CM Dr. Yadav Participates in Bawdi Utsav at Chintaman Ganesh Temple Complex

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav participated in the Bawdi Utsav held under the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign at the historic Lakshman Bawdi located within the premises of Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple in Ujjain. On this occasion, he released the book Boond Saheje Bawdi, emphasizing the importance of traditional water structures. He also planted a sindoor sapling under the ongoing campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (One Tree in Mother’s Name).

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that with the blessings of Lord Shri Chintaman Ganesh, the state and the nation are achieving new milestones of development. He highlighted that the recently held Ujjain Wellness Summit attracted investment proposals worth thousands of crores and that Ujjain is emerging as a global hub for mental peace, spirituality, and wellness care.

CM Dr. Yadav also stated about the preparations for Simhastha 2028, mentioning that work is underway on the new Ujjain-Indore four-lane highway to facilitate pilgrim movement. He also announced the planned upgradation of Chintaman Ganesh Railway Station and mentioned the Kanh Closed Duct Project and Sewarkhedi-Silarkhedi Project, which aim to ensure a clean, pure, and flowing Maa Kshipra River for the sacred Simhastha bathing rituals. New ghats are being constructed to improve facilities for devotees visiting from across India and abroad.

The Chief Minister added that under the inspiration of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a state-wide Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign is being conducted from March 30 to June 30, focusing on water conservation, rejuvenation of water structures, and raising groundwater levels to ensure every drop is preserved.

Bawdi Utsav: A Celebration of Traditional Water Wisdom

As per the Jan Abhiyan Parishad, the Bawdi Utsav is reviving ancient stepwells through public participation by restoring their pathways, lighting, cleaning, beautification, and enabling water flow. Traditional rituals are also performed post-restoration to spread awareness about the cultural, social, and historical significance of stepwells and the importance of water conservation.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav and the efforts of the Parishad, the campaign has seen participation from over 36.34 lakh citizens. The Parishad has carried out Cleaning of 2,139 stepwells (bawdis), Cleaning of 4,254 ponds, Cleaning of 3,468 riverbanks, Organization of 15,913 water seminars, 1,677 street plays and Wall paintings to spread water awareness as part of the campaign.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp and performed the traditional worship of Lakshman Bawdi. The program was conducted by Shri Piyush Tripathi, and the vote of thanks was presented by Divisional Coordinator Shri Shivprasad Malviya.

MP Shri Anil Firojia, Vice President of Jan Abhiyan Parishad Shri Mohan Nagar, MLA Shri Anil Jain Kaluheda, Municipal Council Chairperson Smt. Kalawati Yadav, public representatives Shri Sanjay Agrawal, Shri Ravi Solanki, Chintaman Ganesh Temple Administrator Shri Abhishek Sharma, priest Shri Rajesh Guru, Executive Director of Jan Abhiyan Parishad Dr. Bakul Lad, Member Smt. Ajita Parmar, District Coordinator Shri Devendra Sharma, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.