May 14, 2026 9:37 AM

No shortage of funds for successful Kumbh organisation: Maha CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar was an opportunity for the state to set an ideal example of public service, adding that funds would not be a problem for its successful organisation. He announced a fund of Rs 5 crore for each Akhada to ensure all facilities for the Akhadas, Rs 15 lakh each for smaller institutions, payment of electricity bills of Akhadas through the authority, and compensation or alternative land if Akhada l...