Pilgrims visiting the Kumbh mela (festival) this time (2013) will be a
happy lot as the mela will last for 55 days as compared to 44 days
during the last Kumbh mela.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that as compared to
the last Kumbh which lasted for 44 days, this time the mela would be of
55 days and the turnout of pilgrims and tourists is likely to increase
by 25 per cent.
The chief minister also directed industrial units, which may pose a
threat of water pollution, to remain closed during the mela period.
The directive was issued by Akhilesh during a meeting to review
preparations for the mela, slated to start from January 13 next year in
Allahabad.
He said that there should be no shortage of water in rivers at Sangam for the holy dip.
For Kumbh, 333 projects of 10 departments would be implemented of
which 162 works would be executed at mela site and this time 25 per cent
more works and resources would be used, he said.
The chief minister said that a correct assessment of number of
visitors should be made through satellite and size of projects should be
decided accordingly.
He directed that along with sign boards, audio video systems should
be installed so that those who cannot read could get information
regarding the mela site.
Akhilesh further said that as huge power was consumed during mela
period, a proposal to install LED lights should be considered and
availability of maximum electricity should be ensured.
Efforts should be made to make arrangements for 4G internet facility
during the mela, besides this call centres and information centres would
be set up, the chief minister said.
Speaking on the occasion, Urban Development Minister Mohd Azam Khan
directed the Jal Nigam officials to complete sewage work by November.
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