Ujjain Officials Inspect Mataji Ki Tekri Ahead of Navdurga, Review Devotee Arrangements

Ahead of Navdurga, Ujjain Divisional Commissioner Shri Ashish Singh, Additional Director General of Police Shri Rakesh Gupta and Inspector General of Police Shri Navneet Bhasin inspected Mataji ki Tekri in Dewas and reviewed the preparations for devotees. The inspection focused on route arrangements, security measures, crowd management and the facilities being put in place for devotees.

The inspection was conducted at Mataji ki Tekri, Dewas, before Navdurga. The officers took a detailed look at the arrangements and issued the necessary directions. The Collector, Superintendent of Police and Municipal Commissioner also briefed them on the preparations being made for the event.

Ujjain Divisional Commissioner Shri Ashish Singh directed the authorities to ensure that adequate arrangements for clean drinking water were made at every major location. He said devotees should not face any kind of inconvenience during their visit.

Collector Shri Rituraj Singh said crowd management would be implemented in proportion to the increase in the number of devotees. Two hold-up areas have been prepared for controlling and facilitating the movement of devotees.

The administration’s aim is to keep devotees in the hold-up areas for the shortest possible time and ensure that they continue to move smoothly. The two hold-up areas have been created from the point of view of crowd control and devotee convenience.

Collector Shri Rituraj Singh gave detailed information about the arrangements and said extensive measures had been made for the safety and easy movement of devotees. Additional CCTV surveillance cameras have been installed in the area to strengthen monitoring.

Arrangements for adequate shade along the routes have also been completed. Tents have been put up to provide relief from sunlight and heat, while carpets have been laid on the ground for the convenience of devotees.

Superintendent of Police Shri Gehlod gave information about the law-and-order and security arrangements. He said an organised parking area had been identified near the Municipal Corporation building.

Shri Gehlod also assured that police personnel had been deployed to deal swiftly with any kind of difficult situation. The security arrangements are intended to support the smooth movement of devotees and help the administration respond quickly if required.

Municipal Commissioner Shri Dileep Kumar was also present during the inspection. He shared information about the work being carried out by the urban administration, including cleanliness arrangements, lighting and other civic facilities.

The inspection was part of the preparations being reviewed before Navdurga at Mataji ki Tekri in Dewas. The information was issued by Jansampark Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain Commissioner, on 9 October 2026.