New Delhi: On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed authorities to ensure bus services operate from all districts of the state to facilitate pilgrimages to the sacred Sangam Nose during Maha Kumbh 2025.
The directive was issued during a key meeting with UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) officials to review preparations for the grand event.
The Chief Minister emphasised that bus services should be available throughout the Maha Kumbh, not just on major bathing days, to ensure smooth travel for devotees. He instructed that a detailed timetable for the bus services be widely publicized for the convenience of the public.
“No passenger should face any inconvenience during their journey,” CM Yogi stated, while issuing strict instructions to prevent bus drivers and conductors from consuming intoxicants. Private bus operators were also directed to adhere to fixed fares and capacity limits to avoid overloading or exploitation of passengers.
UPSRTC plans to deploy 7,000 buses for Maha Kumbh pilgrims, including 550 shuttle buses dedicated to providing easy mobility within the fairgrounds. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Transport, the Principal Secretary of Transport, the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, and the Managing Director of UPSRTC.
Additionally, a series of insightful lectures on contemporary social issues, along with discussions on religion, spirituality, and culture, are being organized at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
The Divya Prem Seva Mission from Haridwar will host a special lecture titled “One Nation, One Election – In the Context of Economic Political Reform and Developed India” on January 18, with former President Ram Nath Kovind invited as the chief guest.
The Mission’s camp will feature a lecture series covering seven topics. The first lecture, held on January 12, will discuss “Swami Vivekananda Sanatan Dharma ki Vaishvik Drishti” (Swami Vivekananda’s Global Vision of Sanatan Dharma). The second lecture, scheduled for January 17, will focus on “Bharat ki Gaurav Gatha Banam Atmaheenata ki Bhavana” (India’s Glorious Legacy vs. the Spirit of Inferiority). The third lecture, on January 18, will address “One Nation, One Election: Economic and Political Reforms in the Context of a Developed India.” The fourth, on January 20, will examine “Vaishvik Aatankvad Samadhan – Bharatiya Sanskriti ke Pariprekshya Mein” (Global Terrorism Solutions – Indian Cultural Perspectives).
The fifth lecture, slated for January 25, will focus on “Bharat ki Akhandta – Bhogolik aur Rajnitik Chunautiyan” (India’s Geographical and Political Challenges to Integrity). On January 31, the sixth lecture will explore “Laingik Samaanata evam Mahila Sashaktikaran – Bharatiya Sanskriti ke Pariprekshya Mein” (Gender Equality and Women Empowerment: An Indian Cultural Perspective). The seventh and final lecture, scheduled for February 6, will delve into “Social Media par Nijtata aur Suraksha – Yuvaon ke Pariprekshya Mein” (Privacy and Security on Social Media: Perspectives of the Youth).
Dr Sunny Singh, the camp in-charge of Divya Prem Seva Mission at Maha Kumbh, stated that the lectures will feature prominent personalities and subject experts who will provide valuable insights into these themes, offering perspectives that blend India’s rich cultural heritage with modern societal challenges.