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Nashik Set for Mega Kumbh Makeover
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Over ₹20,000 crore sanctioned for Nashik's Kumbh Mela development.
- Airport expansion aims to boost passenger capacity significantly.
- Digital Kumbh initiative to use AI for crowd management.
Maharashtra's Nashik is gearing up for a massive overhaul with development projects worth over ₹20,000 crore sanctioned for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. These initiatives are designed to elevate Nashik and Trimbakeshwar into major tourism and pilgrimage destinations, with infrastructure improvements expected to last at least 25 years.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela, a significant spiritual event, is scheduled to commence on October 31, 2026, and continue for 28 months until July 24, 2028. This extended duration, coinciding with 'Trikhand Yog', marks a unique period for the pilgrimage. Preparations include substantial upgrades to Ozar airport, increasing its passenger handling capacity to 1,000 per hour.
Further enhancing the event, a 'Digital Kumbh' initiative will leverage technology, including AI, for streamlined management, crowd control, and information dissemination. Groundbreaking ceremonies have already commenced for projects valued at ₹5,757 crore, underscoring the state's commitment to transparent and efficient execution of these transformative works.
