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Kumbh Mela 2015: Maha for setting up facilities in Trimbak

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Press Trust of India Nashik
Maharashtra Government is planning to permanently install all necessary facilities in the pilgrimage town of Trimbakeshwar near here in the view of Kumbh fair, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.

"The administration is trying to complete the pending works before beginning of Kumbh mela in July. We are also committed to make Godavari river free of pollution. We are giving top priority to construction of roads, ghats and provide basic amenities," Fadnavis said addressing a review meeting at Trimbakeshwar.

Trimbakeshwar is famous for the ancient temple of Lord Shiv and is one of the twelve 'jyotirlingas' in the country.

Public representatives, including state water resources minister Girish Mahajan, minister of state for cooperation Dada Bhuse, besides officials and seers attended the meeting.
 

Addressing another meeting at the office of Divisional Revenue Commissioner here, the CM asked officials to work as a team for carrying out various projects related to Kumbh congregation.

Fadnavis and other attendees paid tribute to the slain CPI leader Govind Pansare on the occasion.

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First Published: Feb 21 2015 | 6:40 PM IST

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