Underwater drones, multilingual signages: Prayagraj gears up for Maha Kumbh
Hindustan TimesNew 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 is a grand, safe and spiritually enriching event", the ministry said. "For the first time, underwater drones capable of diving up to 100 meters will provide round-the-clock surveillance at the Sangam area," it said in a statement. Ahead of the grand festival, the anticipation of Maha Kumbh is boosting local trade with a surge in demand for Mahakumbh-themed products like diaries, calendars, jute bags and stationery, the ministry said, adding, "sales have increased by up to 25 per cent due to meticulous branding".
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