lane greenfield express-controlled highway is being constructed over 98.41 km at a cost of ₹5,017 crore. Additional road works include the Ujjain–Maksi road, Simhastha Bypass, Ingoria–Unhel road, and the Indore–Ujjain alternative route.
The Public Works Department has completed 65% of the 8.8 km Nagjhiri–Datana road (₹58 crore) and 45% of the Sadawal helipad (₹13.45 crore). Other key roadworks include ₹225 crore Harifatak–Chandukhedi road via Shankaracharya Chauraha, 12.5 km additional bridge over Shipra River, 4.5 km Lalpul–Chintaman Ganesh road, ₹78 crore, 31.75 km Karohan–Naikhedi (Panchkroshi route), ₹67 crore, 22.19 km Ujjain–Badnagar bypass, ₹129.80 crore, 5.40 km Wakadkar Bridge–Daudkhedi road, 4.5 km Tapobhumi–Hamukhedi road, 2.1 km Ranjeet Hanuman–Simhastha Bypass via Gonsa, 1 km approach road to Angareshwar Mahadev Temple, ₹45.88 crore, 4.6 km large bridge on Ranjeet Hanuman–Mojamkhedi route, 0.9 km Mojamkhedi–Kalbhairav road, and ₹6.11 crore, 1.1 km Mangalnath–Chakkamed road.
A total of 56 additional works have been recommended—worth ₹1,813.24 crore from the Simhastha fund and ₹1,441.85 crore from departmental allocations. These projects are planned in Ujjain, Mandsaur, Shajapur, Dewas, Agar Malwa, Ratlam, Neemuch, Indore, Khandwa, and Khargone districts.
The meeting was attended by MP Shri Anil Firojia, MLA Shri Anil Jain Kalukheda, Mayor Shri Mukesh Tatwal, Municipal Council Chairperson Smt. Kalavati Yadav, and other public representatives, officials, media personnel, DIG Shri Navneet Bhasin, and SP Shri Pradeep Sharma.