1 2 Prayagraj: City's famous Madan Mohan Malaviya Park located on the banks of Yamuna is being spruced ahead of the Maha Kumbh to provide visitors with a pleasant experience while introducing them to the iconic figure associated with Prayagraj . "Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, beautification work at Madan Mohan Malaviya Park is progressing at a cost of approximately Rs 2 crore. As part of it, a statue of Bharat Ratna Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya, a prominent figure in Prayagraj's rich history, will be installed.
The park's main entrance gate will also be constructed," said district forest officer Arvind Yadav. He added that to enhance the experience for visitors, especially children, wildlife-themed sculptures will be installed in the park, offering both educational and recreational value. These features aim to inspire children toward wildlife conservation.
Additionally, restrooms for men and women will be built to ensure convenience for tourists. The chief minister has directed that all these enhancements are completed before Maha Kumbh. Explaining the association of Malaviya with the city and Maha Kumbh, former HoD of Modern and Medieval History, Allahabad University, Prof Yogeshwar Tiwari said: "Since ancient times saints, ascetics, royals and priests along with prominent personalities from Prayagraj, played significant roles in making this grand event successful.
Among them, the name of Malaviya stands out." He added that during British rule, Malaviya en.