Nashik, March 19 -- Nashik is set to witness an upgrade with plans for constructing new Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Highways as the city prepares for hosting the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela, officials said on Wednesday.

The administration has started preparations for works which might take more than a year to complete, such as roads and other infrastructure to manage the massive footfall that is expected.

Nashik's Divisional Commissioner, Praveen Gedam told ANI that officials from the city went to witness the preparations and learn from this year's Prayagraj Maha Kumbh mela, which concluded on February 26 in Uttar Pradesh.

"Nashik officials visited the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh and studied the preparations there and on that basis, prepara...