PM Narendra Modi Prayagraj visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday, an official statement said on Saturday. At Kumbh, Modi is set to participate in the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar event, organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. According to a statement, the prime minister will also distribute the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhaar awards to Safai Karmacharis, Swachhagrahis, police personnel and naviks (boatmen).
"There will also be the digital announcement of Swachh Seva Samman Benefits package," said the statement issued by Prime Minister's Office.
Modi will later address the gathering.
The prime minister will take a bath at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and also interact with sanitation employees.
"Cleanliness and Swacch Bharat initiatives were given unprecedented focus in Kumbh organized at Prayagraj this year. The Prime Minister by presenting the Swachh Kumbh Swachh Aabhar awards will honour those who have played a vital role in ensuring a Swachh Kumbh," the statement said.
The Kumbh Mela draws tens of millions of pilgrims over the course of approximately 48 days to bathe at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati river.
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