During his

visit to Prayagraj, CM Yogi Adityanath announces a major gift for Sanitation

and Health Workers after Mahakumbh

Yogi

Government to provide a fixed honorarium of Rs. 16,000 to sanitation workers, health

workers, and other workers not receiving minimum wages

Every

sanitation worker and health worker will also get the benefit of health

insurance of Rs 5 lakh through Ayushman Bharat or Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya

Yojana

Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath gives gifts to sanitation workers and health workers

involved in Mahakumbh and also provides insurance certificates from the Swachh

Kumbh Fund

Sanitation

and health workers express gratitude as CM Yogi honors them with applause and

recognition

You have

demonstrated that with determination and the right support, any goal can be

achieved – CM Yogi

Opponents

conspired to defame Prayagraj and Sanatan faith by passing off scenes from

Cairo and Kathmandu as those of Mahakumbh: Chief Minister

CM was

presented with the certificate for three Guinness World Records set by the

Prayagraj Mela Authority

Mahakumbh

Nagar, 27 Feb (HS): On

Thursday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greatly appreciated the sanitation and

health workers serving at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh. He presented them with gifts

and insurance certificates under the Swachh Kumbh Fund. In a significant

announcement, the Chief Minister declared that every sanitation and health worker

involved in the Mahakumbh mega-event would receive an additional bonus of ₹10,000 from the

state government.

Furthermore,

he revealed that starting in April; the state government will establish a

dedicated corporation to ensure fair wages. Through this initiative, every

sanitation and health worker and those previously deprived of minimum wages

will receive a monthly remuneration of Rs. 16,000 directly in their bank

accounts via DBT.

Additionally,

CM Yogi announced that all sanitation and health workers would be covered under

a Rs.

5 lakh health insurance scheme through Ayushman Bharat or the Mukhyamantri Jan

Arogya Yojana. His announcement was met with resounding applause from the

sanitation and health workers present at the event.

Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the sanitation

and health workers for their invaluable contribution to the grand and divine

Prayagraj Mahakumbh, held from January 13 to February 26. He emphasized that

the state government stands with them today to extend its gratitude and

congratulations.

Acknowledging

their dedication, CM Yogi assured that the government remains committed to

their welfare and will continue to work towards their upliftment in the future.

He highlighted that teamwork and collective effort yield remarkable results, as

witnessed in the successful execution of Mahakumbh. He praised the workers for

demonstrating that any goal can be achieved with determination and the right

support.

Encouraging

them to carry forward their mission, he called for a renewed commitment to

cleanliness, launching a special sanitation campaign that he urged all

officials and employees to join as a tribute to Maa Ganga. CM Yogi shared that

his cabinet was deeply honored to recognize the efforts of the sanitation

workers and to participate in a community meal with them.

He

recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the Mahakumbh on

December 13 and had provided continuous guidance before and during the event.

He said, The combined efforts of the Government of India, various

ministries, and the Uttar Pradesh government played a crucial role in making

the event a success, ensuring not just its seamless execution but also

contributing to the transformation of Prayagraj into a shining smart

city.

He further

noted that visitors to Prayagraj were particularly impressed by the exceptional

cleanliness maintained by sanitation workers and the exemplary conduct of the

police.

He lauded

the people of Prayagraj for embracing the Mahakumbh as their own, hosting

langars, welcoming guests, and prioritizing the event over personal challenges.

He reflected on the immense scale of the gathering, where a city of 25-30 lakh

residents seamlessly accommodated crores of visitors. Drawing a parallel, he

remarked that even a household of five could feel overwhelmed by ten guests,

yet the people of Prayagraj embraced this monumental event with patience and

enthusiasm.

Inspired

by this spirit, the entire state made the Mahakumbh a resounding success. CM

Yogi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Uttar Pradesh for

setting an exemplary standard of hospitality and ensuring a memorable

experience for pilgrims and revered saints.

CM Yogi,

highlighting the new prospects for tourism in Uttar Pradesh, stated that the

Mahakumbh has unveiled multiple circuits of spiritual tourism across the state.

One such circuit extends from Prayagraj to Kashi via Maa Vindhyavasini Dham.

Like crores of devotees thronged Prayagraj, Maa Vindhyavasini Dham also

witnessed a congregation of 5 to 7 lakh people daily during this period.

Likewise, Kashi’s Baba Vishwanath Dham saw a daily footfall of 10 to 15 lakh

devotees.

Another

circuit linked Ayodhya Dham and Gorakhpur, attracting 7 to 12 lakh devotees to

Ayodhya Dham every day. From January 1 to the present, Gorakhpur has witnessed

a daily gathering of 2 to 2.5 lakh devotees. The third circuit connected

Prayagraj to Lucknow and Naimisharanya via Shringverpur, drawing lakhs of pilgrims.

Additionally, a circuit from Prayagraj to Rajapur and Chitrakoot was

established, while the fifth circuit extended from Prayagraj to Mathura,

Vrindavan, and Shuktirtha via the Bundelkhand Expressway, all of which saw a

massive influx of devotees.

CM Yogi

emphasized that such an extraordinary gathering of faith has been unparalleled

worldwide. A total of 66 crore 30 lakh devotees participated in the event, and

yet, not a single incident of kidnapping, robbery, molestation, or any crime

that could raise concerns was reported.

He sai,

Even with the most scrutinizing lens, no such incident could be found.

Despite this, critics spared no effort in attempting to tarnish the event.

Those who were uncomfortable with this grand spiritual gathering resorted to

misinformation. On Mauni Amavasya alone, 8 crore devotees assembled, and the

government’s priority was to ensure their safe pilgrimage. However, detractors

continued their smear campaign, using misleading images—some showing scenes

from Cairo, others from Kathmandu—to defame Prayagraj. CM Yogi stated

that previous governments failed to honor India’s deep-rooted faith and

spiritual heritage.

CM Yogi

also highlighted the significant economic impact of the Mahakumbh, emphasizing

how it served as a powerful confluence of faith and financial growth. He

remarked that the Prayagraj Mahakumbh strengthened religious sentiments and

gave the economy a new direction.

Citing

Lord Ved Vyas, who proclaimed 5,000 years ago, “I raise my arms and

declare—follow the path of righteousness, for only righteousness can lead to

prosperity and fulfillment,” CM Yogi stated that the people of Prayagraj had

validated this ancient wisdom.

He said,

The event generated lakhs of jobs, and Uttar Pradesh’s economy is now

poised to reach new heights. He described the synergy between faith and

economic progress as remarkable, capturing the world's attention.

The

Mahakumbh was not just a national spectacle but an international phenomenon,

attracting ministers and heads of state from a dozen countries. Additionally,

ambassadors and high commissioners from 74 nations participated, marking the

first time representatives from over 80 countries had become part of this grand

spiritual gathering. Every visitor left deeply moved by the experience.

On this

occasion, CM Yogi was also presented with a certificate from the Guinness Book

of World Records for three historic achievements made by the Mela Authority,

the largest simultaneous river-cleaning drive—329 people cleaning the river at

multiple locations, the biggest sanitation campaign—where 19,000 workers

participated in a massive cleanup drive, and the largest handprint

artwork—created by 10,102 people over eight hours.

During the

event, the Chief Minister also unveiled The Essence of Kumbh, a book published

by the Tourism Department documenting the spiritual and cultural significance

of the Mahakumbh. During this, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and

Brajesh Pathak, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna, Jal

Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh and other ministers and officials were

present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi