Mahakumbh Mela 2025: UP Police to use AI-powered solutions for managing crowd

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is set to witness an unprecedented integration of technology to enhance safety, management, and convenience for the millions of devotees expected to attend. With an estimated 45 crore visitors anticipated, the Uttar Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media-driven solutions to ensure a secure and smooth experience. For the first time in the Mela’s history, crowd management and lost-and-found services will be digitized on a large scale, making the event a technological marvel while retaining its spiritual essence.