The approved plan allocates Rs 24.26 crore for permanent infrastructure works, including concrete roads, protective boundary walls, boating facilities, a helipad, parking arrangements, electricity supply, and sanitation-related infrastructure
CM Devendra Fadnavis chairs a meeting at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai. Pic/X
The Maharashtra Government has approved a development plan worth Rs 36.35 crore for the Jain pilgrimage site Namokar Tirtha at Malsane in Chandwad Taluka of Nashik District. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai.
CM Fadnavis directed that all works under the plan be completed in a way that allows devotees to experience not only spiritual fulfilment but also a deep sense of inner satisfaction when visiting the site. He emphasised that all the works must maintain high-quality standards and be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
The approved plan allocates Rs 24.26 crore for permanent infrastructure works, including concrete roads, protective boundary walls, boating facilities, a helipad, parking arrangements, electricity supply, and sanitation-related infrastructure. An additional Rs 12.09 crore will be spent on arrangements for the International Panchkalyanak Pratishthan Mahotsav, scheduled at Namokar Tirtha from February 6 to 25, 2026.
Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ashish Jaiswal, and legislator Rahul Aaher were present at the meeting. CM Fadnavis directed all the agencies concerned to ensure that devotees visiting from across India and abroad do not face any inconvenience.
Sanitation works, water supply schemes, and other necessary facilities were given top priority.
“The festival should be organised in such a way that every visitor feels satisfied with their experience,” Fadnavis said. He also called for close coordination among all government agencies for the successful execution of the development plan and the festival.
The development of Namokar Tirtha is expected to generate local employment and enhance the site as a major religious centre for the Jain community in Maharashtra and across the country. It is estimated that 10 to 15 lakh devotees will attend the International Panchkalyanak Pratishthan Mahotsav.
Officials review Namokar Tirtha festival preparations in Nashik
Nashik District Collector Ayush Prasad presented details through video-conferencing, while Additional Chief Secretaries OP Gupta (Finance) and Manisha Mhaisakar (Public Works), Secretary (Planning) Shaila A, Nashik Divisional Commissioner Pravin Gedam, District Planning Officer Vijay Shinde, and Namokar Tirtha officials were also present.
Temporary arrangements for the festival will include water tanks, 450 toilet units, electrification, CCTV surveillance, a control room, and temporary medical units to ensure the comfort and safety of devotees.
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