Kumbh Mela 2015 : Latest news as on 30-12-2014

Latest news on the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015. The Nashik Kumba Mela 2015 information cell will be headed by the Additional Collector. The intended place will be the collectroate at an estimate of 30Lk INR. This temporary location will be for 2 years.post admin approval the plan is to build in 15 days time.

The Nashik collecter mentioned that this place will be opposite to the collectorate which is the place of SBI.Mostly this arragement will ease the technical lay for approvals as the entire team of higher officals will be there to coordinate according to the sources.

on the other hand the sanction of the funds for kumbh likely take place after the formation of the new setup was approximatly  close to 2.5000 crs INR.

The WRD is to construct 1,830 metres of ghat along both the banks of the river downstream from Ramkund, from Kannamwar Bridge to Dasak, Takli and even in Trimbakeshwar at a cost of Rs 120 crore and other development works at the cost of Rs 49 crore.

as a little time ahead the work on all the sides are on war footing basis.

Kumbh Mela - 2015 At Nashik Sadhus Met on Tuesday

NASHIK News:

Various Akhadas Sadhus met  on Tuesday at Trimbakeshwar to analyse development projects in the town ahead of next year's Kumbh Mela, and are not happy with the progress.
They have given one moth time to the Govt so as to enable them to proceed with their preperations as there is a little time leftover.the entire area is in shambles and no proper facilities are there. It is going to be a stiff task for the Authorities to finish in time.
According to the Akadas parikshath, they feel the importance is not given for this mega event by the concerned authorities.There is an estimated turnout of over 10 crores of public over all for the entire period. Consideing this they are also trying to meet the C.M. The flag hoisting for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela is to be held on July 14, 2015 and the set deadline was 31st March.
Unlike other Kumbhs, this time only one day gap for the 3 Snans....So every possibility of a crowd stagnation. As already the bookings are full every where, it is going to be a real tough time for every one. Sanitation, Facilites every thing is going to be an issue at Nashik. sources say the sadhus are aniod with the center too for taking less interest.
The projects proposed in Trimbakeshwar largely include laying of drinking water supply pipeline (Rs 2 crore) direct drinking water supply pipelines for the akhadas (Rs 1 crore) permanently based in Trimbakeshwar unlike Nashik city where the Akhadas has very small representation during other times. A water filtration plant (Rs 2.50 crore) at Kushawart, where the bathing ceremony of the sadhus will be held during the Kumbh Mela 2015, is also being set up. The sadhus also want concretisation of internal roads and Shahi Marg in Trimbakeshwar (Rs 13.07 crore) and construction of sheds and public toilets at Sadhugram (Rs 3.25 crore) and in the town.
How ever Govt say ther are closly monitoring the situation and hopeful of speedy completion to the fullest satisfaction
 

Kumbh Mela - Route for Sahi Snan to be widened

NASHIK: Around 400  plus owners at Sardar Chowk on the Shahi Marg were issued notices for widening the stretch for the Kumbh mela however, they have opposed the move of the civic and district administrations.During the last Kumbh in 2003, many people were killed in a stampede at Sardar chowk on the Shahi Marg.The survey took place six months ago and was jointly measured by the land acquisition department of the district and civic officials.Existing width of the 3-km Shahi Marg from Tapovan to Ramkund ranges from 4.5m to 6m at different locations as the road is uneven. The route is to be widened to 9m, 12m and 15m depending upon the requirement. property owners, say, "It is being claimed that the stampede took place due to the narrow roads in fact it was due to the administrative mismanagement .An eye witness of the 2003 stampede, they used to stay in Golwada at Sardar Chowk where the stampede happened. they saw it all. they have shifted from the place since then but oppose the civic and the district administrations' move to demolish the structures to widen the road. but many say the route had to be widened for safety purpose. but, the sadhus are not ready to use the alternative Shahi Marg as it passes in front of a crematorium.

Kumbh Mela - 2015 Latestdec14

There is an expectation of over 10 million pilgrims this time according to various predictions. A 10 million over 30 days is a huge throw and going to be a real challenge for the MAHA GOVT. Lot of Big companies are extending helping hand to manage this mega Spiritual event the world is amazingly awaiting for. Food, Space, Place,Water,Transportation what no? every activity is going to fetch a huge revenue for the MAHA Tourism. Need less to mention the center will also do their best for this occasion.