India, April 6 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that the state government is undertaking projects worth Rs.35,000 crore to boost the infrastructure of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar ahead of next year's Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

He was addressing the sadhus and saints in Nashik city on the concluding day of the two-day national executive committee meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, which represents 127 sects of Sanatan dharma.

Kumbh Mela minister Girish Mahajan and school education minister Dada Bhuse were also present.

"Projects worth Rs.30,000 crore have been rolled out in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar, including setting up a new terminal at Nashik Airport and establishing a 66-km ring road. Work for another set of proje...