MP to become Model State for Crowd Management and Pilgrim Facilities: CM Dr. Yadav

Bhopal, May 2026 : Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that the State Government is fully committed to improving crowd management, public amenities and essential civic services at all major religious destinations across Madhya Pradesh. To ensure better management of the state’s religious and culturally significant sites, comprehensive studies and field visits are being undertaken at prominent pilgrimage centres across the country to examine crowd management systems, security arrangements and other essential facilities. The objective is to develop Madhya Pradesh as a model state for pilgrims visiting its religious destinations. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was interacting with local media representatives in Jammu on Friday before departing for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that a delegation from the Madhya Pradesh Government is currently visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine to study the facilities and arrangements available for devotees. The state’s major religious centres include the Shri Mahakal Temple and Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Trust in Ujjain, Shri Omkareshwar Temple Trust and Bhojshala, which was recently recognised by the Hon’ble High Court as the temple of Maa Vagdevi. He said that he was visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine to seek blessings for the welfare and prosperity of the people of Madhya Pradesh. He noted that the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board operates a university, a medical college and several service institutions. These initiatives help provide devotees and pilgrims with well-organised and efficient arrangements, ensuring a smooth and convenient pilgrimage experience. The Madhya Pradesh delegation will study these arrangements in detail to develop an effective service model for pilgrims visiting the state’s religious destinations.

Facilities at Religious Sites to Be Expanded and Modernised

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the State Government is making continuous efforts to enhance facilities and services for devotees, pilgrims and visitors at religious sites across Madhya Pradesh. To further strengthen arrangements, the state delegation is visiting leading religious and pilgrimage centres across the country and conducting a detailed study of the facilities available there. He said that based on the findings of these studies and the delegation’s recommendations, the State Government will take all necessary steps to enhance facilities at religious destinations across Madhya Pradesh. Modern infrastructure and all essential development works will be undertaken to further strengthen management systems and visitor services.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the State Government is continuously working to enhance facilities and services for devotees at major religious destinations across the state. Following the development of the grand Shri Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, the Ekatma Dham project is now taking shape at Shri Omkareshwar Dham at an estimated cost of nearly ₹3,000 crore.

He further informed that construction works worth approximately ₹30,000 crore are underway in preparation for the grand and divine Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain. In addition, work on Shri Raja Ram Lok in Orchha is progressing rapidly.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav described Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine as a remarkable pilgrimage destination where devotees from across the country can avail round-the-clock darshan. He noted that the Shrine Board maintains an online record of every pilgrim visiting the shrine.

He further said that, in addition to providing quality facilities and services to devotees, educational and social welfare initiatives at religious destinations hold special significance. He recalled that former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Jagmohan, had established the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board years ago and laid the foundation for the extensive facilities available to pilgrims today.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that after offering prayers at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, he held discussions with officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department on various aspects of pilgrimage management and tourism development. He added that the State Government will send a dedicated team to the shrine to undertake an in-depth study of its management systems and service delivery mechanisms.