As part of passenger-focused initiatives, 71,000 special trains were operated in 2025-26, while holding areas are being developed at 75 stations to manage crowding
18 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a four-lane upgrade of the 80.45 km Timarwani–Badnawar section of NH-752D, improving connectivity to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and easing traffic during Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028
10 March,2026 08:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Maharashtra Governor also highlighted high investments from Davos, road infrastructure improvements, Samruddhi Express highway expansion to Vadhvan Port and East Vidarbha, job creation initiatives, the 'Lakhpati Didi' programme for rural women, preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik
23 February,2026 02:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Preparations for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 have begun, with a Rs 25,000 crore master plan covering roads, airport expansion, sanitation, AI-based crowd management and tent cities. The 21-month festival is expected to attract over 12 crore devotees and generate Rs 30,000 crore in economic activity
19 February,2026 02:08 PM IST | Nashik | Archana DahiwalADVERTISEMENT
