Prayagraj PM Modi Inaugurates Projects for Maha Kumbh Prep
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Prayagraj, inaugurated multiple development projects to improve the city’s infrastructure and provide better amenities for pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh in 2025. Highlighting the event’s cultural, spiritual, and economic significance, the Prime Minister described the Maha Kumbh as a “mahayagya of unity” that transcends caste, sect, and regional differences, while promoting national integration and empowering communities economically.
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Why in the news? | PM Modi Inaugurates Projects for Maha Kumbh Prep |
Event | Maha Kumbh 2025, described as a “mahayagya of unity” |
Infrastructure Development | – 167 projects worth ₹5,500 crore inaugurated – Focus on city infrastructure, transportation, and amenities – Launch of Sah’AI’yak Chatbot, an AI-based platform for pilgrims’ communication |
Dates | January 13, 2025 (Paush Poornima) to February 26, 2025 (Maha Shivratri) |
Historical Significance | – Platform for saints to discuss national issues and inspire social change – Foundation for social cohesion and economic empowerment |
Government Initiatives | – Development of cultural circuits (Ramayana, Krishna, Buddhist circuits) – Commitment to enhancing Kumbh infrastructure neglected by previous governments – Over 15,000 sanitation workers to ensure cleanliness |
Ceremonial Activities | – Rituals at Triveni Sangam: Sangam Aarti, Jalabhishek, and Dudhbhishek – Visits to Akshay Vata Vriksha, Hanuman Mandir, Saraswati Koop – Participation in the Maha Kumbh exhibition |
Key Messages from PM Modi | Maha Kumbh is a “mahayagya of unity” elevating cultural and spiritual identity – Emphasis on social cohesion, economic empowerment, and respect for Indian culture |
Acknowledgment of Sanitation Workers | – Highlighted their key role in maintaining cleanliness – Recalled washing their feet in 2019 as a gesture of gratitude |
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