NTKMA commissioner Shekhar Singh
Nashik : The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) has directed all departments to complete micro-level planning for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Dhwajarohan (flag-hoisting) ceremony by Oct 20 and focus on security, traffic management, parking, infrastructure, healthcare, water supply and sanitation.
Authorities were also told to look after electrical works, illumination in temple areas, water supply and sanitation arrangements. Singh directed the police department to finalise arrangements related to bandobast, crowd management, barricading and issuance of security passes. Departments were also asked to coordinate on traffic regulation, vehicle movement, parking facilities and VVIP routes and given instructions to conduct site inspections. Healthcare teams will be deployed at key locations, while accommodation and guest house arrangements will be made for dignitaries and officials. Police commissioner Sandeep Karnik, inspector general of police Sanjay Yenpure, municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri, district collector Ayush Prasad and other senior officials attended the review meeting and outlined preparations being undertaken by their respective departments.