Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi govt ensures smooth and safe pilgrimage experience Kumbh Mela
GH News February 12, 2025 04:05 PM
The Yogi government has made fool-proof preparations for the successful organization of the fourth bathing festival, Magh Purnima, on Wednesday under Mahakumbh-2025. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued clear directives to ensure that no devotee, Kalpvasi, or ordinary citizen faces any inconvenience in the Mahakumbh Mela area or across Prayagraj city. In line with this, the local administration and police department are working with full readiness, focusing on traffic management, smooth vehicular movement, parking, security, surveillance, and overall monitoring.  Providing insights into these preparations, Prayagraj Police Commissioner Tarun Gaba emphasized that the Uttar Pradesh government and UP Police are committed to offering devotees a seamless and hassle-free experience at the Mahakumbh. He highlighted that traffic management plans were formulated months in advance and are being successfully implemented. He added, "Despite the surge in vehicles towards the weekend and intermittent high-traffic periods, the administration and police force have efficiently managed challenges through tireless efforts. As a result, traffic remains smooth on all routes leading to the fair area and within Prayagraj, ensuring no congestion in the city. "He added, "The police and administration have urged all devotees to utilize designated parking areas along their route and avoid attempting to reach Sangam directly, as specific arrangements have been made for different routes. "Commissioner Tarun Gaba reiterated that the administration works round the clock to ensure a hassle-free experience for devotees while maintaining smooth traffic flow. He appealed to visitors to park only in designated areas to facilitate orderly movement.The police and local administration are utilizing ANPR and AI-enabled cameras to monitor the movement of devotees and regulate traffic in the fair area. Additionally, real-time data is being gathered from toll plazas and officials in neighbouring districts to track incoming vehicle numbers and routes, enabling appropriate traffic management.  To ensure a smooth experience for all, the fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone a day before the Magh Purnima bathing festival. Vehicular movement across Prayagraj city is also restricted from Tuesday evening. A dedicated traffic plan has been implemented for the Kalpvasis residing in the fair area, and all necessary information has been conveyed to them.  Quotes:The administration has also urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation or believing in rumors on social media. Traffic-related challenges have been effectively addressed by deploying additional police personnel and continuous efforts.  Tarun Gaba Police Commissioner, PrayagrajTraffic is flowing smoothly on all major routes, with no significant increase in congestion over the past few hours. Junctions within the city are also witnessing seamless vehicular movement.Prashant Kumar DGP, Uttar Pradesh
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