With the deployment of thousands of AI-powered CCTVs, underwater drones, and state-of-the-art facilities for visitors and devotees, the state government and administration are ready for the grand mela, scheduled to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj.
Commissioner Gauba told ANI that the police will be using underwater drones to monitor any kind of security intervention and meet disaster management needs.
The Maha Kumbh held once every 12 years, is scheduled to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj and conclude on February 26. The main bathing rituals, known as the Shahi Snan (royal baths), will take place on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Pancha
The Uttar Pradesh Police has decided to digitally record the attendance of their officers at the Maha Kumbh 2025 while paving the idea of 'Digital Kumbh.'
Maha Kumbh 2025 is set for multiple potential world records for distributing the most number of spectacles and eye tests done at a single event. In light of this, Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj praised the initiative of 'Netra Kumbh'; an initiative organised to provide free eye check-ups
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated in a mega mock exercise with Prayagraj Mela Authority and other agencies under the aegis of Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority in Prayagraj on Saturday to ensure a grand, safe and successful organization of Maha Kumbh
Various saints and sages of the Niranjani akhara, riding on elephants, horses passed through different areas of Prayagraj and reached Sangam Ghat today. The sages were welcomed on the banks of the ghat by senior administration officials with garlands.
He said the entire Kumbh area is being monitored through CCTV, and there is no possibility of any lapse in the security arrangements. The DGP said that various mock drills have been conducted by NDRF and SDRF teams to check preparedness to avert any untoward incident.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday flagged off a 'water ambulance' from Gandhinagar for Mahakumbh. The city of Prayagraj will host Maha Kumbh 2025 from January 13 to February 26.
Emphasising cleanliness in Maha Kumbh 2025 as per Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's direction Prayagraj Mela Authority on Friday organised a mass feast for Swachhata Mitras (sanitation workers).