Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced the construction of permanent sage-saint ashrams in Ujjain.
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Permanent ashrams will be built for Mahant, Akhara chiefs, Mahamandaleshwar. On the lines of Haridwar, plan to build an ashram in Ujjain before Simhastha in 2028. Permanent infrastructure development as per the religious nature of Ujjain.
Ujjain: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that on the lines of Haridwar, sages, saints, Mahants, Akhara heads, Mahamandaleshwar etc. will be allowed to build permanent ashrams in Ujjain. Ujjain is identified with saints. Simhanstha, which is held once in 12 years, will be organized in 2028.
Sadhus and saints require a sufficient plot of land to come to Ujjain, stay, organize Katha, Bhagwat etc. Keeping this in mind, the state government has made a plan to build a permanent ashram while giving top priority to the welfare of saints and sages. Sadhus, saints and devotees face challenges for organizing such events in private hotels. It is also expensive.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the press conference organized in connection with Simhastha at the auditorium of Ujjain Fair Office, Ujjain today. The program included MP Anil Firojia, Rajya Sabha MP Balayogi Umeshnath Maharaj, MLA Anil Jain Kaluhera, MLA Satish Malviya, Mayor Mukesh Tatwal, Municipal Corporation Chairman Kalavati Yadav, Divisional Commissioner Sanjay Gupta, IG Santosh Kumar Singh, Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh, SP Pradeep Sharma and media. Representatives were present.
Ashrams will be built on the lines of Haridwar
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that just as good ashrams of sages and saints have been built in Haridwar, in the same way, efforts will be made to build permanent ashrams of sages and saints in Ujjain also, while continuing the process of development. This big plan will be given shape through Ujjain Development Authority. All the sages, saints, Mahants, Akhara heads, Mahamandaleshwar will be invited and will work towards making their permanent ashram.
In view of Simhastha, permanent infrastructure will also be created for basic facilities like roads, electricity, drinking water, drainage etc. So that problems caused by temporary construction do not arise. To develop Ujjain as a religious city like Haridwar, an action plan has been prepared with all the public representatives.
infrastructure development
All types of four-lane, six-lane bridges etc. permanent infrastructure development work will be done. Along with the development of all basic facilities, the work of construction of ashram for saints will be done parallelly. Priority will also be given to the operation of public activities like food fields, dharamshala, ashram, medical center, Ayurveda center etc. through interested Sanatan Dharma followers of the society.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the state government is continuously moving forward for the all-round development of the state including Ujjain. Uniform development will open the doors to prosperity for all. It is our priority that our Dharmacharya should come around all the Dev places.
Ashram and parking in 5 bigha
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that permission will be given to the sages and saints to construct the ashram in such a way that the building can be constructed only on a plot of 5 bighas. The remaining 4 bigha plot will remain open, with enough open space for arrangements like parking etc. This permission will be given only to sages, saints, Mahant, Akhara heads, Mahamandaleshwar. This type of permission will not be given for personal and commercial use.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that a large number of devotees come to Ujjain since Mahakal became Mahalok. Religious events continue here continuously. In such a situation, this scheme will prove to be very beneficial for religious followers. Keeping this in mind the entire plan has been prepared.
better construction of roads
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the tender process for Ujjain-Indore six lane work has also been done. The foundation stone of Ujjain-Javra green field four lane road will be performed soon. Similarly, under the mega plan, Indore, Ujjain Dhar, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur etc. will be developed. Development work will be done keeping in mind the religious nature of Ujjain.
Indore-Ujjain Metro Train
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that in-principle approval has also been given to operate the Indore-Ujjain metro train. Along with this, Circle Vande Metro train will also be operated connecting Ujjain, Dewas, Fatehabad, Indore. Whose speed will be higher than the metro train. Along with the rail route, all the routes of Ujjain are also being strengthened.
All routes originating from Ujjain will be four-lane. The existing airstrip will also be upgraded to become a technical airport. So that Ujjain can also get air transport facility for 12 months. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also answered the questions asked by the media representatives in the press conference and resolved their queries.