NMC Chief Manisha Khatri Defends ₹5,000cr Kumbh Mela Projects

Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri has strongly defended the quality and transparency of infrastructure works being undertaken by the civic body ahead of the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

The Nashik Municipal Corporation is currently implementing several major infrastructure projects, including the development of 29 major roads at an estimated cost of ₹1,230 crore, as well as works related to water supply, sewage management, and other civic infrastructure, totaling around ₹5,000 crore.

However, questions have been raised on social media and in political circles regarding the quality of construction, tendering procedures, and expenditure on these projects.

Khatri challenged critics and political opponents to identify any concrete error in the tendering process or execution of the projects, saying that the entire tendering process has been kept transparent and that relevant tender documents have been uploaded on the Municipal Corporation’s website.

She maintained that the administration had nothing to hide and that the availability of tender documents online would allow citizens, experts, and critics to scrutinize the process.

Khatri reiterated that quality was being strictly monitored at every stage of the Simhastha-related works and that criticism on social media questioning the development works should be backed by facts and technical evidence.

The civic administration's confidence in the quality and transparency of the projects was further underscored by Khatri's statement that she would “change her name” if even one mistake was found.

An IIT Bombay team has also inspected the road works, adding to the credibility of the projects.

The 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela is a significant event, and the infrastructure projects underway are crucial to its success.

The Nashik Municipal Corporation's efforts to ensure transparency and quality in these projects are commendable, and Khatri's challenge to critics is a testament to the administration's confidence in their work.

In conclusion, the Nashik Municipal Corporation's infrastructure projects for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela are a significant undertaking, and the civic administration's commitment to transparency and quality is evident in their actions.

The success of these projects will have a lasting impact on the city of Nashik and its residents, and it is essential that they are completed to the highest standards.