New Delhi, January 12: Ahead of the highly anticipated Maha Kumbh 2025, set to begin on Monday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways has invested ₹5,000 crore over the past three years to upgrade infrastructure and enhance facilities to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims.
Arvind Kejriwal lauded the Centre’s cashless treatment initiative but requested the removal of the ₹1.5 lakh cap, citing the success of Delhi’s 'Farishte Yojana.' Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s scheme aims to reduce fatalities by covering treatment costs and supporting hit-and-run victims’ families.