India, Nov. 14 -- Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that development projects worth more than Rs.20,000 crore have been approved for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela to be held in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar that will transform the city into a major pilgrimage and tourism destination.

After performing Bhoomi pujan for a series of infrastructure works, Fadnavis said that the projects will be implemented transparently and built to last for at least 25 years. "All these works will change the face of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, making it a global centre of pilgrimage and tourism. Adequate compensation will be given to landowners whose land is acquired for these projects," he said.

The CM informed that the upcoming K...