Simhastha 2028 Progress Report: What Has Changed This Year?
Read the Simhastha 2028 progress report covering this year's changes—from ₹3,060 crore budget allocation to land acquisition, Kanh tunnel completion, and 5G rollout.
2026: The Year Ujjain Transformed Before Our Eyes 🏗️👀
Let me tell you something remarkable. 📋
Just two years ago, Ujjain was preparing for Simhastha 2028. Today? The city is practically unrecognizable. 🏙️
Between January 2026 and now, so much has changed that it's almost hard to keep track. From a record-breaking ₹3,060 crore budget to massive land acquisitions, from the near-completion of the Kanh tunnel to the rollout of 5G networks—the progress has been breathtaking. ⚡
So, what exactly has changed this year? What does the Simhastha 2028 progress report look like as we move through 2026? 🗓️
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In this article, I'll give you the complete update—the real story of what's been accomplished, what's still in progress, and what it all means for the 40 crore pilgrims expected in 2028. No fluff. No hype. Just the facts. Let's get into it! 📊
The Money: A Record-Breaking Budget 💰💲
₹3,060 Crore Allocated for 2026-27
Let's start with the most important change this year: the money. 💵
In February 2026, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a massive ₹3,060 crore budget for Simhastha 2028 preparations for the financial year 2026-27 . 🏛️
What This Means: This is an unprecedented investment. The state is making it abundantly clear that Simhastha 2028 is a top priority, and they are putting their money where their mouth is.
The Breakdown: This budget covers:
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Infrastructure development
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Temple upgrades and expansions
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Land acquisition and compensation
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City beautification
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Technology and digital services
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Healthcare and sanitation
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Security and crowd management
Comparison: The 2016 Simhastha budget was significantly smaller—around ₹5,000 crore total over multiple years. The fact that ₹3,060 crore is being allocated in a single year shows the scale of ambition for 2028.
Total Investment Crosses ₹30,000 Crore
With this new budget, the total investment in Ujjain's transformation has crossed ₹30,000 crore . 🏗️
What This Includes:
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₹25,000 crore for Simhastha-related infrastructure
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₹3,000 crore for the Indore-Ujjain Greenfield four-lane corridor
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₹2,000 crore for metro connectivity
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Various projects for IT parks, industrial townships, and urban development
Land Acquisition: The 800-Acre Challenge 🏞️📋
The Land Pooling Act
This year saw significant progress in land acquisition for Simhastha 2028. The government introduced the Land Pooling Act to facilitate the acquisition of more than 800 acres of land for a permanent 'Kumbh City' at an estimated cost of ₹5,000 crore . 🏙️
What's Changed:
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Consent Process: Talks with landowners are being finalized
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Compensation: Farmers whose land is acquired will be compensated at four times the applicable collector guideline rate
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Legal Framework: The Land Pooling Act is being implemented
Land Values Skyrocketing
Anecdotal evidence suggests that land prices in some villages have increased nearly tenfold since 2024. 💹
The Impact:
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Landowners are holding out for better deals
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Developers are snapping up land around infrastructure projects
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Collector rates in Ujjain range from ₹2,800 to ₹8,900 per sq. m for residential plots, and ₹12,000-16,000+ per sq. m for constructed properties
Kanh Tunnel: The River Cleaning Breakthrough 🌊🚇
Near Completion Status
This year marked a major milestone for the Kanh Closed Duct Diversion Project. As of June 2026, the progress is impressive: 🏗️
Completed: ✅
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Head regulator – COMPLETED
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All four shafts for the tunnel section – COMPLETED
In Progress: ⏳
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Tunnel section (total 12 km): Excavation completed over 8.15 km (~68%)
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Cut-and-cover section (total 18.15 km): Laying of precast segments completed over 4.50 km
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Precast segments prepared for 10.30 km of the cut-and-cover stretch
What This Means: The project that will ensure the Shipra River is clean for the holy dips is on track for completion well before 2028.
Environmental Impact
The Kanh tunnel will prevent polluted water from the Kanh River from entering the Shipra River at the major ghats and pilgrimage sites. 💧
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A barrage on the Kanh River at Jamalpura village diverts polluted water
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The water is channeled through a closed duct system
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It's discharged 30.15 km downstream of the Gambhir Dam
Road Infrastructure: The Connectivity Revolution 🛣️🚗
Ujjain-Jaora Greenfield Corridor
In July 2026, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed the bhoomi pujan for the ₹5,017 crore Ujjain-Jaora Greenfield Four-Lane Corridor . 🏗️
Key Specs:
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98.73 kilometers long
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7 flyovers
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3 rail overbridges
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8 major bridges
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22 medium bridges
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36 underpasses
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2 overpasses
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430 culverts
Target Completion: December 2027
Economic Impact: The corridor will benefit around 3.5 million people and connect 50 villages in Ujjain district and 12 villages in Ratlam district.
