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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
MP aims to boost spiritual and wellness tourism
Indore: In anticipation of the massive Simhastha spiritual gathering in 2028 and the rising tourist influx across spiritual circuits, the Madhya Pradesh govt is eyeing enhancements to its spiritual and wellness tourism offerings. The state is seeking investments in the sector to promote a blend of spirituality and health-focused initiatives. The Indore region, renowned for its key pilgrimage sites such as the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Omkareshwar, draws lakhs of devotees each month, providing a spiritual haven for visitors from across the nation. Aiming to capitalise on the growing interest in wellness experiences, the state govt is engaging in discussions with prominent wellness and Ayurveda chains to promote investment in the spiritual circuits and picturesque destinations within Madhya Pradesh. Chandramauli Shukla, managing director of the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC), said, "With changing traveller preferences, wellness and spiritual tourism is increasingly in demand. Madhya Pradesh holds immense potential in this sector, and we are committed to creating platforms for businesses to explore our offerings." To kick off these initiatives, the state will host its first-ever Spiritual and Wellness Summit on June 5 in Ujjain, drawing around 300 stakeholders from the hospitality and wellness industries. Shukla emphasised on the importance of positioning Ujjain as the central hub of India's wellness economy, particularly as it prepares to host the Kumbh Mela in 2028, an event anticipated to attract crores globally. The upcoming summit will feature panel discussions aimed at developing a cohesive wellness ecosystem, addressing workforce challenges, and exploring partnership models within the industry. With this focused approach, Madhya Pradesh aims to elevate its status as a premier destination for spiritual and wellness tourism, catering to an evolving market of health-conscious travellers.
Hans India
18 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Maha govt releases schedule for 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela, preparations begin
Nashik: The Maharashtra government has released the schedule for the Nashik Kumbh Mela and Amrit Snan (holy dip) to be held in 2027. The announcement of the dates of the Kumbh Mela was made on Sunday in the presence of the seers and mahants, and also Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. As per the schedule, Simhastha Flag Hoisting ceremony will take place on October 31, 2026, at 12.02 p.m. (Location-Ramkund Panchavati); Pratham Amrit Snan-Monday, August 2, 2027, Ashadh Somvati Amavasya; Mahakumbhasnan/Second Amrit Snan-August 31, 2027 and Shravan Amavasya; and Tritiya Amrit Snan-September 11, 2027, Bhadrapada Shuddha Ekadashi. The Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela will also take place on the same dates. Apart from this, all the days of 'Ekadashi', 'Pournima', 'Amavasya', 'Vaidhriti Vyatipat Yoga' during the Simhastha Parva period in Nashik will be pilgrimage and 'darshan parvas' for devotees. In addition to the three main 'parvas' in Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik, there are a total of 44 'muhurtas' for 'Parvasnana' and a total of 53 muhurtas for 'parvasnanap at Trimbakeshwar, said the government release. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, 'All efforts will be made by the state government to ensure that the Kumbh Mela is held in a safe, clean and holy environment. All kinds of facilities will be provided to the devotees coming for the Kumbh Mela. Funds will be made available for this. Since the Kumbh Mela is a symbol of Indian Sanatan culture, the attention of the whole world is on it. Therefore, with the cooperation of everyone, a grand, divine and memorable event will be organised that will amaze the world." 'The Kumbh Mela is conducted by the akhads, sadhus and mahants, and the state government will provide good facilities. The sadhus and mahants have a lot of experience in the organisation of Kumbh Mela, so their guidance will be useful. In 2015, the period for preparation for the Kumbh Mela in Nashik was shorter. This time, the government is making good preparations as there is more time for prior preparation,' said the chief minister. 'Kumbh Mela aims to ensure that the Godavari remains pure and flowing forever, and this is the government's effort. Measures are being taken to maintain the sanctity of the Godavari River. A sewage management project will ensure that the water flowing into the Godavari is clean, and tenders are being floated. Efforts will be made to ensure that impure water does not enter the riverbed. If the river continues to flow, it will remain pure; necessary planning is being done for that,' said the chief minister. Stating that the government will make necessary plans keeping in mind the suggestions of the sadhus and mahants, CM Fadnavis said that necessary facilities will be provided for the akhadas. Land will be acquired so that the Sadhugram site can be used permanently. He added that the road network is being prepared. Efforts are being made for proper planning to avoid congestion at Kushawart. Nashik divisional commissioner Pravin Gedam said that since more devotees are likely to come to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela this time, crowd control will be a big challenge. Along with the three Amrit Snans, other Parv Snans will be held. The work of the Kumbh Mela is going on at a fast pace, and tenders for more than Rs 4,000 crore have been published, of which tenders for Rs 2,600 crore will be floated soon. He added that all these works will be completed before January 2027.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Big-ticket launches to mark PM Narendra Modi's Bhopal visit
