Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday directed officials to ensure that all infrastructure projects for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 are completed on time and to the highest standards, news agency PTI reported.

At a review meeting held at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai, Fadnavis emphasised that the Nashik Ring Road project must be expedited, while land acquisition for Sadhu Gram (tent city) should progress at full pace, a statement from his office read.