In Prayagraj, devotees and pilgrims are visiting in large numbers every day to attend the ongoing Mahakumbh. With millions of devotees attending the Mahakumbh Mela to take a holy dip, maintaining sanitation and hygiene is a top priority for the government.
The Mahakumbh 2025 is not only a significant spiritual and cultural gathering but also a model of environmental conservation and cleanliness. The event is setting a new global benchmark in waste management, river conservation, and eco-friendly practices. The government has implemented a comprehensive sanitation plan to ensure a “Clean Maha Kumbh. The Mela grounds have been designated as plastic-free zones, with an absolute ban on single-use plastics. As part of the ‘Swacch and Swasth Mahakumbh’ campaign, a cleanliness awareness rally was taken out today in the Mela area to inspire devotees and promote eco-friendly practices. Over 200 Ganga Sevadoots and Swachhata Mitras participated in the rally to spread the message of cleanliness and sustainability. Around 15 thousand sanitation workers and over one thousand and 800 Ganga Sevadoots have been deployed to ensure cleanliness across the Mela area.