GORAKHPUR, Nov. 29 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday district and municipal officials to complete all preparations for the annual 'Khichdi Mela' in Gorakhpur by December 20. Emphasising that the fair must set a new benchmark in terms of measures for cleanliness and waste management, he instructed officials to make it a "zero-waste event."

Chairing a review meeting at the Gorakhnath temple, the chief minister highlighted the significance of the 'Khichdi Mela', which attracts devotees from eastern Uttar Pradesh apart from Bihar, Nepal, and other regions, "All essential facilities for safety, convenience, and comfort of devotees must be ensured," Yogi said, directing officials to ensure adequate lighting arrangements at the venu...