Uttar Pradesh Readies for 'Mini-Kumbh' Garhmukteshwar Fair

In the lead-up to the upcoming Garhmukteshwar fair in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that the event will be organized as a 'mini-Kumbh' this year. The fair, which is a living symbol of the state's deep-rooted faith, spirituality, and cultural heritage, is scheduled to be held from October 30 to November 5.

The state government is making meticulous preparations to ensure the fair is conducted with utmost devotion, discipline, and cleanliness, so that every devotee can return in peace and with divine blessings. Around 50 lakh devotees are expected to gather on the banks of the Ganga during the 7-day event to take the holy dip and offer prayers.

CM Yogi has personally reviewed the preparations, emphasizing the need for seamless arrangements, including traffic management, security, sanitation, health facilities, drinking water, and lighting. He has also directed officials to integrate the fair with messages of cleanliness and environmental protection, calling for a complete ban on single-use plastic. The government is committed to making the Garhmukteshwar fair a model of order, cleanliness, and discipline for devotees.