The Ganga Expressway will be finished before the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled for Prayagraj the following year. Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi has directed the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) authorities to accelerate the Ganga Express's construction.
Minister Gupta also directed UPEIDA to complete the remaining 1.5% construction of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway. He instructed the officials to finish it quickly so that the Expressway could be opened to the public before December.
Ganga Expressway for Maha Kumbh
The 594-kilometer Ganga Expressway is being built to connect 12 districts, including Meerut, to Prayagraj and shorten travel times, according to Gupta, who visited Tourism Bhawan on Wednesday to examine UPEIDA's development projects. This would facilitate Prayagraj's accessibility for lakhs of people during Maha Kumbh 2025.
Ganga Expressway Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Total Length | 594 kilometers |
| Connecting Districts | 12 districts (including Meerut and Prayagraj) |
| Purpose | To reduce travel time and improve accessibility |
| Focus | Easier travel to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh 2025 pilgrims |
| Project Under | UPEIDA (Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority) |
| Completion Timeline | Before Maha Kumbh 2025 |
| Number of Expected Pilgrims | Lakhs of people attending Maha Kumbh 2025 |
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Dates
The Kumbh Mela 2025 will take place for 30 to 45 days, with numerous pilgrims visiting the holy Sangam to take a dip between January 14 and February 26, 2025. The festival will start on Makar Sankranti and end on Maha Shivratri. Key bathing dates during this time will be announced.
| Major Bathing Dates | Event Name |
| 13 January 2025 | Paush Purnima |
| 14 January 2025 | Makar Sankranti |
| 29 January 2025 | Mauni Amavasya |
| 04 February 2025 | Basant Panchami |
| 12 February 2025 | Maghi Purnima |
| 26 February 2025 | Maha Shivratri |
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Logo
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has already launched the Kumbh Mela 2025 logo. With its Amrit Kalash, temple, Lord Hanuman picture, seer, urn, and Akshayvat tree, the Mahakumbh 2025 logo symbolizes how nature and mankind coexisted in Sanatana civilization. The design captures the spirit of the Kumbh Mela and highlights Prayagraj's spiritual significance.
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