‘Mahakumbh Nagar’ is being transformed into a temporary city with thousands of tents and shelters, including super deluxe accommodations like the IRCTC’s “Mahakumbh Gram” luxury tent city which offers deluxe tents and villas with modern amenities, the ministry added.According to the statement, renovation of 92 roads and beautification of 17 major roads are nearing completion. The construction of 30 pontoon bridges using 3,308 pontoons is underway and 28 are already operational.A total of 800 multilingual signages (Hindi, English and regional languages) are being installed to guide the visitors, the ministry said. “Over 400 have been completed, with the rest to be ready by December 31,” it said.Besides, “over 2,69,000 checkered plates have been laid for pathways” and mobile toilets and robust waste management systems will ensure hygiene, the statement said.A number of measures have been taken to ensure robust disaster response in case of any untoward incident.A state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle would enhance safety and disaster readiness, “capable of handling situations ranging from natural disasters to road accidents”, it said.”This includes a lifting bag with a capacity of 10-20 tonnes, enabling the rescue of individuals buried under debris and specialised machines to lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 1.5 tonnes,” the statement said.The deployment of four Articulating Water Towers (AWTs) capable of tackling fires up to 35 meters high and 30 metres wide will be in place, the ministry said. “Over Rs 131 crore have been allocated for fire safety measures. The AWTs are equipped with advanced technologies, including video and thermal imaging systems, to prevent fire incidents and enhance safety,” it added.Over 50,000 personnel, including from the paramilitary forces, will be deployed, according to the 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.”For healthcare facilities, temporary hospitals equipped with surgical and diagnostic facilities are being set up. “Bhishma Cube”, capable of treating up to 200 people simultaneously, is being deployed, the statement said.Also, a “Netra Kumbh” camp aims to conduct eye tests for over five lakh pilgrims and distribute more than three lakh eyeglasses, aiming to also set a Guinness World Record, it said.Eco-friendly measures include use of solar power for lighting, promotion of reusable materials and a “ban on single-use plastic,” the ministry said.Also, digital innovations include integration with Google Maps for navigation within ‘Mahakumbh Nagar’.The Uttar Pradesh Pavillion near Nagavasuki Temple, spanning five acres, showcases UP’s tourism circuits such as Ramayana Circuit, Krishna-Braj Circuit, Buddhist Circuit and Bundelkhand Circuit, and features a handicrafts market along with cultural programs.The development of new corridors like Akshayavat corridor, Saraswati Koop corridor and Patalpuri corridor, and renovation of Nagvasuki Temple and Hanuman Temple corridor are being taken up for the mega festival, the statement said.
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