Why Mahakumbh 2025 will be a digital spectacle
5 days, 18 hours ago

Why Mahakumbh 2025 will be a digital spectacle

India Today  

Dubbed the ‘Digital Mahakumbh’, the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 is a testament to how tradition and cutting-edge technology can coexist seamlessly. Tech for safety, navigation and comfort Managing millions of visitors daily at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 demands cutting-edge technology interventions. A government official informed INDIA TODAY that to enhance navigation in the sprawling temporary city, the Mela Authority has partnered with Google to integrate key landmarks like ghats, toilets, food courts, pontoon bridges and emergency services into its maps—marking the first use of such technology for an event of this scale. The Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 exemplifies how technology can elevate traditional events by addressing challenges like navigation, safety and infrastructure. As a ‘Digital Mahakumbh’, it could underscore India’s growing expertise in blending cultural traditions with modern advancements, offering a model for future large-scale events worldwide.

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PM’s vision, CM’s supervision shaping Digital Mahakumbh
6 days, 11 hours ago

PM’s vision, CM’s supervision shaping Digital Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is turning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Digital Mahakumbh’ into reality with state’s newly created 76th district, ‘Mahakumbh Nagar,’ being equipped with comprehensive civic amenities in record time. Through ‘Mahakumbh Land and Facility Allocation’ portal, land and facilities were accessible with a single click. In Kumbh 2019, details and allocations of over 5,500 institutions …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Here's How AI Will Help You Find Lost Family Members In Prayagraj
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Here's How AI Will Help You Find Lost Family Members In Prayagraj

ABP News  

Maha Kumbh 2025: Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to host one of the grandest festivals in the country, the ‘Maha Kumbh,’ scheduled to take place in 2025. To address this recurring concern, the administration has devised a novel solution for Maha Kumbh 2025. Advanced AI-powered cameras have been strategically installed at various locations to monitor the massive crowds during the …

Underwater drones, multilingual signages: Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh
1 week ago

Underwater drones, multilingual signages: Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, In a first, "underwater drones" capable of diving up to 100 meters will be deployed during the upcoming Maha Kumbh to provide round-the-clock surveillance at Sangam area in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the Culture Ministry said on Sunday. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Uttar Pradesh government is making "extensive preparations to ensure that Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj …

Mahakumbh 2025: 2,000 illuminated drones will bring to life the legendary tales of Prayag Mahatmyam
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Mahakumbh 2025: 2,000 illuminated drones will bring to life the legendary tales of Prayag Mahatmyam

Op India  

Uttar Pradesh Tourism is set to mesmerize attendees at Mahakumbh 2025 with a spectacular drone show, showcasing mythological tales linked to the Mahakumbh and Prayagraj, according to a press release. “A fleet of around 2,000 illuminated drones will bring to life the legendary tales of “Prayag Mahatmyam” and the Mahakumbh. Aligned with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of a grand …

Mahakumbh 2025: 2,000 illuminated drones will bring life to legendary tales of 'Prayag Mahatmyam'
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Mahakumbh 2025: 2,000 illuminated drones will bring life to legendary tales of 'Prayag Mahatmyam'

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Mahakumbh 2025: Uttar Pradesh Tourism is set to mesmerise attendees at Mahakumbh 2025 with a spectacular drone show, showcasing mythological tales linked to the Mahakumbh and Prayagraj. Drone show to depict iconic events "A fleet of around 2,000 illuminated drones will bring to life the legendary tales of "Prayag Mahatmyam" and the Mahakumbh. The spectacular show will depict iconic events …

‘Digital India Experience Zone’ to be set up at G20 Summit. Get a sneak peek here
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‘Digital India Experience Zone’ to be set up at G20 Summit. Get a sneak peek here

Hindustan Times  

During the G20 Summit in New Delhi, which marks the conclusion of India's G20 presidency for the year, a ‘Digital India Experience Zone’ will be set up to showcase the country's digital advancements to member nations and other guest nations. To experience India's best practices in implementing DPIs, G20 delegates can visit Hall 4 and Hall 14 in the Bharat …

‘Digital India Experience Zone’: G20 Summit Spotlight on UPI, Aadhaar, Bhashini & New Feature ‘Ask GITA’
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Digital India Experience Zone’: G20 Summit Spotlight on UPI, Aadhaar, Bhashini & New Feature ‘Ask GITA’

News 18  

The ‘Digital India Experience Zone’ at the upcoming G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi, will be a standout attraction showcasing India’s ‘digital’ journey since 2014. “The seven DPI components will be showcased in the ‘Experience Zone’ along India’s digital journey wall, in front of which there will be a cycle. The visitors can converse with the platform to seek information …

From Orientalism to Digital Leadership - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

From Orientalism to Digital Leadership - News18

News 18  

For centuries, Western perception of countries like India has been coloured by orientalist narratives, an idea embedded deep within the philosophical works of thinkers like Edward Said in Orientalism. The world watched in amazement as Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, used India’s Unified Payments Interface to pay a vegetable vendor, illustrating India’s prowess in digital public …

Accelerating development with India’s digital highways
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Accelerating development with India’s digital highways

Hindustan Times  

With growing consensus around its role as a driver of innovation and inclusion at population scale, Digital Public Infrastructure has found its way into key priorities at the highest levels of policy making in India. While the first phase of creating the core, foundational digital public infrastructure in India - DPI 1.0 - has been a big success, the current …

India’s e-belt-and-road initiative for digital diplomacy
2 years, 8 months ago

India’s e-belt-and-road initiative for digital diplomacy

Live Mint  

As of 2021, India had issued more than 1.3 billion digital identity cards via its Aadhaar platform and over 1.1 billion digital vaccine certificates through its CoWin platform. Aadhaar’s open architecture that allows for scalability and vendor neutrality has already had several countries approaching India to either replicate the model or take note of its technology to develop their own …

Digital India now a way of life, says Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

Digital India now a way of life, says Modi

The Hindu  

Digital India mission, launched five years ago, was not being seen as any regular government initiative and had now become a way of life, especially for the poor and marginalised and those in the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the summit, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said India and Australia have unlimited possibilities of working together …

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