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Uttarakhand CS Urges Timely Completion of Projects for Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027
- •Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan directed officials to ensure all construction projects and essential tasks for the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027 are finished on time.
- •The construction of temporary bridges must be continuously monitored and completed by the end of November without fail.
- •Officials were asked to plan duties so that Kumbh Mela preparations do not disrupt census and election-related work.
- •Proposals include putting up proper signage with QR codes and developing a dedicated app to provide pilgrims with location info and historical significance.
- •The chief secretary emphasized robust parking arrangements, alternative routes, and continuous monitoring of projects by the Irrigation and Drinking Water Departments.
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Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan directed officials to ensure all essential construction projects and works are completed ahead of the Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2027. He specifically ordered that the construction of temporary bridges be continuously monitored and finished by the end of November.
Officials were instructed to install proper signage within the Kumbh area incorporating QR codes, providing pilgrims with essential information such as the historical and religious significance of sites. Additionally, plans were discussed to develop a dedicated app to offer information regarding various locations and facilities.
During the review meeting, the chief secretary asked officials to plan their duties so that responsibilities related to the Kumbh Mela 2027 do not compromise census and elections-related work.
