President Kovind to visit Prayagraj Kumbh Mela on Jan. 17

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New Delhi : President Ram Nath Kovind will be visiting Prayagraj Kumbh Mela on January 17, 2019. During his visit, he will inaugurate a two- day Gandhian Resurgence Summit at the camp of Parmarth Niketan Ashram at Arail side of Mela.

Before addressing the Summit, President Kovind will perform Puja at Sangam and meet the saints and seers camping at the Mela. He will also unveil the statue of Maharshi Bharadwaj. Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik,  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya will also attend the function.

Prayagraj Kumbh Mela is not only witnessing religious and spiritual activities but also generating awareness on cleanliness /swachhta. Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural) has set up a high tech exhibition in Sector 6 of the Mela at Prayagraj. It contains digital platforms on themes of  Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It also has success stories on cleanliness, according to a PIB release.