Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced plans to make the Shipra river pollution-free before the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. The initiative aims to ensure devotees can bathe in purified waters, addressing concerns from saints and officials about pollution from Indore's Kanh and Saraswati rivers. The plan involves storing rainwater and releasing it to maintain a continuous flow, a significant challenge for the state government.