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Harvard, Stanford link to 'clean' Kumbh

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has tied up with institutions of international repute to study waste management and delivery of urban services at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, where the footfall has already crossed the 50-crore mark. The list of institutions includes Harvard Business School, Institute for Competitiveness – Stanford University, International Finance Corporation, MicroSave, Gates Foundation, Indian School of Business, IIM-Indore, IPSOS Research Private Limited, and National Institute of Urban Affairs. “After a decade of SBM’s transformative impact, the Maha Kumbh serves as a testament to the nation’s progress in fostering a cleaner and sustainable urban environment. As per the data released by the Uttar Pradesh government, 50 crore people have already visited the Maha Kumbh turning into the largest congregation in mankind for any religious, cultural, or social event.

New Indian Express

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