Introduction
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, will host the Maha Kumbh Mela from January 13 to February 26, 2025. It is one of the biggest religious events in the world. An estimated 40 to 45 crore, or 400 to 450 million devotees, are expected to attend.
The event is both a spiritual journey and a huge organizational task. To deal with this, the government of Uttar Pradesh is using cutting-edge AI to handle crowds and set a world standard for event headcounts.
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The Size of the Meeting
Millions of people make the journey to the holy spot where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers meet every 12 years for the Maha Kumbh Mela. The sheer size of this meeting makes it hard to keep everyone safe and control the crowd.
The organizers expect a record-breaking number of guests at the event in 2025, which will require careful planning and execution. The planned cost of this huge project is about ₹6,500 crore, which is about $800 million.
This amount will be used for infrastructure, security, and operations to make sure that everyone has a good time.
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AI-Powered Headcount
In a historic move towards digitization and progress, the Uttar Pradesh government plans to hold the world’s biggest AI-powered counting at Maha Kumbh 2025. This program includes:
– Installation of Cameras: Over 2,700 CCTV cameras will be spread across the fields. This includes 744 temporary cameras at key sites and 1,107 fixed cameras throughout the city. An extra 720 cameras will watch vehicle parking areas.
– Real-Time Monitoring: The AI system will track crowd density with an amazing accuracy rate of up to 95%. It will change every minute, especially from 3 AM to 7 PM, when a lot of people are washing.
– Advanced Tracking Methods: Various new methods will apply for accurate counting:
– Turnaround Cycle Tracking: This method tracks how long pilgrims stay at specific places to avoid double counting.
– Attribute-Based Search: Cameras will utilize facial recognition technology to recognize people based on physical characteristics.
– RFID Wristbands: Devotees will wear wristbands that allow for exact tracking of their moves.
– Mobile App Tracking: A GPS-enabled app will watch pilgrim moves with user consent.
Enhancing Safety and Security
The integration of AI not only aims at accurate headcounts but also improves safety measures for guests. The government has created digital ‘khoya paaya kendra‘ (lost-and-found centers) that utilize AI technology to reunite separated people quickly. Authorities will share information about missing people on social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), streamlining the process of finding lost family amidst the crowd.
Furthermore, authorities will follow strict procedures to ensure that no adult can take custody of a child or woman without verifying their name and relationship. This effort shows the government’s resolve to ensuring a safe atmosphere for all attendees.
Conclusion
The combination of spiritual meaning and technical progress offers a transformative experience for millions of devotees. As we approach January 2025, expectation builds not just for the rituals and festivities but also for watching how technology can improve human experiences at such monumental meetings.
This effort could very well pave the way for future mega-events globally, showing India’s rich cultural history while embracing modernity in crowd management.