Other Major Road Projects
| Project | Cost | Status |
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| Ujjain-Indore Six-Lane Highway | ₹1,692 crore | Underway |
| Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Four-Lane Corridor | ₹2,935 crore | Underway |
| 22 New Bridges | Various | Under construction |
| 5 Railway Over-Bridges | Various | Under construction |
| 17 River Bridges | Various | Under construction |
Ghats and Riverfront Development 🌊🏛️
29-km Ghat Construction
The construction of 29.15 kilometers of ghats along the Shipra River is progressing rapidly at a cost of ₹778 crore . 🏗️
What's Changed This Year:
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Triveni Ghat is already developed and showcased to officials
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Red stone construction for durability and aesthetic appeal
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Wide entrance paths (15 meters) every 500 meters
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Changing rooms, drinking water facilities, and ramps for the disabled
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Worship platforms for religious rituals
Silarkhedi-Sevarkhedi Project
The Silarkhedi-Sevarkhedi Project has also been initiated to further ensure the purity of the Shipra River . 💧
The Scale: Over ₹120 crore has been allocated for new and upgraded ghats to facilitate holy dips for more than four crore devotees in a 24-hour period.
Technology: The Digital Leap 📱🌐
5G and WiFi Rollout
This year saw significant progress in the technology infrastructure for Simhastha 2028. 📶
What's Changed:
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5G connectivity being rolled out across pilgrimage zones
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Free public WiFi network planning finalized
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Fiber optic networks being laid
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Backup power for telecom infrastructure
AI and Digital Services
The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) is becoming operational. 🧠
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AI-powered surveillance systems being installed
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Sahayak AI chatbot development progressing
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Simhastha mobile app in advanced development
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Digital payment infrastructure being set up
Agriculture: The Flower Cluster Initiative 🌸🌺
100-Acre Flower Production Cluster
This year, the government decided to develop a special flower production cluster on 100 acres of land in Ujjain . 🌷
Why This Matters:
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Huge demand for flowers at Mahakaleshwar Temple and other religious sites
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During Simhastha, demand will multiply manifold
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Local farmers will supply, reducing transportation costs
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Farmers will get better prices
What's Changed:
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Land identified for the cluster
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Training programs for farmers initiated
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Cold storage and warehousing planned
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Direct market linkages being established
Healthcare: The Medicity Progress 🏥💉
550-Bed Medicity
The 550-bed Medicity project is advancing. 🏗️
What's Changed:
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Construction progressing on 14.97 acres of land
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Medical College with residential facilities being built
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Medical Device Park planned
Security: The Training Wave 🚓🛡️
42,000+ Personnel Trained
This year saw the launch of a massive security training program. 🎓
What's Changed:
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Six-day special training for all Simhastha-bound personnel
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Training in CPR, first aid, and emergency response
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Master trainers being developed (117 officers)
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Quick Response Forces and Special Task Forces integrated
The Timeline: What's Coming Next 📅⏰
2026-2028: The Road Ahead
| Period | Key Milestones |
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| Late 2026 | Kanh tunnel excavation completion, first phases of ghat construction |
| 2027 | Road projects completion (Ujjain-Jaora), power infrastructure completion |
| Early 2028 | Final infrastructure checks, app launch, 5G networks live |
| March 2028 | Simhastha begins! 🎉 |
The Bottom Line: Progress Is Real and Accelerating 🎯
So, what does the Simhastha 2028 progress report tell us about what has changed this year? The answer is: a lot. 📊
Key Takeaways:
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💰 Money: ₹3,060 crore budget allocated for 2026-27—unprecedented
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🏞️ Land: 800+ acres being acquired for Kumbh City
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🌊 River: Kanh tunnel is 68% complete—Shipra will be clean
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🛣️ Roads: ₹7,000+ crore in road projects, including the Ujjain-Jaora corridor
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🌸 Agriculture: 100-acre flower cluster for pilgrims
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📱 Technology: 5G and WiFi networks being rolled out
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🏥 Healthcare: 550-bed Medicity under construction
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🚓 Security: 42,000+ personnel being trained
The verdict: The progress is real. The investment is massive. And Ujjain is being transformed before our eyes. By the time Simhastha 2028 arrives, the city will be unrecognizable—in the best possible way. 🌟
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