Nashik, June 1 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that preparations have been made after holding a meeting with the chiefs of various akhadas to discuss preparations ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik.

"A meeting was organised in relation to the Kumbh Mela of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, in which the 13 major Akharas were also present. We discussed the event in the presence of all the Mahants, saints, priests... This time the fair is going to be long, so people will get to see many important 'Amrit Snan' dates and holy festivals...," CM Fadnavis told reporters here.

He also said that the government has come up with a plan to ensure the cleanliness of Godavari River.

"A plan has also been ...