According to the data, over 1 million Kalpvasis and 3.5 million devotees took a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Maha Kumbh
More than 2.5 million pilgrims visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh being held in the city of Prayagraj on the sixth day till 4 PM, as per the data released.
According to the data, over 1 million Kalpvasis and 3.5 million devotees took a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Maha Kumbh.
As of Friday, January 17, more than 73 million pilgrims have visited the Maha Kumbh Mela so far, as per the data.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed the ongoing Maha Kumbh as a festival of Indian culture and spiritual experience of Sanatan Dharma, one based on the ancient Vedic astronomical event.
After taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the sixth day of the Maha Kumbh being held in Prayagraj, Rajnath Singh told ANI, “I consider it my good fortune that the almighty has given me this opportunity. Today, after taking a bath in the Sangam, I feel very fulfilled. This festival is a festival of Indian culture and spiritual experience of Sanatan Dharma, which is based on the ancient Vedic astronomical event… This is a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati with the spiritual, scientific aspect of Sanatan Dharma as well as social harmony…”
The top BJP leader also congratulated Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for conducting the world’s largest public gathering.
“Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath deserves congratulations for the way he efficiently conducted the world’s largest public gathering… I heartily congratulate him for this,” he said.
After taking a dip, Singh performed puja and offered prayers at the confluence of the sacred Ganga, Yamuna and mystical Saraswati rivers.
The Defence Minister was also accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi and other leaders of the party.
The Maha Kumbh commenced on January 13 and would conclude on February 26.
The Maha Kumbh was started on January 13. The next key bathing dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya–Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami–Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
Meanwhile, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman Manoj Kumar inaugurated the national-level Khadi exhibition at the Maha Kumbh, in Kumbh Nagri, Prayagraj on Friday.
The exhibition will be held in Prayagraj till February 26 and will showcase a total of 152 stalls, with 98 displaying Khadi products and 54 products from village industries.
Manoj Kumar said that Mahakumbh is not only a festival of faith but also a symbol of Indian culture, tradition, and self-reliance.
He said Khadi and Village Industries is reaching new heights under the Prime Minister’s call for ‘Khadi for Nation, Khadi for Fashion, Khadi for Transformation’.
The exhibition features products from more than 20 states. The Chairman urged the pilgrims and visitors to visit the Khadi exhibition and promote the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative.
Highlighting the progress made in the past 10 years, Kumar said the production of Khadi and Village Industries has increased from Rs 26,000 crore to Rs one lakh crore.
He said the sale of Khadi and Village Industries products has increased from Rs. 31,000 crore to Rs 1.55 lakh crore and employment opportunities have increased by 43.65 per cent, benefiting 1.87 crore people. In the last financial year, 10.17 lakh new jobs were created, he said.
The Chairman also mentioned that more than 1.4 lakh artisans are employed through over 450 Khadi institutions in Uttar Pradesh.
Kumar said the ‘Khadi Revolution’ has played a significant role in strengthening India’s rural economy.
IB Ministry’s digital exhibition
Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s digital exhibition has been providing valuable insights into Government’s welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat and initiatives for women empowerment in Maha Kumbh, according to an official release by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Government of India has implemented numerous programmes for the socio-economic empowerment of women. Information about these schemes, policies, and programmes is being presented in an engaging and attractive manner through a digital exhibition organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, at the Triveni Marg exhibition area in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh, the release added
The exhibition showcases various schemes like the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the Namo Drone Didi Scheme, which are bringing to life to Government of India’s vision of empowering women. The digital exhibition highlights that, through the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 33% of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies are now reserved for women. So far, 10 crore women have become self-reliant through self-help groups, and over 1 crore women have become Lakhpati Didis. The target is to make 2 crore more women Lakhpati Didis. Under the Nari Samman initiative, the homes built under the PM Awas Yojana are registered in the names of women.
The Namo Drone Didi Scheme aims to make women’s self-help groups self-sufficient. A thousand Namo Drone Didis have already been provided with drones. Additionally, more than 4 crore Sukanya Samriddhi accounts have been opened, with a total deposit of Rs. 2.6 lakh crore, ensuring a secure future for girls, the release stated.
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