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Nashik Gears Up: 1,638 Staff Hired for Kumbh Mela
15 Oct
Summary
- Nashik Municipal Corporation hires 1,638 temporary staff for Kumbh Mela.
- Rs20.24 crore expenditure approved for contractual staff appointments.
- Recruitment aims to bolster healthcare for expected large crowds during Mela.
To enhance healthcare preparedness for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has sanctioned the temporary hiring of 1,638 medical and support personnel. An expenditure of Rs20.24 crore has been approved for these contractual appointments, which will last for three to four months.
This recruitment drive is a critical component of the NMC's broader strategy to manage the expected influx of pilgrims and visitors. The additional staff will be deployed across municipal hospitals and temporary facilities, ensuring robust emergency medical response and disease surveillance during the event.
The plan includes specialists, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff. The NMC aims to reinforce its existing healthcare infrastructure, which comprises five hospitals and numerous health centers, to meet the heightened demands of the Mela. Separate funding of Rs40.20 crore has also been approved by the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority for advanced emergency medical services.
