New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Prayagraj on Friday to review preparations for the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela and to inaugurate a series of development projects estimated at around Rs 7,000 crore. His itinerary includes offering prayers at the Sangam Nose and visiting significant locations such as Akshay Vat and the Lete Hanuman Temple.
During his visit, he will also launch the ‘Sahayak’ chatbot, aimed at helping visitors navigate the Mahakumbh event, enhancing its organization and accessibility while reinforcing Prayagraj’s status as a cultural and spiritual center.
PM Modi is expected to arrive in Prayagraj at approximately 12:15 p.m., starting with a pooja at the Sangam Nose followed by rituals at Akshay Vat and Hanuman Mandir, as well as Saraswati Koop. Around 1:30 p.m., he will tour the Mahakumbh exhibition site before unveiling various projects totaling Rs 7,000 crore, which include infrastructure improvements for the Mahakumbh 2025.
These projects encompass new rail and road initiatives, including the construction of 10 new Road Over Bridges (RoBs) and flyovers, permanent Ghats, and riverfront roads, all aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure and connectivity. Additionally, the Prime Minister will initiate projects to intercept, treat, and divert minor drains leading to the Ganga, ensuring no untreated water is discharged into the river. Other projects focus on drinking water and power infrastructure, along with the inauguration of significant temple corridors such as those for Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham, Akshayvat, and Hanuman Mandir, all designed to improve access for devotees and promote spiritual tourism.