BHOPAL/INDORE: PM will attend the 'Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan' (women empowerment conference) in Bhopal on Saturday, commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event, to be held at Jamboree Ground, will serve as a platform for a series of significant announcements and inaugurations. Modi will virtually inaugurate the Indore Metro and the airports in Satna and Datia, marking a milestone in regional infrastructure development. Besides, the PM will perform virtual foundation stone laying for ghats construction work costing Rs 778 cr on the Shipra river. He will also transfer the first installment for 1,271 new 'Atal Gram Seva Sadans' (panchayat bhavans) costing Rs 483 cr. The conference will be attended by Governor Mangubhai Patel, CM Mohan Yadav, and union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The ministry of culture is also coordinating the organisation of this conference. In the women empowerment conference, Modi will release a postage stamp and coin dedicated to Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai. Besides, he will honour a woman artist in the field of tribal, folk and traditional arts with the National Devi Ahilyabai Award. On this occasion, the PM will also visit the exhibition organised by the department of culture based on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai's good governance, women empowerment and culture. Modi will virtually perform the bhoomi pujan for development works of the water resources department worth Rs 863.69 cr. The projects include the construction of ghats along river Kshipra for Rs 778.91 cr and the construction of a barrage, stop dam, and vented causeway for Rs 84.78 cr. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These initiatives are part of extensive development efforts in Ujjain to ensure convenient and seamless bathing facilities for devotees during Simhastha 2028, in the clean and uninterrupted flow of the sacred Kshipra river. Water resources minister Tulsiram Silawat said for the convenience of devotees along the Kshipra river in Ujjain district, approximately 30 km of ghats will be constructed on both banks, from Shani Mandir to the Nagda bypass, at an estimated cost of Rs 778.91 cr. The project is targeted for completion by Dec 2027. In addition, the water resources department will construct nine barrages on the Kshipra river — one each in Ujjain and Indore districts and seven in Dewas district. The Ujjain Municipal Corporation will also undertake the repair of the Kaliadeh stop dam. Furthermore, 11 barrages will be built on the Kanh river — five in Ujjain district and six in the Indore district. The total estimated cost for these works is Rs 84.78 cr.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM to lead grand tribute to Ahilyabai at women empowerment conference
Bhopal: PM Narendra Modi will attend the 'Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan' (women empowerment conference) in Bhopal on Saturday, commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai. The event, to be held at Jamboree Ground, will serve as a platform for a series of significant announcements and inaugurations. Modi will virtually inaugurate the Indore Metro and the airports in Satna and Datia, marking a milestone in regional infrastructure development. Besides, the PM will perform virtual foundation stone laying for ghats construction work costing Rs 778 cr on the Shipra river. He will also transfer the first installment for 1,271 new 'Atal Gram Seva Sadans' (panchayat bhavans) costing Rs 483 cr. The conference will be attended by Governor Mangubhai Patel, CM Mohan Yadav, and union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The ministry of culture is also coordinating the organisation of this conference. In the women empowerment conference, Modi will release a postage stamp and coin dedicated to Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai. Besides, he will honour a woman artist in the field of tribal, folk and traditional arts with the National Devi Ahilyabai Award. On this occasion, the PM will also visit the exhibition organised by the department of culture based on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai's good governance, women empowerment and culture. Modi will virtually perform the bhoomi pujan for development works of the water resources department worth Rs 863.69 cr. The projects include the construction of ghats along river Kshipra for Rs 778.91 cr and the construction of a barrage, stop dam, and vented causeway for Rs 84.78 cr. These initiatives are part of extensive development efforts in Ujjain to ensure convenient and seamless bathing facilities for devotees during Simhastha 2028, in the clean and uninterrupted flow of the sacred Kshipra river. Water resources minister Tulsiram Silawat said for the convenience of devotees along the Kshipra river in Ujjain district, approximately 30 km of ghats will be constructed on both banks, from Shani Mandir to the Nagda bypass, at an estimated cost of Rs 778.91 cr. The project is targeted for completion by Dec 2027. In addition, the water resources department will construct nine barrages on the Kshipra river — one each in Ujjain and Indore districts and seven in Dewas district. The Ujjain Municipal Corporation will also undertake the repair of the Kaliadeh stop dam. Furthermore, 11 barrages will be built on the Kanh river — five in Ujjain district and six in the Indore district. The total estimated cost for these works is Rs 84.78 cr.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Trimbakeshwar council begins land acquisition process
Nashik: The Trimbakeshwar municipal council has sent notices to 60 farmers regarding land acquisition for constructing 9km of road segments ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026-28 . "Trimbakeshwar town, which has one of the 12 jyotirlingas, has been announced as a Class A pilgrimage destination. The state cabinet has already approved a Rs 275 crore developmental plan for Trimbakeshwar town, part of which includes the development of roads," said a senior officer from the council. "We have issued notices to 60 farmers from whom 14 hectares of land will be acquired for the construction of the road. This land will be acquired by the revenue department following due procedure, and compensation will be given to the farmers as per govt norms. The notice has been issued, and the process has started," the officer said. The state-approved development plan allocates Rs 41 crore for road infrastructure. The project encompasses a 3.1km Jawahar bypass road and new roads along both banks of the Godavari river, each spanning 2.1km, totalling 4.2 km. The design includes a 30m wide green belt followed by a 24m wide road, creating a total width of 54m on each riverside. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Si tienes venas varicosas, lee estos consejos Elastica Leer más Undo The road will connect the new bus terminus to the Prayag Teertha. These improvements will be funded through specific grants designated for Class A religious tourist destinations. The comprehensive Rs 1,100 crore Simhastha plan awaits govt approval. This plan will support extensive town development and establish facilities for year-round pilgrim visits.
