MP NEWS : Following the directives of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain reviewed the ongoing Simhastha 2028 preparations at the Samrat Vikramaditya Administrative Complex, Ujjain. He instructed all departments to issue Letters of Acceptance (LOA) within 24 hours of tender approvals and expedited work on pending projects.
He also directed an investigation into the delays in tendering for the Shipra Ghat construction under the Water Resources Department.
Strict Focus on Quality & Timely Approvals
Chief Secretary Jain emphasized high-quality construction and instructed departments to submit periodic quality assessment reports. Additionally, he directed officials to compile a list of pending approvals from central ministries and Indian Railways so that the government could directly coordinate at the ministry level to expedite approvals. He also asked NHAI to submit a list of Simhastha-related projects for swift approval at the government level.
Crowd Management and Infrastructure for Simhastha 2028
Chief Secretary Jain suggested analyzing the footfall during Simhastha 2016 to plan for the anticipated number of devotees in 2028 for effective crowd management. This assessment will help ensure better management on Amrit Snan days.
He emphasized making Simhastha 2028 the most organized, beautiful, and spiritual Kumbh Mela ever. To achieve this, all arrangements should be planned in a way that ensures minimal inconvenience to pilgrims and smooth access to the holy bath.
Infrastructure Development & Contractor Accountability
The Public Works Department (PWD), Setu Nigam, and Ujjain Municipal Corporation were instructed to identify delayed projects, analyze the reasons, and resolve issues to meet deadlines. Contractors must submit daily progress reports on all projects.
On-Site Inspection of Ongoing Projects
Chief Secretary Jain inspected the Silarakhedi Dam and Kanh Closed Duct Project aimed at ensuring a clean, uninterrupted, and free-flowing Shipra River. He reviewed the segment laying process at Chhayan and directed officials to complete all work within the set timeframe.
Ujjain Divisional Commissioner Shri Sanjay Gupta and Collector Shri Neeraj Kumar Singh provided a detailed briefing on the construction projects. Chief Secretary Jain stressed technical precision and quality control in all works.
The review meeting and inspections were attended by District Panchayat CEO Smt. Jayati Singh, Additional Collector Shri Mahendra Singh Kavche, ADM Shri Pratham Kaushik, Officials from Water Resources & PWD With Other senior officials..