CM Yogi announces Magh Mela 2024 to be organised in 800 hectares of land
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that for the first time the ‘Magh Mela’ in Prayagraj next month will be held in an area of 800 hectares. “I have inspected the entire system here along with my fellow ministers. This time Magh Mela will be something special. Especially after 500 years, the consecration program of Lord Ram’s idol is going to be held on January 22 at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. Due to this a large number of devotees are likely to come to Prayagraj also. For the first time, the work of expanding the Magh Mela to an area of 800 hectares has been done. Six sectors have been created,” he told reporters after the inspection.
Preparations underway for the grand Magh Mela
In order to enable adequate drainage, CM Yogi further disclosed that a drainage pipeline is presently being installed in the fair area. In addition, plans are underway to install over 18,000 LED street lights to guarantee enough illumination. Over 21,000 restrooms are being built throughout the entire fair area, with the hygiene and comfort of the devotees in mind.
“Expectations from around the world are associated with the Mahakumbh of 2025. This presents a golden opportunity for us to showcase ourselves to the world. The upcoming Kumbh will showcase the cultural grandeur of India to the world,” the CM said.
Planning for Bhavya Kumbh
The CM continued by saying that authorities have also been given directives to guarantee appropriate parking and traffic patterns. During the Magh Mela, district administration will make sure there isn’t any traffic jams in the city.
He added that there will be six significant bathing days during the two-month-long festival. CM Yogi emphasised the necessity of improved collaboration between all involved organisations in order to successfully manage the Magh Mela. “By providing top-notch facilities to the devotees in Magh Mela, we will be successful in conveying the message of cleanliness and ‘Bhavya Kumbh’,” said Yogi.
