Maha Kumbh '2025 will be 20% bigger: Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: Claiming that the expanse of Maha Kumbh 2025 will be at least 20% bigger than what it was in 2019, minister for industries and infrastructure development Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' on Saturday said that preparations for a grander celebration have already begun.
Speaking to reporters after meeting chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Nandi said: "The CM has desired that 2025 Maha Kumbh should be unforgettable and unprecedented. And his wish is a command for all of us." Nandi maintained that though it was a little early for him to divulge details, he said that the scale of the Maha Kumbh celebration will be at least 20% higher while the convenience of the foot-pilgrims will be given much more importance. "Feedback from the previous occasion has indicated that many pilgrims complained that they had to walk a lot to reach the Sangam last time," he told TOI.
On what the government will do to address the problem, he said: "Needs of pilgrims will be addressed through better planning. In fact, the CM has said that the number of parking places at all entry points to the city must be increased to ensure the convenience of common pilgrims as they are the soul of the observances of Maha Kumbh."
Nandi stated that the CM also enquired about progress made towards the $1 trillion economy project. In this regard, the minister said that a meeting of all stakeholder departments along with the consultant appointed is scheduled to take place soon.
"As of now, all departments are busy brushing up their policies in wake of the deadline of August 31 set up by the CM. Thereafter, a multi-stakeholder meeting on the issues will be held. The impending UP Global Investors Summit will also be discussed," he added.