Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi Orders Speedy Development Works At Bhimashankar Ahead Of 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela In Nashik | Sourced
Pune: In view of the potential surge of devotees at Shri Kshetra Bhimashankar in the course of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela, which is to be held in Trimbakeshwar in Nashik District, Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi directed officers to plan for the speedy completion of assorted improvement works in a gathering chaired by him on Thursday. The assembly was aimed toward work, which can assist in crowd administration and supply important services. He emphasised that these works have to be of top of the range, sturdy, and accomplished inside the stipulated timeframe.
District Collector Dudi was talking at a evaluate assembly held on the District Collector’s Office on Thursday relating to the Shri Kshetra Bhimashankar Development Plan. The assembly was attended by Resident Deputy Collector Jyoti Kadam, Superintending Engineer of Public Works Department (PWD) Bharatkumar Bawiskar, District Planning Officer Kiran Indalkar, Deputy Superintendent of Pune Rural Police Dilip Shinde, Assistant Director of the Archaeology Department Dr Vilas Wahane, trustees of Shri Kshetra Bhimashankar, and officers from all involved departments.
Collector Dudi acknowledged that the Revenue Department, Police Administration, PWD, and temple belief officers ought to maintain joint conferences to share data relating to the continuing work. The Police Administration was instructed to offer particulars on visitors planning and crowd administration. Actions needs to be taken contemplating the ideas of the temple belief, and essential permissions for the works needs to be obtained instantly. The Police Department was additionally requested to take steps towards organising a management room.
Considering all facets for the devotees visiting Shri Kshetra Bhimashankar, Dudi directed {that a} street survey be carried out and funds estimates be ready. The Water Supply Department of the native civic physique should plan to make sure ample water availability for devotees. A revised plan for the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) needs to be ready and submitted for approval.
In the assembly, the event of the devotee facility centre and car parking zone at Nigdale village (which is 3 km away from Bhimashankar) was additionally ordered. For devotee lodging, a survey needs to be carried out to arrange a tent metropolis at a location apart from the parking space. Overall, planning needs to be executed in a manner that ensures the holistic improvement of Shri Kshetra Bhimashankar with out inflicting inconvenience to devotees, Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi added.
Review of Other Historical and Religious Sites
During the assembly, critiques have been additionally carried out for a number of different tasks, together with:
– The martyrdom website of Swarajya Rakshak Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at Tulapur in Haveli Tehsil and the Memorial (Samadhi) at Vadhu Budruk in Shirur Tehsil.
– The fortress (Gadhi) of Malojiraje Bhosale and the Hazrat Chand Shahwali Baba Dargah in Pune District.
– Shri Kshetra Jejuri Temple Pilgrimage Site in Purandar Tehsil.
– Rajmata Saibai Memorial on the foothills of Rajgad Fort in Velhe Tehsil.
– Development and beautification of Shri Sant Jagnade Maharaj Samadhi at Sudumbre in Maval Tehsil.
– Tiger and Lion’s Point at Kurvande close to Lonavala in Maval Tehsil.
– Birthplace Development Plan of Martyr Shivram Hari Rajguru in Rajgurunagar in Khed Tehsil.
– Renovation of Ashtavinayak Ganpati temples throughout Pune District. Out of the whole eight, 5 are within the Pune District.
The Collector directed that if land acquisition for any challenge is pending, it needs to be accomplished rapidly. Planning ought to be certain that all works are accomplished earlier than the upcoming monsoon. Consideration should even be given to the upkeep and restore of tasks after completion. Encroachments, if any, needs to be eliminated instantly. Collector Dudi instructed all involved departments to work in coordination. During the session, representatives from all departments supplied data relating to their respective ongoing works and future planning.
Timely Works Ordered For PGT 2026
In the assembly, Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi additionally referred to as for the well timed and high-quality completion of infrastructure works for the upcoming Pune Grand Challenge Tour 2026. The collector highlighted the occasion’s potential to spice up India’s worldwide picture. Citing that, he emphasised that each one improvement have to be sturdy and meet international requirements to make sure a seamless expertise for taking part cyclists.
PWD was ordered to prioritise street repairs, aesthetics, signage, and lane markings. Any roadside encroachments are to be eliminated instantly with police help. Pune City Police, Pimpri-Chinchwad Police, and Pune Rural Police Force should coordinate on micro-planning for visitors and crowd administration. Rural officers have been tasked with inspecting routes personally on bicycles to make sure security.
The assembly additionally mentioned that intensive promotion can be carried out throughout Metro stations, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) buses, and authorities properties inside Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal limits. All departments have been requested to conduct rehearsals and full personnel coaching earlier than the occasion.
