Uttarakhand Chief Secretary reviews preparations for 2027 Kumbh Mela

April 2, 2026

Haridwar: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection in Haridwar to review the progress of various ongoing and proposed works related to preparations for Kumbh Mela-2027.

During the visit, he directed officials to ensure that all projects are completed within the stipulated timelines while maintaining high-quality standards, and emphasised the need for stronger inter-departmental coordination to expedite the work, a release said.

He inspected the under-construction ghats from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Ghat (Kamdhenu Ghat) on the left bank of the Upper Ganga Canal to Singh Dwar, as well as the Bairagi Camp Ghat. He stressed that the ghats should be developed as per modern standards, keeping in mind the convenience, safety, and smooth movement of devotees to avoid any mismanagement during the Kumbh.

The Chief Secretary also directed officials to ensure proper arrangements for ramps and other accessibility features for the elderly and persons with disabilities, along with adequate changing rooms and sanitation facilities. He further instructed that ‘Green Ghats’ be developed for Kumbh Mela-2027 by creating green belts and beautifying the ghats with plants and flowers.

Subsequently, he inspected the construction of a 60-meter-long pre-stressed RCC bridge over the Pathri Rao river at km 3 on the Jwalapur-Idgah-PAC-Shivalik Nagar motor road. He also reviewed the widening and strengthening work of the Bahadrabad-SIDCUL road (from Bhaichara Dhaba to BHEL Sector-6 via Shivalik Nagar Chowk and up to BHEL Central Road), stating that this route is crucial for smooth traffic management during the Kumbh and should be completed on priority.

He also inspected the construction of a 90-meter span bridge over the Pathri Rao river on the Dhanori-SIDCUL link road, downstream of the old Ganga canal siphon, and directed that work be accelerated. He emphasised that riverbed-related works should be completed before the monsoon to avoid disruptions due to rising water levels.

The Chief Secretary reviewed the progress of the Haridwar bypass ring road project and directed NHAI officials to complete the work without delay. He instructed that weekly targets be set and progress be monitored regularly as per the timeline.