President Inaugurates Indore-Ujjain Highway Ahead of 2028 Simhastha Kumbh
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of the Indore-Ujjain Highway by the President of India. |
| Cost | Rs. 1,692 crore. |
| Purpose | To reduce travel time between Indore and Ujjain from 60 minutes to 35-40 minutes and decongest traffic ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh. |
| Completion Timeline | 2.5 years. |
| Simhastha Kumbh | A Hindu religious festival held every 12 years in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, celebrated when Jupiter enters the Leo constellation. |
| UNESCO Recognition | Kumbh Mela is listed under UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. |
| Kumbh Mela Locations | Godavari river (Nashik), Shipra river (Ujjain), Ganges (Haridwar), and Sangam (Prayagraj). |
| Cultural Activities | Diverse social and cultural activities, massive tented townships, and the presence of religious ascetics. |