The state government wants to explore the construction of a coastal road along the banks of the Godavari river in Nashik—a city located 168 km north of Mumbai. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a review meeting in Mumbai in preparation for the Kumbh Mela to be held in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar in 2027.

During the meeting, Fadnavis instructed officials to form a separate Kumbh Authority to monitor and ensure smooth execution of plans for the religious festival. “The CM instructed to conduct a drone survey to explore the possibility of constructing a coastal road along the banks of the Godavari river,” a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office said.