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We track official announcements, infrastructure updates, and government decisions about Simhastha 2028. This page is updated as new information becomes available.

CM Mohan Yadav Inspects Rajsi Sawari Marg Widening for Simhastha 2028
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Hitendra Tiwari
Aug 20, 2026 Hitendra Tiwari
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CM Mohan Yadav Inspects Rajsi Sawari Marg Widening for Simhastha 2028

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Ujjain on August 20, 2026, to inspect the widening of the Rajsi Sawari Marg — the route Lord Mahakal's royal procession takes through Kanthal Square, Sati Gate, and Gopal Mandir. The 410-metre stretch from Kanthal Square to Chhatri Chowk is being widened to 15 metres, with 310 metres of PCC road already done. Residents and traders voluntarily removed encroachments to speed the work. The inspection also covered the new Collector's Office building coming up at a cost of Rs. 134.97 crore.

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What We Track

Simhastha 2028 is 62 months away as of 2026, but preparation has already begun in earnest. The Madhya Pradesh government committed ₹25,000 crore to Simhastha infrastructure in their state budget - a sum that dwarfs the entire budget of many countries' religious events. Roads are being widened. Ghats are being renovated. A new railway platform is under construction at Ujjain Junction. The Shipra River is undergoing an environmental cleaning program that began two years before the event.

We monitor official government press releases, MP Tourism announcements, and verified news coverage of Simhastha preparations. When significant information is released, it appears here before it reaches most pilgrimage guides.

Confirmed Key Facts

Official Dates

March 27 to May 27, 2028 - 62 days. This has been formally announced by the Madhya Pradesh government and the Akhada Parishad.

Shahi Snan Dates

April 22, 2028 (Chaitra Purnima), May 6, 2028 (Vaishakh Amavasya), and May 9, 2028 (Akshaya Tritiya). All three confirmed.

Infrastructure Budget

₹25,000 crore committed by the Madhya Pradesh government - approximately 7x the budget of Simhastha 2016 (₹3,500 crore).

Expected Attendance

40+ crore (400+ million) pilgrims over 62 days. The May 9 Akshaya Tritiya Shahi Snan alone is expected to draw 12-15 crore people in a single day.

Organising Body

Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 Authority, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Infrastructure Updates

See our dedicated Infrastructure News page for detailed updates on road construction, ghat renovation, railway expansion, and facilities development.

Key confirmed projects:
  • Expansion of Ram Ghat for larger bathing capacity
  • Renovation and extension of Triveni Ghat
  • 6-lane Indore-Ujjain expressway upgrade (55 km)
  • Additional platforms at Ujjain Railway Station
  • City-wide CCTV surveillance network

Government Announcements

See our Government Announcements page for official policy decisions, security arrangements, registration portal timelines, and administrative updates.

Upcoming announcements expected:
  • Launch of official Simhastha 2028 app (late 2027)
  • Tent city registration portal opening (Sep-Oct 2027)
  • Indian Railways special train schedule (6-9 months before)
  • Bhasma Aarti booking system opening (3-4 months before)

Check Back Regularly

As 2028 approaches, the pace of announcements will accelerate. We update this page when significant confirmed information becomes available. For the most time-sensitive updates, follow MP Tourism's official channels in addition to checking here.

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