-By ArdorComm News Network
December 3, 2024
In preparation for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area as a new district. The announcement, formalized through a government order issued late Sunday night, aims to enhance the administrative efficiency and organization of the grand religious event. The newly created district will be called Maha Kumbh Mela District.
District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad issued the notification, citing powers under the Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Mela Authority Act, 2017. According to the order, the Mela Adhikari will function as the Executive Magistrate, District Magistrate, and Additional District Magistrate within the newly designated district, equipped with full authority under the Indian Civil Defense Code, 2023, and other applicable laws.
The district will encompass 67 villages from Prayagraj’s existing tehsils, including 25 villages from Sadar, three from Sorav, 20 from Phulpur, and 19 from Karchana block. This realignment is aimed at streamlining governance and ensuring seamless arrangements for the anticipated influx of over 400 million devotees during the event, which is scheduled for January 2025.
The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, and the creation of this dedicated administrative unit underscores the government’s commitment to effective event management. This move is expected to facilitate better crowd control, resource allocation, and infrastructure development for the pilgrims.
With this proactive measure, Uttar Pradesh positions itself to handle the logistical and spiritual needs of one of India’s most iconic cultural events.
Source: Zeebiz
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