Ujjain, Feb. 11 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday laid a foundation stone of the Hariyakhedi Water Augmentation Project, being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,133.67 crore to ensure adequate drinking water supply for upcoming Simhastha-2028.

Simhastha is a Hindu religious fest held every 12 years in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as the Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh and the previous Simhastha was held in 2016.

CM Yadav also inaugurated and performed bhoomi-pujan of 11 development works worth approximately Rs 47.23 crore on the occasion, according to an official release.

Speaking on the occasion, the CM said, "With the blessings of Mokshadayini Maa Shipra, Ujjain is now preparing for Simhastha-2028. W...