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Maha Kumbh 2025: A Seamless and Spiritually Enriching Journey Awaits Devotees

Maha Kumbh 2025: A Seamless and Spiritually Enriching Journey Awaits Devotees

“The Maha Kumbh is going to be held in Prayagraj for 45 days from 13th January to 26th February. There are so many reasons to come to India together asking the Indian diaspora to come to India during this time. First the NRI Day, then the Maha Kumbh and after that the Republic Day, this is a kind of Triveni, a great opportunity to connect with the development and heritage of India.”

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Uttar Pradesh Government is making extensive preparations to ensure that Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is a grand, safe, and spiritually enriching event. Expected to host over 40 crore devotees from across the globe, this 45-day festival, from January 13 to February 26 will showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. Below are the detailed efforts undertaken:

Category

Details/Statistics

Duration

 45 days (January 13 – February 26, 2025)

Expected Visitors

 Over 40 crore (400 million)

Road Infrastructure

 Renovation of 92 roads; beautification of 17 roads

Pontoon Bridges

 Construction of 30 bridges using 3,308 pontoons; 28 are ready

Signage Installation

 800 multilingual signages planned; over 400 already installed

Checkered Plates Laid

 2,69,000 plates laid in the Mela area

Security Measure

Details/Statistics

CCTV Cameras

 2700 cameras with AI capabilities deployed for real-time monitoring

Facial Recognition Tech

 Used at entry points for enhanced safety

Drones for Surveillance

 Deployed for aerial monitoring

Underwater Drones

 Capable of diving up to 100 meters for round-the-clock surveillance

Fire Safety Budget

 ₹131.48 crore allocated for fire safety measures

Police Deployment

 Over 50,000 personnel, including paramilitary forces

 

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