In preparation for Maha Kumbh 2025, a state-of-the-art control room has been set up in Prayagraj to serve as the nerve centre of the grand religious event. This facility, designed with the creative expertise of Bollywood’s art director and architect Pawan Pandey, will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the fair.
Top officials will strategise and oversee every aspect of the event from this control room, which is well-equipped to monitor every inch of the fairgrounds. The conference hall within the control room will host key meetings for managing the fair’s arrangements, both before and during the event.
Acting on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s instructions, preparations for the world’s largest fair are progressing rapidly.
Special media blocks are also being set up within the control room to facilitate real-time dissemination of information to the public, ensuring widespread coverage of the event.
According to Additional Fair Officer of Mahakumbh Nagar Vivek Chaturvedi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is enthusiastic about the event.
“The chief minister envisions showcasing Maha Kumbh as an example to the world, highlighting why Uttar Pradesh is known as ‘Uttam Pradesh’,” he remarked.
To enhance the beauty of Maha Kumbh, teams of renowned artists from across the country are bringing the walls of Mahakumbh Nagar to life with vibrant and creative artwork.
He also shared that the control room will host VIP meetings to ensure proper arrangements for devotees.
Additionally, a conference hall and dedicated media blocks are being set up to provide timely and accurate information to crores of people.
Mumbai-based art director Pawan Pandey, known for his work in films and reality shows, has completed the construction of the control room well ahead of schedule.
The control room is designed to ensure maximum security and efficiency. Decorated with artwork inspired by Prayagraj’s iconic temples and religious sites, the facility is equipped to accommodate a team of over 100 officials who will monitor every activity during the Maha Kumbh.
Senior fair officials will oversee the entire event from this control room and provide real-time updates to the chief minister. The facility includes specialised cabins for officials to manage various operations, including security, administrative tasks, medical services, and water supply monitoring.
To ensure a smooth experience for devotees from across India and abroad, strategies will be planned from this centre.
A conference hall has been set up for departmental coordination, and dedicated media blocks are being created to provide accurate and timely updates to the public.
Designed in an L-shape for convenience, the control room offers state-of-the-art amenities for officials and staff, making it a high-tech nerve centre for managing the world’s largest religious gathering.
