The 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj will not only be a spiritual and faith-driven event but also a rich cultural and social experience for millions of devotees. This year, a unique initiative is being launched to ensure a clean and environmentally friendly Maha Kumbh, with a strong focus on making the event plastic-free.

The goal is to create a pollution-free environment for the devotees by completely banning plastic use. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, several steps are being taken, with coordinated efforts across departments.

To achieve a plastic-free environment, eco-friendly alternatives are being encouraged, and dedicated shops are being allocated to vendors selling dona-pattal. The allocation process will soon be completed, making the fair area entirely plastic-free, with only eco-friendly items like dona and pattal available for sale.

A special cleanliness meeting has been organised with the principals of 400 schools to raise awareness about a plastic-free Maha Kumbh, making students ambassadors of cleanliness. The initiative aims to reach four lakh children and five times the number of Prayagraj’s citizens, spreading the message of a clean and eco-friendly Maha Kumbh.

Over 1,500 Ganga Sevadoots are being deployed to lead cleanliness campaigns at the Kumbh Mela area and encourage devotees to avoid plastic use. Their training is underway, with plans to increase their numbers as needed.

The Har Ghar Dastak campaign is also being launched to engage every household in the plastic-free Maha Kumbh initiative. Additionally, the message is being communicated through all facility slips to keep devotees informed and prevent plastic use.

Strict directives have been issued to all institutions and vendors at Maha Kumbh, requiring them to adhere to the plastic-free guidelines, with the threat of action in case of non-compliance. Several organisations have pledged their support for a plastic-free Maha Kumbh and are actively contributing to the campaign.

Through these efforts, Maha Kumbh will not only be cleaner but also set a shining example of environmental conservation, with devotees joining the movement to protect both the environment and their faith.

Medical camp for cops

In another significant step to prioritise the health and well-being of police personnel deployed for Maha Kumbh Mela duties, a special medical camp will be held on November 30 at the Police Line Parade in Kumbh Mela area here.

This initiative is aimed at ensuring both the physical fitness and mental well-being of the police officers entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining security during this massive religious event.

Scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, the camp will provide comprehensive health check-ups and offer guidance to help police personnel effectively manage mental stress. By addressing these aspects, the initiative aims to enable them to perform their duties with greater efficiency and resilience.

The camp will be conducted under the supervision of Senior Medical Officer Dr Gaurav Dubey and will be directed by the Additional Director of Medical Health and Family Welfare.