CM Yogi Reviews Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya Bath Preparations in Prayagraj, Issues Detailed Instructions for Crowd Management and Cleanliness
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj to review preparations for the upcoming Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya bathing festivals and directed officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements at the Sangam Nose during the major bathing days.
Chairing a high-level review meeting at the auditorium of the Prayagraj Mela Authority, the Chief Minister said that devotees have a deep spiritual desire to bathe specifically at the Sangam Nose, and therefore, an exceptionally heavy crowd pressure is expected at this point on the principal bathing dates.
Keeping this in mind, he instructed officials to make all necessary arrangements well in advance.
Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agrawal gave a detailed presentation to the Chief Minister through a PowerPoint briefing, outlining the preparations made so far.
The Chief Minister noted that successfully managing two major bathing festivals within a short span between January 14 and January 18 would be a significant challenge.
He therefore asked officers to begin working with full dedication and focus immediately.
He also appreciated the administration for the smooth and successful conduct of the Paush Purnima bathing festival.
CM Yogi directed that both the bathing areas and circulating zones be further expanded so that a larger number of devotees can bathe simultaneously without facing inconvenience.
He also instructed the police to maintain heightened vigilance over anti-social and disruptive elements.
The review meeting was attended by Jagadguru Santosh Das ‘Satua Baba’, in-charge minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’, Phulpur MP Praveen Patel, Phulpur MLA Deepak Patel, MLAs Harshvardhan Vajpayee, Piyush Ranjan Nishad, Rajmani Kol, MLC Dr K.P. Srivastava, former MP Vinod Sonkar, Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar, District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma, Mela Officer Rishiraj, CDO Harshika Singh, Municipal Commissioner Seelam Sai Teja, and several other senior officials.
Ensure Adequate Lighting at the Airport
During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to give special attention to suggestions made by public representatives.
Former minister and Allahabad West MLA Siddharth Nath Singh suggested strengthening lighting arrangements at the airport.
Meanwhile, Bara MLA Dr Vachaspati requested the immediate commissioning of the pontoon bridge connecting Kaushambi.
In response, the Chief Minister instructed PWD officials to expedite work on the bridge linking Paduwa to Kaushambi.
Infrastructure and Public Facilities Prepared So Far
Officials informed the Chief Minister that extensive preparations have already been made, including:
- Construction of 25,880 toilets
- Laying of 106.24 kilometres of chequered plate roads
- Electricity connections provided to 53,424 camps
- 23,265 devotees have received medical consultations so far
- 125 beds reserved across 14 private hospitals
- Nearly 70,000 devotees have availed of the bike service
No Soap Use, Keep the Ganga Clean and Pure
The Chief Minister issued strict instructions to ensure that no devotee throws clothes, plastic bags, or worship material into the Ganga.
He also directed that no one should be allowed to use soap or similar substances while bathing, so that all pilgrims can take their holy dip in clean and pristine waters.
No Sale of Intoxicants in the Mela Area
CM Yogi clearly instructed that the sale of intoxicating substances must not be allowed anywhere in the fair area.
He directed the police administration to enforce strict measures and conduct continuous patrolling.
Municipal officials were told to actively remove encroachments, keep roads and pathways clear to ensure smooth movement, and take immediate action against illegal hoardings.
Police were also instructed to keep a close watch on those attempting to create disorder.
Bonfires and Blanket Distribution for the Cold
In view of the severe cold, the Chief Minister directed officials to identify needy individuals and distribute blankets to them.
He also ordered bonfires to be lit at various locations so that no devotee suffers due to the cold.
He instructed police and administrative officials to maintain courteous behaviour with pilgrims and to widely publicise public welfare schemes.
Special emphasis was laid on ensuring smooth traffic movement and adequate arrangements for devotees to stay in holding areas.
Launch of Mela Seva App
During his visit to the Prayagraj Mela Authority office, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also launched the Mela Seva App.
By scanning the QR code of the app, devotees will be able to directly register complaints and share suggestions with officials.
Complaints will be instantly forwarded to the control room and the concerned department for prompt action.
The Mela Authority informed the Chief Minister that the app was launched from Paush Purnima, and by January 9, a total of 1,073 complaints had been received, of which 1,034 complaints were resolved promptly.
This data was also highlighted in the presentation made before the Chief Minister.
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