Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviews preparations for Kumbh Mela 2027

By A Staff Reporter

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday chaired a review meeting at the state secretariat to assess preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar. He instructed officials to expedite developmental works and adhere strictly to deadlines.

The Chief Minister directed that all permanent works be completed by October 2026 to ensure adequate time for testing and improvements ahead of the event. He emphasized that the fair area should be divided into sectors in line with the master plan, enabling smoother crowd management and efficient execution of services.

Among the priorities outlined were the construction of new ghats, expansion of Kangra Ghat, and timely repair of existing ghats to reduce congestion during peak days of the mela. Dhami also instructed officials to intensify efforts to remove encroachments from government land and roads for unhindered public movement.

Highlighting infrastructure needs, he called for completion of the Haridwar Ganga Corridor project on priority. The Chief Minister further directed authorities to strengthen arrangements at ghats in Rishikesh, equipping them with CCTV cameras, waste management systems, pink toilets, and changing rooms for women.