The Yogi Adityanath government has planned comprehensive emergency response measures for Maha Kumbh 2025 by introducing the groundbreaking ‘Bhishma Cube’ mobile hospital.
For the first time in Maha Kumbh, this state-of-the-art medical unit, which was previously deployed during the Ram temple prana pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, will be on site to enhance emergency preparedness.
According to Joint Director of Medical Health in Prayagraj, Dr VK Mishra, each Bhishma Cube (Battlefield Health Information System for Medical Services) can treat up to 200 individuals simultaneously, offering a range of facilities, including surgical capabilities, diagnostic tools and comprehensive patient care.
Built to be robust, waterproof and lightweight, these units provide immediate treatment capabilities and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics for real-time coordination, monitoring and efficient medical management.
Dr Mishra said, “Bhishma Cube can be transported by hand, bicycle or drone and can even be airdropped from aircraft in critical situations. Remarkably, the unit can be fully operational within 12 minutes of deployment. Jointly developed and rigorously tested by the Indian Air Force, Indian healthcare institutions and defence technology experts, the Bhishma Cube exemplifies cutting-edge innovation in mobile healthcare.”
During his visit to Ukraine in August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Bhishma Cube units to President Volodymyr Zelensky, underscoring its value in global emergency response.
