The government is fine-tuning preparations for Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan in Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on the 29th of this month. More than eight crore devotees and pilgrims are expected to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya at the Triveni Sangam.

To strengthen the arrangements, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar conducted a visit to the Mahakumbh area yesterday and chaired a high-level review meeting at the Integrated Command and Control Centre. The Chief Secretary stated that preparations must also account for the anticipated visit of the Prime Minister to the Mahakumbh, along with a possible cabinet meeting. He instructed that all preparations should be completed promptly and directed that sector magistrates, police, and officers from all departments ensure their presence in all sectors.

During the review of security arrangements, the Chief Secretary and DGP provided necessary guidelines. The Chief Secretary stressed the need for an adequate police presence at all locations, including the fair area, and directed that police personnel must report to duty on time to ensure seamless security measures. Water supply, sanitation, public works, transport, railways, telecom, and other sectors were also reviewed by the top officials.