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DAINIK NATION BUREAU/HARIDWAR
In a bid to organize the upcoming Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar in a divine and grand manner, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Thursday conducted a comprehensive field inspection of the fair area. The visit focused on assessing the progress of proposed construction works and ensuring adequate facilities for the lakhs of devotees expected to attend the mega religious event.
The Chief Secretary reviewed multiple development projects, including the multi-modal hub at Gauri parking on Najibabad Highway, the proposed ropeway to Chandi Devi Temple, a cultural hub at Neeldhara near Divya Prem Mission Ashram, and a laser show site at Namami Gange Ghat, Neeldhara.
He directed all concerned agencies to ensure that permanent and temporary construction works, ghat expansions, and other facilities are completed by December 2026, well ahead of the Kumbh. Emphasizing devotees’ safety, he instructed that railing work on ghats be prioritized.
“The Chief Minister has made it clear that the 2027 Kumbh Mela should be remembered as both divine and grand. All works must be executed with timeliness and efficiency,” Bardhan said.
Fair Officer Sonika and District Magistrate Dixit assured full compliance with the directives, committing that all guidelines issued would be implemented without delay.
During the inspection, Mela Adhikari (Fair Officer) Sonika, District Magistrate Mayur Dixit, SSP Pramod Singh Dobal, HRDA Vice President Anshul Singh and several senior officials were present. Senior officials from Irrigation, PWD, HRDA, Police, and other departments accompanied the Chief Secretary during the visit, underlining the state’s coordinated push to prepare Haridwar for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.
