Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Nashik Prioritizes Land Acquisition for Kumbh Mela
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is a big event that will happen next year in Nashik, India.
The government officials are working hard to get the land they need for the event and to build things like new bathing areas and roads.
They want to finish this work quickly because many people from all over India and other countries will come to the Mela.
The officials are also making sure to talk to the people who own the land and explain how the process works and what they will get for their land.
Dr. Praveen Gedam directed priority completion of land acquisition for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Development works and basic infrastructure facilities need to be accelerated.
A large number of devotees from across India and abroad are expected to attend.
Land acquisition will be carried out at various locations in Nashik district.
Officials emphasized maintaining dialogue with landowners and providing detailed information on compensation.
- Who
- Dr. Praveen Gedam, Divisional Commissioner and Chairman of the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Development Authority
- What
- Directed priority completion of land acquisition and acceleration of development works for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela
- When
- Next year
- Where
- Nashik, India
- Why
- To accommodate a large number of devotees and provide necessary infrastructure facilities
- Event
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela
- Location
- Nashik, India
- Chairman
- Dr. Praveen Gedam
- Expected Attendees
- Large number of devotees from across India and abroad
- Key Officials Present
- Kumbh Mela Commissioner Shekhar Singh, Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri, District Collector Ayush Prasad, Deputy Conservator of Forests Siddhesh Sawardekar, Rakesh Sepat, Superintending Engineer of PWD Arundhati Sharma, Additional District Collector Hemangi Patil
