India, April 4 -- The state chief secretary, Rajesh Aggarwal, stressed the need for various departments to complete all projects in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar before the commencement of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

Aggarwal arrived in Nashik on Friday for his three-day visit to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of different infrastructure projects in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar.

"I would request the different departments to ensure that the projects are completed on time before the event while maintaining high quality," said Aggarwal.

On Friday the chief secretary inspected construction work at the underpass at Dwarka circle, a bridge being built near Tapovan, new ghats on the banks of the Godavari River, the solid waste management an...