From travel to health, know all about the special provisions at Mahakumbh 2025

Prayagraj is gearing up to host Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and several provisions across departments are being made to ensure a seamless experience for visitors The grand religious and spiritual event spanning 45 days from January 13 to February 26 2025 is expected to host over 40 crore visitors from across the country and the worldAccording to a press release by the Ministry of Culture measures are being taken to facilitate convenience for visitors in terms of travel infrastructure health security sustainability etcTravel and stayA luxury tent city has been set up in the Maha Kumbh area by IRCTC offering deluxe tents and villas with modern amenities Other shelters and tents have also been set up to facilitate a comfortable stay Both Central and Western Railways are running special trains for Mahakumbh 2025Also ReadMaha Kumbh Mela 2025 Western Railway to run special trains to manage passenger rush check detailsSecurityRobust security arrangements are being made for the occasion Thousands of CCTV cameras and aeriel drones will ensure advanced surveillance For thefirst time underwater drones capable of diving up to100meters will provideroundtheclock surveillanceat the Sangam areaAdditionally a team of56cyber warriors will monitor online threats and cyber help deskswill be set up in all police stations To enhance safety and ensure quick response a stateoftheart MultiDisaster Responsevehicle will be deployedFacial recognition technologywill be used at entry points for increased safetyInfrastructureInfrastructural provisions include renovation of 92 roads and beautification of 17 roads construction of 30 pontoon bridges 28 already done and installation of 800 multilingual signages 400 already installedMobile toilets and robust waste management systems will ensure hygieneMedical arrangementsVarious temporary hospital and health camps have been set up in the city with diagnostic and surgical facilities Additionally a special eyecare initiative lsquoNetra Kumbhrsquo will aim to conduct eye tests for over5 lakh pilgrimsand distribute more than3 lakheyeglasses potentially setting aGuinness World RecordAlso ReadTemporary hospital in Maha Kumbh Mela area witnesses birth of first babyCulture and tourismThe Maha Kumbh Mela is expected to provide a major boost to Indian tourism Various events and programmes will be arranged to showcase Indian culture and spiritual heritage The Uttar Pradesh Pavilion spanning5 acresnearNagavasuki Temple will showcaseUPrsquos tourism circuitsegRamayana Circuit KrishnaBraj Circuit Bundelkhand Circuit and feature a handicrafts market along with cultural programmes Performances ofclassical music dance andexhibitionson Indiarsquos spiritual heritage will also be organised Environmentfriendly measuresAccording to the press release three temporary sewage treatment plantsSTPs are being installed to ensure clean water in theGangaandYamuna rivers Additionally ecofriendly measures like use ofsolar powerfor lighting promotion of reusable materials and aban on singleuse plastics are also being taken